In 2010, when Auburn had that AMAZING season and went to AZ to play in the National Championship, I hesitated and missed my opportunity to go to the game. (I know Kellye....I know!) Back then I had enough miles to fly for free. I even had a free place to stay with Drew's Aunt. I just didn't want to pay out the nose for tickets. And I missed out. A regret I will live with for the rest of my life. So, when the miracle season happened, I was bound and determined to go to Pasadena whatever the cost! Things worked out in our favor and so we (Drew and I, with my sister and Kellye) went. And even though we didn't win, it was an amazing trip and I have never been more proud of my Auburn Tigers!
It became really REAL when we had actual tickets in hand!
Drew sporting his lanyard that held our tickets. We're ready to go!
We got out there a couple of days early to see some sights. One of our first stops was Santa Monica. On our way to the pier, we witnessed a real flash mob. (It was awesome!) This one ended in a proposal. How sweet!
Selfie from the end of the Santa Monica Pier
On the pier, I ran into Mike and Jana Monday, from my hometown!
Aubrey and I at the "end of the trail."
You know I can't go to a new place without doing a little bakery hopping. We met a friend of Drew's from Auburn at Huckleberry. This was on my list because I had seen this shop on "Unique Sweets." It looks just like it did on tv. :)
I had to try their famous huckleberry cornmeal cake. It did not disappoint.
I also tried this yummy egg and cheese sandwich. (A little fancier than what I make every morning.)
The next day we went down to Hermosa Beach to visit with my good friend, Daniel...whom I had not seen in 7 years! He left us and moved to CA after graduation. He has a rough life living RIGHT on the beach.
That white house on the right is his.
The beach was gorgeous and the town was charming.
Aubrey wasn't too sure about walking in the sand.
Trace liked to eat it!
Family Photo
Aubrey had a chill break in the grass.
That night Kellye and I attended the Auburn Party downtown L.A. with Jonah and Skye.
I loved these white lights. They changed colors and moved up and down.
Game Day!
Hehehe!
We were herded into the Rose Bowl like cattle. I was a little claustrophobic!
The views from inside were fantastic!
Our friends from church got our tickets, so we had the pleasure of sitting in a section of football letterman from year's past. We couldn't have had a better section!
Even after we lost, we had smiles on our faces. We had an amazing journey to make it to the Rose Bowl and our guys should be proud of themselves!
Our last day we had a chance to drive around and snap some pics from the car before we headed out of town.
One of these days I'm actually going to go INSIDE the observatory.
Finally saw the Hollywood sign.
And what's a trip to L.A. without driving by the place where all the magic happens?
Walt's office
La Brea tar pits
