A LITTLE GETAWAY...

I have been a bit absent this past week from blogland.

I haven't forgotten all of my blogging friends

:)

I have been breathing in the fresh sea air

relaxing in the warm California sun

digging my toes in the sand

and

'finding myself'

at the ocean.

We snuck in a refreshing little vacation at one of my favorite beach

spots here in Northern California

We are lucky to live close enough to visit

Santa Cruz often.

It is so absolutely beautiful.

I love the beach against the gorgeous mountain backdrop.

Our family, and my sister Taylor all packed up and

headed to the beach for a bit of R&R

We stayed at our favorite hotel in the area~

An old historical resort on acres and acres of Santa Cruz mountain property.

They have hiking trails weaving through the old growth redwoods and eucalyptus trees

and wonderfully sized rooms with private patios.

Love this old abandoned house.

The first time I came to the resort and saw it, I wanted to buy it,

fix it up and move right on in!

It sits among the wilderness and trails that meander through the property.

Going for walks on the trails and breathing in the fresh ocean air

is fantastic.

There is something so refreshing about the misty mornings by the sea.

Ryan with Bella outside Starbucks

We also went down to Monterey one morning.

Cool and a bit fogged in, but so beautiful as always.

The beach is one of my absolute favorite places to go

Sitting at the edge of the ocean

looking out at the water,

listening to the waves

and breathing the fresh air

is absolutely incredible.

Can't wait to head back again soon!

~

The Block party is starting!!

Whoo whoo!!

A week long blog party at 12 different blogs!!

Every time you join the party and link up

no matter who's blog the party is at where you join~

your link shows up at the other parties.

It's like a traveling blog party so to speak-

The code is placed on each of our parties so every link will be shared

at everyones party!

Debbie and Vanessa get the party started tonight

Summer paint projects at Debbies and Summer activities for kids at Vanessa's

My party will be up on Thursday as usual but is themed for

Shabby Cottage Summer

See you there!!