I left Mike at home with the kids- he was a trooper to take them on his own for so long (though his parents pitched in, of course!) I love and adore my children, but it was such a retreat to have a break from the day-to-day chaos and really, truly relax. It was a real vacation, for once.
We had a really wonderful time- daily walks on the beach and thru the adorable neighborhoods of Carmel. There are all of these cute little cottages (all worth several million, so not your average cottage), and a fabulous little downtown area with dozens of shops. We got pedicures and massages, bought face masks and bath bombs at Lush to enjoy at the beach house, and indulged in fabulous food. Really, it was a little slice of heaven.
We celebrated mom's big day with a cake and some presents. I put together a book with letters and drawings from the kids and grandkids, plus loads of photos. And we got her a few other little things. Her friends got her a very generous gift certificate to a jewelry store she likes, so she'll enjoy that!
What a wonderful time!
The beach!
With mom on a morning walk
Sunset view from our roof patio. Oh, what a great spot!
Dinner with mom and Eleanor
Masked...
Hot tub time
Enjoying a little wine with Anjali, Claire, and Vanessa
The teetotalers= mom, Jeanne Ann, and Kathleen
Our birthday girl
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