Gotta love California

What a dream my life is! My host family gave me a choice of going anywhere in the U.S for spring break. It didn’t take me a long time to choose California, since I’ve always dreamt about going there. So last week I got to fulfil my dreams and check things off from my bucket list. First we were 4 days just the six of us in Los Angeles and then we drove down to San Diego and met with Grammy and Papa. I’m blessed to be part of this family and it was awesome to see how the Connollys spend their vacations. 

Cali here we come! 
 
"We love each other"  
Seeing this sign made me go crazy!  
Joe's Italian Ice was phenomenal!  

In LA we hiked (not all the way) to the Hollywood sign, walked on the Star’s Walk, visited downtown Disney, experienced Venice & Huntington State beach and had fun in the Universal Studios. 

Hello Hollywood!  
We are loving it!  
Beautiful Heather  
Not a bad place for a family picture  
Gotta have the American flag!  
Hollywood star's walk was great! 
Classic Queen. 
Meow! Kisses from these cat ladies! 
Bring it on, Arnold Schwarzenegger!  
Venice Beach, California. 
 Loving life! 
 
 My american family. 
Afternoon chat with Marilyn Monroe. 
Hollywood studio tour. Drove trough Wisteria Lane from the Desperate Housewives!
 
 VIP. Very. Important. Person.
 
Hi Simpsons! 
 
Found Sea Lions from the Huntington Beach!  
My favorite thing is to go where I've never been.  
Life is so good.  
It's time for some shopping!  
The cute one is tired after a long day.     

In San Diego we went to the famous zoo, checked out the Chargers Stadium, took a cruise in San Diego Bay & enjoyed a city tour of San Diego. 

San Diego Zoo  
Papa was my buddy! Teaching him to take selfies in the rain forest area. He's natural. 
 
We saw a polar bear! 
Chargers Stadium! 
 
Trolley ride around the city! 
 
Beautiful view of the San Diego city.  
Ladies day :) Eating in Coronado.  
"My future husband is going to have..." 
 
Let's go cruisin'!  
 California girl 
 
3 months left in America!  
 She's such a sweetheart. 
 
San Diego Bay  
I hope I'll be back someday. 
 
 Sisters for life <3

Love me some Alyssa!
 
"The shadows in our life depend on how we are standing in the sun."


 I had the most awesome spring break with this family. This monday morning I woke up to a text that said "School is cancelled for today" meaning it's a snow day. So I got to sleep in and relax all day. Tomorrow I'll have my first soccer practice and I'm so excited! Life really is good. 

 - Heini