California..... home sweet home!

On July 19, I left on a road trip for So cal. My car was loaded with stuff, pups, and Kindra (my boyfriend’s little sister!)  I had room in the car, wanted the company, and once I heard she had NEVER been to Disneyland! had an inn n out burger, swam in the pacific,  etc. I knew she had to come with me!

Kindra's first InnOut!

Getting in to my parent’s home late Friday night, Kindra woke up Saturday sick, picked up a bug earlier that week at cheer camp. :( After letting her rest a day, my parents took her on a sailboat birthday cruise from Santa Monica Harbor. Her 17^th birthday was celebrated with the Newton’s in true So Cal style! 

Yoga in the harbor?!

Monday came bright and early as we headed out to take Kindra’s Disneyland virginity. We arrived as the gates opened and began our adventure filled day. Kindra braved most of the mountains (Matterhorn, space mountain, and big thunder mountain!) as well as hunted down Tinkerbelle for pics and autographs. She experienced the Tiki Room and parades and more. All in all, it was a great day!  

The following day, Kindra and I relaxed at Newport Beach with 80+ degree weather, clear fairly warm water, and tasty snacks. 

Wednesday came for another take at Disneyland, CA adventure style. Here Kindra braved the rollercoasters, long lines in Cars land, and more. We even stayed for World of Color, which had changed since I saw it last and been updated to include Brave. 

Thursday came, and Kindra and I were exhausted. She spent the afternoon shopping in so cal while I visited with my HS friend Nikki, her baby girl Brookie, and her Prego belly Dalton. Finish the day off with Dad’s carne asada, home grown avocados, peppers, cilantro, and home made tortilla chips! BEAUTIFUL! Friday Kindra was homesick so we decided to head back early.

Once returned to Spokane, I had to take my car in to Ford because it was overheating on the roadtrip. So Ford Car take #2. Not quite 2.5 weeks after the first visit (where everything was A-ok!) and NOW I was told that EVERY hose in my car was cracked and leaking, that I was leaking antifreeze and this would fix EVERYTHING. After a run around and issues later… my dad called and had it all fixed. SWEET! Back in the Kan and ready to enjoy the last 3 weeks I have until Med School Year (MS2) #2 starts.