Awesome beach weekend!

We're back from an awesome extended weekend in Santa Cruz. Justin took a few days off of work so that we could make it a long weekend...so it was extra special (besides that it was Gianna's first trip to our favorite place!). We headed down there on friday night and got settled in the beach house, then Saturday morning when Jessica's mom and Grammy arrived we headed out to the Wharf for our favorite food-Grilled cheese from Riva.


After a walk to downtown (and a nap for Gianna) we quickly renewed our season passes (a last minute decision). A few rides on the Giant Dipper later...yay, it feels like summer now! Saturday night Justin and Jessica went out to Shadowbrook, the restaurant where they got engaged, for a real date. Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Chuck watched Gianna.

On Sunday we spent most of the day at the boardwalk and Gianna even rode the carousel. She was unsure at first, but loved the wind in her face.

On monday we went for a walk in Capitola then headed back to the boardwalk for more rides including the dragon ride and pepsi truck ride for Gianna (and of course another ride on the carousel).

Monday, we went to the aquarium and Gianna really seemed to love it! She looked at the fish, otters and Jellyfish. She tried to grab a penguin through the glass and even pet a starfish! I highly recommend visiting there.

Now we're back for a few days before Justin leaves again for Japan. But not without a visit from Jadyn and Cole for the weekend! This should be fun!!!