In and Out Burger Here I Come!

Well, I'm back from my short trip to Houston. It was rather uneventful, but at least it was something different to do than the norm, and I got to see some of the Houston office of our firm which was cool. Also got to put some faces to names that I had seen on e-mails and such, which always helps.

Now I just have to make it through today, and then I get another long weekend - and this time an adventure to California! I am SO EXCITED! Tonight, we are going to pack everything up and get ready to go and leave the apartment about 8 am tomorrow to drop off the dog at the pet hotel and park the car and get to the airport. It's so great to gain those extra hours back!

We don't have anything set in stone for our trip because we want to be able to do what we want. Just a general idea of things we want to see and whatnot. Like I know when we get there on Friday, we are going to grab the rental car and head to Newport Beach since it's by the airport, then head up the coast to check into our hotel, and then explore Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach areas since they are all around the hotel. Then Saturday, we are going to go to Venice Beach and Hollywood & Beverly Hills and do the "touristy" type things (Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood sign, Rodeo Drive) - I'm sure we'll have lots of pictures to share! :) We are also going to meet my friend, Sean, for lunch on Saturday, and do something fun for dinner Saturday night since that is our six month wedding anniversary! :) Sunday we plan on heading up to Santa Monica & Malibu and exploring that area, and then Monday morning we have to head home! Overall, I just know we are going to have the BEST time, and I can't wait!

Austin's birthday is on April 11th so I gave him his BIG birthday present early - a portable DVD player. He loves it, and with all the upcoming trips we have, I think it is the perfect gift! :) Now I just need to get the rest of my ideas together for his birthday when we get back!!!

Other than that, not much to report....in case I don't talk to you before, I hope you all have a WONDERFUL weekend and rest of the week, and I'm sure I'll have lots to post when I get back!