Yep. Pretty crazy to see my face and photos on TMZ. Meaning online and on TV!

Disneyland is a great place to visit, no matter what time of year it is! My husband and I go once a year, and for our 2016 trip, we decided to go for Disney's Halloween time celebration.

While we were there, we were lucky enough to see Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton! We were in line to get on the ride, "Casey Jr.'s Circus Train",  when my husband freaked out and said, "I think that's Gwen Stefani!" as a tall, super blond walked by. Next thing we knew, she was being escorted through the exit line of the train ride with Blake Shelton,  her 3 kids and her parents. 




After the ride, Blake and Gwen visited a small booth that offers water and snacks. 

At this time, I decided to swoop in and grab a bottle of water. Lucky for me, Blake was in line behind me with some of Gwen's kids and his security man. I asked them if they wanted to go in front of me, but the security guard instantly said no. My adrenaline had kicked in and I knew if I wanted to talk to Blake, it was now or never.


I turned to him and told him I was a huge fan of his music and I've been listening to him since he first came into the country world. He laughed and said , "so you've been listening to me since you were in kindergarten?". We both laughed and I instantly felt at ease. He was so easy to talk to and his body guard didn't interfere. However, if anyone else came over, the body guard would ask them to leave Blake alone.

I continued my small talk with Blake and took the subject to Disneyland. He told me it was his first time and he enjoyed the park. I suggested he go on The Haunted Mansion to enjoy the Nightmare Before Christmas decor, but he said he was too chicken. He also informed me that he just got off Peter Pan and that ride was too dark and scary for him.

It was now his turn to pay, and his guard was looking else where, so I acted quick! "Am I allowed to ask?" Blake smiled and replied, "ask me what?"  I laughed and quickly replied, "can I take a selfie with you?"  He looked around quickly, smiled even wider and replied, "sure!"




I was so lucky to get this photo! Not only because I'm with Blake Shelton, but also because he is proudly sporting his "first visit" badge. I thanked him, and my husband and I ventured towards Adventureland when we spotted yet again, Gwen Stefani in a tucked away area taking photos with Donald Duck! She had about 8 Disneyland security people with her. Gwen is absolutely beautiful in person and easily gets a crowds' attention. Both of them stick out of a crowd- Blake is super tall (about 6'5") and his voice carries - especially with that accent! The two appear to be totally in love! I bet Blake will be popping the question soon! <3




Later that evening, we spotted the 2 at California Adventure headed back to their hotel room. Both looked tired. 

I hope that Gwen and Blake had an enjoyable time at the parks! It was refreshing to talk to Blake for that 10 minutes and to see how down to Earth he was. Great sense of humor and so kind. 

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Day Trip: Apple Orchards and Barn Visits in San Luis Obispo, California!

Variety of Apples to Taste while visiting Gopher Glen

Looking for something to get your family into the fall spirit? Why not take an Apple Pickin’ road trip up the beautiful coast of California! San Luis Obsipo is a college town with a very unique vibe. Nestled above Pismo Beach, SLO is known for its local breweries and fun downtown restaurants!

http://www.seecanyonfruitranch.com/

Address:  2345 See Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93405

Phone: 805-595-2376

Open: September - November

Daily from 10 am to 5 pm

Apple Press at See Canyon Fruit Ranch

This is a very charming and beautiful ranch with a large array of items available for purchase. It has the look and feel of a farm, and was very family oriented. The property is well maintained and offers the ability to rent out the venue for weddings. The area in which this ranch is located is called “See’s Canyon” as in See’s Candy. There is an association with the founders of the corporation, but there seems to be little known about that relationship.

This farm has plenty of areas to sit, relax and enjoy your apple treats. You are welcome to bring your own picnic to this farm.  They also sell these items in the barn that you can purchase and either take home, or enjoy during your visit: apple cider, apples, pumpkins, honey, fresh produce, eggs, almond brittle, and some small retail items.

My husband and I tasted the Apple Cider (made at Gopher Glen) and the Almond Brittle- which was delicious! We bought a bag to take home and share with the family. 

