my favourite place in the world

Just thought I'd start the week out by giving you some photos from my favourite place in the world - The Huntington Library in San Marino (Pasadena), CA. I was first introduced to its lovely gardens and amazing artwork by my best friend from high school, Jared. He took me there when we were both in our freshman year of college, me at Hope and he at Pomona. It was magical and amazing, and has been my favourite place to take other people to ever since. Last week, my dear friends Jon and Michelle's oldest daughter, Carleigh turned 16, so I thought it'd be a fun trip for Michelle, Carleigh, Janet (Michelle's sister) and me. They are my extended family in the true sense of the word, we just don't happen to be related. So, I got us some tickets for free day next month and now we're going! 


I took Spencer here when we first started dating, five years ago, just as they were about to close the house and do some major renovations, and haven't been back since! Five years! I am determined to make up for it now, and take Spencer again this spring. One of several planned trips to LA for the near future. 


Enjoy your week, and enjoy these pictures:

Ahhh... I feel relaxed already. Now off to tackle my giant to-do list for the week! 

Just me and 17,376 other adoring fans

This is where I was last night. Ah, Hollywood Bowl, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... the insane crowds, the smuggled drugs and alcohol, the stars and lights, and slight chill in the air.

Spencer and I had a really great time yesterday. We are geniuses when it comes to parking ($4 people! In Hollywood!!!) and we even got home before 2 a.m. BUT, we did decide that paying the extra $40 a ticket to sit in the center and one section closer would be worth it, if only to avoid 18 year old drunk girls headbanging and screaming, "I LOVE YOU CALEB!" at the lead singer.

I must be getting old.