Since Eaman and I work for ourselves, we rarely get time off–I even worked while in India–but the stars aligned for Christmas week and we got our very first real vacation. A whole week! And to say we took advantage is putting it lightly.
It was as if the parents had left three kids (me, Eaman and Teddy) home alone, and we were left to our own devices. We ate candy until our stomachs hurt, baked Funfetti cupcakes, spent a day in beautiful Bird Rock, watched tons of trash TV and enjoyed being complete wastes of space. Good old-fashioned G-rated fun. I think the best part was getting tons of Teddy time. We took him everywhere and probably induced some separation anxiety. As in I miss him even when he’s just in the other room.
Here’s a look at some of the fun:
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
A suspension bridge overlooking Kate Sessions Canyon in the 7 Bridges Walk, which takes you through Hillcrest, Balboa Park and Banker’s Hill. It’s 5.5 miles, and while speed-walking with a puppy, it’s quite the workout.
Oh, the beautiful coast by Bird Rock.
A homemade Persian feast of pistachio-pomegranate meatballs, salad shirazi (tomatoes, cucumbers, mint) and an olive dip.
Did you see our impromptu holiday family photo? It took maybe eight tries to get it down, but I think I like this blooper photo even more. (My mom sent us those hats!)
Hope you had a great holiday!
Your little staycation sounds amazing – we’ve had perfect weather this past week, too! Nothing better than a few sunny days off in beautiful Sahn Diago :)
The weather was key! I’m so happy/lucky to live in a place with 80-degree winters.