Ojai

A few weeks ago I told Hansen I needed a vacation.  I was craving a getaway for our little family.  He loved the idea, and we immediately booked a long weekend in Ojai, CA.  It's only an hour and a half outside of LA, but it seemed like a world away.  Perfect.  

Night of arrival.  Caught yawning.  We clearly needed a weekend of relaxation.

We stayed at a place called The Blue Iguana. 

Our Casita

Most of the weekend was spent lounging by the pool: 

We also found time to do a little shopping.  We found this great used bookstore where we picked up a 1st edition copy of the Velveteen Rabbit for Eloise.

Bart's 

Downtown Ojai

We also found some great places to eat (I confess: food is always my favorite part of a good vacation).  Saturday night we ate at Bodee's.  They had a lovely outside dining area, with a waterfall as a back drop.    Sunday night we stumbled upon a little Italian place that had Flamenco dancers.  It was so fun!  Eloise LOVED the dinner show.  

Bodee's

Eloise, entranced

Flamenco Fun

It was a wonderful weekend, full of many happy memories.