Welcome to Gopher Glen!

Orchard #2: Gopher Glen 

http://gopherglen.com

Address: 2899 See Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Phone: (805) 595-2646

Open: Varies Based on Season. Call Ahead.

Typically Open: 10 to 5

Large Variety of Apples at Gopher Glen!

Local Honey. Available at Gopher Glen.

Gopher Glen is up the dirt road about 10 minutes from See Canyon Ranch. This orchard has more of a retail feel to it when compared to the other orchards we visited. They have a small dirt parking lot and about 4 outdoor benches. When you first walk in to Gopher Glen, you will see the fun retail sections of the store. They are the local orchard that supplies most of the apple products to all the other orchards and business nearby (Apple Cider mainly). This location has honey, pumpkins, apples, apple cider, frozen apple cider pops, apple chips, lots of retail goodies and more! This is the best place to come to try apples! With over 15 kinds to try, you are sure to find some you want to take home! This one is great for purchasing items, especially if you truly want to taste apples, but it does not have the same farm feel as the other orchards we visited. They tend to be on the pricey side as well, but their cider (which all the local orchards tend to use) will be the same cost as the other orchards.

While there, you can enjoy the shade with a nice crisp apple. I loved this entire See Canyon area because it actually feels like you are on an orchard, which can be hard for local Californians to find at times. I also loved the fact that there are so many orchards and barns all within a 5 minute drive of each other. 

Orchard/Farm #3: Avila Barn

http://www.avilavalleybarn.com/

Address:  560 Avila Beach Drive • San Luis Obispo CA 93405

Phone: (805) 595-2816 

Open Daily, Hours Vary. Call First. Not Open Year Round!

Typically: 10 to 5

This is honestly one of my favorite places on Earth. Anytime I am near SLO, I have to stop by Avila Barn! It is absolutely stunning and reminds me of what most people envision when they think of a roadside barn. They offer so many things to their visitors and they change their decor and offerings for the seasons. This barn is not open year round, so make sure to check hours before stopping by.

From fresh roasted corn on the cob, to ice cold ice cream, this barn has it all! Located off the 101 freeway (exit: Avila Beach), this barn isn’t easy to miss! They have a very large dirt parking lot that connects you to their barn. When you first walk into the Avila Barn property, you will be greeted by caged goats, chickens, sheep, cows, emus, and more! You can feed the animals with the lettuce they provide for a small fee. The outside of the barn has tons of shade and areas to rest. They also have adorable strings of lights hanging over the eating area, located at the back of the barn. On the property, you will find little stands that sell local produce or treats (the majority in which THEY grow and make). You MUST try their roasted corn on the cob--- it is the BEST you will ever have! They even have a toppings bar stocked with spray butter, seasonings and sauces to top your corn. The corn is $4 a cob and the toppings are complimentary! (If you want to use your credit card, they do have a minimum of about $10).

After you finish your corn, head on into the barn for some retail therapy! They have all the cute kitchen accessories and freshly made bakery goodies inside of the barn ready to purchase. They also have a large assortment of bagged snacks, freshly picked produce, flowers, honey, cold water, cheeses, and other items to add to your home. The children have a small area in the back of the barn’s shop that offers books, toys and more.

When you are finished shopping, head on over to the next building for a sweet treat! In this section, they have premade sandwiches, drinks, treats, fudge, hot dogs and ice cream! Directly next to the sweet shop, they have about 6 shaded outdoor benches that you can sit at with a beautiful view overlooking the tractor rides.

If you have a sweet tooth, make sure to try some of Avila Barn's freshly baked pies, cookies or sweet breads. They have a large bakery in the back of the barn (recently expanded, so it's even larger now), that makes fresh baked goods or pies you can take home and bake. 

The back of the barn also carries your typical kitchen souvenirs such as local jams, honeys, boxed mixes, cute kitchen knick knacks and more. 

 Next, you will want to check out what other seasonal offerings they have available. I always love to come here, sit back and relax for a couple of hours. There is plenty to do and tons of space to do it!

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