la jolla

We let the kids choose what to do 

on day two 

in San Diego.

They chose Sea World.

The setting was beautiful.

We saw some shows,

visited some exhibits,

and rode some rides.

However,

nothing compared to 

the real nature we discovered 

upon leaving.

We decided to drive up to La Jolla

late in the afternoon 

and found it to be

breathtaking.

As we looked out

over the water,

we saw tiny black dots perched on the rocks.

It was exquisite to see these guys

in their natural habitat.

So, of course,

L & C 

wanted to hang out awhile.

We explored

until the sun went down.

La Jolla ~
one of my
new favorite places.

san diego

Whenever we visit a new city,

we first take a tour.

It's such a quick, easy way to get the 

"lay of the land." 

We acquire a broad overview of the city,

then decide where we want to go from there.

In San Diego,

it was a trolley ride.

We first stopped in Little Italy

for lunch.

It was wonDerful!

Waitin' waitin' on the world to change -

We saw Balboa Park

and the Old Town Market.

However, we didn't hop off again 

until we reached the

Seaport Village.

We wanted to visit the 

USS Midway Museum.

L & CC were enthralled to

experience being on an aircraft carrier.

But mostly,

I just wanted to throw them 

in the brig.

coronado

Just as we fell in love with

the 

Hotel Del Coronado,

we fell in love with the

town of 

Coronado.

We loved the clean,

wide boulevards

and the numerous 

local cafes and coffee shops.

Our favorite place for breakfast was

Clayton's.

Look!  It's Pa Paw's restaurant!

Clayton's was always packed and

we had to wait for a seat at the bar

or for a booth,

but it was 

always worth it.

We enjoyed delicious belgium waffles,

cheesy omelettes, fluffy pancakes, cinnamon toast,

and homemade oatmeal.

John and I felt that

Coronado

reminded us of the Hamptons.

It has a similar charming vibe.

kiss me kate

I'm baaaack.

We've just returned from 

sunny California.

John and I decided to take the kids to San Diego

for spring break.

In all of our trips to CA,

we'd only gotten as close as 

LEGOLAND.

(aka shoot me!)

John found a quaint hotel online 

for a good price,

so we booked it!

Little did I know

that the hotel has been voted one of  USA Today's

Top Ten Resorts

In...The...World...

It was beautiful.

And I was suuuuper excited to hear that

it is haunted.

Kate Morgan checked in on 

November 24, 1892

and never checked out.

When we arrived,

we asked which room was Kate's

and were thrilled to hear that she

had stayed just down the hall from us.

We stopped by

to say

"Hello!"

And while

I don't truly believe in ghosts...

I will tell you this.

That night, John and I were awakened

twice

by the bathroom light

turning on.

And as John readied himself to go work out

in the morning

by the same light,

a brief shadow crossed the light.

Even to the point 

he thought,

'Did that just happen?'

It did.