I feel so fortunate to have such good friends both here locally and back home in Seattle. These girls and I have been best of friends since middle and high school and it means everything to be able to take off for a few days and spend some good quality time with them. In April I flew out to meet them in Los Angeles and then take a four day cruise around California and Mexico. Friends for so long that we are now family! Coleen found these awesome necklaces for us all. So touching and true! We flew out a day earlier than the cruise departure so we could get just one extra day together in LA. So of course we enjoyed some drinks, food and laughter. This was the amazing view from our hotel room. I miss the ocean so much (but am thankful to live close to a big lake so I get a water view often). Then it was time to board the ship and enjoy some sea days! Let's set sail. Michelle introduced us to this gorgeous and delicious drink,