A Little Family Time ...

My family is incredibly busy, and between the 4 of us we have entirely different schedules.  While this is often great for the daily grind – we don’ all have to use the bathroom at the same time in the morning – it can be difficult when we want to find time to hangout as a family. 

Fortunately, a few weekends ago we were able to do just that.  My sister had the rare weekend day off, my mom was not going into work, my dad was free, and I my schedule was unusually wide open.  We took the opportunity to have some family time.

When I was in grammar school and high school we often drove down to Monterey for the day, eating on the wharf, walking around cannery row, and just enjoying the sun.  It had been about 10 years or more since we had gone the last time, and thought it would be the perfect place.

So we got up early and drove down.  We ate lunch at our favorite place – Abalonettis.  The food was amazing as usual, and we got a table by the window so we could enjoy the waterfront view.  Then we walked up and down the wharf and did a bit of shopping. 

It was a nice relaxing day followed by a drive back through the mountains on old Santa Cruz Highway. 

Say yes to family time!