Friday Favorites after 2 of the busiest and funnest weeks of the summer? Nearly impossible. Instead of the normal format, I am going to share some of my favorite moments through photos and captions. Then next week I will be back with some regular posts and more of the usual! Enjoy!
Favorite Movie-Watching Experience: In San Diego, Josh and I got to watch Disney’s Planes on top of the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway. Being on the ocean with the breeze and a firework show in the background was truly spectacular!
Favorite experience with ocean animals: Yes, this one is a stretch. But we had a BLAST at SeaWorld!! I got to pet dolphins, I cried at a few of the shows (I am way overly emotional when I am excited), we laughed, I rode a ride – all in all, it was so much fun.
Favorite Sunset shot: Sunsetting over the ocean as we took the ferry back from Coronado. Gorgeous.
Favorite Historic Moment: Josh and I rode on the world’s oldest wooden roller coaster at Mission Beach. A little clanky, but so. much. fun.
Favorite food on vacation: Ceviche and fish tacos. We ate our weight in them. Oh and Iced teas. YUM!
Favorite Concert: Ahhhhh, you guys, seriously. The Jason Mraz concert was one of the top 10 favorite moments in my LIFE. The music, the theater, the energy, the songs …. I was a little nervous I would pass out before I could enjoy it all. Music speaks to me like no other creative force and great music (especially acoustic music for me) is such a raw, beautiful place. Love.
my super excited face.
Favorite Challenge: Josh and I decided to take a 14-mile guided bike tour all around Coronado and I have to admit, I was a little (okay a lot) nervous going into it! We were the only two signed up for that time slot and had a great guide who we could pedal and chat with. It ended up being a breeze to accomplish and we got to see the island from all angles. Such a blast!
Yes, we wore helmets. They are just not pictured here. :)
Favorite New Treat: Lemon Basil gelato for the win.
Favorite Get-Together: The Minnesota State Fair of course! Check out some of my favorite pictures from the night.
Me and my Mom :)
Me and my Sis
Love my girlfriends!
Favorite Views: The beaches and cliffs in La Jolla were just gorgeous. None of these pictures will do them any justice!
Favorite Summer Finale: Pretty Little Liars anyone? Oh my goodness! Anyone with a good theory, let me know immediately.
One of the only clues I caught – totally not the right hair!
Me the last 3 minutes.
Favorite Back to School Photo: Why it’s Cali of course! Who remembers always wearing the wrong type of clothing the first day? I swear I always wanted to wear my new fall clothes and sweat my face off the first day. Cali is no exception with her GAP hoodie. :)
Waiting patiently for the school bus.
Favorite Birthday Celebrations: I had so much fun celebrating my birthday this year! Thanks to everyone who made it SO special. There are no words.
My adorable nieces made me painted birdhouses. So cute! Thanks to my mother-in-law for hosting a great dinner party for me!
Josh decorated my car for me hence the balloon – and my birthday selfie was bombed with Cali kisses. Ah, real life.
My mom handcrafted 3 of my favorite mini desserts in little shotglasses. These look so much bigger than they really were. :)
My girlfriends took me out for dinner and spoiled me rotten. I am so blessed.
I got so many great gifts, but I especially love this necklace my cousin Brittany got me. The bar has the roman numerals on there for Josh’s and my anniversary. Love!
No funnies this week (whomp whomp), but don’t worry, all will be back to normal next week. Thanks for reading and letting me document my life on here! XO!
Elevator selfie!
Trials Bring Joy 
Your life, the trips, the pictures, the everything makes me a tad bit jelly. LOL! I am thinking me and the hubs need to get out and explore more :) I hope you have a great weekend! xo
Aw, do it! You guys should! We used frequent flier miles, credit card points and ate reasonably with happy hours – it’s totally doable on a small budget! Google coupon codes for hotels and walk – everywhere. We also did a trolly one day and that was perfect and cheap too!
i enjoyed this post and all of your favorites. Sounds like you had an amazing trip and birthday! I’m so glad for you!
Aw thank you! I love writing about real life and documenting these fun trips on here too. Thanks for reading dear! :)
I really like your friday favorites!
Awww thanks! I am so glad that it’s not lost on my friends and readers! :)
Pretty awesome two weeks!
Seriously awesome 2 weeks! :)
Beautiful pictures. Looks like you all had a blast.
Thanks for reading and checking them out! We had so much fun! :)
1) You totally look like your mom!
2) Glad you had fun in CA
3) Happy belated birthday!!!
HA! I know, me and my mom look more alike each day. I love it! We had a blast and thanks for the birthday wishes too! XO!
Ahhh I loveeeee all your pictures! You and your hubby are so cute! I love to travel so I am making a mental note of all of these places I need to check out! It looks like you guys had a blast!
Thanks girl! I would highly recommend San Diego and would def suggest visiting all the spots we went to too! :) Happy 1st birthday to the kiddos as well!
Talk about a fun post!!! This is awesome! Looks like y’all had a BLAST on your trip!! Love all the pictures – super love that you went to go see Jason!!! So fun!!!
:) Thanks Caroline! It was so much fun!
Loved this post! So glad you and your hubby had a great trip! You and your mom look so much alike, both beautiful :)