Sunday=Farmer's Market Day!

Now I'm no expert on farmer's markets- its not like I've been to a lot of them- but I'm pretty sure our local market in La Jolla is one of the best out there. Every Sunday dozens and dozens of vendors gather on the black top at La Jolla Elementary with all the freshest fruits, veggies, flowers, honey, breads- you name it, they've got it. It is such an amazing atmosphere and has become a part of mine and Mike's weekly routine. I genuinely look forward to Sundays just to go to the farmer's market. The sun is shining, people are in great moods and its nice to get very fresh food that is grown locally!

Not only do they have great produce, there are also lots of vendors selling other stuff like pottery, jewelry, clothes, etc. They've got lots of yummy booths for lunch too. My favorite is the Greek one selling gyros...they are the best I've EVER had--to die for!!!

Another plus- contrary to what I've always thought, it really isn't that much more expensive than shopping a normal grocery store. In fact, sometimes it is cheaper. There are definitely some things that are over priced, but we've gotten to know which vendors have the best deals. I love my strawberry man!

The best part of the farmer's market is that it is close and easy. It is probably a little less than 2 miles away so Mike and I have gotten in the habit of riding our bikes there. It such a nice Sunday morning routine to wake up together, drink some coffee then ride up to the market.

Here are some pictures of our beloved market :)

So bright and cheery!

So many tents set up!

Mike's fav- his honey lady!

Mike checking out some asparagus.

Beautiful, fresh flowers!

Spring Break '10

About a week or so ago, we had Mike's sister, Kelly, and her boyfriend out for a visit. It was Kelly's spring break from her first year of teaching so we hope she had a great time being away from work and exploring a new city. How I miss the days of having a spring break! Why can't all jobs offer a spring break!? I honestly think it would help everyone to have that time off, recharge and come back to work super productive. We should all have spring breaks!

Anyways, I've been really bad about taking pictures lately, but here are a few from their trip that I stole from Kelly:

Kelly and I outside The Prado at Balboa Park! This restaurant was so yummy and had the cutest atmosphere. We ate there after we watched an IMAX movie about surfing in Tahiti. Cool movie, but it made us all nauseous because of the huge screen and the surfers bobbing on the waves.

Nick and Kelly on the beach :)

The four of us at Karen and Randy's in Thousand Oaks for Easter. They have THE coolest backyard, complete with a koi pond!

Kelly introduced Mike and I to this healthy treat- an acai bowl. It basically soy milk or apple juice with acai berries and tons of other fruit. Super delicious and nutritious!

San Diego Rocks!

Literally. As you've probably heard, there was a rather large (I think 7.2?) earthquake near San Diego this past Sunday on Easter. Mike and I didn't feel a thing, since we were up North for Easter lunch with Aunt Karen, but we heard from people still here in SD that it was quite strong. On Monday night we were sitting in the living room when we felt what must have been an aftershock. It wasn't anything big or too terribly scary but how weird to all of a sudden feel the earth shake under you.

That brings us to today. I'm at work and about an hour ago, I start to feel some shaking! Again, nothing too big or scary but needless to say, my client site building doesn't seem to be the most stable of buildings so I was a little freaked out. I think I heard someone say that it was a 5.5 earthquake that hit somewhere in Mexico.

I've decided after the last few days that I should brush up on my earthquake safety tips- especially considering the extent of my knowledge comes from that Saved by the Bell episode where there was an earthquake and Zack is stuck in the elevator with Mr. Belding's wife and ends up delivering the baby in the elevator. Was there anything that Zack Morris couldn't do?

Anyways, I guess this just shows that San Diego rocks in many ways and for many reasons! :)