A Cali Birthday for Mama

Leave a comment January 10, 2019 bobbie

My 35th year on this beautiful planet started in one of my favorite places. California, and Malibu in particular, hold such a special place in my heart. I lived there for 5 years, went to college there, made some amazing friends that are like family to me there, and have experienced some pretty incredible things that most people only dream about. I’m very fortunate that my parents sacrificed so much to allow me these opportunities, and it helped mold me into the person I am today.

In 2018, I was so fortunate to be able to travel to California not once, not twice, but THREE times! The first we went to visit my very best friend and celebrate her daughter’s first birthday at Disneyland. I don’t think I posted about this trip because it was a quick weekend, I didn’t get many pictures, and to be honest… it was EXHAUSTING traveling with two toddlers by myself. Not sure what I was thinking… The second trip was in October where Husband & I went with three other couple friends to Napa for a few days of wine drunk hilarity, again, I don’t think I posted about that trip… read: wine drunk hangover. But this trip, this amazing birthday trip, I got to go with my sweet little family (plus our nanny :)) and enjoy the good life for a few days. Got to do all the cool stuff like stay at one of my FAVORITE hotels (Shutters on the Beach), hang at the beaches and parks, and visited my alma mater, had brunch with my sister cousin and sweet baby Parker James… then, when husband & I wanted to have a nice dinner or go shopping without being interrupted by a massive meltdown, the kiddos went back to the hotel and hung with the sitter! It.Was.AWESOME!

^I have to tell you, what made my birthday trip so incredible was this man right here ^

There are not enough words to express how amazing he is to me. He truly exemplifies what it means to be a husband and father and I couldn’t have been blessed with a better partner in life. He really outdid himself this year, and I’m so lucky. So. Very. Lucky.

Thank you, hunny, for always treating me like a queen. I love you.

Malibu, CA :: March 2016

Leave a comment March 18, 2016 bobbie

This little family of mine! We had so much fun being tourists in my old stomping grounds! We seriously did a little bit of everything that Malibu has to offer… except surf… I’ve never been a big fan of the cold Pacific water. We did go to Pepperdine, ate at all my favorite spots, went hiking, saw some of my greatest friends, and of course did some shopping ;). It was a blast!

There are days when I reminisce about my time in Malibu. It was such a special time in my life. I was finally feeling what freedom was for the first time (my parents were 2000+ miles away!!). I was meeting people who were totally different from me and grew up in a different world than me. It was truly one of the best experiences, and I don’t think I would be who I am today if I hadn’t have been brave enough to leave the comfort of my home in Texas and go to college in California. I never wanted to conform to the norm and get too comfortable knowing that my parents could just rescue me at the drop of a hat.

Someday, Bennett will be at the age where he is figuring out where he wants to go to college and as much as I selfishly will want him to be close to home, I hope that I am brave enough at that time to let him choose his own path and encourage him to fulfill his dreams.

Anyway, once again, Husband & I had a great time with our little buddy. It’s crazy that his first college visit was to my school across the country when daddy’s school is only a 2 hour drive from our house in Florida :).

I just know he is going to be a wave!!! ;) Enjoy the pics!