Thursday, July 31, 2014

July 2014

Skywriting over Laguna on the Fourth of July where we set up camp at 1000 Steps Beach
Delicious prosciutto, juicy red berries, artisan cheeses, and salty crackers rounded out our beach picnic
Proposal by crossword with the most gorgeous ring. I'm one lucky lady!
Having our post-engagement Lady and the Tramp moment 
Shared our exciting news with the family then headed to Redondo Beach
Time for annual patriotic berry-kabobs and apple pie (not pictured) for the Fourth!
Hanging out with Andrea and her friends for fun games, good conversation, and tasty food
Fireworks at the pier as viewed from Andrea's deck
Weekend getaway to Catalina! Checking out the view from the rooftop deck at the Seacrest Inn
Tandem biking put our relationship to the ultimate test!
View from the Wrigley monument
Wrigley memorial at the botanical gardens
Walking the shoreline out to the casino
Art deco murals outside the casino 
Inside the casino ballroom 
Photo op on our casino tour
Can't pass up mini golf!
Our final night on Catalina featured a screening of Edge of Tomorrow in the super cool casino theater and ice cream cones on the moonlit walk home
Celebrating our engagement at Skyroom in Long Beach (thanks Arul for the gift card!)
Girls sleepover complete with DIY yoga on the beach
Working in the adult ED all month; greeting a helicopter inbound from Catalina
Splash Dash 5k pre-run photo shoot with Juliana, Andrea, and her sister
Preparing to cross the finish line!
Let's Make a Deal with Andrea and Hashim! Tentative air date: November 11
Double taping of The Talk with Isis; getting a kick out of the studio for Brooklyn 9-9
6-mile run with Emily, Andrea and Juliana along the Strand
Turnaround point on our run at the Manhattan Beach pier
Closing out the month with Mexican dinner at Agaves