I was just going through some old files on my computer and I found this video that I made for my Sister Laurie FOUR YEARS AGO! It was intended for when she graduated High School…but now she’s done with college, so I figured it’s high time I shared it!
(note, there is no audio)
Little Sister, Big Dreams!
Now she’s in grad school in Chicago! Check out her blog here!
It’s Irving’s Birthday today! His first birthday as a married man! 
He’s so handsome! 
Here’s just a few of my favorite pictures and memories to share!
Cape Cod 
Our Engagement! 
Lake Shasta
Chicago 
Catalina Island
Italy 
Iceland 
Hawaii 
In my wedding vows, I promised Irving I’d see the world with him.
He’s my best friend and I look forward to many more adventures!
Happy Birthday, Irving. I Love you! 
Mikaela and Irving share the same birthday!! 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
May your birthday be as carefree and chill as this picture implies:
Earlier this week, Irving came home with a surprise for me! 
Doesn’t that look AMAZING? Whoever thought of that is seriously genius.
S’Mores Brownie Mix. I mean, are you serious?!
And I love the card.
That is love for SURE! 
This week, we were so excited to have our friends Erika and Timmy in town!
They will be moving out here soon and are here trying to find the perfect apartment!
We baked them some chocolate chip cookies! 
Somebody’s hand was caught stealing one, fresh out of the oven!
Hee hee. But yea, I ate a whole bunch too. Oh well.
I am in love with bright flowers. How cute are these! 
I had green button mums in my wedding bouquet. I just love them!
Friday night, our friends Ashley and JR came over too and we had a BBQ and an exciting game of bananagrams!
The girls! 
And the guys! 
Today, we spent the day apartment hunting with Erika and Timmy. 
And we stopped for lunch at Henry’s Tacos! It’s this little hole-in-the-wall taco stand that everyone raves about. 
The menu was simple, but awesome. 
I was expecting cheap, greasy Mexican food, but it was surprisingly good! It was fresh, light and filling. We will definitely be going back to that place!
And today is my parent’s 28th wedding anniversary!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MOM AND DAD!! 
This weekend, my cousin Billy and his girlfriend, Sara, were in Los Angeles.
(Actually, we’re 4th cousins, our great-grandmothers were sisters!)
They are on an amazing 3 month road trip across the United States.
You can find their awesome blog and see their map here!
(He’s also launching a fun dating site soon, check it out: www.LoversCanBeChoosers.com )
When I found out they would be passing through LA, I was so excited to play tourguide for a day (and give them a break from all that driving!)
We started our day out in Santa Monica. The skies were overcast, but once we got to the beach, it had cleared up. 
Did you know that old historic route 66 ended in Santa Monica? 
One of the stores had this awesome display of foreign currency! 
The Pier was really pretty: 
I love this giant concrete thing on the beach. When they roll it out, it imprints a map of Los Angeles into the sand! 
I really should go to the beach more often. It’s so pretty.
Me and Billy:
Then we headed down to Venice Beach. I’m always hesitant to go down there because it is kind of weird. But they did clean it up a little bit since the last time I was there. They just put in this awesome skate park for the kids. It’s like an urban playground. I think it’s a great idea. 
Then we ate at in-and-out (where you just have to eat when you visit LA).
We went to Rodeo Drive/Beverly Hills and then over to Hollywood.
I took a detour up Mulholland Drive for the most amazing views back on Los Angeles.
Then we wandered around Hollywood & Highland for a bit and met up with Irving.
Then we drove up the other side to the Hollywood Sign.
The sun was setting and we had some great light for photos!
(Hi Irving!)
Billy 
Sara! 
Great picture guys!
And a few of us too!
We can jump too! 
Just not as high as they do! 
HAHA
Then we headed over to City Walk where we ate at Saddle Ranch.
And I have to admit… I rode the Bull for the first time! 
Billy and Sara went first and they made it look easy! 
I decided that I’d only ride it in my Boston Marathon Jacket. lol
Did you see how the Bull totally hit me in the head at the end?!?! That was NOT fun!
But dinner was pretty amazing. It doesn’t matter what you order, as long as you get a side of the Sweet Potato Casserole with it. Dude. This stuff is amazing. Roasted Marshmallows on top! 
And that pretty much was sweet enough to be called dessert.
Until the waitress brought THIS over “on the house”! 
COTTON CANDY! What?! This thing was as big as 2 basketballs!
We had a few a lot of pieces… 
And then we poured water over the top and watched it melt. It was pretty impressive.
And that concludes our 13 hour tour around Los Angeles!
Hi I'm Kelley! I'm a 30-something cancer survivor and a self-proclaimed world traveler. I am originally from Boston, but now call Los Angeles my home. Traveling is my passion, but I also love running marathons, watching soccer, eating cupcakes and planning future adventures with my Husband. In June 2012, I became a mom to a beautiful baby girl named Adele. Our lives are forever changed and we couldn't be more excited!
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