Chad and I had the opportunity for a quick getaway to Southern California last weekend. Chad's sister Tammi owns a condo in Aliso Viejo near Laguna Beach and we decided to take her up on her offer to use her place. We went with our good friends, April and Wade. We had a wonderful time...lots of sun, beautiful landscapes, and of course food. I'm not sure which was a the priority, sun or food. Okay, it was food. I think we ate our way up the PCH. Pizza (BJ's Pizza), Mexican (Avilia's), sushi, sea food (crab legs and fish and chips), hamburgers (In & Out of course), gelato (holy delicious creamy lemon!!) and cupcakes (Babycakes and Sprinkles lemon and red velvet mmmmm). Yes, I love food. :) Another priority was to do a session at the Newport Temple. What a beautiful temple. It was wonderful to experience the peace and beauty of the temple in a new location. The weather was warm and sunny inland, but the fog never seemed to burn off along the coast. It didn't stop us from enjoying the ocean air, scenery and people watching on the beach. We loved visiting Balboa...I wouldn't mind living there someday (ha!!). As you can see I found a home I would be happy to live in. Talk about a charming neighborhood (and expensive I'm sure). We had a wonderful time with the Morden's...who are always good sports to put up with my silly stories and dancing. THANK YOU Tammi for letting us use your beautiful place!

PS...thank you to my mom and dad who once again helped with the kids. They are quickly getting a reputation in my neighborhood as "Super G'ma and G'pa." I have already been asked if my mom will hire out.
PSS...before I hear it from the William's....YES, I totally thought of all of you while I was there. It was a quick trip and we weren't on our own...we WILL see next time. (hopefully it will be very soon...June or August??)