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Andrew and Liz’s Malibu hike

The week that Liz was in town, Andrew actually had several days off!

That Monday the 2 of them decided to go hiking – they went to Malibu so Liz could visit the beach as well.

And Andrew, bless his heart, thought to bring me back the trail map [...]

Leo Carrillo with Lori

Sunday morning when Lori was in town, Andrew also had off, so we brainstormed an activity that we could do together…

Enter: Sunday morning beach visit.

Andrew and I really enjoy going to the beach early on a weekend morning … before the bulk of the people get there.

This particular morning was *extremely* [...]

Malibou Lake Mountain Club – Kaitlin’s Wedding Venue

Kaitlin chose her wedding venue and I LOVE IT!!

Not that it matters what I think – when you’re a bridesmaid your job is to say “yes, ma’am” when the bride tells you her plans …. but I am soooo glad she chose this place.

We will be attending nuptials at (yes, this is [...]

Dinner at sunset on the beach in Malibu

You have probably gathered by now that I love being married to Andrew and we love living in Southern California.

Sunday, by chance, we both happened to have the day off… we were productive (trip to Costco), we were lazy (watched ‘All About Eve’) and then all of a sudden it was 5p.

Andrew [...]

SoCal Vignettes – The Wave of Flags

Monday we made a special trip to Malibu to see the Wave of Flags on Pepperdine’s front lawn. I first heard about this 9/11 memorial here, on Sunday afternoon. One of the many reasons I love keeping up with blogs.

I don’t know why I hadn’t heard about this anywhere else. The only news [...]

Beach day (plus Laurel Canyon)

That’s right.

We went to the beach again on Sunday.

I’m really sorry, Nicole. You’re welcome to visit anytime.

We took a longer way around. Mulholland Hwy instead of Malibu Canyon. Much windier and higher. But totally surrounded by trees. It was really pretty.

And, when we came out the other side of the [...]

another malibu morning

Another beach morning for Andrew and me …

The trick — when going to the beach on a Sunday — is to go EARLY.

We left the house early enough to do breakfast at the Hideaway Cafe (which is part of the Malibu Country Inn) …. No waiting AND perfect ocean-view table.

Taken from [...]

Seen in L.A. (Malibu edition)

Seen in L.A. (introduction)

Seen in L.A. (II)

RV parked along side the beach, with camping chairs set out, and an overhang making the perfect morning reading spot.

Little kid getting knocked over by a wave, his dad trying not to laugh as he runs to grab him saying, “I told you to watch [...]