Fun in Santa Cruz

This afternoon we decided to leave the miserable record breaking heat of the South Bay and head to Santa Cruz to find some cooler weather. We went to Natural Bridges State Park where the views of the ocean and rocks are spectacular. I can't wait to take Andrew back when he is older to play in the water more, explore the tidepools, and see the monarch butterflies that migrate there each year.


Andrew enjoyed his first trip to see the ocean and feel the FREEZING Pacific Ocean waves! The cold water felt incredible and Kevin and I loved watching Andrew's reaction to his first beach experience. He couldn't take his eyes off the water and thought the squishy wet sand was great! He's been so hot the last few days that he's been pretty grumpy... but once he arrived in Santa Cruz and visited the cool ocean he was such a happy kid! It was darling.

So much cooler! Ready to hit the beach!

Feeling the sand

First wave!

Loving that cool water!

Waiting for a wave with dad

So chilly!

Staring at the water

Such a fun beach trip!

After our beach trip we headed to Marianne's to get ice cream. Kev used to go there when he was younger. We don't think it has changed much since then. The ice cream is delicious and there is always a huge line!

Staring at the cars outside the window of Marianne's

EXHAUSTED!! What a great day!