I am totally cracking up at that last picture. Relaxation is truly the name of this vacation. I love all of those photos and that gf pasta is absolutely gorgeous!! And I hope to be in that very same spot again this afternoon. LOL
xoxox
k
Kim–It’s fabulous to see you so relaxed in your favorite vacation location! That pasta was amazing. So grateful to you for hosting this divine time and taking us to all the best spots!
Great pictures, Shirley! I’m jealous…lol. It’s 37 degrees here in AK and windy. Being in the sun and next to the ocean sounds wonderful right now. Enjoy your time in CA – I’m living vicariously through you!
Megan–Thanks, dear! Wow … 37 already? AK weather … not ready for those temps yet. 😉 The sun and ocean plus time with best buddies is a balm to the soul. 🙂
Hi Melissa–So sorry, honey. If I could beam you here for a little bit—like for dinner, plus said red wine and chocolate—I would! Then you could be back home in a jiffy. 😉 Sending you big xo from all!
Glad you are enjoying some time here in California. I’m up the road a bit in Davis…about a hour north/east of San Francisco. We are enjoying the same beautiful warm weather here on this end of Cali. Enjoy your time here – eat, eat, rest, and bask in the healing sunshine!!
Hi Amber–I’ve heard of Davis before and have visited San Francisco before. 🙂 Gorgeous weather for sure. So glad you are getting to enjoy it, too! Thanks so much for the good wishes! Healing sunshine with good friends and good food is indeed a gift!
🙂 What fun! I lived in Oceanside before I left California, the first time. That restaurant on the end of the pier? I was a waitress there. Such a beautiful area. Such wonderful ladies. One heck of a getaway.
Hey Ina–Thanks, dear! Last day of girls’ vacation today and we’ve had wet and rainy the last two days so I can’t send you any sunshine from here, but I’m wishing some for you. 😉
Wow, everything looks absolutely gorgeous. . . the weather, the food, the naps! 😉 Looks like you are all having a wonderful time. Enjoy every sun-soaked second of it. Hugs!
Thanks, Alisa! It was wonderful to see you. 🙂 The farmers market was a very special treat. I wish you and everyone else could have been there for that!
Sea says
So jealous! Looks like you are eating delicious food and love those California Farmer’s Markets!
-Sea
Shirley says
Hi Sea–The farmers markets are fabulous! It would be such a treat to go to these markets all the time. 🙂
See you soon! xo,
Shirley
Diane-thewholegang says
You so caught me napping. Love it! Do we have to leave?
Shirley says
Diane–I loved catching you guys napping! Well, we don’t have to leave yet! 😉
Shirley
Kim (Cook IT Allergy Free) says
I am totally cracking up at that last picture. Relaxation is truly the name of this vacation. I love all of those photos and that gf pasta is absolutely gorgeous!! And I hope to be in that very same spot again this afternoon. LOL
xoxox
k
Heidi (Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom) says
Not if I beat you to it, LOL!
Shirley says
Heidi–Haha! I think you both got distracted this afternoon. 😉
xo,
Shirley
Shirley says
Kim–It’s fabulous to see you so relaxed in your favorite vacation location! That pasta was amazing. So grateful to you for hosting this divine time and taking us to all the best spots!
xoxo,
Shirley
Megan @ MAID in Alaska says
Great pictures, Shirley! I’m jealous…lol. It’s 37 degrees here in AK and windy. Being in the sun and next to the ocean sounds wonderful right now. Enjoy your time in CA – I’m living vicariously through you!
Shirley says
Megan–Thanks, dear! Wow … 37 already? AK weather … not ready for those temps yet. 😉 The sun and ocean plus time with best buddies is a balm to the soul. 🙂
Shirley
Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says
Mmmmmmm, next time I want an invitation! 🙂 I grew up there!
Shirley says
Heather–Sounds like you’d definitely want to make a trip back home and catch up with some gluten-free girlfriends, too. 😉
Shirley
Alta says
This looks amazing. Kinda jealous. Just saying. 🙂 Hoping you all are having a wonderful time!
Shirley says
Alta–This is the very best time! 🙂 Miss you!
Shirley
SherriS. says
Reminds me of great times when my club used to go away for the weekend.
