July 4th Adventures

This past week was filled with all sorts of fun and exciting things.  I took a much needed week off from work for some R&R and found myself exploring Costa Mesa, Santa Monica, Las Vegas and ending my trip in San Deigo.  It was crazy, but my kind of crazy! Here are just a few photos from this weekend.  ENJOY!

on the way to Las Vegas

Things got fiery during 4th of July

Fireworks at my cousin's house has been a tradition for years

the neighbors were lighting up fireworks too!

another shot of the neighbors fireworks

Brunch in San Diego at El Vitral, it was very good!

After a long night out, green tea was the choice of drink.  I loved the egg shaped tea sifter. 

Traditional Guacamole

Mahi Mahi Ceviche

Al Pastor Tacos

Empanadas 

Huevos Rancheros

Emoleadas (this is what I ordered! It was too good! Chicken wrapped in corn torillas topped with mole)

Omelette filled with mushrooms and zucchini flowers topped with red sauce

Carne Asada Tacos

Posole

Stuffed French Toast

Crema Corn with mushrooms

Yummy Rice

This is what was left when we were all done... :)