As you know we have been traveling all week. We have been all over Southern California and seen lots of family and some great friends on our their most special day. We started our stay in Ventura County with a little shopping, dinner and a movie. We ate at Wood Ranch in Camarillo and saw Wreck-It Ralph. Cute movie but I think I was more excited about the preview for Despicable Me 2. We spent the next night in Simi Valley enjoying football, great pizza (need to get that crust recipe) and spending time with family. We continued the trip on a journey through LA County. We stayed in Westlake Village but visited, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, and UCLA in Westwood for the opening of the remodeled Pauley Pavilion. We got to see the new statue outside of the house Wooden built. I have a strong interest in Wooden because of his leadership and the pyramid of success. Plus he is a fellow Hoosier that grew up just a little south of my home town.
Flea played the National Anthem on bass, which would have been cool for most. The Chili Peppers were the first non-mainstream band my friends introduced me to in the late 80’s well before Under The Bridge was on the radio. They were my favorite band and Flea has always been a favorite, so while it was cool for most, when they announced him my mouth dropped and I got very giddy.
I also got to see a great basketball game. UCLA vs Indiana State. The only two colleges John Wooden ever coached. I was certainly there for UCLA but if Indiana State had beat them it would have been just another great example of what Indiana basketball is all about.
After our travels through LA County we moved on to Orange County where we got to see our nephew, Nico, play a flag football game then score the winning goal during a shootout at his soccer game all in the same day.
We had a great dinner and evening telling stories with more family members. Then up this morning to complete the tour of the counties and accomplish the reason we planned this whole trip. We headed east to San Bernardino county and up the mountain to Idllywild to see two of my favorite people get married. When I first moved to San Francisco I lived in an apartment that I shared with 3 others. Only a few months in I met Joe and Corrine and moved in with the best roomies you could want. The post title is a little nod to Corrine’s love for Dr. Seuss. I have a couple posts planned for later this week to talk more about them and throw in one of Joe’s favorite recipes so stay tuned.
As for the wedding, Corrine did such a great job making every detail match their personalities. It was one of the cutest weddings I have been to. One of my favorite things was the cake topper, heck the cake itself was so cute I wouldn’t have wanted to cut it.
Another perfect piece were the custom Converse the bride and groom wore. Joe’s were grey with light blue stitching and Corrine’s were white with the same stitching as Joe’s. The Maid of Honor had on a great pair that matched her dress as well.
It was a great wedding and a great week I am so glad we made our trip around the Southern California counties. Also, I have another koozie to add to my collection.
One more night in Burbank and then it is time for the holidays. How early is too early for Christmas music? I won’t put up decorations until after Thanksgiving but is Wednesday too early for Christmas music?
