Sunday Drive

Before you continue on, know that this has music. Also know, that I get a little long winded. I guess that is why I am a teacher. With that, read on at your own risk!

On Saturday, Jeremy suggested that we head down to Santa Cruz for a couple of hours. For those of you who do not know, Santa Cruz is about a 2 1/2 hour drive. Jeremy thought we would go for a little while, then drive up HWY 1 towards San Francisco. If we felt comfortable driving in the city, we would stop for dinner. I thought it was a great idea, but we wanted to see what Conner thought. When we picked up Conner from my parents house, we asked if he wanted to go to the ocean. He was all for it.

The next morning Conner was the first to wake. He woke up early, and said "let's go to the ocean." Our little family got ready, and we were out the door by 7:30. Jeremy and I were a little worried because Conner wanted the ocean, and he wanted it now. We couldn't go fast enough for him. At one point, he asked to go to the bathroom, but really he wanted to stop. Jeremy bought him a breakfast kids meal at Jack In The Box. Conner inhaled his chocolate milk, and Jeremy and I split the rest of his meal. He wasn't hungry.

Brodie and Conner were chatting it up in the back seat, so we caught Conner a little off guard with our arrival. When we arrived at Santa Cruz, Conner was totally excited. The boardwalk was not open yet, so we walked to the wharf to see the sea lions. Conner wasn't too sure, so it was a little bit of a struggle. We were trying to explain to him that we were going to see the sea lions, but I don't think he knew what we were talking about. When we finally got to where the sea lion rested, they weren't there. Jeremy and I were a little disappointed, but our disappointment soon faded away. The sea lions were playing in the water. This peaked Conner's interest.

As we walked back, Conner couldn't get over the "giant sandbox". He really wanted to play, but we were slowing him down. We decided to take him on a few rides before we played in the sand and ocean. We bought 60 tickets, and we were off to ride the carrousel first. This isn't a normal ride. As you went around in a circle, you threw these rings into the clowns mouth. People love this ride. I love this ride. I can honestly say, I threw one in on my second try. I wasn't able to do that again during that ride.

After the carrousel, we went towards the killer whales. As we were walking, Conner asked to go on the sky wave. I told him that we would go on it when we headed back towards the little helicopter ride. During our walk, we past a haunted house thingy with a giant spider. I was able to convince Conner into making a scary face. This only happened after I promised that we wouldn't go on it. We finally arrive at the killer whale, and I get a wild idea to see if Brodie can ride it to. The lady asked if he could sit up on his own. I said yup, and she said yes. We put Brodie in the killer whale. A few times he was terrified out of his mind, but others he was laughing and clapping.

When they got off the ride, I realized that I needed to change Brodie. Just as I tell Jeremy water is now running down my pants. Brodie had managed to pee out of his diaper, down the pant leg, and onto mommy without getting his clothes wet. Wow! My kid is good! We continued on to another few rides which both boys enjoyed. Then Conner and I were set to go on the Sky Wave. We get on, and Conner is nervously excited. As we take off, he says "mommy" and then points down. He had wet his pants. He apologized a million times, but he was nervous. We had plenty of clothes, so I wasn't worried. When we got off, we went to the car to change. No big deal. As we were going to the car, I apologized to him for not asking him if he needed to go before we went on the ride. So lets recap, Erin has now officially been peed on twice.

We get back to the rides, and we finish up. Jeremy, Conner, Brodie, and I head to the "giant sandbox". Conner was way excited. He ran into the ocean. Um, the water is freezing! I know, I was stupid enough to put my feet in the water as well. I also put Brodie's feet into said freezing cold water. I know, I am a mean mommy. Jeremy and I weren't sure if we could pry Conner way, but he slipped. Got his shirt wet, and pronounced that he was cold. We were off to have lunch before getting into the car. At this point, we realized none of us really have eatten anything. Jeremy buys a jumbo corn dog and fries, and we split it three ways. Gotta love family sharing!!

Heading up 1 (it is now 3:30), we get to San Francisco (around 5). Jeremy and I have never actually driven in the city. We have ferried in, I have run across it, and we have walked throughout it, but we have never driven through it. No big deal really, Jeremy and I aren't sure why we were so nervous. Downtown Sac is harder to navigate. We park, and tell Conner that we are going somewhere special for dinner. Jeremy and I decided that the boys would enjoy Rainforest Cafe over Bubba Gumps. We made a wise choice. They put us at a great table! Both Conner and Brodie were entertained, and we got all you can drink sodas! I didn't realize how thirsty I was. I guess walking around for five hours can work up a thirst. After dinner, we venture to Pier 39. Jeremy and I haven't been in a while, and the boys never. In the last picture with the crab, you will notice that I look cold. I AM! It is freezing!

BTW, there is a picture of what looks like bread creatures. They are bread creatues. It was Boudin's warehouse/restaurant.

Jeremy and I wore our boys out. When I dropped Conner off at daycare today, he was still asleep. Brodie was a little cranky, but in bed by 7:30 tonight. Before Jeremy was allowed to go to bed, I made him put together a video. I thought it would be better than me trying to post all those pictures!!

Not too bad for a Sunday drive!