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A short, but full, weekend in LA!

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Usually when we travel, for fun or to visit family, all of Team Smith goes. No one likes being left out. We have been trying to plan a trip to visit Ellie for some time. Our schedules are all over the place and traveling is expensive. After some encouragement from Matt to just go for it, I used up all of our southwest points and booked a solo trip to LA to see my childhood bff. Only paid $11! 

I did not know how badly I not only needed a break, but time with a friend :-) 

And wow- what a weekend!!!! She had asked me what I wanted to do, and I all I could think was, eat good food and hang out. Mission accomplished. Ellie should be a travel planner. We did so much, and yet it was not overwhelming at all. I am so so grateful for her generosity and thoughtfulness. 

Also super thankful for the friends here at home that helped Matt with getting the kids to and from school, sports, and all the things for the two days I was away! 

A few highlights:

-the WB studio tour! Amazing. We learned so much! 

-Food. All the food. Lots of food. 

-Reminiscing about her mom and growing up, and yes, her mom's spirit was with us <3 

-Did I mention food? 

-Spa time! Best masseuse I have ever had. Thank you, Old Town Pasadena. 

-Excellent broadway show! 

I still don't know how we fit all of this in! But, I can't wait to return the favor and have her come out to the Berkshires for a weekend!











































































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