First Road Trip

We took a short vacation last weekend. This was our first road trip since Porter was born. It was so nice to not have anything to do but just hang out with my husband and baby. I was worried how Porter would be spending so much time in the car, but he did great (thanks to a little help from a portable DVD player). This actually ended up being my favorite part just to sit in the backseat and play with Porter while Tom drove. Our first stop was Solvang...Porter and Connor amazed at the big bubbles...Next stop, Hurst Castle... Just look at these tourists! Is that Angela & Cam?Johnathan?Jannene & Connor?Let me in the pool, dad!The entire gang: Johnathan, Jannene, Connor, me, Porter, Tom, Angela, Cam, and baby Pittman. Next stop, our Moss Landing beach house, just north of Monterrey. This was the most serene place. In the mornings it was misty and felt almost mystical. This group of beach condos was the only thing on the beach and the town was small. In fact, we called for pizza the first night and they didn't even know where we were. The perfect place to escape from the rest of the world! Here's Tom and Porter standing on the patio... Porter and I watching the dolphins ride the waves first thing in the morning (Porter's choice, not mine)...The view from our living room window...Our last stop was the Monterrey Aquarium. Everything is so much more fun with a baby. Porter is just beginning to be curious. I cant wait for more fun with Porter.Our treasures in the oyster shell....And the proud mamas...The famous Cannery Row...Back to home... What a great break from the every day life! I feel so blessed to have a wonderful husband, a beautiful baby, and great friends!