The Neilson's: My Dreaded 3oth Birthday


Monterey California

I have been scared to turn 30 for the last two years! When I was turning 28 I thought it was my 30th Birthday! I guess I just wanted to get it over with or something. My Mom was the one who reminded me that I was only 28 that year. My sweet Husband who knew how much I was dreading this and planned an amazing trip for the two of us. We drove to LA to spend a couple of days with Darren and Lacey because Kevin and the boys were going to a Dodger vs Yankee game with his Dad. I was able to go shopping with Lacey and spend some time with her while the guys were at the game. We had a great time. We then headed North up the PCH, a dream of Kevin's to drive. I was worried I would get car sick being that I was pregnant but other than being jerked around here and there I did fine. We stopped off at Hearst Castle on our way. It is an amazing Castle built on a hill top in the middle of nothing but fields. Other than the view of the ocean, it reminded me of the land of Scipio. I couldn't help but suggest to Kevin that maybe he could build his French Chateau on Todd's Scipio property one day! We had a great time touring the castle. We then finished our drive up the PCH to Monterey CA. We arrived that evening at our hotel and went to dinner at a delicious Mexican restaurant. We loved the town of Monterey. It is a quaint little town with a lot of unique shops and restaurants. We spent the next day, my birthday, walking around the Fisherman's Wharf and eating lunch at Bubba Gumps. That night we went to a great French restaurant for dinner and to a movie. It was a very relaxing vacation and we had a wonderful time together. I love you honey! Thanks for making me feel special and planning such a wonderful vacation! And a great BIG thanks to the Grandma's who were willing to watch the two little ones while we were gone!