The beginning of 2013

Since I haven't uploaded pictures in a while, I'm going to try to upload them in smaller increments in the next couple of days until I am caught up.  I've been taking pictures, I just haven't uploaded them.

 FRIDAY JANUARY 4, 2013

 I spent the day with Valerie and Brian at the Getty Villa in Malibu.  The Getty Villa has a Roman inspired layout with Roman and Greek artifacts on display within.  Such a beautiful, historical, and informative place to learn and explore.  We went on an architecture tour, which was so fascinating.  Looking for something to do in LA? Go.  It's worth it.

THURSDAY JANUARY 3, 2013

 

 Valerie and Brian were in San Diego with friends for New Years and drove up to LA for two days and a night.  After we got guacamole and margaritas (obviously), we went up to the top of Runyon.  Luckily for them, it rained a couple days before so it was a perfectly clear day.  You could see the snow capped mountains, downtown, the ocean, and even Catalina Island.  It was so wonderful to see/spend time them; it had seriously been years since I've seen them last.  I'm very thankful for the extraordinary people that have been put into my life.

TUESDAY JANUARY 2, 2013

 

 Tora sent me this picture this morning and it just made me smile so big and totally made my day.  I just absolutely love Alex.  He doesn't know it yet, but we're going to be good friends. :)

TUESDAY JANUARY 1, 2013

What could be better than spending the first day of the year a. at the beach b. during a sunset c. with your best friend?  Exactly.  It was a beautiful day spent with some absolutely wonderful and important people in my life.  This is at Hermosa Pier with Jamie (Casey, Brynn, and Melissa).