Megan Visits California!

Justin's sister, Megan, flew out to visit us in Pebble Beach!  Her first real trip to California, we had SO much to show her and were thrilled that she came out to spend some time with us pre-baby.  :)  We drove up to the airport late Wednesday night and in true California fashion, our first stop (at 12:30am) HAD to be In and Out Burger.  Megan totally enjoyed it and understood what the hype was all about after enjoying a late night snack at the famous fast food joint.

Yum!

Thursday was THE most beautiful day; the kind of day that, if you're visiting, you call back home to your work place and tell them you are never coming back.  After a day of shopping and lunch in Carmel-by-the-Sea, I thought Megan just might make that call!  It was the most perfect day and we enjoyed every second - from our delicious lunch at Portabella (for all you locals, try the roasted corn and crab bisque) to a great sale at Coach - it was simply wonderful!  After Justin got home from class we took her on a sight seeing tour of 17 Mile Drive through Pebble Beach and then hit up Monterey, grabbed a beer (well, they did) in the Trident Room at Naval Postgrad School, and then came home for a yummy dinner, prepared by Justin and Megan because I was sleeping! 

Justin and Megan at The Lone Cypress, the symbol of Pebble Beach.

The school mascot, the peacock, putting on a show for us at Herrman Hall.

Gorgeous peacock!

Friday we took Megan to Castroville to this fun little farmer's stand on the side of Hwy 1.  It's a place we've always wanted to stop; their sign promoting their fried artichokes that were featured on the Food Network.  After a yummy snack, we went and had a wonderful lunch at our favorite place on the Wharf, Abalonetti's and then came home and had a quiet evening watching movies and playing on the beach with Elle.

Megan in Castroville, the artichoke capitol of the world

Saturday unfortunately rained but it didn't dampen the fun that we had!  :)  We went to the La Mesa Yard Sale in the morning, laid around the house watching TV in the afternoon, and loved going to the movies to see Hangover 2, ice cream at Myo, and a wonderful dinner prepared by grill-master Justin!  Such a fun day! 

Sunday we showed Megan all around San Francisco, hitting up all of the major spots in town that a visitor should see.  We started in Chinatown and my favorite little pashmina boutique then Union Square, before finding out that the Cable Cars were not running that day due to maintenance!  Though a trip to San Fran is hardly complete without a ride on the famous cable cars, we made the most of it and in sticking with "public transportation" took the bus down to the Hyde Street Pier/Fisherman's Wharf.  After enjoying a delightful Ghiradelli ice cream sundae in Ghiradelli Square, took in the gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Pier and then hopped on the bus to Coit Tower where we rode the tiny elevator to the top and were able to see the most amazing views from high above the city.  After dinner in Union Square at Tad's we headed back to the car and took Megan to the airport.  All good things must come to an end.  We had a wonderful weekend with Megan and were so happy that she made the trip across country to visit us before Baby K arrives in October.  :)  We know we all made fun memories that we won't soon forget.

Justin, Baby K, and me at Hyde Street Pier with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.

Group picture!