Greetings from San Diego

Saturday was the start of our vacation – a much needed week of relaxation and escape from the heat of Arizona. While we were packing up the truck, we let Ava entertain herself with a container of snacks. She is definitely trying all that she can to open it!
First try use your hands.

Next up, try to bite it off (or maybe see if you can get Chase to help).
Thankfully that kept her occupied for a little while as we packed up. Once we were loaded up, it was time to start the 6 hour drive to San Diego. This time we decided to try the northern route – something a little different than driving through Yuma. We also chose it so we could stop in the wine country of Temecula, about 1/2 way between LA and San Diego.

We had a tasting and a stretching of legs at Baily Winery. The grass was perfect for all of us to just relax for a bit.
  
Of course Ava wowed everyone that walked by. 
Sunday started off with taking Chase to the dog beach, followed by a nice walk around downtown La Jolla, and a picnic in Del Mar. We’re all enjoying the great weather – being able to go outside for a walk in the afternoon is such a great joy, and Ava loves chatting and smiling at everyone that walks by. More to come later in the week...