Can I just express how completely blessed we are? We come from two incredibly loving families who moved to two incredibly different places. After 19 years of living approximately 10 minutes apart in Kentucky, Eric’s parents now live in Southern California, and my parents live in Michigan. And since we rotate holidays with our families,…
a california christmas (part 5).
Our last day in California started out quite rainy, but it turned out to be a beautiful day, perfect for a long run on the beach and a long hike around Lake Hodges. So long, San Diego! Next stop, Tennessee! -Ally
a california christmas (part 4).
Christmas day was spent eating, opening gifts, playing games, and walking on the beach. It was a very northwestern day in Southern California, with lots of clouds, wind, and chill. But that didn’t keep folks from surfing and enjoying the beach. We, on the other hand, watched people play in the water from the comfort…
a california christmas (part 3).
When in Southern California in the winter, it is best to spend as much time outside as possible. We went for a hike at Torrey Pines State Park, a beautiful park that starts in the hills with trails leading down to the beach. The views were incredible, to say the least. We even saw some…
a california christmas (part 1).
We’re spending Christmas in San Diego this year with Eric’s parents. We were happy to leave the rain behind in exchange for some sunshine and fun with family. Rich and Betsy have gone out of their way to plan all sorts of fun stuff for us to see and do, starting with a trip to…
san diego: the last days.
We were really spoiled with eating out for breakfast on this trip. I think my usual morning yogurt is going to taste lame in comparison. We ate at Pannikin during our last two mornings in San Deigo. This place is super cute because it used to be a train station, and now it’s a coffee…
san diego: the middle.
Our second full day in San Diego was, by far, my favorite day of the trip. We started off with a hearty breakfast at The Daily News in Carlsbad. I think the real star of this meal was the toast. Whole wheat toast with the perfect amount of buttery goodness. Oh my. It was glorious….
san diego: the first days.
San Diego is a little bit like a foreign country. I don’t recognize any of the plants. The geography is crazy. And everyone speaks with an Italian accent. But it is incredibly beautiful! We’ve been hearing all kinds of stories about the wonders of California since the Ringers moved there last summer, and we finally…
san diego.
Hello! We’re back from our mini-vacation to visit Eric’s parents in San Diego. Before I get started on the day-by-day blogging, I want to share my initial thoughts on sunny Southern California: 1. There are a lot of plants. Seriously. If you are looking for a career in landscaping, I’m sure someone in San Diego…