happy birthday, dad!

my dad hit the milestone 60th this year, and so our family gathered at the beach house in aptos for a weekend of fun and celebration.  sadly, i didn't take a ton of pictures.  what's wrong with me?  my brothers and sister-in-law were able to come from la, and my aunt and uncle from arizona made it up, as well.  it was nice to have the family together and take the time to celebrate my dad and the amazing man he is in our lives as a husband, father, brother, and grandpa.

story time with grandma.  or more like spoil time.  

a sea otter, just floating and chilling in the waves.
i was fascinated by this guy.

one day we drove down hwy 1 (the only day it was raining).
it is so gorgeous.  i often forget how lucky i am to live in this state
and enjoy all this boundless beauty.

santa cruz beach boardwalk

a donut the size of lily's head.  it was ginormous
(it easily fed our group of 10).  and tasty.

happy birthday, dad.  i love you!