Going back to Cali...Cali

Finally time for my annual trip out to California to see my family. While I usually feel like I need a vacation after my vacation, I still really look forward to this trip. I only see my mom about once a year and the same with my cousins.

While I was there my Mom and Grandma Dianne (Dad's Mom) threw a bridal shower for me, yippee! We had a 'tea party' and used my Grandma Granberg's tea set so a special piece of her could be there with us.

The set-up for my shower!

I ended my trip with my Grandma Dianne in San Francisco and the bay area. We had a great house to stay in. Don't believe me? Check it.

It totally reminds me of a home in New England or something...*swoon

Twisty Cypress tree and a swing? Okay.

That's the entrance from the street. I totally felt like I was in the Secret Garden.

Grandma and I went to Muir Woods, one of my favorite places--EVER. It is a redwood forest, but not nearly as busy as THE Redwood Forest. Win-win! We went on a hike, yes, my Grandma went on a hike (and may or may not have complained less than I did).

Grandma and I in front of a redwood tree!

The main goal of this hike was to see the San Francisco Bay from a cliff, we were pretty excited because it wasn't foggy where we started our hike and that meant we would really see the bay. So. We hiked. And we hiked. And we hiked some more. What did we get?

Zoomed in as much as I could. This is take 4--the other 4 takes you couldn't even see the bay...ah well, it was a nice hike with Grandma! :)

I had a ton of things planned in my 6 day trip and was exhausted by the time I came home but I had a great time, the only thing missing was Ross. I always love it when he can join me on my family trips, and my cousins kept asking where he was. Next time, next time! :)