Shutters on the Beach

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.

Leave a comment October 14, 2013 bobbie

I feel like we have been on vacation for months! Whenever we leave for long periods of time like that I always feel like it takes a while to get back into the groove of the real world. For instance, my “to do” list for today consists of grocery shopping, 100 loads of laundry, paying bills, work stuff (ie payroll, quickbooks, etc…), purchase flights for Thanksgiving… ugh! And I’m exhausted! I know you guys know what I’m talking about… sometimes you need a vacation from your vacation.

Anyway, it really was a great little break from life in Florida. First we were in California for a couple of days for my bestie’s wedding. Then the last few days we have been visiting my family in Texas. Husband & I had never been to Los Angeles together before, so it was really nice to be with him to show him around where I lived during college at Pepperdine. Oh, and my parents were there too!

It was the most gorgeous day to be in Malibu. I took him on a little tour of the campus, I showed him my old apartment, I introduced him to Westward Beach where I spent lots of time sunbathing with my friends, and of course I took him to my favorite sushi restaurant Nobu which has completely changed since I was in school. Still delicious, I think it has changed Husband’s life. ;)

After lunch we decided to head back to the hotel since my parents had a flight to catch that evening…

Shutters on the Beach is by far the best hotel in Los Angeles. Not only is it perfectly located in Santa Monica, (close to all major freeways, the airport, shopping, and fabulous restaurants) it also has the best view! Love, love, love, and highly recommend staying here every time you are in the Los Angeles area. Oh, and what an amazing sunset we had that night! (see pics below)