Visiting Justin and Juli in Sunny L.A.

What a wonderful time I had visiting these guys. Juli met me at the airport with flowers, no less! We got to see the ocean and go shopping and drive in L.A. traffic and go to Universal Studios and drink Boba and spend some great time together. Best of all was the fellowship with Juli and the preaching from the Word of God. I was spoiled to get to hear Justin at the UCLA Grace on Campus ministry, John MacArthur at Grace Community Church, and Rick Holland at the Crossroads college ministry for Grace Church. It would be definitely worth listening to these sermons online.

Juli and I found our way to the Garment District in L.A. where there are lots of inexpensive clothes, accessories, jewelry, even purfume. We both came away with a couple of necklaces (the same ones, actually...we continue to have the same taste in these things, despite living so far apart), some bottles of perfumes, and belts. We found our way into the flower section of the market. I was so excited to take photos, and soon found out that most shop keepers don't allow photography. Ooops!
Here are a few of my favories.



Yup...that's Juli. Notice the look on the other gal's face - not so happy about my camera. Heehee.



On Sunday, after church, Juli, Justin and I went to the coast at Santa Monica. We landlocked folks have to take every opportunity to marvel at the ocean.

Juli and I at Santa Monica Pier
Look! It's the ocean!
This ferris wheel and rollercoaster were right on the board walk...crazy.
A palm tree! We don't have those in Montana.

When I landed in Billings, we were at -5 degrees and falling. What a rude awakening! I look forward to heading back to CA for the Resolved Conference in June.