Monday, Jul 6th, 2009 ↓
myaujourdhui: Thank you Sarah for the surprise visit and birthday flowers!!  I love you!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUTE KRIS!  It was so much fun to surprise Kris on her b-day during my unexpected visit in Seattle.  I love you!!

myaujourdhui:

Thank you Sarah for the surprise visit and birthday flowers!!  I love you!

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY CUTE KRIS!  It was so much fun to surprise Kris on her b-day during my unexpected visit in Seattle.  I love you!!

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Saturday, Jul 4th, 2009 ↓
We watched fireworks from the roof which was fun and a bit scary.  We could barely see the main show on the pier but watched all the neighbors light off their fireworks (until we were cut short by the police which was just fine with me!)
We watched fireworks from the roof which was fun and a bit scary.  We could barely see the main show on the pier but watched all the neighbors light off their fireworks (until we were cut short by the police which was just fine with me!)
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This was our delicious seafood feast prepared by Trevor and Alison on the 4th of July.  They picked up a spice mix in New Orleans that they used on the seafood boil.  Perhaps the name should have been an indication.  It was called “Slap you Mama”.  This stuff was freaking hot!!  Alison loves spice and was unphased but the rest of us were dying and then cracking up all at the same time.  I even got a bit of juice from a shrimp in my eye and it turned it red and was so painful.  The food was delicious (as always at the Keetch-Gioia household) but the “Slap your Mama” Seafood boil was definitely an experience!!
This was our delicious seafood feast prepared by Trevor and Alison on the 4th of July.  They picked up a spice mix in New Orleans that they used on the seafood boil.  Perhaps the name should have been an indication.  It was called “Slap you Mama”.  This stuff was freaking hot!!  Alison loves spice and was unphased but the rest of us were dying and then cracking up all at the same time.  I even got a bit of juice from a shrimp in my eye and it turned it red and was so painful.  The food was delicious (as always at the Keetch-Gioia household) but the “Slap your Mama” Seafood boil was definitely an experience!!
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If Southern California reminds me of one thing, it is fast food.  Both my snack at Del Taco and lunch at In-N-Out remind me of my youth.  Never again should I eat both in one day but on this Independence Day, I made an exception.

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Lawn games in the sun

Lawn games in the sun

Enjoying a mimosa

Enjoying a mimosa

Trevor action shot

Trevor action shot

Happy 4th of July!!

Happy 4th of July!!

 The 4th of July we spent enjoying the beautiful weather!  We wandered down to the parade, played games in the front yard and did some serious amounts of people watching.  T & A’s neighbors had a punk band, fully equipped with a port-a-potty and a girl fight.  It was awesome!
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Thursday, Jul 2nd, 2009 ↓

First California stop: Santa Monica

First California stop: Santa Monica

Lunch at Bar Pintxo, a Spanish tapas bar

Lunch at Bar Pintxo, a Spanish tapas bar

Sipping on Estrella beer

Sipping on Estrella beer

Trevor and Alison picked us up at the airport and drove straight to Santa Monica where we shopped at the 3rd street Promenade, ate lunch at an adorable and delicious tapas bar and wandered around the pier.  I bought some things to add to my collection of H and M gear from around the country (and the world!)
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Our flight to LAX was flown by the best pilot ever.  He probably talked to us for a full 30 minutes, pointing out every landmark (including this photo of the 3 Sisters Mountains), status updates to an unnecessary level, up to the minute weather updates and landing time.  I could tell that he was old school and just loved being a pilot.  I couldn’t help but love him.  He even made suggestions about using the bathroom and encouraging your kids to go.  Just looking out.  I was saddened on the way home when I didn’t even get the forecast.  Can you Google pilots?  I want to send him an email!
Our flight to LAX was flown by the best pilot ever.  He probably talked to us for a full 30 minutes, pointing out every landmark (including this photo of the 3 Sisters Mountains), status updates to an unnecessary level, up to the minute weather updates and landing time.  I could tell that he was old school and just loved being a pilot.  I couldn’t help but love him.  He even made suggestions about using the bathroom and encouraging your kids to go.  Just looking out.  I was saddened on the way home when I didn’t even get the forecast.  Can you Google pilots?  I want to send him an email!
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Wednesday, Jul 1st, 2009 ↓

I am officially on vacation!!!

…heading here early tomorrow morning but kicking my pre-vacation off right with Cava outside.  Hello, Huntington Beach and good friends!

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Sunday, Jun 28th, 2009 ↓
I can’t wait to return in 2 weeks for raspberries and blueberries. And this time, I will save room for strawberry shortcake!
I can’t wait to return in 2 weeks for raspberries and blueberries. And this time, I will save room for strawberry shortcake!
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Today, we went out to Boxx Berry Farms to get the last round of the U-Pick strawberries with Jake’s little brother, Jordan. At $1.50 a pound, the berries are a steal. And it is quite fun to pick them. I also like to help out the local farmers and support locally grown products.
Today, we went out to Boxx Berry Farms to get the last round of the U-Pick strawberries with Jake’s little brother, Jordan. At $1.50 a pound, the berries are a steal. And it is quite fun to pick them. I also like to help out the local farmers and support locally grown products.
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