The Sweet Season: In Love With...

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

santa monica pier, dusk. (nikon d50, ISO 100, 10s, f/2.8)

Photoshop CS5... just, in love.

I don't even know what is going to happen when I get my Canon this week.

SO MUCH HAPPY DANCING.

I also have a secret to spill--- I might be getting to go to Disneyland

this weekend for my birthday celebration. My fingers are crossed that my husband

can work it into the budget. Because, I mean, going down Splash Mountain is my

HAPPY PLACE.

(I am serious. It is.)

and then, next weekend I get to meet some fantastic ladies

at the san diego blogger meet-up. There are a lot of girls going and

I am pretty excited to meet new friends! (and also extremely nervous...

its like the bachelorette or something!) Husband and I are making a weekend out of it.

and that is where all you san-diegans(?) come in.

We will have 48 hours in the city and we will have Bella with us.

What should we do? Where should we stay? What should we eat?

I am counting on YOU to tell me so I can make the most of those hours!

leave a comment or shoot me an e-mail, I am ALL EARS.

ashley@adventuresofnewlyweds.com

31 comments:

EmilyJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:03 AM
Ash your photo is freaking GORGEOUS! You better sell that print for bazillions.
debbiecutieface.comJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:07 AM
(1) I love the Santa Monica pier (2) Disneyland is the BEST (3) I've always wanted to go to San Diego
JennaJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:19 AM
Beautiful photo! I looove the Santa Monica pier and have so many good memories from there :)

I was just at Disneyland in December when I went home to visit family - it was magical! I hope you guys can work it into the budget too!

xxx
Jenna
Whiskey Tango FoxtrotJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:11 AM
LOVE that photo! I cant wait for you to get your Canon. I am obsessed with mine!
PamelaJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Gorgeous photo!
Basil.January 25, 2012 at 8:55 AM
looove that pictures! Its gorgeous!

San diego will be a blast, have so much fun meeting everyone!

Also, bachelorette....oh my goodness.
I really hope you've been watching it every week!

Courtney....ughhh she's got to go!
HollyJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:52 AM
Great picture!! Have a great time at the blogger meet up and at Disney if you get to go!!
GentriJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:10 AM
SO jealous!! I miss Disney so much! Have SO much fun and take TONS of pictures for me, ok?! (I used to work at WDW. That's why I'm talking like a crazy disney fan.)
JoeyJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM
That is such a gorgeous photo. Just love it!
DanielleJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:43 AM
I hope you get to go to Disneyland!! Right now they have that southern California special I'm sure you've heard about, so if there's ever a time to go it's this time of year! :)
Melu103January 25, 2012 at 12:13 PM
hey love i got some questions
hopefully you can help me out?

did you download the photoshop?
did you buy it?
are you using tutorials to learn
how to use it?
i need help because after april
my dear picnik is leaving me EMPTY
and i need an alternative

thank you!

xoxo
Melina ♥
Amy LynnJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:15 PM
I hope you get you go to disneyland!! seriously best birthday present ever. I love disneyland oh so much, i'm glad you do too!
JoeyleeJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:40 PM
beautiful picture!
FosterJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Wow, that picture is amazing. I can't believe how you captured all the colors.
Michelle (michabella)January 25, 2012 at 1:04 PM
BEAUTIFUL picture!!!! I'm crossing my fingers for you!!!!! :)
Candace StevensonJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:15 PM
I've never been to splash mountain but I want to go SO bad! That picture is seriously soooo lovely! ahh! You have the cutest blog, lady :)

Lovely Little Rants
RissyJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:16 PM
Wow... you said my favorite word. "Disney"

I expect to be texted pictures when this trip happens. Oh yes, I decided it will in fact be happening.

CarissaExplainsItAll
BrittJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Beautiful picture! I can see you discovered SM:)

I celebrate my bday in SD every year. I LOVE it there. You must check out Cornonado island. It is my favorite place in the world and you will love taking pictures there. When we have gone we stay in Old Town. There is a Marriott within walking distance from the sites and it is close to downtown. Or we stay in the GasLamp district. If you are looking for night life this is the place to stay. I would email Tammy from the blogger meet up since she lives there and always blogs about her favorite spots!
FaithJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM
That is one gorgeous picture! LOVE.

so exciting. hope that you get to go to Disneyland.

and how much fun to meet with so many bloggers. have a blast, i have a feeling you will!

can't wait to see all the pictures that i know will be taken :)
MariaJanuary 25, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Oh my gosh, this is beautiful! I cannot wait to see how the photos you take are going to look with you cannon! I'm so jealous! I hope you do get to go to Disneyland! That would be amazing!
HollyJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:15 PM
That picture of Santa Monica Pier is gorgeous! I hope you get to go to Disneyland, One of my absolute favorite places. and You'll LOVE San Diego! Beautiful city!
Young and FabulousJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:51 PM
oh girrrrl i KNOW he will take you to disneyland! magical place on earth! plus its your birthday! maybe they will give you a birthday pin!

DAMN that photo is gorgeous! you're SO talented!!! :)

xoxox
AmyJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Ah so exciting that you're going to San Diego! I'm from Del Mar, and I would definitely recommend there or La Jolla or Cornado. Or Sea World. Or the zoo. So many fun places! I hope you have a blast!
KatyJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:11 PM
I hope you do get to go to Disney Land! I am a (little) obsessed with all things Disney!
AshleyJanuary 25, 2012 at 8:37 PM
disney for your bday?!?! how awesome! crossing all my fingers and toes this happens for you. i LOVE disney.

and that pier is amazing - what a beautiful job you did on the pic! love it!

eeeek new camera!! let us know when you get it....obviously :)
MonicaJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:19 PM
Fun!! I've never been to disney world, but IF you go make sure you have some fun for me, and I mean have FUN! :)

With Love.
Monica
RachaelJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:22 PM
I used to live in San Diego when I was younger, and the only places I remember are the Sand Diego Zoo and Sea World. But I loved them!! And the churros!! Worth it just for that! Just kidding. A little..
But so exciting about the blogger meetup! Maybe I should become a blogger so I can go to one of those things!
janeaintmeJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:01 AM
As far as good eats, I'd definitely recommend Extraordinary Desserts. They really are extraordinary. :) Have a wonderful birthday weekend!
EmilyJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:32 AM
EEEPP. That photo is gorg. I am starting to dabble with photoshop - do you have any suggestions for tutorials? There are so many - I never know where to start.
RaquelJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:52 PM
Ok i'm SO jealous that you get to go to Disneyland and the blogger meet up! How fun!!
Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:21 PM
Oh, so excited to see you Saturday! And yes, I think it's a good idea that you're going for the weekend to explore some more of SD. :)

xoxo

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