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May 8, 2011

Hanging Out In San Luis Obispo

Every year for the past eight years, we've spent the first weekend in May in San Luis Obispo.  Dominic coaches the Petaluma FFA dairy judging team and this is the weekend of the state finals held at Cal Poly.

We motor homed it down and parked at our cousin's and good friend's house, the Silaccis.  Rich manages the dairy at Cal Poly and both he and Dominic are Cal Poly alumni, so our trips down to San Luis Obispo always come with good memories re-lived for them. 

On day one, we borrowed our friend's truck and drove down town to walk a bit and have some lunch.  We headed over to the San Luis Obispo Mission.  This is where my in-laws were married so it was fun to tell the kids this fact while we were exploring it.

Such beautiful architecture these old buildings have.



















We go to church but not normally to such a historical one.  The statues really brought the story of Jesus to life for the kids.


The kids were drawn back to the statues after our first pass through. They wanted to look at all of them over and over again......and maybe even sneak in a touch.



After the mission, we walked downtown to find a place to eat.


















And decided upon The Network, which had outdoor seating.

 Fish tacos for me.......













Pizza for the kids.............










Pulled pork for Dominic......












On weekend nights, The Network has live music play on their outdoor stage.  Paige decided to take the stage after lunch and put on a show for all who would listen.....













San Luis Obispo is definitely a college town but I absolutely adore it, we all just love it and need to make more than one trip a year here.


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15 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 8, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    What an awesome Mother's Day trip! Even if it wasn't intended as such... SLO is amazing, love the Mission! Have a great rest of your weekend and a safe trip home. Happy Mother's Day!

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  2. okgalMay 8, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I'm in Oklahoma and I would love to see the Mission. Outstanding.

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  3. SarahMay 8, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I have never been to SLO - just past it to get to Pismo Beach. I should stop - it looks beautiful!

    Sarah from The House That Ag Built

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  4. TexWisGirlMay 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    oh, the mission bells are so lovely! looks like a great trip for all of you.

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  5. annMay 8, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Time has a way of going fast before you know it a year has passed. Nice weekend and time with family.

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  6. MichelleMay 8, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    What a beautiful place. Love the pictures in the church.

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  7. IdaMay 8, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    San Luis Obispo was recently declared to be the happiest place in the world, or at least the USA. I'm glad you had fun enjoying it again. Sorry to not be able to see you. My granddaughter Macie danced on that same stage when they were here.

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  8. KatieMay 8, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Love seeing all the pictures and how Bryce reached out to "touch" Jesus and Paige's concert I am sure was rocking. I am not starving for fish tacos!
    Happy Mother's Day.

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  9. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesMay 8, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! I have a thing for American flags! LOL!!!

    Do you follow Kary from My Farmhouse Kitchen? She lives in San Luis Obispo!

    http://myfarmhousekitchen.blogspot.com/

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  10. NancyMay 8, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    It looks like you had a great trip. It must be difficult to get away from the farm. Thanks for visiting Porch Days. You live in such a different part of the world from where I am in New England. But I guess cows are the same everywhere. My husband likes Brown Swiss best and red and white holsteins second. We used to own a herd of Brown Swiss. Nancy H

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  11. bon bonMay 9, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    YUM! fish tacos!! :oD

    i lived in southern CA many years back, and thought all the missions were so beautiful! i never had an opportunity to go inside any, unfortunately.

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  12. My Farmhouse KitchenMay 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    hello...i was so HAPPY to see you at farmhouse kitchen this morning...and then i see SLO. i have lived here since high school...am 54 now...we live in the historical railroad district...about a 5 minute walk into the downtown. this was FUN to read. both me and my husband john went to cal poly. john's dad was the head of the committee for the new bells for the Mission. he is a reader there every sunday morning...very active in the church... i also see my very good friend mary on your comments from ocean breezes and country sneezes...she has become a dear friend through blogging...
    what town do you live in? i have relatives in san anslemo.

    looking forward to hearing from you,
    kary in SLO
    :-)

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  13. Dana GustafsonMay 9, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    I keep meaning to head back to SLO and this year Jaycee did her mission report on Mission San Luis Obispo...we gotta get down there so she can see it in person! Thanks for the nudge and I hipe you had a wonderful mothers day!

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  14. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I just LOVE the SLO, Atascadero and Templeton area of Calif. I could live there if necessary. LOL

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  15. Jensamom23May 12, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Love SLO! Will have to try the restaurant next time.

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