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Los Gatos, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Days

I’m a big fan of John Benedetti and his Sante Arcangeli Wine, and heard that they’d be having a tasting this weekend during Santa Cruz Mountains Passport Days {which I stumbled upon on Google}, so we took a nice little drive up to Los Gatos to stop by. It was a gorgeous day for wine-tasting {for Rob to enjoy that is}. I’m so excited for John and even more excited that he now has a tasting room in Pescadero {!!}. Next time you’re in Santa Cruz, take a drive up the coast to Pescadero for a tasting. The Sante pinot noir is amazing.

{Rob tasting, and John pouring!}

November 18, 2013 by
Pregnancy, Santa Cruz

Bocci date in Santa Cruz

I felt like doing something fun this past weekend. Something that either involved ping-pong, ice hockey, darts or corn hole. So we settled on Bocci’s Cellar in Santa Cruz. Great patio and bar — with two bocci ball courts & lots of fun things to do!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I did really good — look how close I got! I’m proud to say that I beat Rob by 4 points. Woot woot.

 

 

Not only is Bocci’s Cellar great for a day or night outing, but their menu is delicious. I ordered the pastrami jack, it melts in your mouth. This little date was JUST what I needed this weekend!

November 4, 2013 by
Family, Santa Cruz

Chardonnay II

The Joy family came to the Cruz this past weekend, and I had a special excursion planned for us: Chardonnay II. Going back through the pictures warmed my heart. It was the best day. We had so much fun. The weather was perfect. I booked the sunset cruise for us, with drinks and appetizers. The Chardonnay crew was great. As soon as the sails went up and the tunes started, we were up for a relaxing cruise around the Santa Cruz harbor. I know I already said it, but it really was the best day. We couldn’t stop smiling and laughing at each other. I’m so glad we could all be in California together and do something out on the water. Thank you, Chardonnay!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 11, 2013 by
Date Night, Santa Cruz

Movie on the beach

Last week we crossed something off my summer bucket list — we went to a movie on the beach! The movie was one of my favorites! Big!  The PERFECT flick for a movie at the Boardwalk.This lady behind us was kind enough to want to take our picture, a few hundred times. We got some corn dogs and a giant donut, and cozied up in our beach chairs. We had so much fun we’re going to go back again in a couple of weeks. Movies on the beach are 10 times better than the drive-ins!

August 9, 2013 by
Family, Santa Cruz

Family time

We had more family in the Cruz! Something about this California weather brings the guests, and we were so happy to have them. I didn’t get my camera out nearly enough, but I did bring it out for the Santa Cruz Arboretum, one of our favorite places. After, we toured the UCSC campus, and spent the rest of the day on the beach. Can’t believe my sister- and brother-in-law are so grown-up. When I first met them they were little people — now they’re young adults!

 

 

We came across a fence that looked like the fence in Jurassic Park, so my father-in-law thought we should all act like dinosaurs were chasing us. We look pretty scared, don’t we? Well, maybe Randy.

 

 

Even Grandma Margie came!! It made my world to have my Grandma here in Santa Cruz. Grandma on vacation is a lot of fun! I also got to spend a lot of time with my step/mother-in-law, who is one of the kindest women I know. Oddly enough, I didn’t get ANY pictures of her! Sad.

July 3, 2013 by