Los Angeles...

Last weekend, Graham and I were able to do something that I have wanted to do for the past year...visit one of my very best friends, Briana, and her husband, Brandon, who recently moved to the LA area. It was one of the best weekends I have ever had!

Though Graham has been to LA several times, this was my first...and I LOVED it! It is absolutely gorgeous. Mountains and the beach...all in one. You can't get much better than that!

We arrived Thursday night and went to dinner at a place right on the shore...I don't remember the name, nor do I have pictures (Briana...will you send me those when you get a chance?!), but it was FABULOUS!!! There were huge rocks right outside of our window, the the ocean was on the other side of the rocks. I just stared out the window and watched the waves crash on the rocks...it was beautiful! A GREAT way to start the weekend!

Friday morning we headed to Hermosa Beach for brunch and a walk along the beach. I could live there. Easily. Here a couple of pictures from that morning...

This sidewalk runs for 26 miles along the beach...the houses along it are beautiful!

This is appropriate for me and Briana :)

We then headed to the Americana mall, which was just as gorgeous as everything else I had seen so far. The best part about it, though, is the Tiffany's store. Now granted, any Tiffany store is going to be amazing. But...this one is especially special....you get to try on EVERYTHING in the store. Incredible! We walked in and Briana started opening up these drawers and saying I could try everything on. I didn't believe her at first...but I quickly caught on and a good half hour later I had tried on everything in the store. I love jewelry, so that was a dream for me!! We also visited Downtown Disney that afternoon which was lots of fun as well! We tried to get in the park for a little while, but after realizing it would be $90 a ticket...we opted out. Sorry Graham...I'll introduce you to Mickey soon! That night we hung out at Brandon and Briana's apartment...and I loved every minute of it. I have missed my friend so much so it was great to catch up and spend quality time with each other.

Saturday morning we woke up and headed towards Hollywood. It was much different than I was expecting, but so much fun to be there! I had no idea that people dressed up as movie characters and stood along the street...I was a little confused at first :) Here are some pictures from our time there...

I couldn't help it. He's one of my favorites...

Notice the people dressed up...Tinkerbell had fairy-dust that she was sprinkling everywhere with her wand. Strange.

I made Graham take this :)

After Hollywood, we went to Beverly Hills and spent a long time on Rodeo Drive. There is no way to even describe this place that would give you an adequate idea of what it is like. If you haven't been, go. It is worth it just for the experience! A few of my favorites...

There was a movie being filed on Rodeo Drive while we were there.

A small home in Bel Air.

We had such a great time and are so thankful to Brandon and Briana for being such great friends, first of all, but also hosting us for the weekend. We look forward to coming back...hopefully sooner rather than later :)