An afternoon together

Brad and I had both been feeling a little run down. Brad from the stresses of work, and I from losing some sleep from staying up too late at night and being up early with the monk (that's Brad's name for Ava- short for monkey). We had planned to go out and look at some real estate together without Ava on Sunday and had Brad's mom and Dad coming down to watch Ava. When we saw the forecast and really thought about it we threw those plans out and opted to have a date together. I am SO glad we did. It was beyond beautiful in Capitola on Sunday, almost 70 degrees sitting out in the sun. I haven't been so relaxed in a long time. It was so special to do something we used to do every weekend together, take a ride over the hill and roam the beaches, shops and restaurants in the beach towns with no concept of time in our minds, just enjoying nature and each others company. perfect date. Our first stop was a sushi place that our wonderful neighbors have been talking about for a long time, Pink Godzilla. If you haven't been, it's delicious! Such good, fresh sushi! The green tea was so full of flavor and the steamed pot stickers were melt in your mouth, satiate your taste buds good. We will be going back, especially since I noticed they have a children's menu ;) (always thinking of little A)



Monterey Bay Roll was my favorite!
contentment.

Next, we walked down to the end of 41st street to Pleasure Point. The surfing was on and Brad gave the lowdown on all the territorial stuff. Let's just say I'm glad I don't surf. Sounds tough. But watching was amazing. I can see why so many people do. What an adrenaline rush! And how powerful to be riding the forces of nature.

we walked a little ways down the beach and onto the rocks, sat in the sun and soaked it up. Talking, not talking, resting and watching the waves crash. sooooo relaxing.
Isn't is just beautiful here?

We noticed the rainbows that formed in the spray off the top of the waves as they rolled in. can you see?

So happy to have a date together. It's so important. We both felt so refreshed and connected.
Before we headed home we strolled through the shops and stopped in for a coffee at Verve. Very unique shop, a nice change of pace from our local starbucks. I really enjoyed the art on the wall and the ambiance of the place, so I took pictures, of course :)
And isn't my latte pretty? And it was so yummy.
The best part about all of this is that Ava was happy as can be with Grandma and Grandpa. They said she was a perfect angel for them! Of course, as soon as she saw us the fuss fuss began :) Thanks Mom and Dad. We really appreciated you watching Ava. She loves you!