I'm going back to Cali

Ok so I went back to Cali and it was a blast. Mike and I and Mom & Dad took a trip back to Sacramento to visit the Ochipinti clan. We stayed with John and Sheri on their boat for the weekend. We (John) drove the boat from Sacrament to Sausalito, which is right around the corner from San Francisco. I have been to San Fran before but it was a lot of fun to be there with family and on an amazing boat.

We spent the weekend catching up, telling stories, eating, drinking wine, and of course sight seeing. I was able to walk across the golden gate..which was pretty cool and uber touristy. I had no idea the bridge was so long but we walked the 3.4 miles across and back. I am glad that I did it. We also went into San Fran for the day and of course spent some time at Pier 39. We spent some time walking around the cute town of Sausalito and had dinner on the water one night.

It was great to spend time with the family since we don't make it out to CA that often. Mike is now convinced that he wants to live there.....stay tuned :)

Here are some pics from the trip. I think I would need about 5 blog posts to share them all so enjoy.

View from our little boat ride

I loved the seals

Dinner destination one night

Super weird boat that was right by us

San Fran for the day

The walk across the Golden Gate

Me and my favorite cousin!

Mikey on Lady O

LA FAMILIA

Officially Fall...in my book anyway

Well its techinally not official until the 22nd but in my book it is FALL. All the stores have their fun and festive fall decorations (which of course I had to get some). And the best thing is all the pumpkin food, drinks, and flavors all around. I started the weekend off right with a pumpkin spiced latte and that really got me into the mood for more pumpkin. So I decide to do some baking since it has been a while. What to make was the big debate. I wanted something pretty quick and easy. So I visited my favorite food blog and found a recipe for pumpkin cupcakes that was quick and easy. Plus from my shopping adventures I had some super cute cupcake tins that I had to use. It was the perfect saturday afternoon recipe. The house smelled absolutely amazing!! I couldn't wait to dig into these delicious treats.

The best fall spices

My cute cupcake tins

Yumminess

I think next on my list is making a trip to total wine to load up on pumpkin beers. Of course I will have to hit up one of the great american restaurants to get a growler of their pumpkin beer. I am totally obsessed with pumpkin and fall. The weather has been very comfortable all week. We have actually had our air off which has been really nice. It is great to go outside and not sweat to death.

After getting some pumpkin beers I will have Mike take me somewhere to pick out our personal pumpkins. Last year we were so busy with the new house and traveling that we did not get pumpkins. So I am excited to get some this year. Not sure Mike will be able to top his carving job from 2 years ago. They were pretty awesome! I guess Louie will also need a new halloween shirt.

PSU Pumpkins

Louie in his pumpkin shirt

What is your favorite thing about fall?? Or am I the only crazy one that loves and craves pumpkin anything.All this pumpkin talk I think I need another cupcake!!! Have a good week.

See Ya Summer!

eah for Friday! Ciao Summer! Welcome Fall and Happy Friday! I can't believe it is September all ready, but as you all know I am ready for fall. So I am ok with summer being "over". Granted it is not officially fall until September 22...... I always think fall begins after labor day. So bring on the cooler weather and PUMPKIN anything. (I love pumpkin but I will save that for another post). I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend. Any big plans out there? I will be headed to the boat for one last hurrah. I am sad for boat season to be over but we have a bunch of fun events coming up this month. One notable event this month was our 3 year anniversary! I can not believe it has been three years! Time really flys by. It has been a great three years and could not have asked for anything more.

Any who...happy Friday and have a great weekend!