Shirley says
Sherri–Those are always good times, huh? We’re so lucky to have such times. 🙂
Shirley
Marilyn says
This looks like ‘old home week.’ I was born & raised in San Diego! Have a great time.
Shirley says
Hi Marilyn–Yep, we’re not far at all from your home base. 🙂 Thanks so much for the good wishes!
Shirley
glutenfreeforgood says
Seriously? Do you have to rub it in?
You girls better stop all the partying and start planning the next adventure. You know, the one that I’ll be part of! Sniff, sniff.
Melissa
I’m off to find a chocolate bar to drown my sorrows in (with). And as soon as 5 o’clock rolls around, maybe a glass of red wine. So there!
Shirley says
Hi Melissa–So sorry, honey. If I could beam you here for a little bit—like for dinner, plus said red wine and chocolate—I would! Then you could be back home in a jiffy. 😉 Sending you big xo from all!
Shirley
Amber says
Hi Shirley~
Glad you are enjoying some time here in California. I’m up the road a bit in Davis…about a hour north/east of San Francisco. We are enjoying the same beautiful warm weather here on this end of Cali. Enjoy your time here – eat, eat, rest, and bask in the healing sunshine!!
Be Well,
–Amber
Shirley says
Hi Amber–I’ve heard of Davis before and have visited San Francisco before. 🙂 Gorgeous weather for sure. So glad you are getting to enjoy it, too! Thanks so much for the good wishes! Healing sunshine with good friends and good food is indeed a gift!
Shirley
SunnyB @ andloveittoo says
🙂 What fun! I lived in Oceanside before I left California, the first time. That restaurant on the end of the pier? I was a waitress there. Such a beautiful area. Such wonderful ladies. One heck of a getaway.
xoxo,
SunnyB
Kay Guest says
Hey Shirley!
Did you forget to swing by Georgia and take me with you? What was that? Okay! Next time then!
Hope you have a fantastic time!
Shirley says
Hey Kay–Yes, how did that plane not swing through Georgia? 😉 Thanks for the great trip wishes, dear!
Hugs,
Shirley
Lexie says
All I have to say is boo 🙁
Shirley says
Hey Lexie–We’re saying boo, too, dear. So wish you could be with us! 🙁
xoxo,
Shirley
Ina Gawne says
Gorgeous pictures Shirley….we are in rainy monsoons….can you send us some of that sunshine! Enjoy your relaxation time! 🙂
Shirley says
Hey Ina–Thanks, dear! Last day of girls’ vacation today and we’ve had wet and rainy the last two days so I can’t send you any sunshine from here, but I’m wishing some for you. 😉
Hugs,
Shirley
Pat @ Elegantly, Gluten-Free says
Looks like a wonderful place to shop a little, snooze a little, share some wonderful GF food….
Shirley says
Hi Pat–It has been exactly as you described with emphasis on amazing gf food and extra special time with the gals. 🙂
Thanks!
Shirley
Ricki says
Wow, everything looks absolutely gorgeous. . . the weather, the food, the naps! 😉 Looks like you are all having a wonderful time. Enjoy every sun-soaked second of it. Hugs!
Shirley says
Hi Ricki–Thanks so much! The sun was replaced by mist and some rain, but we’ve enjoyed every second of this get together. 🙂 Flying home today.
Shirley
InTolerant Chef says
What a lovely looking day of friends,fun and food! 🙂
Shirley says
InTolerant Chef–Yes! It was actually several days that we all spent together so we were really fortunate. 🙂
Shirley
Alisa Fleming says
Love the pictures! So bummed that I missed the farmer’s market!
Shirley says
Thanks, Alisa! It was wonderful to see you. 🙂 The farmers market was a very special treat. I wish you and everyone else could have been there for that!
Shirley
Carol, Simply...Gluten-free says
So glad you had a good time! Thanks for sharing so we could live vicariously 🙂
Shirley says
Hey Carol–We really missed you! Next time for sure, right? 😉
xo,
Shirley
Gluten Free Steve says
Well, foodwise, it looks like a good trip 🙂 Thanks for sharing the great pics!
Shirley says
Hi Steve–It was a good trip all the way aroiund, but you’re right, the food was fabulous! Thanks. 🙂
xo
Shirley
Heather @ Life, Gluten Free says
Those photos look great Shirley!! I have been to Oceanside too. It is very pretty. We loved Carlsbad especially.