Sunday, February 22, 2009

San Diego/Valentine's Day

Well all of my pictures posted in reverse order, so I guess this will be a 'rewind' review.

Our last evening there we walked around the harbor to take in the sea breeze. This Carnival ship was about to shove off, so we waited for the official send off. I confess, we were jealous. So very very jealous.

Love the reflection in this shot. This is kind of what we decided to 'collect' during our travels. Our goal is to get a skyline shot of each city we're in so we can frame it and add it to our wall.
Thought this was bird was feeding it's young. Nope....2 seconds later and they had moved on to a higher level of public indecency.
I can't believe how young Jon looks in this shot. Like he's in his early 20s again! He is so at home by the ocean.
Pondering the deeper things in life...

Ommmmmmmmmmmm.
Kick back, relax. Just don't slip off.
Centering my chi.
I loved how the palm trees lined up with the buildings.
After we left the rugby matches Sunday we were walking back to the car and I was pointing out all of the awesome places I would love to use as backdrops for pictures. Even though I only had our little point and shoot camera, we decided to play around for a little bit at this fun little building.


This is PetCo park where the matches were held. We got hooked up with VIP tickets in the USA Rugby Suite and had such a great time getting to know all the big wigs on the Board of Trustees with USA Rugby and the International Rugby Board. Jon was in his element with all of the amazing business men and women we met and I was so happy to be a part of it and watch Jon interact and perform at the top of his game. I really am so proud of him. He has worked so hard to get where he is today and so rightly deserves all of the success that comes to him.


They had these funny cutouts there and we just couldn't resist the opportunity to be with the All Blacks. :)
One of the first matches we saw was South Africa vs New Zealand. I had to take some shots for my brother-in-law Shane. Jon and I had so much fun this year that we want to make this a yearly trip with our fun friends and family who love rugby and would love this event.

The thing I love about this picture is that the guy being lifted looks like he's in a diaper. How can that be comfortable?!?!
One view from our box.
SA vs NZ


We had such a great weekend. I think we figured out that this might be only the 2nd trip we've taken since our honeymoon where it has been just us. We're fortunate to have such great friends and family we travel with, but it was nice to be on our own. I love you Jon! You show me how to work hard and how to play even harder. xoxo.

12 comments:

LeShel said...

looks like a great trip with great company!

sara and wade said...

mmmm. how fun! we heart san diego too. i love the pictures. way to go. and i can't hardly imagine being lifted in the air like that is even slightly comfortable. but hey, thats rugby for ya.... love ya lots!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Vause Family said...

Looks like a lot of fun. Great city!

Christa said...

Fun! I LOVE your hair by the way, it looks great on you!

Heather B said...

You look so beautiful in all those pictures. Jon looks great too! Fun trip!

Em said...

I'm convinced to move there, and so is Sara. Let's work on the gang.

~Kreitzers said...

Fun to see you back posting, I missed keeping in "blog touch" with you! You look so gorgeous :)

Bundy Family said...

Looks like fun.

Abby said...

One word.....JEALOUS!!

dani said...

aly you look so pretty, i haven't seen you forever but the years have been good to you!

Brittney Daniel Liechty said...

you are too cute! looks like you guys had a grand time.

Anonymous said...

if you aren't the cutest girl ALIVE aly.... :P LOVE LOVE LOVE the pics! so glad you had fun :) hope you are doing well :)

p.s. sonora grill IS good :) good luck taking home the prize! ;)