A Carmel/Santa Cruz Easter

This weekend Brad and I took a little jaunt down south to try to get away from the misty/cold SF weather.  I knew the weather wasn't going to be that nice as the high was only supposed to be 58 and overcast, but I still wore my swimsuit, sandals and a sun dress in hopes to will the sun to come out and play...and it worked!  My husband thought I was a genius.

We strolled down the Santa Cruz boardwalk walking into every shop to see the different items they had to offer, slurped up some delicious clam chowder and Stella, watched the locals surf, and studied the seagulls.

After a few hours in SC, we headed down Hwy 1 taking the scenic "17-mile drive" along the untouched Pacific coast to catch a glimpse of the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course.  The homes along this drive were absolutely gorgeous and we had several serious conversations of how we could become Carmel homeowners.  It was entertaining.

Downtown Carmel certainly lived up to the rumors: quaint shops, miniature homes,  thick air of pretension, tacky galleries and tearooms.  

That evening we hit up a romantic "home" restaurant, highly recommended by one of our friends, called Casanova.  They presented a fabulous French/Italian/Spanish fusion menu and some of the best crème brûlée that has ever hit my lips.

We woke up to the pitter-patter of rain hitting our patio, but that didn't stop us from grabbing a yummy Easter breakfast and walking hand in hand on the white-sand beach.

It was the prefect weekend for my little family...a sweet memory.

a hidden treasure

I came across this cute little store, Lovejoy's Attic, on my way home from an afternoon at Dolores park and fell inlove with this antique framed chalkboard.  Without hesitation I purchased it and skipped my way home feeling like I had just won the lottery. 

Brad and I decided we will take turns and write a message a week.  It can be anything...something encouraging, something naughty, something funny, whatever!  This was my first.

Fam in SF

My entire family was out in San Francisco the last week, even Ryan made it for a few days which was an unexpected surprise.  It was awesome!  We had some great fellowship time, drama time (a must with the Chaos) and Sonoma wine time.  My aunt Suzi (mom's youngest sister) was out here as well so we were able to hang with her and now fiance.  Congrats again Suzi-Q!

Sunday of course came way too quick.  Goodbyes are always hard especially when you know you're not going to be seeing your family until September. Grrr.  Thank goodness for skype, twitter, facebook and email!

Lucca Bun Turns One!

My little precious niece hit one years old this week!  It feels like yesterday when we were all at the hospital waiting on her arrival.  Her rents threw her a grand little party on Saturday and I was glad to be apart of it all.  Happy birthday turd!

 

How 'bout them Hogs

If the Razorbacks are near, we're there. Last weekend we went to see the Hogs baseball team beat up on the Cal Berkeley Bear tree huggers. It was a beautiful day on the other side of the Bay Bridge. We weren't expecting a good turn out for our Hogs, but suprisingly there were a lot of Razorback fans.

Baby blogging

So I've decided to start a blog dedicated to anything and everything related to this little thang growing in my belly.  I will still try to update this blog, but for all baby updates, please follow A TASTE OF FINE WINE...AND YOU!

Knead vs. Need

Instructing Brad on how to give me a back rub...

me: move your hands like you're kneading bread.

brad: (in a scary serious voice) uh, what do you mean? I don't need bread unless I'm making a sandwich.

HELP.