We had a fun California adventure last weekend. We were there for the Big Sur Marathon and to celebrate Grandpa's 60th birthday. We were very lucky to be able to stay with friends in Pebble Beach. Thank you Mike and Paola! We ventured around Monterey, Carmel, and Pacific Grove as well. We had never been that far north in California and it was absolutely beautiful. Elise loved the beach. It wasn't quite warm enough to get in the water but she still had fun getting her toes wet.
Greg was able to catch up with an old friend in Santa Cruz and go for a beautiful mountain bike ride.
The day before the race we met up with Grandma and Grandpa and the Carusos to get race packets and walk around Monterey. The girls were able to get all their energy out at Dennis the Menace Park. It could possibly be the coolest public park ever. There were fun slides, tunnels, swings and even a maze garden.
We made one more stop at the beach before we called it a day.
On race day Grandma and I brought the kids out to meet up with Angie who did the 9 miler, and cheer on all the guys. Greg, Mike and Grandpa all did a great job completing the marathon. A very cool accomplishment for Grandpa on his 60th.
We had a nice dinner out to celebrate Grandpa's birthday. There was some pretty fun couches out on the patio that entertained us for a while.
Ahh! I'd love to run Big Sur someday!!! Congrats to Greg, Mike and your Dad! I love Carmel, its such a fun place to visit! Looks like you guys had a great time! :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. Happy Mother's Day yesterday, Karen!