When Justine first brought up the idea for a California Moms blog hop I instantly fell in love with the idea; I am a born and raised native Californian and even though there are some issues in this beautiful state, I still lovingly call it home. Plus any chance to connect with other bloggers is always a good thing (especially when that already includes some of your favorite blog buddies!) For this blog hop we are each sharing a secret spot in our hometown and mine is The Grass.
A lil Kinsey, be still my heart
Now, that isn't it's official name. Actually, I don't know if it even has an official name. The patch of grass I'm referring to is located in Pacific Grove about a mile or two down the Coast from Lover's Point Beach and overlooks the Recreation Trail right into the Pacific Ocean. It can't be but a 1/4 the size of a football field but the grass is always green and there is a tall, ancient Cypress giving shade on hot days.
That view
Family of 3
I have been going to The Grass since I was a little girl with my mom and extended family. And when Brian and I first started dating we would come here to picnic (with a turkey and salami, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayo and mustard on a french roll, two bags of chips and two tall cans of Arizona tea from either Troia's or Bi-rite Market in tow.) And now our girls have both played and picnicked here too!
And an even lil'er Brielana! She was less than a month old when we went for a picnic (not that you can see where we are!) And I get giddy just thinking about bringing our third little nugget here!
It is a spot very near and dear to my heart and I'm not the only one who adores it. It has been the site of many local weddings too! I wish I had more recent pictures but the rain has been ridiculous rendering a fun picnic impossible.
And check out these other California Mom Bloggers to see their favorite CA spot!
Bethany at House of Mitchells
Elizabeth at Chasin' Mason
Jenny at Princess Turned Mom
Justine at Little Dove
Sarah at Foxy's Domestic Side
Tiffany at Tiffany Ching Bean
Those photos are such a sweet throw back friend. I like that they are old. Those views are AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI am loving this collaboration ladies! Now I want to plan a trip to California. This spot looks so great and relaxing! I love that you remember everything you used to bring to your picnics. You’re so cute! Dying over those sweet pictures of your girls.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cool that you have a place that is actually kind of a secret place without a name! I know you're not the only one that knows about it, but it almost seems like your own special place.
ReplyDeleteWe are heading to Monterey this summer with the kiddos so I'll def need to drive out here! It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love that you picked this spot, and that view, oh my goodness!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous!!!! Gosh, you're making me want to come visit SO BAD. I love love love Monterey and am not even sure I've ever been to Pacific Grove! I need to fix that ASAP!
ReplyDeleteThat looks absolutely perfect! Wow, you live in a beautiful spot, well, most spots in California are pretty dang beautiful in one way or another I suppose. ;) Thanks so much for taking part in this!
ReplyDeleteGah! The Grass sounds like the perfect hidden spot! The view is amazing, and your description of that Cypress tree sounds like perfection on a warm, sunny day!
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