A Day Away

From atop the Ferris Wheel. (Dad scared to death...)

Before the kids went back to school, we decided to take an overnight trip to Santa Cruz and the Beach Boardwalk.

We thought it would be a great getaway...and it was.

We stayed overnight at the Scotts Valley Hilton.  Not only was it a great place to stay, but it was only a 10 minute drive to the Boardwalk.



Joshua's "healthy" dinner.



Upon arrival, we checked in and went to eat.  We found our way to the Santa Cruz Diner (featured on "Triple D" TV show).  And ate...well...we ate.  It was definitely a diner...but it was yummy.  They had a MONSTER country fried steak that was great!!!

We made our way back to the hotel, grabbed some dessert and decided to stay in and "catch a flick".  MEGAMIND was the movie of choice.  Dad thought it was funny!

Another pic from atop the ferris wheel.



Joshua eating a deep fried Twinkie



The next day we woke up, had breakfast and checked out and made our way to the Boardwalk.  The weather was great (80's and no breeze), and it wasn't too crowded (it was a Sunday)...so we got to ride some rides and Joshua had his "dream come true"... A DEEP FRIED TWINKIE!!!



Joshua and Jayden at the Wharf



 



Me and my lovely wife!

Jayden on the Ferris Wheel with Dad (Smiling at Dad being scared???)