The Snowbirds Visit

As I mentioned in my last post, my parents came for a visit. Not only was it incredible having them here, I believe it was quite an adventure for them. This year, they decided to just drive their car and stay with me at my place in lieu of bringing the RV. We all figured this would allow them to scope out some RV parks and make a really good selection for next year. They were here from the 13th through yesterday, the 21st. I worked the whole time and had class so they were forced to busy themselves for much of the trip. I must say, they did a great job. One day they drove down to Anaheim to scope out Disneyland and then came back up the Pacific Coast Highway. A couple days they went down to Venice/Santa Monica and rode their bikes around. They had breakfast at this awesome diner near my house called Ronnie's and made so many friends. It was really cool!! Of course my dad was super helpful with things around my house that needed a man's touch and my mom made us all plenty of great food.

When we did all have time together, we also stayed busy. Brian was with us most of the weekends too. We showed them around the beach areas one day, went to the Art Walk at the Santa Monica airport, showed them a great burger joint and a really fun steak house/lounge with great live music. Both my mom and dad really seemed to enjoy themselves and I hope this was the case!

They did decide on an RV park for next year, which is right on the beach overlooking the ocean. It's pretty amazing and really close to my house. We're all hoping their good friends will come out as well. How amazing to wake up and look out your window to see the beautiful Pacific waves crashing just feet in front of you.

Some said they hoped having my parents here would quell my homesickness a little. It most certainly did. I loved having them here and was so sad to see them go. It was wonderful for them to see now how great moving to L.A. has been for me and how much I have grown.

Now I am just looking forward to coming home for a few days this summer to see the rest of my family and friends.


Until next time!