In San Diego

We checked in at our hotel a while ago, and now we're getting ready for a night out in San Diego. I forgot the shoes I had planned to wear and most of my clothes in the car that's parked quite far away, so I will have to wear whatever I have with me.. Jeans, converse and a t-shirt. Comfy at least!

Weekend

Friday morning started with a walk to Santa Monica downtown where we met up with my cousin Amanda and her husband Mick who just arrived in California. It was really windy and cold outside but we decided to take a stroll down Venice beach. We landed at Ale house, and then we went to a little Indian place to get some take away food.

That evening we went to my husband's work holiday party which was so much fun. It was held at a really cool place in Downtown LA called One eyed gypsy. Check it out if you're in town! Unfortunately we didn't know it was a 1920's themed party, but luckily there were props like pearls and feather enough for everyone. I wish I had brought my camera!

On Saturday me and Amanda went to The Grove, where Christmas always is kind of crazy. No fake snow (yet) but otherwise it's been Christmas since Thanksgiving over there.

We met up with the boys and had lunch at one of my absolute favorite places in LA; Farmer's market. There's something calming about slowly walking through the market, just breathing in the air and thinking about what to have for lunch. There's so much stuff to look at that it's almost like time doesn't exist in there. It's sounds silly, I know but once you'll make it a Sunday habit going there, you will know what I mean.

My very stylish cousin Amanda.

On Sunday it was raining all day, and we didn't really feel like doing anything. We went to Huckleberry for brunch, and even though we had to stand in line for about about half an hour it was really worth it. Great coffee and the Croque monsieur was amazing!

For dinner I made Sea bass with Gnocchi. I've never made this before but with a little (a lot) of help from my dear husband I did it!

I stole some pics from Amanda.

Bambi on ice

Last week we picked up Ted at the airport, and went straight to an event that Melrose Mac was hosting at the outdoors iceskating rink in Culver city. It seems like food, drinks and some skating can do wonders for jetlag!
I haven't been out on the ice since I was 13 or something, so I felt like Bambi at first, but after a couple of wobbly rounds around the rink I was doing pretty good, if I can say so myself.

LA Galaxy event

 

Last week we went to a LA Galaxy event which was pretty fun. The whole team (except Wilhelmsson) was there and Beckham held his last speech while the crowd was cheering and begging him to stay one more year. We couldn't resist the $2 dollar beer and $1 dollar hot dogs of       course, even if it included getting mustard all over the face. 

MLS cup final

 

Last Saturday we went to the Home depot center to watch LA Galaxy become this season's MLS cup champions. It was a really good game. As you know it's been raining all week, and so it was Saturday morning as well, but just as the game started the sun came out. And after the game it started raining again. Oh well, it was really fun to see them win, and to see Beckhams last game with LA Galaxy. I wish he was going to stay though.
The rain didn't stop us from doing a bit of tailgating before the game. I don't have a raincoat myself so I brought my husband's bright blue one and it kept me dry. When I say tailgating, I mean that we had a couple of beers outside the stadium. We're not yet as advanced as the americans that brought party tents and barbecue grills and food for half an army.

Grey skies

Yesterday I took a walk down to the beach. It's been raining these last few days, and the sky and the ocean looks so dark and dramatic. I quite like it. Together with a Sunday roast it made a perfect ending to the weekend.