our Memorial weekend

We decided to head up the coast this past weekend to La Selva beach/Monterey. We have been wanting to for a while and with a three day weekend it was the perfect time. We visited with Grandma Carole, played in the sand, ate too much, went to the aquarium/Cannery Row and just enjoyed the view (really). We even were able to attend the affirmation of Dustin's cousin Tana's little boy Prescott. We didn't get to stay long though because Chloe actually got sick on the trip and didn't want to sit through the service. The trip was great! The weather was a little cooler than we expected at times, but still beautiful. You won't hear us complain about the cool when we have the summers that we do here at home. :) Christian then got sick on the way home and is still recovering, but at least he got to enjoy the trip. It was a great little get away and we loved it!

We stopped to see the Elephant seals on the way up the coast.This guy had us laughing SO hard that we had to take a picture of him. Poor guy would stand up and click away at every turn and his driver just wouldn't stop.The Monterey Bay AquariumEven on vacation I don't get a break. :)Christian loved the Star fish.We had some fun on Cannery Row.
Christian enjoyed some NOT so hot chocolate.Dustin enjoyed a yummy crepe.And Christian enjoyed the train cars that we found.We hit the beach.Christian was SO excited to make his first sand castle. He talked about it the entire way there. :)Chloe was not so much a fan of the beach. It was cold and windy though so I can't really blame her.We had fun visiting with Grandma Carole.All tuckered out!We came home to an already made meal for us to eat. Lasagna, bread, salad and fresh baked brownies. Our friend who was house/dog sitting for us and her mom left us a great surprise. Thanks Boyd family!!