Evoke Photography

Micheal and Emi at Evoke Photography posted a few of our wedding pictures on their blog. You can check it out here if you'd like :)

Beach Days

This past weekend Levi and I heading down to the beach for a little R&R. We started the morning out by going to Laguna Beach/Crystal Cove area to have breakfast at the yummy Beachcomber Cafe. If you haven't been there, you should go, its a great experience. It's part of the Crystal Cove State Park Historic Distrct. There is a lot to do in this area. There are paths to walk or run on, right along the coast, you can go for a walk along the beach and there are even beach cottages you could stay in. I was reading up on the cottages and they were originally built in the 1930's & 40's. They have since been authentically restored to reflect that area of when Crystal Cove became a community. Some of them are kinda cute! It would be fun to stay in them for a night or two :)

Levi & I on our way to breakfast

An old photo from the 40's (look at the rolling hills in the background!)

The cottages

Beachcomber Cafe

Yum! Macadamia Nut Pancakes

After Levi and I have breakfast we headed towards a different part of the beach called 'the wedge' in Newport Beach known for its awesome waves. We found a great spot and enjoying relaxing, reading, and most of all people watching :) We were pretty entertained to say the least! Overall we had a great relaxing day and are once again thankful for being so close to the beach.

Milk + Honey

I am so blessed to have all the wonderful friends that I do. God has truely blessed me with great friends and friendships. This last week I was able to catch up with Cathleen! We have a few 'usual' spots where we meet but this week we decided to try something new. Its a little place in Costa Mesa called Milk + Honey. I love unique places like this. The sign alone is one of my favorite parts; I love the simplicity of it. My second favorite part is their 'business card'. I grabbed a couple of them when I was ordering. I love the uniqueness of it. Who says a business card has to be 2" x 3.5"? I love when people think outside the box. Not to mention their food & drinks are pretty good too :)

Cathleen caught in the act!

Yum!

Memorial Weekend

For Memorial Day Weekend Levi and I went up to Big Bear Lake with some of our friends for a little getaway. One of our friends has a cabin up there so we were able to stay there for free, which is always nice :) We had a great time; relaxing, playing games, going out to dinner, making dinner in, going sledding, and catching up with each other :)

Bike Riders

Once we moved to Irvine and I noticed its the perfect city for riding bikes, I knew I had to pursway Levi into getting a bike so we could go bike riding. There are paths all over the place! And since Irvine is sometimes like Mayberry, its just too perfect not to be outside enjoying the wonderful scenery. I could bike ride all day!

Well, Levi found a bike online about a couple of months ago, so I finally have a riding partner. Lately some of our bike rides have been a little more productive like riding to the grocery store, haha. Its a good thing I have a basket on my bike! On our last trip we went to Starbucks in the morning and then to the grocery store to get bacon for breakfast...Levi spotted the sale section in the store (who even knew there was one?!) and we found a great deal on a big pack of toilet paper. Soo needless to say my basket was quite full!

Baby Gianna Rose Watson is here!

Emily and Mark became proud parents yesterday when their daughter Gianna was finally born! The delivery was overall good for Emily, pushed for about 4 hours, but everything went well, which is a huge blessing. Gianna weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. and was 14 inches long...

Happy Easter everyone!

"You're Not Alone"

This morning I turned on my iPod before I got into the shower. The second song that came in was called "You're Not Alone" by Meredith Andrews. I've heard it before but for some reason it really moved me when I heard it this morning. It was so powerful; I was overwhelmed by the message she sang and the true simplicity of the words. It's sang so beautifully, I found myself standing there with my eyes closed, lost in the moment.

I search for love

When the night came and it closed in

I was alone

but you found me where I was hiding

and though I'll never ever be the same

It was the sweetest voice that called my name

singing

You're not alone

For I am here

let me wipe away every fear

My love I've never left your side

I have seen you through the darkest night

and I'm the one that's loved you all your life

All of your life

You cry yourself to sleep

because the hurt is real

and the pain cuts deep

All hope seems lost

With heartache your closest friend

and everyone else long gone

You've had to face the music on your own

but there is a sweeter song that calls you home

**sayin'

You're not alone

For I am here

let me wipe away your every tear

My love I've never left your side

I have seen you through the darkest nights

And I'm the one that's love you all your life

All your life

Faithful and true... Forever

For my love will carry you....

You're Not Alone @ Yahoo! Video