Of whiffle balls tournaments and the outdoors in Orange County

Brian begins his final leg of his EMBA program at UCLA next week! Can you believe that after 18 months of a super intensive program, he is close to the finish line?

To relax before Brian's final UCLA session and after a busy week of house hunting in Hawaii, we are spending the week hanging out with his parents (and my in laws) in Orange County.

It's been an active and very fun week spending time with Jim and Kate outdoors! We also had the honor of meeting many of their neighbors and friends at the 10th annual Samson Whiffle Ball tournament, followed by deep dish Chicago style pizzas and a variety of beverages. Then we concluded our trip with a stop at Portillo's for Chicago hotdogs and beef sandwiches.

Brian and Kate on our morning walks at San Clemente Pier

At "The Top of the World" in Laguna Beach

Jim exercising, then relaxing at the pool

Jim's Cubs "33" jersey at the 10th annual Samson Whiffle Ball tournament

The ladies team strategizing before the whiffle ball tournament begins

The gents strategizing before the whiffle ball tournament

Kate's batter up

Delicious Chicago deep dish pizzas from Lou Malnati's and Giordano's

Jim and Kate's friends gathering at their annual party

Hanging by the fire pit at the 10th annual whiffle ball party's after party

At Portillo's Orange County

Thanks Mom and Dad, and Kate and Jim for a wonderful and fun trip! We're excited to hang out again and spend quality time together in Orange County.