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