Oh man, it has been a little over a decade since we stepped into the Lake Elsinore Diamond (Pete Lehr Field). With the stadium being only 19 miles away, I can't believe it has been ten years. WOW. This fun blog link will provide you with the flashback.

Wanting to visit his grandma and offer support to his Dad, our younger son flew into town (our older son was just here with his family). It was a day of connecting and acting like tourists.

As a way to stretch 'travel legs' we strolled one of the last neighborhoods created in the village of Coronado Island. The area of Glorietta Blvd was originally the site of a nine-hole golf course commissioned by Elisha Babcock and designed by golfer T.W. Tetley. After just three seasons, in 1900, a new golf course was developed across the boulevard (where we had lunch), and homes began to be constructed, with many of those historic homes still there today.

With limited time, we paused to admire this one. With a Neoclassical style, 600 Glorietta Blvd. stands out with its dramatic two-story porch and four Doric columns. Interesting to note is that this home has only been owned by two families since it was built in 1921. The house was started by E.I. Hill and then sold to Charles Amos, who completed it. His wife Doris is noted to be the first woman to surf in Coronado, and the duo were both accomplished violists. A major addition took place after it was sold in 1995, which greatly increased the footprint of the home, yet still it maintains its historic charm, with unique elements such as an original vegetable saver in the kitchen. We will return to this neighborhood for a longer explore, one day.

LeucadiART Walk is the largest juried art show in North County and is a unique opportunity to support the community culture! Local residents and visitors from all over San Diego County were invited to stroll along the 101 and support fine artists, artisans, crafters and the Mainstreet businesses.

Steve and I are spending a lot of time in Carlsbad and we were fortunate to be there for the arrival of the city's tasty new addition- SusieCakesⓇ. "Known for its delectable, homestyle baked goods, SusieCakes brings a taste of nostalgia and tradition to Carlsbad with its newest location."

I had the wonderful opportunity to meet the founder, Susan Sarich. What a fun bio, "She grew up in Chicago, where she was called Susie by her two beloved grandmothers, Mildred and Madeline. Every day, Susie would come home from school to enjoy her grandmothers’ company over a glass of milk and a fresh baked treat. This daily baking ritual and special time together in the kitchen left a lasting impression. When Susie grew up to become Susan and moved to the West Coast, she brought along her grandmothers’ carefully recorded recipes on handwritten 3×5 cards. The pure and simple connection those recipes fostered helped Susan form SusieCakes bakeries to share her experience with others. Through SusieCakes, Susan honors Mildred and Madeline: both in her dedication to their baking traditions, and her commitment to providing women with progressive careers in the food & hospitality industry."

How could we resist this? "The grand opening celebration will take place on Aug. 24 from noon to 3 p.m. Highlights include samples of assorted baked goods, music, face painting, a balloon artist, a chance to win free cake for a year, a grab bag gift with every purchase, and more family-friendly activities. Additionally, the first 50 guests in line starting at 11 a.m. will receive a SusieCakes branded coffee mug (we were numbers 46 and 47)."