22.7.08

California Trip

What a wonderful weekend!!! I am soo glad I got to visit Josh, even though it was only a quick trip. We had the best time together.



I flew in to California Friday evening, right in time for dinner. Josh and I went to Duke's Grill, which is right on the shore of Huntington Beach. I had been there with my family two years ago and loved it, so I hoped it would be as good this time. I was not disappointed! I got the Shrimp and Crap Louie. It's a yummy salad with fresh crab meat and shrimp, avacado, mango, tomato. It is so light and delicious. YUM! The picture does not do it any justice. It's the best. And Josh was more than satisfied with his pineapple BBQ hamburger. Basically, we love Duke's. It was a great start to a wonderful weekend.

Saturday morning we were able to do a session at the Newport Beach Temple. I hadn't done a temple session with Josh for a month and a half, so it was so great. This temple is absolutely beautiful. Wow. What a treat. It was a great morning.
After the temple we grabbed a quick lunch at one of Josh's favorite places: Wahoo's. It has really yummy blackened fish tacos. We spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out at the beach. It was a great, relaxing day for Josh and I. Normally I like to have a set schedule for the day, but it was so nice just talking and hanging out without a plan. We ended the evening with a nice dinner near the beach and beautiful walk out on the pier and along the beach. What a perfect night. It was a step up from our normal walks in Provo!

After church on Sunday, Josh and I made a great Sunday meal. It was so fun because I haven't really cooked while Josh has been away. We made chicken in the crock-pot with mashed potatoes - one of Josh's favorite Sunday meals. He was a very happy husband!


The last highlight of the trip was haning out at a few beautiful look-out spots along the coast. I think our favorite was a beautiful spot on the coast of Laguna Beach. What a beautiful place! Wow. We got to this spot in perfect time to watch the sun setting. It was a perfect trip! I wish it could have been longer, but I'll take whatever I can get! Josh has five more weeks and then he'll be home for good. Yay! I can't wait.

8 comments:

Jae said...

Hopefully Mark bellied up to some of that Sunday meal as well! Colbie Caillat opened for John Mayer yesterday and when she played "Bubbly" we thought of you two. Isn't that your song?

Josh and Lar said...

Ha. "Bubbly" is a close second to "Lady in Red", as far as 'our songs' go. And yes, Mark certainly bellied up to the Sunday meal. He was asleep when we ate (of course), but we came back later that night and found that he did hit it hard. They're used to eating PB&J or Top Ramen for Sunday dinner.

The Pixton Family said...

What a great trip- it looks like you had a blast!

Karen said...

what a FUN trip!

Jessica F. said...

So fun! I can't wait to see you in a few days!!!

RIndi said...

Oh how fun! That's hilarious you went to Wahoo's! Josh must really love that place, he went with Joe there too! Ha ha. Anyway, I'm so glad you guys got to be together! Especially for your anniversary! You guys are such troopers! Remember to call if you ever need anything! And put a ticker on your blog so we can all know how far along you are! . . .daily!

Jane Huddleston said...

Yay! It's so nice to get away and spend time together. How much longer until he moves back home? I'm down to 5.5 weeks.... :)

JethRobyn said...

I'm so glad you got to go see your hubby. That must be hard without him. Newport is a gorgeous area! I love it.