it's a good day for a hike

took the boy hiking today.  we stopped at the beach, but it was so windy that we could open our eyes for fear of sand blowing into them.  so, we quickly packed up and found a great place to hike up the road and safe from the howling winds.  

we ended up a Buckleigh Murray Recreational Area where we found the only bank barn standing in the state of California.  the barn itself is over 165 feet long and was built in 1889.  the hay was loaded up the hill into the second story of the barn and then lowered down to where the animals were housed.

it was amazing to see something that had been here for so long.  there is not much in California that still stands due to all the earthquakes and people wanting to develop new and better things.  i felt happy to be able to experience that with C. and have him see something that has been preserved for no other reason than the historical and educational value that a building can bring.

- s.

such a personality.

my sister's wedding {a beautiful desert ceremony}

a few weeks ago we drove down to san diego for my sister's wedding.  it was one of the most beautiful settings and the ceremony was so wonderful and moving.  everything was so simple and yet i know that so much work went into every little detail.  they did most everything themselves including making all the food.  her new husband is a four star chef from sicily and we were not disappointed.  i was inspired by their commitment to each other and putting together such a beautiful and emotional gathering.  i had so much fun and will remember it always.  here's to the happy couple, and i hope they have a lifetime of happiness, travel, adventure, and good food.

-s.

way MIA

lately i have gone missing.  things are heating up around here and i have hardly had any time to breath.  

i have been to san diego and back and driven all over the place in the last few days.  driving can really be very tiring even though you are just sitting there looking out the window.  riding in the passenger seat is much better than driving in the driver's seat.  i love to look out the window and see all the things that i would never see if i was driving.  

just a few photos from the past couple of weeks.  

- s.

all photos taken by me.