At the Beach: Santa Cruz

One great thing about living in Silicon Valley is the proximity of so many great places to visit. A day at the beach is only 45 minutes away.


Good friends are hard to come by. And new friends that brought a pool to the beach - that is good fortune! Especially since the ocean water was freeeeezing.



Xan practicing his trekking skills on the sand. Gotta keep an eye on this guy or he'll end up a mile away in no time.

What day at the beach would be complete without a kite?

Lake House Vacation in Holliston

Since I was a baby I have been going to the house in Holliston on Lake Winthrop to visit my grandparents. The tradition continues but now I bring my kids to hang out with their grandparents who now own the house. It has great memories for everyone in my family, for 3 generations.



Hanging out in the back yard.



Uncle Mike giving Max a ride on our neighbor's tractor mower.

Xan at Stoddard Park Beach.



Xan playing in the sand in the back yard.