The next morning Brandi and Aubrey drove down from Camarillo. We grabbed some great lunch right on the beach with a beautiful view and then spent some time wandering some shops. Then we headed off to San Diego. We got checked in and changed our clothes (we had planned to go to the temple that morning but didn't realize the sessions were so spaced out and decided to go in the morning instead). Then we headed out to wander around and enjoy some shopping. My sisters about fell over when I said I wanted to go into Nordstrom. I am sure they are wishing I would have just left with more of it. Luckily for us, Brandi's father in law and his wife have incredible taste in food and new some great places to eat. We had an amazing dinner at an Italian restaurant and ended up just passing our plates in a circle because no one wanted to pick just one thing. It was all delicious! We then headed back to the hotel for more nonsense girl conversation etc.
The next morning Aubrey, Brandi and I went to the San Diego temple while Becca worked on some stuff for work. It was really beautiful and an awesome chance to go be together in the temple. It was even more special since it was also my maternal grandmother's birthday and we were able to finish some temple work she started over 14 years ago. I felt really close to her and my parents and it was honestly my favorite part of the weekend. It is amazing to be able to be there with my sisters and know we will all be together in the next life with our parents and other loved ones.
When we got back we all were in the mood to just relax. It looked a little overcast and cool for the beach so we headed out to the pool. It turned out to be pretty perfect. We ordered lunch poolside and soaked up some sun for a couple hours before wandering out to explore more of the gas lamp district. We stumbled upon a really great burger place and then hung out at a disappointingly crude but certainly interesting piano bar.
The next morning we got up, got our stuff together and then headed up towards long beach since we hadn't known the San Diego Marathon was that morning and it was crazy. We got some great breakfast and then dropped Becca off and my sisters dropped me off at the airport. Goodbyes are so much harder now than they use to be. With our Mom and Dad gone we don't have that same central "home" place and never know exactly when we will be seeing each other again. I guess we are also just that much more aware that there may not be a "next time. Sadly, we only got a picture right before I went to the airport. Pathetic, seriously. Especially since I carried my camera around in my purse all weekend. My sisters, and Becca might have pictures on their phones but I am not sure. It was a great trip and really fun to get to just be Mikaela not mom for a few days. Thanks Big Mama, Small Fry and Becca!
It was really fun seeing Dan and the kids when they picked me up at the airport. They were all really happy and seemed to have fun at Dan's brother's house for the weekend. Dan was so sweet to watch them and let me go. Considering my flight was the worst turbulence I have ever experienced the three and a half hour drive from Vegas was long but it was nice to be home with my family. Dan and the kids were really sweet and celebrated my birthday the following day. Dan got an ice cream cake, cooked and as usual out did himself with sweet, thoughtful, and meaningful gifts. I am so lucky to be married to such a kind and patient man who is also an amazing dad. Thanks for everything Dan!
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| We'll just pretend this is a good picture hahaha. Wow, maybe if we had taken some we wouldn't be forced to use this! At least it is a sure way to bring a smile to my face-laughing at it! |
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Amazing Becca, who when she heard about my parents accident simply said, "When do you want me to fly in?" Pretty well sums her up.
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