Santa Barbara hang

 It's amazing what we can jam in to 24 hours.  We got our butts up and out of the house and were in Santa Barbara by 10:30 in the morning.  Had a quick pit stop at Lorie's house and away we went to Los Olivos for a hike on Figueroa Mountain.  We drove past Lake Cachuma and were so happy to see the reservoir full of water, the grasses green and wild flowers everywhere.  We also found the road to Figueroa closed because there were so many flower enthusiasts that the cops were turning us flower lovers away.  So....we went to Los Olivos and shopped around.  Lorie and I both bought summer dresses and the guys did their best to follow us around from shop to shop without getting too bored.   

We were finally allowed to go up the mountain to see the wildflowers.  We got up there, parked and walked a few feet before we decided we were hungry and didn't have the strength for the 4 mile hike to where the main flower show was.  We turned around and drove to the Vega Winery for a delicious lunch and hang on a gorgeous winery and farm.  We ate, fed the animals and enjoyed the scenery.  I could feel everything drop and I felt really happy just to be alive.

We made our way back to Lorie and Gug's house and chilled out in the back yard.  A little later Lorie and I went in to town and had foot massages.  Spoiled!  Yes!!!  We got back to her house and she made us an amazing miso brown butter fried sage pasta that was so good I over ate.  Couldn't stop myself!  

And we got a dog fix which was really needed as right now we don't have a pet.  This is Aja.

The next day we had breakfast at Alessia's (which is so damn good) and then took a stroll through Alice Keck park.

We were obsessed with this pink tree.

After our park visit we ran back to Lorie's house, grabbed Aja and went to the beach for a walk and some salt air infusion before heading back to L.A.

On our way home we stopped at McConnell's and had some more joy

We were home by 3:00, happy as a clam after another beautiful weekend.

Poppy season is my favorite time of year

A little bit of heaven on my daily walk.

Malibu Creek State Park

 Otherwise, known as heaven on earth...

Easter visit with Mom in Solvang

 You can't beat this time of year for a visit to Solvang.  The hills are alive, the sky is blue and everything is buzzing with life.

Mom and her sweet little furry girl, Pom Pom

Lunch at Leonardo's is something to behold.  Delish!  And of course we hit the bakeries afterwards and came home with Danish goodies.

It's a tiring day of driving but I think its worth it to enjoy this beauty.

Recording Julyza Commodore's Animation Demo

 I've known Julyza for a long time and am so happy that she has a good voiceover career already happening.  Here's to many more jobs!

Check out Julyza's Animation Demo.  Click on link:

Julyza Commodore Animation Voiceover Demo

Recording Alejandro Arzciat's Animation Demo

 Back in the studio with Alejandro.  He did a fantastic job writing and acting for the demo.  I can't express how fun and fulfilling it is to help people find their creative sides and achieve their goals.

Loved making this demo with Alejandro.  Click link to listen:

Alejandro Arzciat Animation Voiceover Demo

Birthday Boy Rick

 Vince took this shot of Rick and I at Saffy's for their Arab Breakfast and to celebrate Rick's birthday.  Damn, we've been friends for decades now.  Time flies so fast...

Poppies Antelope Valley

 I always look forward to our annual Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve day trip to see the poppies in bloom.  This year there is more yellow than poppies but we might have been there early.  It was gorgeous no matter what.