Family Fun, Sun and New Friends

Sunday I threw on my swimsuit, packed a bunch of snacks and headed out the door.  We were having a family day and escaping our routine and cell service. We were heading to Arroyo Seco but plans change and we ended up at Cayucos Pier and had a fabulous time. 

Cayucos Pier

I was comfortable in a swimsuit for the first time in my life.  I'm learning to not care that I don't have the perfect body.  I have one I've worked hard for and I'm tired of being uncomfortable in it. I just need to remember not to study the pictures too closely.  It's easy to be our own worst critics and notice things others wont even give a second thought. 

We had a great time playing in the water, pigging out on chicken legs, cherries, hummus and gelato.  Memories were made.  My son won't remember what I was wearing that day or how I looked.  In his eyes, I'm beautiful all the time.  He will remember that I laughed, played and broke yet another pair of sandals.  It has become an unwanted tradition but this time I outsmarted those shoes and brought back ups!

We walked the little beach town of Cayucos then stopped in Cambria to check out the little shops and see what treasures we could find. 

what more do you need?

Driving home up HWY 1 was very scenic.  I always love this drive, when I'm the passenger.  If you have never had the pleasure of traveling this section of road, I recommend you put it on your bucket list.  It is gorgeous and there are many beautiful places to stop.  We skipped our favorites this time in hopes of new experiences.  We were not disappointed.  We also stopped at a few vistas to take pictures and absorb the breathtaking views.  We made a few new friends along the way and were surprised by how close they would come to us. 

representing my RLG's 

The moral of this story is: Sometimes the best days come from those you don't plan.