my little trip to san diego {{part i}}

{the view from our window @ Embassy Suites}

Since I was a little girl, my parents have taken me to San Diego, but it was not until this year I was able to "re-awaken" the memories that had been made there so long ago. 

Unfortunately, I have not yet become comfortable taking my camera everywhere, therefore the first two days I did not capture any pictures, so I will write a brief synopsis instead :: 

| first three...Padre's baseball game. 

After being stuck in four hour traffic from Calabassas, LA {we stopped to rest the night} to San Diego the next day, it was good to be finally settled in. On Sunday, we attended a Padre's baseball game one of the highlights of the trip. My mom had purchased the tickets months in advance and was excited to find out we would be attending the game that was hosting the retirement service for one of the team's famous pitchers :: Trevor Hoffman. It was a fun game, with the exception of boring parts in the middle :P {can you tell I'm not much of a baseball fan?}, and whilst mom and I purchased lunch, we {of course} missed a home run. Yes, I know. 

| day two...Sea World 

Last time I went to Sea World, I was blessed by the opportunity to join a program where one is able to interact with the dolphins. Now, I look back and that was nearly two - three years ago. My family and I had such a fun time watching the shows and riding on Atlantis. :)

| day three...Balboa Park

On day three, we explored the gardens and museums at Balboa Park. It was perfect weather and my favorite part was walking through the- well, I don't know quite frankly what the building's actual name is. :) "House of Plants" I suppose you could call it. 

We visited the photo arts museum, and stopped by the gift shop where I squealed when I spotted this mini vintage camera charm. I knew I just had to have it...

It's now on my camera case... *smile*

After we came back from the hotel, Mama declared that we should try a cute little cupcake shop that she had looked up on the internet {which was said to serve "heavenly cupcakes.} Mama and I have a little interest for baking cupcakes and needed inspiration, so we walked a few blocks and checked this place out. 

Turned out it was a "cupcake lounge." Beautiful cupcakes lined in perfect rows where displayed in perfectly polished glass cases. I was beginning to wonder if they were edible or art...

After a little conversation with the sweet woman who worked at the counter, she gave us her recommendations, and we settled down with our cupcakes. The frosting was oh-so-creamy, and the cake itself so moist. Definitely heavenly. :) 

| day four...Old Town

On Wednesday, our last day in San Diego, Mama planned a trip for us to visit Old Town, a place where the old west meets Mexican culture. 

The sweetest part of our excursion was visiting the little, old-fashion candy store.  

Old fashion, red and white peppermint sticks...love!  

:: to be continued :: 

thanks for reading! hope everyone is having a blessed Labor Day weekend!

love,
Grace