California, here we come

"Have you been to California, seen the sights and people there?  Walked the streets of sleepy sea towns, tasted salt ocean air?" 

The weekend started off right with a Saturday morning visit to the San Diego temple.  I have always heard  good things about the San Diego temple, but seeing it is sooo much better.  The architecture looks like a modern castle with crystal white walls beautifully set against the windy grey backdrop of La Jolla.  However, the exterior is nothing compared to what lies inside those pretty walls.  It's like comparing a tree bud in the beginning of spring to the full bloom of a summer flower.  Large stained glass windows illuminated the spacious celestial room.  Spiral staircases and detailed wood work made the San Diego temple one of the most beautiful that I have ever visited.  Kara's Recommendation: all must visit one day.I have!!  I just spent Memorial day weekend in San Diego with one of my best friends, Lindsey.  It was a perfect vacaction.  I spent the long, wonderful weekend not worrying about anything in the world.  Can you imagine, three days of glorious girl time?

After the temple, Linds and I spent the afternoon eating pizza, lots of mexican food, shopping, and updating each other on the details of our lives.  We were both beat by the end of the day and crashed into our respective beds (Linds, a nice queen sized bed; me, a lovely air mattress.)  I slept like a baby.

Virgin, of course.  :)

Sunday was a wonderfully restful day.  I went to Lindsey's ward and met a few of her friends.  After church we ate leftover mexcian food (yum), gave each other pedicures, and watched the Lion King.  (Aaaaah, savenyaaa, alamiiiisimlamoooo, savenyaya.  Okay, I'll give fifty cents to anyone who can tell what I was just doing there.)   And of course, the day would not be a complete without an hour long photo shoot full of ugly pictures.  :)  

  

Monday was beach day!!!!   We started early (10:00am) and picked out a luscious spot on the beach.  For hours we simply basked in the sun reading books, taking naps and talking.  We ate at a great oceanside burger place with the best fries ever!  

 

Oh, and highlight of my day, I saw the biggest bird I've ever seen!  I didn't even know what it was.  Lindsey informed me that it was a pelican.  I didn't think they got that big, but it was amazing.  Birds are cool.  God is cool for creating cool birds.  Yeah, those are my deep thoughts on that subject.  :)  


In all seriousness, I am so grateful for good friends who know you inside out.  I am so thankful for a friendship that has lasted for more than 10 years.  It's good to know that I always have a home inside the heart of my best friends. 

Love you guys!!

P.S. I am just waiting for pictures before I can update you on all the latest happening with my bestest bestest friend, Christopher.  I'm the luckiest girl around and I can't wait to tell everyone all about it! :)