Sunny California!

So last week I finished my internship at the prison - which was a bittersweet experience. I was so sad to leave and yet I'm so excited for my new internship. Since I don't start my new internship until next week I decided to take advantage of my break to go visit my dad in California. And to make it even better, Matt took time off work to go down with me. :)


We went to City Walk ...Matt wouldn't stand still for a picture unless I was in it with him as can be seen below.

Then we went to Six Flags. Remind me to avoid that park in August. I forget how hot and packed it gets. I think next time I want to go to Disneyland.  

 (Matt never takes a picture without making a face so I gave in & made a face only to have him pose normally. Figures.) 

(After every ride his hair would look like such. hahaha)

We also went to the beach with Aubrey & Erica....

 (Matt thinks I don't know how to put sunscreen on so he likes to assist me.)

 That is Erica and I in the water...not just random people

 Aubrey was in love with the pizza from Zeppy's Pizza at Hermosa Beach. 

I don't actually like this picture but wanted to post it because Matt is wearing his new sunglasses he got for his birthday that day.....He thinks they are the coolest. 

And of course the main reason I went down last week was to see my parents' play. They did a wonderful job. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of Nita, but I did manage one with my dad wearing tights. Hahaha.

We finished the night strong by eating at Denny's with Jesse & Karla. Matt was kind and shared his free birthday dessert with my brother who was more than happy to consume it. 

The rest of the time was spent chilling at my parents' house and playing with Aubrey's girls when we stopped in Vegas to split up the drive. My nieces chose to inform me that Matt is "sooo much cooler than me." Hahaha I'll live with that I guess.  It was a fairly fast trip and crammed pack but it was much needed. I haven't been down to my dad's place for almost two years now. Way too long. My life is pretty happy and things are going somewhat smoothly. I honestly cannot complain. But there is something about being with family that just rejuvenates and refreshes me. I love it.