Monty's trip to Ojai

So I decided to take the long way home so that I could go through Tahoe and spend a few days with Heidi one last time before she has the baby. Also, I really wanted to hand deliver the new cushions I had made for her rocking chair. I spent 2 days there, but I didn't take any pictures except of the dogs since she wasn't feeling well. She is at the really uncomfortable stage of pregnancy.
I woke up early and drove home on I-5. Definitely not the most exciting drive. At the last minute I decided to take the back way into Ojai. I had never been very far on Hwy 33 and wanted to get a feeling for what was up there because I'm ready to start exploring. It was a very winding road in parts, but no one was out there and it was better than spending anymore time on that boring freeway. I stopped at the summit for a few pictures. All the plants were covered with lady bugs.
I could tell when I started to get closer to Ojai because everything started to get greener and it was obvious there was the presence of water. I made it home just in time to go to a mothers day dinner in Ventura with Greg's family. It was so wonderful to see everybody getting together for a delicious meal, wine & dessert. It was a great way to officially start our new adventure in California.