Had a great time in LA and discovered a great little cafe on Tujunga for all you LA locals. It's called AROMA CAFE in Studio City (introduced to me by my tv sis Shantel). YUM!! Veggie Wrap was killer.
Also, if you haven't had the Spanish Latte at Urth Cafe you are doing yourself a huge disservice.
THINGS THAT HAPPENED ON THIS TRIP SO FAR:
- Managed to get in 2miles every morning since Tuesday for the #TreadOnTrafficking.
- Took Maria for her first swim in a pool!
- Bought the new Sugarland cd.
- Watched my stud husband do P90X every morning
- Reconnected with an estranged friend after 8 years... Amazing.
- Changed approximately 30 diapers since Tuesday
- Did my makeup frantically in the car on my way to meetings every day
- Saw Daniel Kim (Jin on LOST) walking in Beverly Hills.
- Discovered Huggies diapers are not as good as Seventh Generation diapers.
- Enjoyed music partner, Ron's, famous Peanut Butter BBQ chicken. And, no, you cant have the recipe.
- Ron's French Bulldog almost ate a dirty diaper.
- ...did I mention my life revolves around diapers?
- Saw giant elephant statue on the highway...WTF.
Stuck in traffic now, but enjoying the gorgeous Cali weather! Write more soon! Xoxo
Aw, I bet you're such a great new mom! I hope you have fun with your family!
ReplyDeleteOne day I plan to road trip it across America when my husband and I have free time. LA is definitely on our list of places to see!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such fun memories with us!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you are having a great time! :) How did Miss Maria like her first pool experience? Is she a water baby? I bet you're a fanatic mom! Enjoy your fam Joy!! Hugs and smooches!! Shawnna Lynn Mitchell
ReplyDeleteSoooo lovely hearing about your trip! Glad to hear it's been eventful and in a good way :) So exciting for Maria to get her first swim in :) that's always fun! and Yay for new places to visit! Keep safe and ill be praying for traveling mercies! Take care!
ReplyDeleteYou were HERE??!?!?! Ahhh! I'm not gonna admit that I have always wished you would visit LA and I would randomly bump into you. Admitting that would be weird and creepy ...
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Ahh Aroma Cafe, I love that place, I recently moved from LA back to my home town Chattanooga,TN and reading this just made me a little LA homesick. Sounds like a lovely trip and my life now also revolves around diapers too, shes 15 months so only like 6 changes a day vs 12 :) Wouldn't change it for anything though, enjoy your sweet girl.
ReplyDeleteThat's a sh*tload of diapers! But I feel ya. I used to nanny and I'd go through a ton!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip! The weather must be nice.
How awesome is the new Sugarland album!!! Tonight and Lil Miss are my faves
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Thanks for sharing with us Joy!! Have a safe and fun journey :)
ReplyDeleteI was just back in LA myself! Enjoy your trip. :)
ReplyDeleteYou'd better concentrate on your role in OTH, you're décevente yet I love your musical talent!
ReplyDeleteJoy caught up now because you disappoint many fans Naley! you should never mix business and personal life!
PS: I understand why James Lafferty wants to sign a contract to put time if season 9, you left and Naley Naley fans are sad to see it on screen!
Episode 8.22 is hoped that Naley will give us a great final season 8!
you should know that!
Ha! My life is revolving around diapers, too. Amazing how many conversations with my husband revolve around that topic. I've been meaning to give seventh generation a try, but the closest store that sells them is a 45 minute drive from my house, and I can never remember to pick up a pack. So far, Luvs have been my diaper of choice.
ReplyDeleteOkay. I'm going to stop talking about diapers now. I hope the rest of your trip is fantastic!
Bekka... We order them online at Diapers.com... Way easier then getting to the store with a babe.
ReplyDeleteXo BJG
Gotta love diaper duty ;)
ReplyDeleteHey Joy,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this blog about your family holiday. It looks like you are having an amazing. Althought you and michael are changing plenty of dipers, you still sound to be having great family time with Maria,
How did Maria enjoy her first swim?...sure she really enjoyed herself. Also I was wondering what the name of the new sugarland CD is?..dont think it released in the UK yet.
Really hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday seeing your family.
Zara
Beautiful! Hope you had a good road trip! I plan on road tripping around America someday, LA is on my list of places to visit (so is Wilmington).
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting!
- Becca x
Hey there...
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you finally go back in LA after a long time,and visiting your family and doing some business at the same time. Nice! You mentioned Ron, you seeing each other get in touch and to talk about the "The Notebook, The New Musical too?" Yay!
about diapers...I hate changing diapers but I got 5 nephews and they're too silly to make a poo while we're all alone and I don't have a choice to clean them up. Funny moment being an aunt Lol!
Anyway, again thank you so much for posting. You entertained me again and now I've learned something new about LA and DIAPERS!!! Yeah please post more soon. Take care for always and God bless...
~Rieann xoxo
It's so funny!! It seems to be a great trip! thanks for sharing with us!! I would like to go in the USA to visit thi country! It's a huge dream but It's so expensive! love you! a french fan! estelle
ReplyDeletehello joy ! thanks for sharing a piece of your life with us :) i hope that your little girl enjoyed her first swim this must has been a blast to you and michael :) and for the diapers period i bet that in a few months you will regret that lol because kids are growing sooo fast ! in a few months she's gonna walk with you for #TreadOnTrafficking!!
ReplyDeletebig big kisses !! love you
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us Joy!!!Glad to know you're having such a good time(excluding the diapers part LOL)...BTW that elephant statue must have been really weird haha..Looking forward to hearing more from you!!!xoxo
ReplyDeletePS; I'd like to say that Everly's music and your oldies keep me the best company now that i'm studying for my finals so thank you for that too :)
Hy Joy my name is Ginevra,
ReplyDeleteI write u here because I don’t know how I can contact you.. on twitter is so difficult, so I try to send u a email on Everly and I try o post a comment on your blog.
