Yellow Vase South Coast Plaza in Orange County, California

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.

Do you like bird cages and bouquets?

I love these circular mirrors and wallflowers.  How about you?

What a sweet message!  This is a great place to go for lunch.

Stop in for some coffee or tea!

The food is great and the service is excellent.

You can order flowers here too! 
Hope to see you at Yellow Vase soon.

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

Map of Los Angeles

USS Comstock LSD-45

USS Comstock LSD-45

USS Comstock LSD-45

USS Comstock LSD-45

USS Comstock LSD-45 Seal

USS Comstock LSD-45 Life Preserver

The color of each vest represents specific job duties.

Marines Helicopter

Aboard the ship!

Inside the Ship

Fire Hoses

Trolley Map

STEM Village 
Prsented By: Boeing

Deep Space Battle Bot Competition in STEM Village
Prsented By: Boeing 

Deep Space Battle Bot Competition in STEM Village
Presented By: Boeing 

Obstacle Course
Presented By: USAA

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Obstacle Course
Presented By: USAA

Cornhole Game

Pizza Tent

The Los Angeles Fire Department 

Mindful Warrior Project 

Table For Making Handmade Cards For Homeless Veterans

The Foundation For Women Warriors

Sea Lion Hospital, LA Kings, and Spaceship Stickers 

Thank You!
LA Fleet Week 2019 Sponsors