Part II - L.A. Story

Leaving San Diego is always so bitter sweet - if I could...I would pack and move there in a heartbeat. Bet me - one day I will be there permanently;)

So Saturday - we woke up and I chose to NOT work out - I pulled a chair out onto the beach and soaked up some rays before we hit the car for our drive to L.A.

I finally drug myself in from heaven and got ready... Time to say "peace out" to SD and move onto L.A. and meet up with my girl Laura (aka K9Bish) whose flight got into LAX around 1:00 PM or so...

We got into L.A. around 4 PM - we were staying in Beverly Hills so we valeted the ride and K9Bish was no where to be seen - so I got the place ready for when she returned...

Laura had walked a mile to buy a torpedo of water and finally when she returned, we pretty much sipped champagne on the balcony while we watched everyone drive down Wilshire in their Lamborghini's (and of course I made her take 70 million pictures from all angles;) - we got ourselves together and off we went to the Santa Monica Pier for some people watching and grub... Of course we chose Mexican - because you know how much K9Bish and I love our Thursday night happiness:)

We walked the pier after we ate and then hit up a Rite Aid because I needed a SWEET!!!! Laura was tired so we dropped her back at the hotel and the rest of us went to Hollywood. Good night...

MONSTER Bag of Swedish Fish...

Sunday morning we woke up and put on our running shoes and ran from Wilshire Blvd to Roxbury - around Rodeo - and back down Santa Monica Blvd to the hotel - about 3.5 miles - then we hit up the gym...

Got some pool time in before we headed to Malibu for the day. In Malibu, we laid on the beach for FOREVER and watched the surfers;) Then we headed over to the Malibu Country Mart to do some shopping - you know my FAV!!!!! Hit up Planet Blue, Ralph Lauren, Banana Republic, Starbucks, Sephora, etc... I made two purchases at Sephora - my new favorite eye liner - Stila - Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner and Buxom - Big & Healthy Lip Cream in White Russian - can NOT live without this lip gloss.

We headed back to LA and got ready for our dinner reservations at Public Kitchen and Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood, Blvd... I had a Pork Chop with turnips and sweet potatoes - EXCELLENT. K9Bish ordered the Kale Salad - sipped some wine and off we went down Hollywood Blvd... Of course I had to take a picture next to Mel's - come on!!!! Then we headed to Cabo Cantina on Sunset for my FAV - Margaritas baby... BUT.... it was late and they were closing so we had to chug a few Corona Lights and off we went. LOL... Great night...

Monday woke up and did NOT feel like working out at ALL. We slept in... It was great - LOL... We relaxed, laid around, and then decided to get ready and walk down to Rodeo to do some shopping... I was in my ELEMENT... minus the millions. BUT... We did hit up every store and I made a few purchases at BeBe.. This adorable black romper with the back cut out... and a cute pair of White Capri's...

We ate near Rodeo and huffed it back to the Hotel... So I would say we walked about 3.5 miles total that day - not too shabby - I am a fan of walking and when the California sun is beating down on you while you swing your Rodeo purchases - you kind of feel FABULOUS!!!

We hung by the pool for a bit and then got ready for our NIGHT OUT! Last night in Cali - either go big or go home... You know I wore that romper - would you have really thought anything else? LOL... We headed to the Saddle Ranch (recommendation from one of my favs) - a little bit of the Mid West on Sunset;) We were given shots right when we entered and then got a great table after downing a few Coronas. We ate, laughed, drank, and watched the Bull Riding competition - AKA - girls shirt came down, dudes looked ridiculous, they had no shoes on (yuck), people laughing and screaming, etc... Service was good and the company even better;) We stayed there for a really long time and out came this dessert that the manager brought us... My fav - cotton candy... Laura enjoyed it... we hung for a  LONG while and off we went in our ride with THUG LIFE on... to the next place... FANTASTIC NIGHT...

Tuesday we woke up - LATE... relaxed, laughed, and got ready for our flight home... I was so happy to see these faces. Bye Cali... I loved you... but these 2 own my heart...

Next week's post = FITNESS... I start Advocare Cleanse on Tuesday - I am going to have a post up on the Miracle wraps that I have been using, and back to running...