For me the music is very important. When I listen the music I feel free, when I'm happy or sad in a song I find someone who understands me. I have to say that in your songs I find this “ someone”;for me is really important. I don’t have a happy life, I don’t know why, maybe because I don’t find my way but.. when I’m alone I shrink in music and in the films, this are two things that are very important into my life. In you I find a wonderful singer and actress.. [yes because I love one tree hill is.. wonderful!]
I think that the target for a singer is conveying feelings and you do this. You make me dream with your songs.. Thanks for this.
With Love Gin
So lovely post! Especially part about Maria`s diapers :) LOL
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Sounds like fun. And I love that a star sighting gets you excited, especially because I am sure there are people who get excited to spot you!
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ReplyDeletegreat post joy.
ReplyDeletexxoo from spain.
It sounds like you are having an amazing time!! That's so cool that you saw Daniel Kim. I'm a huge fan of Lost and Hawaii Five-O.
ReplyDeleteHaha, seems like diapers do take up a majority of your time. You must keep an eye on the dogs. We had a little dog that would steal diapers out of the trash and store them under the bed. It was gross!!
I love One Tree Hill since the First Episode, i've seen all of you guys change, grow up.. same people's gone, same people has came back.. but anyway we love you. We love Haley,Nathan,Brook,James Lucas Scott, Quinn, Julian.. all of you.. You guys give me , and a lot of people like me, so much love... Every week i wait " The Day " to see Oth.. there are a lot of reasons to continue that show.. For exaple : The little Lydia and Brook that has pregnant .. and i think that also you love that show.. We love you.
ReplyDeleteSomebody told me that this is the place where everything is better and everything's safe. Love u so much Joy.
ReplyDeleteDear BJG (not sure what to call you LOL)
ReplyDeleteI am a sign language Interpreter and I recently signed one of your songs from EVERLY. I would love you to see it. Please go to Your Tube and type in "Maybe ASL" and you should be able to see it!
Thank-you!! I think its amazing how your talent inspired my talent!!
I hope you get to see it and that you like it!!
Sarah
sbdprincess@yahoo.com
Oi Joy. I love your blog i'm writting all the places that you mention in your blog that so cool in USA, so when my can true and i would know your country i'd know your favorite place. I would like to ask sth, Hilarie still is your sis tv your friend? Kisses and hugs, love you
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun even with all those diapers (nappies as we call them) thrown in. Great to reconnect with old friends.
ReplyDeleteRoad trips are the best! I've done quite a few in the states. I haven't yet done one in Canada (where I'm from), but I really want to get an old VW, renovate the inside drive across the country and into the states. One day...) For now, I'm traveling across Morocco, not by car though. By sweaty trains mostly, but it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip! Have fun with your family and do or try something you never have before.
Happy Travels!
"Saw giant elephant statue on the highway..."..SO COOL !!!!! Nice trip !!! Kisses
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun! Just got back from a road trip too luckily mine didn't involve dirty diapers!
ReplyDeleteI love reading what you write, and I'm always following your work, you're an actress and sung incomparably an example. Please, please do not ignore your fans, like myself, who admire her so much, and if possible, when we have a little time to respond on his twitter, and watch our video campaign for a new season of One Tree Hill! Please help us. Brazilian Campaign http://migre.me/4y0OU #OTHS9
ReplyDeleteHi! I have enjoyed reading your blog. I am trying to get my blog up and running. Do you have any suggestions on the best way to do so? It has taken me years to get the confidence to discuss something so personal, but I feel it is the thing I should do... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also here is a link to my blog if you would like to check it out...
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I just found your blog! So cool!! Thanks for sharing :) From Cape Town, South Africa!
ReplyDeleteI drive by that Elephant statue all the time :) It's so random!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/user/GinevraLeonetti? JUST RT AND AT THE END THERE WILL BE #OTHSEASON9
ReplyDeleteThat Elephant is on the 60 in Riverside. I swear it, cause that's where i live. cool. Congrats on OTH! So excited. Hope you and the baby are doing great!
ReplyDeleteYes, the elephant is in Rubidoux on the 60 fwy, there is a dinosaur walk museum right there.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed your road.trip. I too have a lil baby and i know how hard it isdrving with them. I am so excited for the next season of OTH. I have watched since.the beginning. P.s. your daughter was born on my birthday.
BJG! Congrats on being a new Mama!! wooop! "parenthood" is fabulous, yes? Speaking of diapers...I own a GREAT cloth Diapering company that makes EVERYTHING you will need to be a cloth diapering mama! You interested? Please say yes! I would Love to hook you up! Let me know and I will set you up! lyonsdenclothdiapernaturals@gmail.com www.lyonsdenboutiques.com
ReplyDeletehope you have a blast and diaper changing is part of motherhood so excited bawt oth goin another season
ReplyDeleteSounds like a Great Trip... What are seventh generation diapers?
ReplyDeleteYour funny! I hear ya on the diapers! I have two little ones in them at the same time! It pretty much takes up most of my day! Cant wait to potty train :) Have fun!
ReplyDeletethank you so much for taking us fans on your journeys with you. im bedridden so its lovely to vicariously travel with you. you are a blessing ma'am.
ReplyDeletehope the family time was precious. its those very ordinary times that make memories.
much love.
alison
GOD BLESS
Yup- Seventh Generation diapers are definitely the best. I'm on baby #3, and I have used EVERY brand from the store generics to the Nature Babycare, and everything in between over the past 8 years. Seventh Gen are the best- hands down. Have you tried Earth's Best wipes? They are the best wipes- large and clean up messes of all sizes:-) Happy Mommying:-)
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