4th of July in San Diego

There is nothing like a weekend spent with your favorite sister and nephew. Especially when that weekend involves dinner on the water, cheesecake, shopping, the beach and grade B movies. ;o)

I flew out to see Mandy and Will this past Thursday afternoon. I had a direct flight to San Diego, so it only took about three hours from one airport to the next. Mandy drove me by the statue of the famous picture of the sailor kissing the nurse. When we stopped there, I saw this yummy looking seafood resturant right on the water. Seafood is not the cuisine San Antonio is known for, so it was nice to have some tasty seafood. We ate outside and watched the boats and jet skis go by as we ate.

The next day, we had brunch at a cute resturant near Mandy and Jered's house. After filling up with quiche and muffins and fruit, we all three took a little nap. Then we got up and enjoyed a classic movie, Rear Window. Mandy grilled delicious burgers for our 4th of July evening event, which included watching the What Not to Wear marathon.

Saturday we treked over to the beach. It was an adventure for all, but Mandy was much more advernturous than Will and I. He ended up cuddling up with me because he was a little nervous about the water. It worked out great for me too because I found the Pacific to be a little cold for my South Texas blood. We had a wonderful time splashing and relaxing in the sun. After some tuna fish and a nap, we headed to the mall for some retail therapy and California Pizza Kitchen Pizzas. Mandy and I watched a movie and pigged out on pizza and cheesecake. Yummy!

Sunday we made it in time for the sermon at Mandy and Jered's church. The pastor did a sermon on Romans 9. He spoke of human responsibility and how that relates to God's sovereinty. After church, I had to head home, but I had an awesome, fun-filled weekend! Thanks Mandy and Will for letting me come spend the 4th with you! Much Love!!

p.s. pictures to come soon...