California!!!! (bound)

On Friday (05.18) Jake and I left for California

we were so excited for a much needed break

We hit some crazy weather in southern Utah

Photo taken on my iPhone

but it got better as we drove further south

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We stopped in Vegas (as usual) to see our friends Jon & Ashlee

we had a nice dinner w/them then continued on our road trip

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We stopped in Apple valley, CA (my g-parent's house) Friday night

We spent Saturday (05.19) my birthday with them

and my Aunt Vickie and Uncle Wayne

We had a nice birthday lunch w/them then left for Anaheim

We met my best friend (Kellie) by our hotel for dinner

We had a delicious dinner at the Cheesecake factory

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Sunday (05.20) we went do Disneyland and California Adventure

We had two day park hopper passes. So that was nice

if we ever got sick of one park, we'd just leave, go to the other

We were able to get Southern California discounted tickets through our hotel

sooooo nice

Jake originally wanted to propose in front of the castle. So this was special

We had lunch at our favorite restaurant in Disneyland

The Blue Bayou 

mmmmm

We love New Orleans. Some of our favorite rides are on that side of the park

We were able to see "The Wonderful World of Color" Sunday night as well

it was so beautiful

Last time I was at California Adventure (three years ago), they were finishing it

so I was really excited to see it

this is California Adventure at sunset

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Jake had never been to California Adventure

so I enjoyed being his tour guide

I think he liked the ride Screamin California

can ya tell by his photo?

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We drove to my parent's house Monday night after the park (s)

we went to Hurst Castle the next day Tuesday (05.22) with mah rents

The coast was beautiful. The weather was beautiful. I was in love

chillin with shorty at the pool at the castle

We had dinner at Moro Bay at one of Jake's favorite sea food restaurants

We had a window view during our dinner. Gorgeous

Wednesday (05.23) we just kinda hung around Bakersfield

I had some errands to run, so I went with my mom

Jake tagged along too. Poor guy

I loved being greeted by Roxy every time I walked in the door

I miss that little puppers. So much

Photo taken on my iPhone

Photo taken on my iPhone

Thursday (05.24) Jake and I headed up to Kernville

his parent's have a house up there

it was nice to have some alone time while we waited for his fam

They arrived on Friday (05.25) and we went to MacNally's while we waited for them

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Found this in Kernville while antique shopping with Jake's sister Saturday (05.26)

I can't wait to put this in our future baby's room. For now= pictures of us

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Sunday (05.27) we drove to Glendora

Jake met my dad's side of the family. Finally

We had a high school graduation party for my cousin, Tim

it was nice just hangin by the pool talking with everyone

After the graduation party, we drove to Vegas to stay the night with J & A

We love The Baird's. Thank you for your hospitality

On Monday (Memorial Day 05.28) we went to Valley of Fire

It was warm. Totally worth it though

The warm weather didn't stop Jake from playing

he climbed away

I've always wanted a picture like this. I dunno why :)

Jon's goal was to catch one of these. Obviously he accomplished his goal

of course he set him free too

On our way back home, I was actually really excited our trip was done. I know that may sound silly, but after all that driving & all that time of being in a car= I was ready to be back at our own home, just the two of us. I was (also) really excited to not be living out of a suitcase anymore! I was ready to head back to work and get back in the swing of things again. Don't get me wrong= it was nice to have time out of Utah, and away form work. Breaks are always nice and it's always great to take a vacation with Jake. I was just ready to be back. We've decided we need two trips a year (or every six months). Our anniversary is coming up (well- in October), and we've already started planning that trip! Maybe not quite as long. Ten days might be a tad bit too much, but we have anxiously started planning, none the less. It's always nice seeing family in California, and spending time w/friends. Maybe... Just maybe... We'll be back for the Holidays. See ya whenever, California.