RELATIVE-LY SHORT VISIT

This week was my highly anticipated, long awaited visit from my niece Lauri the lovely and her incredible daughter, Maddy.

Our first day we took a road trip to Laguna Beach...it was such fun...

I love the look on the guys face in this picture!
Like any shy young lady at the beach on vacation--she had a Sound of Music moment!

I would use this as next year's Christmas card! If only she sings as well as she photographs!!

I had to work a couple of days so they took off to LA for fun and Cupcakes from

I had to work a couple of days so they took off to LA for fun and Cupcakes fromSprinkles
The original cupcake maker in Beverly Hills.
I was dieting sooooo I only had one bite (two bites) but I can tell you that it was quite simply the best cupcake I have ever had (or can remember having). There is nothing better than having someone else make a homemade cupcake for you to eat being purchased from a store.

Then we headed off to La Jolla and The Burger Lounge


We enjoyed truly the best Turkey Burger, Veggie Burger, and Veggie Salad anywhere!! everyone enjoyed themselves!

Then it was on to overlook the ocean

and the seals

and the pelicans

Yesterday, we wanted to go to the best brunch in town so we headed off to Hash House a Go Go....but there was an hour and a half wait so they called their sister restaurant The Tractor Room

The menu here is fabulous!!

Maddy started with Chocolate Milk like a good girl!

Then she ordered the "In Good Health" scramble: Egg white, tomato, mushroom, and fresh asparagus, homemade turkey sausage. This kid could make you insane with the healthy food choices.

Lauri then ordered (smile) Nutmeg French Toast with warm Carmelized Apples and toasted pecans. Thank God we had that to taste!! It was outrageous!

I was trying to be good so I ordered the Roasted Chicken Hash with crispy potatoes, fresh onions, garlic, fresh asparagus, house roasted chicken with two eggs.

Maddy and mine came with Cornbread (I had one bite) it was delish!!

We had a grand old time last night singing songs, playing scrabble, and drinking Limoncello!! Perfect end to a great (but too short) visit!!