Six Years Ago

Six years ago we were married. To celebrate our anniversary we went to Carmel and spent the night at the Tickle Pink Inn. Amanda stayed with the kids in Palo Alto. We enjoyed the wine and cheese hour at the Inn. It has a beautiful view of the ocean. We spotted many whales spouting near and far.

We drove to nearby Carmel and had fresh seafood dinner at Sea Harvest Fish Market. Back at the hotel we watched TV, something we don't do at home. 80's movies were on - Adventures in Babysitting and 16 Candles, which is the theme for Karna's upcoming 20th college reunion. Sunday morning we went for a hike at Point Lobos State Reserve. The wildflowers were stunning on the cliffs over the water.

Time for a selfie. 

After the hike we went to Carmel Valley Athletic Club. They have spa with sauna, hot tubs and invigorating cold pools. On the drive home we stopped in Castroville at Alfonso's and had artichoke enchiladas. We returned home relaxed, refreshed and grateful for our wonderful life together. 

Mother's Day 2016

We continued our Mother's Day traditions and made Mother's Day Strawberry Jam and playing at Fort Funston. It was wonderful to once again make strawberry jam with Elsa and Liam.

Mother's Day Strawberry Jam - 2016 from Arne Stokstad on Vimeo.

The beach was once again a lot of fun - with me and the kids playing in the waves and Summer enjoying the sun.

We spent some time with both sets of grandparents.  Liam was sad not to be included in the picture of the Nisewaner women.

But Liam was very happy to spend time in the shop with Grandpa.  He loves his new safety goggles!

The weekend before the kids camped out with me before the Wildflower Triathlon.  It was great fun for the family. I am so lucky to have such a supportive family.