best saturday ever

Yesterday was one of the best Saturdays in a very long time.  Most of this was due to the fact that my husband was off work so we got to spend the entire day together!  We started our morning off at Claire's on Cedros.  I went there two weeks ago with my mom so you may think I am obsessed, but I just had to take Daniel there so he could experience how good it is.  We got lucky and the wait wasn't too long.

 

When I was there with my mom I tried their gluten free toast.  Oh My Goodness!  It was so tasty and you couldn't even tell that it was gluten free.  I have tried a couple types of GF bread, but it has to be toasted in order for it to taste good at all.  I found out that they make it fresh right in their restaurant so I called them on Friday and ordered a loaf.  Our breakfast was exquisite, and getting my loaf of fresh bread topped it all off!

 

After our yummy breakfast we went to Costco to pick up a couple of things.  I normally don't get too excited about this giant wearhouse, but our trip yesterday was a great success!  Sadly, our Swiffer broke a couple of weeks ago.  We have hard wood floors and a cat that sheds all over the place, so my Swiffer is my right hand man when cleaning.  Luckily, Costco had their starter kit on coupon so we got it for less than $9!!!  Then, I looked over an aisle and found Larabars!  I know I probably sound like such a dork right now but I LOVE larabars.  They are so simple, unprocessed, GF, and they fill me up perfectly.  Costco hasn't carried them for years, but I always keep my eye out in hopes that one day they will get them back.  Sure enough they did and I'm pretty sure I jumped up when I saw them (my husband was slightly embarrassed at my response).   Costco also supplied some beautiful lilies from my husband. 

 In the early afternoon we headed down to Mission Beach for a graduation celebration for a great friend who graduated for USD School of Law.  Their families rented out a house right on the beach so we got to sit up top on the deck and take it the beautiful views of the ocean.

 Since I grew up in San Diego, the beach always seems the same to me.  However, yesterday's views were breathtaking.  I don't know if it was the lack of sun-tanners amongst the sand making it tranquil or the little bursts of sunshine peaking through the clouds, but it made me appreciate it so much more. 

 We spent the rest of our day and night there playing volleyball, digging in the sand with little ones, barbecuing, mingling, and relaxing. 

This gathering marked the last time we will see Stevin in a while as he is moving up to Reno to start studying for the bar.  His wife Kylee is living with us for a couple weeks until her work transfers her up to Reno to work from home.  It's bittersweet seeing great friends leave, but we have to cherish the moments we get with them.  Yesterday was a perfect day and a great memory to have as we say good bye to yet another close friend.