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.

A Visit to Burbank

Never have we flown into Burbank and just stayed around town. The grandparents and I had fun going to a mexican resturaunt nearby that was rated 4.7. I love to go to those. We shared fajitas and had two different meats and a variety of vegetables. That kind of family meal sharing iswhat my dad and sister like for the variety. We helped my sister get ready for renters and house warmed her new ADU (Alternative Dwelling Unit) in her backyard! Its like a little house back there. We cooked and saw a movie and went to Forest Lawn Glendale for a museum and view of the area which was so nice. We visited the Glendale mall which was a cute shopping stretch with a fountain and high end stores like Tiffany and Co. We walked the paths of Burbank a lot and drove around the Tesla we were picking up. The ride back to Sacramento was pretty good and uneventful except we had to charge three times because it was over 100 degrees outside and we believe the air conditoner was taking up all the energy. There was quite a bit of wind as well. It was a quick trip and I got to see places I haven't before so that was a great experience. Jury is still out on taking Teslas for road trips.