Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Road Trip to Westmont

Day One:
One last good-bye to Christian at Deschutes Brewery in Portland. Christian drove up from camping on the Hood River with Emily and her family. Later that night - Music Man in Ashland.

Day Two:
Chloe's first time to San Francisco. First stop - Haight Ashbury.


Montara Lighthouse - end of Day Two.

Chloe's henna art!

Day Three:
Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, lunch in Carmel, Big Sur, Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo.

Zebras???
Entertaining elephant seals!
Day 4:
Had fun in SLO with friends last night. Walked around town this morning (soo cute!) and then headed to a little cove just north of Avila Beach to enjoy the sun, sea lions and view ... svenske style.

End of Day 4:
Arrive in Santa Barbara to meet Karleigh, Chloe's roomate for the first time and her mom for dinner. They seem like a great fit!! YEA! Tomorrow is move-in day!!

Day 5:
Move-In Day!!
How many parents does it take to move 2 girls into a dorm room ... today, 3!



After several more trips to K-mart and endless creative space conserving exercises, Chloe and Karleigh's room is ready for fun.

End of Day 5:
Gary flies in and rescues me from returning to my hotel room alone. Phew and fun!


Day 6:
Welcome Ceremony and ever-so-gently coax parents off campus!

Bagpipes and Amazing Grace while the administration, faculty and students process ... was that why I couldn't keep a dry eye??