Last week I got to travel down to San Diegoto celebrate my gorgeous girl turning 25!
I was up before the sun to get to the train station!It's always my favorite way to travel when by myself.In under two hours travelthe journey is a beauty!
And timing travel for the sunrise is always spectacular!This coastal train tripis still one of my favorite Southern California travel tips!
On my walk from the train stationto Ellis's apartmentI found some early arriving peonies!The perfect accompaniment to mimosas and birthday presents!
My daughter's birthday is always one of my favorites to celebrate.Although she is definitely a full fledged successful adult nowshe still possesses the sheer joyful excitementfor her birthdaythat she had since she was a little girl.
It does this momma's heart good to knowthat she and I will always have the deep bond and memoriesof sharing her birthday together!Each one full of joy and gratitude!
Our San Diego travel destination for the day wasNorth Park.San Diego has so many different neighborhoodseach with their own personality!
We lunched at the quaint Urban Solace Restaurant.Known for it's bluegrass Sunday brunchit was a perfect birthday lunch stop!
Afterwards it was shopping!Ellis brought me to Artelexia!And what a lovely new find it was!
A gift store specializing in treasures from MexicoI found some terrific and stylish hand made chargers!
Of course we had to do picturesoutside of the fabulous Pigment store!The pink wall was perfect for my Le Bel Age kimono!
My beautiful girl!
Coffee and talking ensued.
Then it was back downtown by a quick Uberwhere there is always something new to discover ...
Like the rooftop bar at the newest Courtyard Marriott!I had no idea that this brand could be so upscaleand offer such incredible views of San Diego's skyline!
My husband drove down and met us for a cocktailThen we all met back up at Ellis and Elliot's chic city apartment.
It was then back to North Parkto try out another of the many great restaurants.
Our choice for the birthday dinner celebration was
The Smoking Goat!
A 'classic to modern French bistro'.
All in allit was such a wonderful day!
A reflective train ride down.Time alone with my daughtercelebrating her 25 years!Then dinner as a foursome.
I am finding more and morehow much there is to love about being a parent of adult children.
I will be the first to admitthe transition from full time motherto a true empty nesterwas a challenging process for me
that took years
as each of my children left home.
But I am here todayto offer any of you
that find yourself in the same transitionthat eventuallythe view does get ever so much better!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
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