Southern Calli

First of all let me say how much I love this guy!

I left him alone for 10 days with all the kids, pets, house etc. while I attended work conferences in California. He is amazing.

Since I fly standby I left a day early when the flights looked more open. It was nice for me because I loved visiting Spenny, Nellie, Logan and Grace. They took me to the park on the beach and I loved these fun spinning chairs.( Yes I was playing on the playground)

I was also able to drive (by myself- thank you GPS) down to L.A. to have lunch with Ang. She took me to Roscoe's chicken and waffles. That meal was the official start of my carb loading week.

I of course could not be this close to my Missy without a visit. So the Morris family and I spent the next day in Disneyland. It was so much fun with the kids.

I had to have my Monte Cristo

It was a great start to the trip. 

Happy Anniversary

William took me on an amazing Anniversary Trip.

The goal: Go on double dates

First stop was to Oxnard California to double date with Spenny and Nellie. When we got there Nellie had transformed her spare room into a Bed and Breakfast complete with rose petals. (P.S. the valentines on the bed are courtesy of Logan- thanks Logan)

We had a wonderful meal at a Steak house and enjoyed talking late into the night with the Morris family.

Next was Disneyland to double date with Missy

Disneyland was fun, we walked right on to most of the rides. But far and away my favorite part with lunch with Missy at the Blue Bayou. I had the famous Monte Cristo sandwich as did Missy and William enjoyed the Jumbalaya. We sat right on the water front and occasionally got fun waves from passengers on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Thank you Missy for being an incredible Disneyland hostess and to the Morris family for the use of your car. California was such a great treat.

Next we flew to Arkansas to double date with Sean and Brittney

Let me tell you, Brittney has amazing crafting talent (she also has it beautifully organized). I was treated to a fun heart hair clip craft as well as a truck load of inspiration. Speaking of Brittney finally introduced me to the world of Pintrest. Thank you. We had a great steak dinner at Outback Steak house, enjoyed an impromptu Youtube party. Received countless hugs and loves from Maggie and Sonya and rounded the AR trip off with gourmet Grilled Cheese sandwiches.( I have forgotten the places name). Sean and Brittney then generously lent us a car to head to our final destination.

Oklahoma to double date with John and Michelle

We had a yummy dinner at Pop's complete with crazy flavored soda's. I did not get this one, but they have a bacon flavored soda, as well as corn. Its like Bertie bots every flavored beans but in soda form. We enjoyed hanging out and relaxing with John, Michelle and Ellie. Watched Moneyball, had Michelle's delicious brownies and played with Ellie. Then it was home to the kiddo's. Huge thanks to Shelly and Chad Morris and my father in law Roger Mason for sitting on the kids. Thank you also to all our wonderful host and hostesses. It was one of my best anniversary's ever. Thank you William for marrying me!