Project Life: Monterey and Berkeley
11 Oct 2013
I have been planning this post all week, but it just now occurred to me how fitting it is…because I am off to Oakland today! It’ll just be a quick weekend trip, but I’m excited to share it with my three favorite ladies. They haven’t been, and I am hoping to show them around exactly the same places that are in these pictures.
This spread is the last one for our trip to Monterey, where Eric was at a conference.
I have to confess: I just got a bunch of new scrapbook stuff for ridiculously rock bottom prices at Big Lots, and I have been so excited to use it. If you are at all into scrapbooking, or are just looking for a cheap way to see if you might like it, get thee to Big Lots! You shall not be disappointed.
These little metallic dots are new. Love them. And love this shot of Eric.
One of our favorite dinners was at La Bicyclette in Carmel, on Katy’s recommendation. It was so wonderfully French and delicious, all Duralex glasses and tiny candles. And an enormous chocolate mousse that we ate the entirety of.
Here’s Eric outside. It’s never hard to convince him to eat at a bike-themed restaurant!
And then…Oakland! This little trip was the happiest impromptu surprise.
We had lunch at Bakesale Betty as soon as we got in. Fitting, since that was our last meal two years ago before we sailed onto the freeway and straight on down to Pasadena. We both lived within walking distance, and we used to love coming here for sandwiches or scones.
We also stopped by Eric’s old apartment, which always makes me cry. So many happy memories in those walls, including the night that he proposed to me. Also, do you see that little I-5 button? I pretty much think it’s the coolest thing ever.
No trip to Oakland would be complete without the Depot! Art supplies galore, yard sale prices.
We had dinner at Dona Tomas with Alan and Joy, dear friends. We crammed so much fun into one weekend. Hoping to do the same this time!
Oct 11, 2013 @ 04:55:49
You know I just love these posts. Can’t wait to see them in person soon. Enjoy Oakland!
Oct 14, 2013 @ 21:15:23
Can’t wait to see you soon! There have been quite a few pages added since you saw it last, and I hope some more will make it in before your arrival. We are going to have so much fun! Hopefully this will be a yearly tradition;)
Oct 11, 2013 @ 06:00:15
Yeah! Big Lots!
Oct 14, 2013 @ 21:16:19
Oh, Ellaton, you cannot know how much I loved those Big Lots trips with you and mom! I felt like a very sophisticated bargain hunter! You taught me well, for a good bargain is one of the best joys in life!
Oct 11, 2013 @ 07:04:40
Have a great time! (Love the scrap-booking!)
Oct 14, 2013 @ 21:16:48
Thank you! I am ever backlogged, and ever optimistic about it:)
Oct 11, 2013 @ 08:16:17
Great memories! And you’ll make even more this weekend! Sorry I can’t be a stowaway this weekend1
Oct 14, 2013 @ 21:50:45
Me too! That would be soooo much fun!
Oct 13, 2013 @ 13:15:52
So creative! I’m more of a “wish I had the time and inspiration to scrapbook” scrapbooker. You’ll cherish these forever!
Oct 14, 2013 @ 21:53:23
Thank you! They have been so fun to make! I fully expect that life will get too bust to do it at some point, but I am sure I’ll be glad to have these. I hope you are enjoying having your newest little boy home with you! 🙂