And we're live! When I moved to California over 2 years I promised myself and a few others I would keep a blog to document my journey and all the adventures we would have on the West Coast. Well, clearly that didn't happen. So, now that we are moving to the East Coast I decided to keep my promise...just two years late!

Yep, I said it. We're moving again. Leaving California and headed East to Maryland. Right outside Baltimore to be exact. Whit has been offered a position at his company headquarters there and it's a great opportunity for him and our future. We are looking forward to another adventure and of course I am very proud of Whit and all his hard work. But, I'd be lying if I failed to mention how much we are going to miss California. So as we are preparing to pack up the life we have started out here, I thought it would be fitting to document some of our favorite moments of living out in California. Enjoy! (Warning: Recapping 2 years=a lot of photos!)

Exploring our new surroundings

Our first visitors...Andrew and Christy Bryan! Thanks to Christy for taking such wonderful pictures (see below) as we were showing them around California for the first time. 

Napa Valley vineyards before blooming season

Golden Gate Bridge

More vineyards

Our love for Napa Valley and wine was beginning early on...

Trip down to Newport Beach

Living Large in Orange County, CA

Sunset in Newport Beach

Dinner on the Beach

Moved into our first home together...and Henley felt right at home!

Kliman came to visit...went to watch the World Series Champs the SF Giants play at AT&T park

Always have to take visitors over the Golden Gate Bridge

Showing Kliman the CA State Capitol

Shaking oranges out of the Capitol trees for a mid-afternoon snack

In the CA State Rose Garden

Happy 28th Birthday to me! (aboard the Delta King for a dinner and dancing cruise on the Sacramento River)

Another visitor!!! Sharing a Ghiradelli sundae with Sweet Angie :)

A trip to San Fran isn't complete without hopping on a trolley car

Lounging in a San Fran park waiting for Angie to get done at Alcatrax

Old sweet friends, Missy and Angie, meeting all the way on the West Coast for dinner in San Francisco. 

A day I'll never forget...segway tour in San Francisco 

In front of the Painted Ladies, aka "The Full House" house

Showing Angie why Napa Valley is so wonderful

4th of July dinner with Lauren and Mike on the river

Not really part of our California adventures, but definitely a big event in our lives...07/23/11 Mr. and Mrs. Robinson!

Contemplating his last birthday in his 20's before we ride off on horses

Happy 29th Birthday, Whit! Spent the day horseback riding  around Lake Tahoe

Whit got the slow horse

A little R & R on Lake Tahoe after a LONG day of horseback riding

Grant and Houston came to visit!! Fun night out in San Francisco 

And of course we took them wine tasting in Napa Valley :)

In front of Domaine Carneros (one of our staples when visiting Napa)

Showing them around Sacramento with a stop in front of the Capitol 

JenJen, Granddaddy, Susan, and David came to visit. Back to Napa we go!!

A picnic stop in between our wine tastings

Aboard the gondola to head up to Sterling Vineyards

View over Napa from the top of Sterling Vineyards

Touring the wine storage areas

Wishing we could do this every weekend...

Our last stop for the wine tour. A day we'll always remember!

Cheering on the Vols for my first time on the West Coast. 

Headed home for our 10-year reunion. Class of 2001!

A trip to Nashville in the fall wouldn't be complete without going to cheer on the Vols. Whit with his SigEp brothers. 

The Baltimore crew came for a visit and we enjoyed a limo wine tour through Napa and Sonoma

Michelle, Ashley, and me atop Gloria Ferrar vineyards

Celebrating a new job for me and a promotion for Whit

A day at Apple Hill Orchards 

Mom's first visit to San Francisco!

Mom and David came to visit all of us for Thanksgiving 

Showing them how beautiful CA is during the fall

No Black Friday shopping for us...We opted for Black Friday wine tasting! 

My surprise trip to Napa. Kuleto Vineyards overlooking Lake Berryessa.

Our first wine cave tour. Jarvis Winery. 

Joseph Phelps Vineyards- Whit's perfect plan B for the surprise trip 

Our view for the day- private picnic and wine tasting

I said Yes...finally!!

