Disneyland, La Brea Tarpits and Huntington Library

It was a busy week with going to Newport and then back to home for fourth of July. We made the most of it. Joe joined us and we went to Disneyland like Ceiia and I had been planning all year. It was a different trip, I learned all about pin trading and the shops and parts of Disney I had overlooked before. We answered trivia and got Mystery pins that matched how we were dressed for the day. We wore our ears and our Loungeflys and landyards and were ready. I am so glad we still went on all the rides I like, like Pirates of the Carribean and Space Mountain. We went on Indiana Jones and right after we got off they closed the ride for the rest of the day. I felt blessed for missing that issue. We had the yummiest Apple bosenberry slushie and we had a great time getting autographs in the park. I am glad it was just how Celia wanted and we all had all day fun. With our Disney trip taken care of we spent the next few days going around LA. We saw the La brea Tar Pits and I was so in awe of that area having so much prehistoric history. We went by Rodeo drive and drove in Beverly Hills. We went by IN N Outin Hollywood and the LA Temple. We ended up doing a whole wedding day tour. We visited the Richard Nixon library where we had our reception. We passed by the Summit house where we had our luncheon and we of course reminseced on the temple grounds. I cannot believe next month will be 32 years married. I am still pretty happy about it. While down south we went to my old house growing up and a cool mexican resturant that had live music and we saw the World Cup game was on. We also got to visit the Huntington Library and Huntington Beach which are nowhere near ear other, but so fun. The Library had amaxing European Art and Gardens. We had a meal in the Chinese gardens and it was very nice. I am so glad we can visit these places relatively close by.

Oregon and Washington were Impressive

Emmy and I had a grand time visiting the Pacific Northwest. I could not believe how green everything was. We were blessed with a somewhat impromptu time for a hoa hoa tour along with visitng a Natinal Park. THese were special days with Emmy. They were filled with the spirit to go to all the places we wanted and the nature was unmatched. We did about half of the trip seeking out Twilight places and merch and half chasing waterfalls, beaches and a rainforest. I could not believe we did not have any rain, but benefited from how green everything was. We saw many waterfalls, but Sol Duc was my favorite. That is a big deal to say since I have always loved Multinomah Falls. I want to visit again and bring the family.

Visiting SLC before Christmas

Brian had a great a idea that I should visit the kids before Christmas. It had been since October since I had seen them and I was excited to go. Jordon had been mentioning as well. I wanted to see their new townhome they were interested in and of course wanted to come see them and celebrate pre-Christmas. I had a few fun times with all them and Ethan going out for Ice cream and visitng my favortie Utah eating spots and places to reminicse. We passed by our first home, the Draper house. I was glad it was looking good. The kids were working all day so I had time to visit my friend Alex that lives in Lehi. She invited me over and we watched her granddaughter and had lunch brought in. We shopped and attended the Mount Timpanogas Temple. It was great to spend time with Alex again. Emmy and I shopped Minky and went to Kneaders. I appreciated all the time I was there and felt the need to make meals and found some fun recipes on Instagram. I loved heading back in the car with Joe and Ethan, all the conversation and fun made for an easy trip! My pickelball friend told me about The Forgotten Carols and my kids and I went to the Play/Musical. I really enjoyed it and got the CD. Micheal McClean led us in a sing a long at the end with our arms linked and it was a very warm feeling and place to be. We all will be together forever someday!