Going Back Home

I was back. Traveling through Vegas, I reached my final destination. The one place I actually feel whole. The golden state. 

I returned to Disneyland, stared up at the Hollywood sign, and went back to the Bay. And oh, was it blissful. If I could move back right now, I would.

Of course, I would miss Ainsley (maybe I would take her with me!) and Hankenzie. All three of them would have to visit or maybe just move along with me so we could continue our wonderful adventures and throw many more holiday parties (how does a Christmas party on the beach sound?). 

Anyways, I was back and I was loving it. Goodness, do I miss it. I turned the sweet 16, connected with my millions of family members at the reunion, ate a lot, bonded with my cousins, visited the iconic Chinese theater, and so much more. 

The day I got home (12 hours later to be exact) I got all four of my wisdom teeth pulled. So while I'm confined to my bed I decided to blog all about California. 

If you've read Little Thoughts, Big Ideas before, you are well aware that I love California more than anything, so I won't bore you with that anymore. I just wanted to share some pictures that captured the grand scheme of the trip... 

Some cousins! the younger one is my cousin from Norway and the older one is my cousin Katie. 

Birthday cake on the face.. A tradition of sorts. 

My other sweet cousins (who just happen to be twins!)

My lovely mother and I before my party. 

San Francisco

Ice cream with my grandma in Ghiradhelli Squre. 

The bay with my dad!

My grandma wanted to "selfie." Outside Victoria's Bakery in North Beach. 

My cousins incredibly adorable dog, Layla. 

Muir Woods

My old friend, Huckelberry. He's my aunt's dog and I've known him for 12 years. He just had to visit from Norway, too!

4th of July celebrations!

My cousin and I are sneaky when we visit our old elementary school. 

My mom, her sister (my fabulous aunt) and I at a 4th of July picnic. 

Where dreams are made of. 

Cruisin' with my brothers in their adorable Mickey Mouse hats. 

Hollywood

Chinese Theater!

My brave brother and I going on Splash Mountain. 

The Venetian in Vegas. 

Hoover DAMN it was huge. 

Chinese Theater was pretty extravagant. 

Vegas and a fake Eiffel Tower (no worries, next summer I'll be standing by the real deal). 

My favorite beignets from Cafe Orleans

Paradise Pier!

A magical fireworks show!

There are probably 1000 more pictures out there. Everyone at the family reunion and my birthday party was using a different camera, and a few of my aunts and my dad still have a bunch of photos they need to share! Perhaps a part 3 will be in order somewhere down the rode. I think a 16th birthday post may be in the future and one just on Disneyland (Isabel in Disneyland.. An Adventure Story? I haven't done one of those in forever!) until next time xxx.