From the weekend

On Friday, we headed north to spend the weekend in the high desert.  A good friend of ours invited us to stay with her and her family and get away from the crazy city life.

It was one of the best weekends we've had in a long time.  We were able to relax, have some quality friends and family time, and explore a truly beautiful part of California.

I'll let the pictures walk you through the weekend.

Happy Monday.  I hope you have a great week.

We started off our mini vacay with a day trip to Lake Arrowhead.  The drive was too gorgeous, we had to stop to take in the view and snap a couple pictures.

"Wait!  We gotta get the water in the picture."

In the village at Lake Arrowhead.  We walked, shopped, bought chocolate, and ate lunch on the water.

Waiting for lunch!

We took a family shot in the front of the water to end a great afternoon.

Then we were off to Oak Hills Brewing Co.  Our friend's family's brewery.  We got to see the place, relax over some drinks, and hang with friends.  Best glass of ginger ale I've had.  And I'm from Michigan.  

Captured this shot Saturday night.  Excuse the quality.  It's so cute.  I had to share.

Godfather and Goddaughter chillin' on a Sunday.

We closed the weekend on Sunday by going to Mass, eating a huge brunch, and (of course) watching Frozen (for the first time.)

Here's to mini vacays.  They're the best.