Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Last Minute Trip

We are taking a last minute trip to California. Literally, last minute! We decided Sunday night and we're leaving early this morning. Crazy huh? Well, it's our only window of opportunity between work and school for our older kids so we thought we'd take advantage of the time.

My mother-in-laws health is not very good right now and my husband thought we should take the time to visit his parents since they are both getting older.

We are going to have some fun too. On Wednesday we're going to visit some of our friends in Brentwood and Fremont. Then on Thursday we'll take BART into SFO for shopping and sight seeing and then later that night we're going to see WICKED which is the first time for all but one of us. Then on Friday we'll head down to Monterrey and Carmel to do the Aquarium and the 17 Mile drive and probably a little more shopping (looking) in Carmel. We'll head back up to Sacramento on Saturday and drive home the next day. It's a lot to cram in but we can do it! I'll make sure to take lots of pictures, too!

So, that means I'm going to delay the ending of the giveaway until the middle of next week sometime because I'll need to get through my email and tally the remaining entries that come in while I'm gone. Then I'll announce the winners. I hope you all have a wonderful Independence Day with your families.

Happy 4th of July to Everyone.

24 comments:

Thimbleanna said...

Oooh, how fun Kim! I hope you have a fantastic trip and breathe in some of that beautiful sea air. See you when you get back!!!

Material Mary said...

California is so much fun....I used to live there. Enjoy yourself and have safety in your travels...
Mary

The Quilt Shoppe said...

How fun! You're coming to my territory! Dress cool - it's been hot, hot, hot here. Enjoy you're trip. I love taking those last minute adventures and all the spots you're going to are some of my favorites. Carmel & Monterey will be beautiful :)

Needled Mom said...

It will be a fabulous trip. That is a pretty part of our state. Have a great time.

Trisha said...

Sounds fun and spontaneous. Drive safe and have a good time!

Micki said...

Have fun on your trip!
Micki

Unknown said...

Have fun in Cali!! Drive safely!

Dawn said...

Have fun in sunny CA!!

Carol said...

Have a wonderful, safe trip...ENJOY!

Liz said...

Have fun!

dotti white said...

Sometimes last minute plans work out the best! Have a wonderful time!

Nedra said...

You will be visiting my favorite home town places. Have a wonderful time! We saw Wicked last summer in L.A. and I know you are going to love it!
Travel safe and lets talk when you get back.

Barb said...

I love spurr of the moment...have a safe trip.

Julie @ Jaybird Quilts said...

have fun!! lots of great shops in cali! i've been to many if you want some insider info!

Pat said...

What fun to take a last-minute trip like that. Enjoy and have a safe one!

Kim Brackett said...

Hope you have a great (and safe) trip. Love your star quilt!

quiltmom anna said...

Kim.
Have a wonderful trip- I went to summer school in San Franscisco a long time ago. It is a pretty city - Hope the drive goes well and that you have some wonderful times with all your loved ones.
Regards,
Anna

Jocelyn said...

Enjoy your trip and your family :-)

Jodi Nelson said...

Have a Fabulous trip! ooxx`jod

SewCalGal said...

I hope your mom will be ok.

Beautiful Patriotic Quilt. Maybe sometime you can post a tutorial and/or share more insight on this quilt. I'd love to make one.

SewCalGal
www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I hope you have a wonderful time. I shouldn't be jealous since I was in Southern Cali just last month. It's just that the Monterey/Carmel and San Fran are my favorite places. I am a California Girl living in PA.

Love your blog.
Sew long,
Melody

Kara Herron said...

Have a great time, Kim! I wish I was going with you. I'd love to drop everything and just go have fun. Be safe.

Allison said...

Hope you had/have a great trip! Thanks for stopping by! -Allison

sewtakeahike said...

I hope you are having a good visit with your in-laws Kim and had a great 4th!