Thursday, January 16, 2014

Mini-Babymoon

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With Leah, we had the opportunity to go on two babymoons - London and Hawaii. With #2, we knew we wanted to go on a little getaway, but neither one of us wanted to leave Leah for too long. I was researching possible places that weren't too far like Palm Springs or Santa Barbara, and then I stumbled upon Rancho Valencia in Rancho Santa Fe. This resort is a little gem! It's beautiful, quiet, and the quality of service provided is exceptional. We were often greeted with a "Hi Mr. and Mrs. Kelly!" whenever we walked around the grounds. 

Fresh squeezed orange juice delivered at my door step every morning!


Amazing coffee (including frother!), drinks, and snacks provided at no extra charge!
Matt bringing me my morning coffee in bed




















































































We stayed in their standard room which was still 900 square feet with one of the most spacious bathrooms I've ever seen in a resort, and we were also impressed with the amenities provided in the room. We spent a lot of time just lounging around the fireplace, watching movies, snacking, and soaking up the sun from our private outdoor garden. 





































As part of the resort's partnership with Porsche, you can take out for a spin the Porsche Cayenne, Panamera, or 911. We took the Cayenne for a drive to Encinitas for lunch, and Matt also took the Panamera out to golf. Definitely a nice little perk for car enthusiasts! 

The only picture we took of the two of us!































































We had a delicious dinner at Veladora, and it was quite amazing to be able to sit down to a 4 course dinner without having to rush! 

Before kids, Matt and I went to the gym together, but now we have to exercise on our own time separately. We took advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center while on our babymoon, and it was pretty fun to be able to work out together again. Next time, I definitely want to check out the yoga and Pilates classes. Of course, I also got a prenatal massage which was so relaxing and much needed. 60 minutes always goes by too fast! 



































Even though we had a very restful few days, we missed Leah like crazy, and FaceTimed with her every night. She pretty much had her own babymoon with grandma and grandpa though! They took her to Disneyland, parks, and malls, and sent us frequent photos. When we arrived to pick her up, she was especially excited to see Daddy, and clung to him like glue. It was the cutest thing ever. 

I highly recommend taking a babymoon for all those expecting to rest and recharge before the craziness of having a newborn comes. If you get the chance check out Rancho Valencia! I was so pleased with my stay here and hope to come back to visit again!

4 comments:

  1. You look amazing with your bump!!

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  2. glad you had a good time. It's good to know about this resort. My friend's just moved to Rancho Santa Fe last year and now we have another option for our stay.

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  3. I've heard so much about Rancho Valencia and hope to visit soon! Looks like a wonderful time!

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  4. sounds so wonderful! and glad to hear you guys were able to go on a mini moon before baby!

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