We spent this past weekend enjoying a long-awaited weekend trip to celebrate my (Momma's) birthday in beautiful Santa Cruz, California!! Actually, it was the 2nd anniversary of my 29th birthday (hehe)! This was the first mini-vacay that we have taken since our trip with Josh's family to Bodega Bay in 2011. Jake's Grammie Kathy and Grandpa Dennis (Sarah's parents) joined us for the trip, as well as Jake's great uncle Mike. On Saturday, we had dinner with some of Grammie Kathy's good friends and got to enjoy a gorgeous walk along the coast. We even got a chance to meet up with our good friends Jason and Stacey Wheeler who were celebrating their anniversary down in Santa Cruz. Good times, great sunny weather and lots of laughs!!!
The last 6 months have been really tough on our family with Jake either being sick, recovering from being sick, or having surgery, and we've pretty much been home bound. While we love spending time with Jake at home, it's
much more fun to go on exciting new "adventures" (that's what we call any type of outing with the little man)! Pretty much any trip outside the home is an adventure for Jake because he's never seen or experienced most of the places we take him. It's a priority for us to keep Jacob as healthy as possible, which means restrictions on a lot activities outside the home and limitations on visitors and play dates with cousins at our home (less germies for Jake). Jacob also has physical limitations, which makes it very difficult to do some of the seemingly simple things that many people take for granted, such as grocery shopping because he's not able to sit up in the cart. At the same time, it is also extremely important that Jacob be able to enjoy life and all that he is able to experience, regardless of the limitations that his disease presents. Josh and I are making every effort to take Jake on as many new adventures as possible! This trip was a kick-start back into the good times that await!
Here's a glimpse at our amazing weekend in Santa Cruz --
Under the Boardwalk, down by the sea...yeah, on a blanket with my baby is where (we'll) be!!
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| Family photo on the wharf overlooking the Boardwalk |
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| All smiles : ) |
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| Hangin' with Grammie - rockin' the new wave hairdo (thanks to an amazing cowlick) |
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| Eating his favorite dessert, creme brulee (the only food he actually grabs for more of) |
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| I just like his cute plaid hat in this one |
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| Daddy trying to win Jake a prize |
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| First taste of cotton candy...mmmm! |
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| No trip to the Boardwalk is complete without Dippen'dots ice cream! |
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| Jake's 1st amusement park ride - Dragon Ride. He liked it! |
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| Momma and Daddy with our stunna shades on (yes, Josh's are purple shutter shades!) |
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| We spotted an otter floating along |
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| View from our evening stroll near the lighthouse -- amazing scenery! |
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| On a blanket with my baby...sleeping on the beach |
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| Jake playing with his new sand toys |
Glad you got to go on a little bday avdenture with Jake! He is too cute in his plaid hat and I am lovin' his wild hair! haha
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see you on your Birthday Sarah! Glad we could share some time with you guys.
ReplyDeleteSO GLAD YOU GOT TO GET OUT AND ENJOY YOURSELVES. JAKE IS AMAZING AND SO ARE HIS PARENTS. WE ARE BACK FROM NEW YORK NOW AND PLAN ON COMING TO SEE YOU GUYS! LOVE, GRAMMA GRACE
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