Well, last week was a planning week, and this week I'm on my way out. Taking a short trip to my hometown, and it's only three and a half hours away, but I'll be driving, so hopefully it's a pleasant trip. I'll take it slow and make stops along the way, and thankfully, my son will join me in the travels. I will see my family, my siblings, some of my high school friends, and attend a fundraiser dinner, which I'll have to squeeze it all in one trip. I have the little girls' bags ready, and the big girls' bags ready.
Along with their papers, I threw in some goodies too....keepsakes I wanted to pass on to them, and some mint chocolate cookies and wine. I like to find a wine with a delightful label, and I thought this was just right for Jess, as she loves the flamingo. I thought Nel could have hers with her sister on a sleepover sometime.
I went to A's Home shop to see if I could find any jewelry for my trip, and was hoping to just get in and out, but she had some new things, so I browsed. I found some pretty pearl earrings, a candle, a coffee cup, and a big chocolate bar. The fundraiser dinner is casual, so I usually just wear jeans, but I always like to dress it up with a nice blouse and jewelry. Pearls are a classic choice, so I bought these.
I loved this coffee cup with the special words.
And when you find a candle that has your granddaughter's name.....you buy it! The words are Joie de Charlotte, which means Charlotte's Joy. I will give it to Jess.
Mia had a dance performance, and it was a Hip Hop dance. It was so funny to watch because she's already a good dancer.
Since I'll be traveling this week, I thought I'd share with you some pictures of Jess' visit to Hearst Castle and camping. Hearst Castle is an estate located on the central coast of California. The castle was built between 1919 and 1947. Before Jess started teaching elementary school, she got her degree in Interior Design, so she was very interested in the architecture of this castle. I have to tell you that Charlotte looks exactly like Jess did at her age in this picture.
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I'll see you when I get back!
24 comments:
Enjoy your time away. Love you friend.
Sheri, You always find such cute gifts. Love those earrings and the Charlotte candle is perfect. I haven't been to the Hearst castle since 1978.
Enjoy your trip and praying for a safety on the road!
Have a nice trip! It's good to go back to your hometown every now and then, and I'm getting ready to travel to my native Zagorje these days, to meet my friends and to visit relatives.
They do look so much alike. This pool is fabulous, huge and gorgeous. I can't tell if the window with the row of people is real, or a mural! Your bags are so lovely, and so is the wine! I hope you have a blast!
Gorgeous pictures of Hearst Castle for so many years. Fun to see it again.
Your kiddos are so cute and the gifts you found are wonderful. I know they will love them.
Enjoy your trip. Its always fun to catch up on friends and life.
Sue
Happy & Safe Travels!
It is nice you are getting away. Spring is a delightful renewal time for seeing family.
May
The castle is breathtaking. So beautiful and magnificent.
You found some lovely jewelry. I think pearls suit you well.
"Sister Wine" is a great label and a beautiful motto.
I wish you wonderful days in your hometown. Have a safe trip.
Love these gorgeous earrings!! And you are exactly right...when you find a candle with your granddaughters name on it...got to buy it!! This is going to be a great trip for you and your son and it sounds like you will be busy visiting and attending the fundraiser. Sam and I drove past the castle the last time we were in California but did not take the time to go visit it.. I sure wish we had. The girls are just as cute as can be and really growing..They are all going to love their gifts that you so thoughtfully put together. Have a wonderful time and I'm praying that you all have safe travels. You'll have much to post about when you get home...
I will be praying that you have a safe trip my dear friend.
I will be excited to hear all about it when you get back.
I love the earrings. They will look so pretty for an evening at the fundraiser.
xo
Carla
The castle is amazing. I am wondering how they maintained that indoor swimming pool!
Have a most wonderful adventure and drive safely, as I know you will. I loved once upon a time visiting the Hearst Castle. That swimming pool is just amazing, but that whole part of the world is so beautiful. What pretty earrings, I love them. I do have a weakness for pretty earrings.
I know you are so excited to be going on this trip, to your hometown, to see everyone - with your son. So excited and happy. I hope it turns out to be FANTASTIC! Just drive slowly like you said and stop and stretch your feet and legs.
The girls will be so happy to see you and get their bags you have been shopping and planning for. Sister and flamingo wine - so cool. I love flamingos!
The pearl earrings look exquisite. I also love the coffee mug. And of course you had to buy the candle.
Mia looked cute in her hip hop outfit.
The Hearst Castle is fantastic - remember Patty Hearst who got involved with a group that robbed or something - brain washed. Anyway, the pool - the high ceilings - the car fantastic.
We have the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC.
HAVE A TERRIFIC TIME!
This will be a fabulous trip with your son Sheri. What fun gifts to take along with you. How cute to see Mia in her hip hop outfit and seeing Charlotte too and her mom. I love your pretty earrings and the cup. I almost got to the Hearst Castle many years ago but it was closed. Next time! Happy travels!
Oh, how fun! Enjoyed my visit!
Hearst Castle looks absolutely amazing. Have a wonderful trip. I love the wine gifts and the special Charlotte candle. Gorgeous photos of your granddaughters. Safe travels.
Time flies! Your Grands are adorable! Beautiful photos and great findings. Enjoy your trip with your precious family!
What a grand time you will have with your family! I love your new earrings beyond words. They are just gorgeous! And I'm glad you and your son will be able to travel together. The goodie bags (young and old) are terrific. I've not been to Hearst Castle for more years than I can remember but ho, what a fabulous place to visit!
Enjoy your travel. Wonderful pictures of Jess and the girls.
How fun to get away and see people you love. I am drooling over those earrings, just gorgeous.
I love the earrings and also the mug...don't know much about wine, but the bottles are pretty! Have a wonderful trip!
I really enjoyed seeing your stunning photos--it brought back memories of my own visit to Hearst Castle in 1990. The grandeur stays with you!
Love those earrings, and the Charlotte candle is perfect.
Your little ones look adorable, and the treasures you picked up are such a delight.
Wishing you a wonderful trip ahead 🌹
Hi Sheri,
Hope your trip was amazing! I love your earrings. The candle is a great find! Of course chocolate is always welcome and of course the mug is awesome. I have never been to the Hearst Castle, but have seen it on t.v. Have a great day!
So wonderful that you are going to see all your babies, you will have such a good time! Love the idea of the bags with goodies! Enjoyed your pictures of the Hearst Castle, so amazing to see how quickly your little ones are growing up! Enjoy every minute, dear friend, have a blessed and special time!
Thank you for guiding us into the amazing castle.
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