For Labor Day weekend, we headed to Santa Cruz to celebrate our friend Alonzo's 40th birthday. Here, Eunice and Spencer relax at the beach house before heading for the beach.
Ryan engineers a make-shift "roof rack" for his skimboard on Spencer's stroller.
Grace, 9-months pregnant, catches some rays with Nikki, Colter, and Annie.
Spencer's first time at the beach.
Nikki looks ready for kid #2!!!
Nikki with Eunice and Spencer.
Steve and his daughter Zoe share a private moment on the beach.
Ryan hits the waves with his skim board.
As sunset approaches, a pod of dolphins frolic near the shore.
Family photo!
We return to the house for a gourmet dinner and some delicious German chocolate birthday cake.
A special gift for the "old man" - happy 40th, Alonzo!
Afterwards, we go back to the beach for a late-night bonfire. We forgot sticks for s'mores, so Alonzo improvised a marshmallow melting platform using a plank.
Altay manages to toast his marshmallow with a wilting reed found along the beach.
The next day, Alonzo and Ryan explore the seashore by bike.
Beautiful stretch of beach
Meanwhile, Grace, Eunice, and Spencer rest at the beach house.
Spencer takes a nice, long nap.
Ryan and Alonzo return from their bike ride with a full slab of ribs, coleslaw, chili and french fries. Mmmm!
Alonzo and Grace's friends from Switzerland, Regula and Thomas, join us for some late afternoon relaxation on the beach.
One last beautiful sunset before we say goodbye to Santa Cruz.
1 comment:
Beautiful baby. I hope everything is going well, and am glad you enjoyed your stay at the beach. Keep enjoying yourself.
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