La Jolla weekend

We had a fantastic time in California last weekend. Ben and I flew down with my mom on Thursday (SLC was getting snow as we left) and went straight to the beach for the sunset. Just flying into the city put a smile on my face. Ahh!
Friday we picked up Lindsey and went to the temple. What an experience. It is more beautiful inside than you can imagine. It was great to be there. The rest of the day we spent at the Beach Club in La Jolla. It brings back so many memories and it was great to tour Ben all around the town and tell him lots (too many?) of stories from when we lived there.
We met Mike and Dad and had dinner at Piatti at La Jolla shores. So delicious - and great company.
Saturday the boys played a round of golf with Ashton and his dad at the San Diego Country Club, so the girls took the opportunity to hit the beach again. We spent the whole day with Lacey at the Beach Club... what a treat.
No trip to La Jolla is complete without dinner at Mandarin House... popcorn shrimp and cashew chicken to die for! Ben and I met up with my parents and a group of their friends from the 7th ward... such a fun get together. I used to babysit their kids, and that night they were filling me in on their weddings, college graduations, etc... wow how time flies. We did a 'musical chairs' dinner and had a great time catching up with everyone.
After church on Sunday we checked out of 'Hotel Brazier' and went to Coronado for two nights. Coronado island is one of the coolest little places. (to remind Ben where we were I told him "this is the bridge that Will Ferrel kicked that dog from in Anchorman...)
The golf tournament began early Monday morning and the boys had a great time I think! Dad invited Ben to play in his group - who can complain about playing at the SDCC, for charity, with free goodies and food at almost every hole?? Mom and Lacey and I walked a few holes with them and got our share as well. The Billy Casper Foundation does a wonderful event every year with a golf tournament followed by a dinner and auction. We had a really fun time at dinner and were even treated by a performance from the local showchoir. Talk about flashbacks!
We had such a fun weekend, with Lacey and Ashton, Mom and Dad, Lindsey and Mike!