"Do You Know The Way To San Jose..." It was dark when we arrived in Santa Cruz last night so strolling the boardwalk, eating a corndog and playing arcade games was put off until this morning. We knew the roller coaster and other rides were only open on the weekends however according to the internet (and everyone knows the internet is always right) the arcades and bowling were open weekdays. ... continue reading...
San Francisco Road Trip – Day 2 – Breakfast
A "Let’s Never Do This Again" Moment! This morning the boys and I walked over to the breakfast room at our hotel. It was a darling little sunroom that over looked the ocean in San Simeon. I sat the babies down at the table in front of the fireplace, each with a sweet roll, while I prepared toast and cereal. While the bread was toasting, I delivered bowls of cheerios swimming in nice cold milk ... continue reading...
San Francisco Road Trip – Day 2 – The Castle
The Castle It always surprises me how I forget exactly how much I love the ocean until I see it again. The California coastline is absolutely beautiful and even The Princess soaked up the scenery as she watched the waves and sang, “Slippery fish, slippery fish, swimming in the water”. We arrived at the Hearst Castle visitor’s center an hour and a half before our tour. This worked out ... continue reading...
San Francisco Road Trip – Day 2 – The Coast
Pacific Coast Highway I don’t know if I have ever driven north on PCH past Santa Barbara before. It’s lovely to see the ocean on along side the road opposite the green hills as the car meanders along the coastline. The majesty of God is so vibrant in the powerful crashing of the white waves on the black rocky coast and white sand. While NY and the sleeping boys waited in ... continue reading...
Halloween Costumes
I love Halloween! It has always been one of my favorite holidays. I also love sewing costumes. After 30 years we have quite a collection of Halloween costumes. The kids are grown so now it's all about the grand babies. This year Kennedy wore the pumpkin costume originally made for Britt in 1981. Cody was a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Leonardo to be exact. Austin requested ... continue reading...