Monterey

I recently went to a conference in Monterey. I went up a few days early and took Katie and my Mom with me. On the way up we stopped in San Simeon. First we ate lunch at Sebastian's, it was delicious.

Next, we went to Hearst Castle.

There were a lot of steps.

The buildings were beautiful and so were the gardens. 

The pool was also impressive, Katie wanted to get in but I convinced her we forgot her swimming suit.

The view of the ocean was great.

Afterwards we went to the beach, Katie kept busy with collecting shells and rocks.

The next day we stopped at a seal viewing area, there were a lot of them and Katie loved them.

We drove up Hwy 1 which was beautiful but took awhile, once in Monterey we went to the Aquarium. Katie liked the jelly fish and the shark.

The next day I went to an all day pre-conference and Katie and Grandma went to the beach.

Katie and Grandma went home the next day while I stayed for the conference. Everyone had a good time.

Southern California Winter

Who knew that you could relax in the sun at the beach in January?


Turns out you can and the weather just may be in the 70's and very very nice.


My parents belong to the Antelope Valley Treasure Hunters Club, a metal detecting group and this month was their trip to Santa Monica and my mom invited us along with my cousin and her two kids and my brother.


We played in the sand, dug holes and tried to bury Mikes feet in sand, of course then they needed a moat to keep him in there.






Here is my Dad in a little competition the group held in the sand.



Overall it was a great day in the sun and we all had fun. I would take this over snow any day!