a slo sunday

Awww Sundays. Nothing to do, no one to see. Just Bobby and me enjoying the sunny day in SLO. Our day started with our favorite breakfast: Acai smoothie bowls. Simply blend together frozen pineapple, mango, strawberries, bananas, blueberries (or really any frozen/fresh fruit you have), and Sambazon Acai juice. I also like to add shredded coconut to mine. Then pour it in a bowl and top with granola and more fresh fruit. Delicious and refreshing!

After our breakfast of champions, we met up with some friends and hiked one of favorite peaks in SLO: Bishops Peak. I love this trail because its about 4.5 miles round trip and every turn affords a beautiful view. Part of the trail is shaded and part is exposed to the sun and at the top there a lot of boulders to climb on which provide perfect places to eat lunch and enjoy the view and sunshine. Needless to say, it was a perfectly sunny day with just enough of a breeze so we packed a picnic and ate on top of the peak.

 on the trail

 view from the top!

:)

I love Sundays and I love having a husband to share them with.
Now, time to start dinner. I'm making turkey sausage, sauteed fresh veggies, and brown rice. Mmm! Doesn't get better than that!

Have a great week everyone :)

target has arrived!!

TARGET HAS FINALLY ARRIVED IN SLO!! You think I'm excited??!! I've lived in SLO for 6 years now and I have always dreamed of the day that the big, red bullseye would be built in this town. Well the day has come!! As soon as I heard it was open, I dragged Bobby along and went to go check it out. It's HUGE and has a fresh/frozen grocery section which is awesome! I am so happy not to have to drive a half hour to get to Target anymore. I am now complete :)

Bobby is a trooper! He was happy with his Tootsie Pop. I had to document this momentous occasion!

Oh, happy day!!

conquerors of the cables

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places on the planet! It is undeniably majestic and amazing and one of God's greatest creations. Amongst the many waterfalls, streams, meadows, and mountains there is a looming 8,842 foot peak, which is really a huge slab of granite rock, called Half Dome that we set out to conquer on our latest backpacking trip. Our crew consisted of Bobby and I and both of our dads, 4 of my aunts and uncles, 2 cousins and 2 family friends so needless to say it was very fun and there was never a dull moment. We hiked a little over a marathon worth of miles over 4 days starting and ending at Glacier Point and through Little Yosemite Valley and I loved every moment of it.

 At the beginning with the beast looming in the background.

 on the trail

our crew on the Illilouette Creek Bridge

the cables. the first of our crew heading up.

me heading up the cables! talk about steep!

 at the top. best feeling ever and the most amazing view!

couldn't have done it without my dad! seeing him on top cheering for me on my way up was the best!

                        

 the view on the way down. I can't believe Bobby took his hand off the cable to take this! i went down backwards so I didn't have to look at the sheer cliffs around me.

10 out of 12 of our crew made it to the top! such a great experience for all of us! 

overall, we all made it safe and sound and I must say, climbing the Half Dome cables was the craziest thing I've ever done but I am so glad that I did it. I loved being surrounded by family on this trip and being able to spend some quality time with my dad. I'll never forget it!!