Our first Christmas in our first home 

Enjoying our own Christmas before heading home to be with our friends and family

2012!!!! (half way done...I can't believe you're still looking at these)

Welcome to the world, Jack Henry Dalton- January 24, 2012 

So alert and precious- Henry is the best baby. 

Trip down to San Diego- Petco Park (Home of the San Diego Padres)

Torey Pines National Park Hang Glider Cliff Jumping

Enjoying the coast

Walked right out onto Torey Pines Golf Course- dream come true for Whit 

Beach at Coronado Island

Our favorite monkeys at the San Diego Zoo

Spending the day with our dear friend, Jed on the cliffs in San Diego

Starting our batch of wine at Vitner's Cellar 

The perfectionist making sure it's mixed up well

First step of wine making completed...many to go!!

Andy came to visit. Touring Sierra Nevada Brewery in Chico, CA

We took another trip to San Diego to meet Houston

Back in Nashville for my Bridal Shower hosted by Hilary, Angie, and Jenny. 

Felt so much love from old friends- Whitney, Diana, and Emily

Stopped by FRA for an engagement session

Loved going back to our old stomping grounds

Under the bleachers where we watched Whit play many baseball games

Home is where the heart is!

Sweet friends treated me to a weekend at the lake in Birmingham, AL 

My favorite tubing partner, Susan T

My one-millionth attempt at water skiing

I had to sneak a quick pic of my adorable nieces and nephews here- Summer 2012!

Filling the bottles with our personally made wine

Corking the bottles!

Labeling each bottle by hand- Getting them ready for our rehearsal dinner guests

The wine label we chose

The Dulins came to visit!! Go Rivercats!!

Whit's parents surprised him with his first Waterford piece for this 30th birthday

My present to Whit- 30 presents, 1 for each day until his 30th Birthday

Nearing the end of his 30 days...

Impromptu trip to Lake Tahoe- early birthday dinner at Christy Hill Restaurant 

Birthday Dinner at Mulvaney's in Sacramento 

My favorite 30 year old

A day trip to Napa...it had been a while!

Our favorite flower girls at the Tailgate Shower hosted at the Martindale home

And of course more love from our closest friends

Everyone cheering on the Vols at the shower

Not sure if there could be more orange than there is in this photo. They sure know how to dress for Vol games!

Bachelorette Weekend in Napa Valley 

The most perfect house for the weekend 

The view we got to wake up to each day- Villa Tuscamedi House

Showing Lauren and Jenny the spot Whit proposed- Lauren did a great job planning everything!!!

So grateful Jenny made the trip all the way out California

Whit and Henry bonding before he flew back to TN

The wedding weekend begins! Getting the marriage license. 

Officially feeling like a bride with some of my favorite girls surrounding me 

Loved being able to treat my bridesmaids to goodies

Almost my new sister!!!

One of our favorite things to do together...I love my Lizzy!

Thank you to my mom for throwing the best Bridesmaids party ...she went above and beyond!

Our closet friends with us at the Rehearsal Dinner

Thank you to The Dulins for throwing us the most spectacular Rehearsal Dinner

I love my sisters!

So ready to get married

My lovely ladies all ready to head to the chapel

You may now kiss your bride!!

Mr. and Mrs. Whit Dulin- 11.3.12

Perfect ending to a perfect day. Dream come true. 

Thank you to JenJen and Granddady for hosting such a nice breakfast the next day

The California Crew...the twins and their men

A little post wedding family football game

First married date night...downtown Nashville, enjoying the city before flying back to CA

First night of the honeymoon

Excellence, Playa Mujeres

View from our roof top deck

A very windy private beach dinner

Every afternoon included a nap in the bed on the roof

Followed by some relaxation in the hottub on the roof

Enjoying long walks down the beach

Time to say goodbye...one last meal before heading to the airport

Happy to be home for Christmas!

The Dulins and The Robinsons

Christmas at the lakehouse in Camden...loving my new family!

"Married" Christmas

It's definitely Christmas at the Dalton household

Happy to get my hands on little Henry...he's growing so fast

Whit and his buddy, Mia- these two are inseparable

And to see how we finished up our 2012 year...2 videos for your enjoyment below

SO there's the Dirt on the Dulins for 2011 and 2012. I can't wait to see what is in store in 2013...East Coast here we come!!!!!!!!!!