For the 4th time, our group of Twi-Hards have braved the elements (long lines, cold weather, screaming teenagers, and near exhaustion) to catch opening night of The Twilight Saga...this time Breaking Dawn Part 1!
We arrived at 6:00pm to a zig-zagging line of hundreds of fans who began forming a line at 3:00am. We love this stuff, but have kids, jobs, responsibilities and the such which prevented us from getting there until dinnertime!
This year we were prepared with Chipotle burritos, beach chairs, blankets and an iPad to play Twilight trivia while we waited the 4 hours before being let into the theater. We were even spoiled with yummy hot biscuits from Lucille's, hand-delivered by an employee! We took turns taking potty breaks, walking to Starbuck's and putting our chairs away before entering the theater. The weather actually stayed fairly nice and the time passed quickly.
We continued with our "divide and conquer" plan to get the best seats. A few struck out in Theater #10, Wendy found 7 together in #14, but Amanda and I scored with these perfect seats in #12. No one in front of us and the nice railing and extra floor space to rest our feet!
We were all a little disturbed by the amount of elementary-aged kids watching this "not-so-appropriate"movie and being out til 2:30am on a school night, but we loved it! The wedding was gorgeous, the honeymoon destination was breathtaking and the movie was action packed. I can't believe we have to wait another full year for Part 2, but as much as we deny it, I know we will be standing in line again for our final viewing together...
Today Papa turned 63 so we celebrated with a beautiful day in one of his favorite spots...La Jolla. We started off with lunch at Piatti in La Jolla Shores.
We ate delicious paninis, pizza, lasagna and veal piccata.
We even had the chance to sing and share a piece of Tiramasu!
After lunch we walked a few blocks down to the water by the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Too bad we didn't bring our suits because it was a perfect summer beach day in late November!
Lots of families spent their last day of vacation kayaking and long boarding. It was hard to just watch but we hope we can get in the water over Christmas break.
We did enjoy the beautiful beach and gorgeous sunshine before going back to the car.
Then it was on to Prospect Street. The girls played in the tree and Grandma and Papa waited on a park bench while I took the girls to the Shell Shop to see the sea cave.
I had heard about this place before, but had never been in. We paid $3 each to take the steep, dark and wet staircase down to the sea cave.
We loved how the cave opening resembled a man's face with a very chiseled chin!
Then it was back to the park and up the hill for some ice cream and shopping while Papa had a beer at Karl Strauss and watched the Charger game. Other than the Chargers losing, it was a great day helping Papa celebrate his special day!
Her gorgeous blue eyes have captured us since the day she was born and I can't believe how fast the years have gone. I just wish we could stop time, but at the same time, am so eager to see all that she will accomplish in her life.
They both did a great job singing and helping her blow out the candles!
14 of her friends from school and soccer met at Red Robin for an afternoon of eating, hanging out and hunting through the mall.
Allison and Reanna were good sports and very patient little sisters! A big thank you to Leslie for helping me chaperone!
Taylor blushed as the staff sang "Happy Birthday"
and she shared her birthday sundae with the group.
Team Blue-Emily, Shelby, Taylor, Lexi and Lauren
Team Green-Mandy, Vanessa, Maylie and Jenna
Team Purple-Mya, Alyssa, Leilani, Jaden and Madison
Other items included taking photos of pink shoes,
posing in front of the Christmas tree,
finding a game that started with the letter "M",
solving a riddle about Claire's and posing in front of it,