Have A Great Weekend

Cali Shenanigans Part I - the San Diego Story...

Wednesday, May 15th I headed to San Diego, CA.... Our flight was around noon or so... Flying out of Lambert in St. Louis is a breeze - but 4 hrs on the plane is NO FUN for me. I have motion sickness like no other - for real I can't even swing on the swings at the park. BOO:( But the last couple of times I have taken Dramamine - I felt like crap for 2 days - so I went with NADA...

We got into San Diego around 2 PM and picked up our ride... I am sure you have seen it on Instagram;) I was pretty pleased with our finding... So I drove that puppy right to Vacation Rd... and to our little Oasis...

We hit up the restaurant because we were STARVING... Sorry no pic of the food... I ate it FAST!!! You all should know I eat my meal faster than anyone... Put plate down... inhale...

San Diego = PER-MA-GRIN

We then decided to hit up Gaslamp and the Ghirardelli ice cream shop. It was POPPIN in Gaslamp (always is). I may have drove down a few wrong way streets, but we got there, right? (Laura you know what I am talking about;) Then headed back for some beach fun.

Woke up on Thursday and headed to the gym for a quick 5k and workout...

Had breakfast and headed to our vendor for all day training... They took us to Vintana Wine + Dine at the top of the Lexus dealership - it was good and the view was gorgeous...the car browsing was superb:) Great training day... headed back and got some pool time in before dinner...

We decided to hit up Mission Bay for a bit - ate at Saskas for dinner - it was ADORABLE in there... Great food and excellent service - then back for more night beach fun...

Friday - back up and decided to run along the beach and crank out some abs and push ups on my patio...

Back to our vendor for a full day of training... headed back to the hotel... Got in some more "fun in the sun" pool side - guess what? my rings came unsoldered - does this happen? Yes it does... and I am so glad it did because I am LOVING my bands together, instead of on each side of the center stone...

We decided to head to La Jolla (MY FAVORITE) for dinner... Got myself together and off we went...

I swear if I could live in La Jolla - I would be there in a second... My view at dinner...

Then headed up to The Grand Del Mar to listen to Rick Ross play the piano and sing... He is amazing... Spectacular talent...

Then our final night of beach fun (bonfire anyone?)... I stayed for a bit but headed back to get my sleep on... because Laura was flying into LAX the next day and we were OFF to L.A....

After 3 days of sand and sea in my hair... I was looking a little "surfer girl"... and not going to lie... I LOVED IT!!!

Part II - LA Bound tomorrow...

Miss Me???

Hey YOU GUUUUUUYSSS!!! I am back from the land of fun and sun and I have to say - I have started the beginnings of my summer tan;) Today's post is going to be just a little of this and that... I will get into the Cali shenanigans tomorrow....

1. I did keep up with the news while I was away and followed the devastation in Morrow, OK. My bff Kimmy has been doing an excellent job making people aware and funneling the resources to get help sent their way. Kimmy was picked up by CNN today to get the word out - and she will be doing her interview today. She has two families that are close to her heart, that need help (teammates of her kids). One whose family lost everything in the tornado - and the boys are devastated that they lost all of their baseball equipment - read the story - HERE... And.... another teammates sister had been missing - her body was recovered yesterday afternoon. Devastating news...

Please take the time to head over to Kimmy's page and find a way to help these families out - if not monetarily - send thoughts and prayers their way. Also, if you have not read already,  Mama Laughlin has some great ways to help out, as well.

2. I am back and actually awake today. I am still on Cali time - so getting up at 3:45 AM this morning was not fun - but I did it... here I am. I missed my kiddos so much... So much happened while I was gone. I can't wait to update you all...

3. Tonight is Elle's preschool graduation. Say what - I birthed a Kindergartner? I am sure I will need my Kleenex. 

4. I have a 4 day weekend this weekend. Looking forward to spending Friday - Monday with the family. 

5. Yes I worked out and walked a TON on the trip - I will be sure to update on that... Now I can't say I ate the best - but I actually didn't go buck wild with the eating like I normally do (meaning dessert after breakfast, lunch, and dinner - and before bed;) 

GOOD TO BE BACK!