Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Yellow Vase South Coast Plaza in Orange County, California

Yellow Vase Cafe South Coast Plaza Orange County California flowers sunflowers French restaurant
Hello!  How are you?  This is one of the prettiest cafes I have ever been to!  Yellow Vase is a chain of cafes in California.  This one just opened up in the South Coast Plaza shopping center in Costa Mesa, California.  Each restaurant looks different, but all of them are beautiful and are decorated with a French theme.



Yellow Vase Cafe South Coast Plaza Orange County California flowers sunflowers French restaurant bird cage
Do you like bird cages and bouquets?



circle mirrors wallflowers Yellow Vase Cafe South Coast Plaza Orange County California flowers sunflowers French restaurant striped curtain
I love these circular mirrors and wallflowers.  How about you?



be kind and kindness will follow you back striped curtains mirrors Yellow Vase Cafe South Coast Plaza Orange County California flowers sunflowers French restaurant birds I love you to the moon and back
What a sweet message!  This is a great place to go for lunch.



mirror green wreath Yellow Vase Cafe South Coast Plaza Orange County California flowers sunflowers French restaurant
Stop in for some coffee or tea!



black and white checkers croissant oranges Yellow Vase Cafe South Coast Plaza Orange County California flowers sunflowers French restaurant
The food is great and the service is excellent.



Yellow Vase Cafe South Coast Plaza Orange County California flowers sunflowers French restaurant bouquets
You can order flowers here too! 
Hope to see you at Yellow Vase soon.

Saturday, September 7, 2019

LA Fleet Week 2019 -The LA Waterfront In San Pedro, California


LA Fleet Week 2019 Visitor Map LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California
LA Fleet Week Visitor Map

Hello!  How are you?  Last weekend I attended Fleet Week and it was one of the most memorable events that I have ever experienced.  Have you ever heard of Fleet Week?  This was my first time attending LA Fleet Week and I learned so much.  It was a four day event from August 30th -September 2nd with tours of six Navy ships, the USS Iowa, flyovers, and other military exhibits.  There was also a lot to see in the STEM Village with the battle bot competition, the Navy VR experience, and a way to test your physical abilities in the obstacle course set up outside.  

It also felt good to be able to volunteer on the last day of the event as a way of giving back.  I grew up in this town, attended school here, and still spend a lot of time enjoying the deep friendships that I have developed over the years.  So, giving back in this town just feels right.  The best part of LA Fleet Week was taking the opportunity to meet and thank the brave men and women who serve in our military today.  My dad is a veteran too, and he instilled in us a great sense of respect for military service work and for those individuals who have served.

If  you are free to attend LA Fleet Week next year, I would definitely recommend going for the full four days.  There is so much to see and do, you won't be able to experience it all in just one day.  Hope to see you there next year!



LA Fleet Week 2019 Visitor Map LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California
Map of Los Angeles


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Bow USS Comstock LSD-45 flag
USS Comstock LSD-45


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Bow USS Comstock LSD-45 flag
USS Comstock LSD-45


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Bow USS Comstock LSD-45
USS Comstock LSD-45


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Bow USS Comstock LSD-45
USS Comstock LSD-45


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Bow USS Comstock LSD-45 Teamwork Drive Courage crocodile
USS Comstock LSD-45 Seal


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California USS Comstock LSD-45 Teamwork Drive Courage Orange Blue Life Preserver
USS Comstock LSD-45 Life Preserver

LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California USS Comstock LSD-45
The color of each vest represents specific job duties.

LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California USS Comstock LSD-45 Marines Helicopter
Marines Helicopter


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California USS Comstock LSD-45 Red Door
Aboard the ship!


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California USS Comstock LSD-45
Inside the Ship


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California USS Comstock LSD-45 Orange Fire Hoses
Fire Hoses


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Trolley Maps
Trolley Map



LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California STEM Village Sponsored by Boeing
STEM Village 
Prsented By: Boeing


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California STEM Village Sponsored by Boeing Destination Deep Space Battle Bot Competition First 2019
Deep Space Battle Bot Competition in STEM Village
Prsented By: Boeing 
LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California STEM Village Sponsored by Boeing Destination Deep Space Battle Bot Competition First 2019 Team 696 First Robotics Competition
Deep Space Battle Bot Competition in STEM Village
Presented By: Boeing 



LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Obstacle Course Presented By USAA
Obstacle Course
Presented By: USAA
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LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Obstacle Course Presented By USAA
Obstacle Course
Presented By: USAA


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Cornhole Games
Cornhole Game

LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Pizza Food Tent Plaid Flag Green Flag Red Flag
Pizza Tent


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Fire Trucks Los Angeles Fire Department E285
The Los Angeles Fire Department 


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Mindful Warrior Project Homeless Veterans Handmade Cards for Lunches
Mindful Warrior Project 


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Mindful Warrior Project Homeless Veterans Handmade Cards for Lunches
Table For Making Handmade Cards For Homeless Veterans


LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California Foundation for Women Warriors
The Foundation For Women Warriors

Sea Lion Hospital LA Kings Spaceship Stickers LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California
Sea Lion Hospital, LA Kings, and Spaceship Stickers 



Beads LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California


Sponsors AltaSea Ambassador Frank Baxter/ Alliance Alice Baxter Ready School Blue Shield of California Business Contingency Group Catalina Expres Chevrolet Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragan Councilman Joe Buscaino Farmers & Merchants Bank Film LA Holland Partner Group Howard & Marilyn Levine Navy League of the United States Nederlander Organization Pacific Harbor Line, Inc. PepsiCo. Rapid Set Construction Products Ratkovich Family Foundation The Port of Los Angeles Annenberg Foundation Bob Hope USO Comcast NBCUniversal Outfront Delta Princess Cruises Battleship USS Iowa Los Angeles Downtown San Pedro Historic Waterfront The Ahmanson Foundation Wells Fargo Clear Channel Outdoor Vistaprint USAA Humana Marathon Verizon Sailor Jerry Boeing Dante Valve Ronald Reagan Palisades Black Knight Patrol Private Security Anchor Brewing San Francisco AM870 The Answer LADWP UPS Vital Proteins Qualcomm LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn Fourth District San Pedro Public Market Fast Lane Transportation Providence Little Company of Mary Lamar Collier Walsh Nakazawa Rancho LPC Holdings LLC Westric Marinas Phillips 66 Paramount VPAN Veteran Peer Access Network Valero Energy Foundation FirstNet Built with AT&T San Pedro Fish Market LA Fleet Week 2019 LA Waterfront San Pedro Port of Los Angeles, California
Thank You!
LA Fleet Week 2019 Sponsors