How We Spent My 40th

I went back and forth on the appropriate way to celebrate the BIG FOUR ZERO. A repeat of my mega-bender 30th could be fun, but that was the best way for me to celebrate that time in my life. Things are different now, and so am I. So after a lot of pondering of the best way to blend past and present, we decided to have a family journey to a National Park along the Pacific Ocean. A familiar spot for me (going back to my Marin days with Dad and Jason), and a beautiful location to introduce Elsa to Bay Area living. Pt Reyes National Park can be hit or miss with the fog, wind and perpetual cold weather, but we lucked out and chose a great day. Here are pictures of Elsa's biggest adventure to date.

Mobilizing for the hike...

At the trailhead...

And we are off...

We made it to the beach...

Tom went for a swim...

And we celebrated at the Pine Cone Cafe in Pt Reyes Station!