favorite moment | playing hooky

Sometimes you just need to play hooky from work and take your boys to the beach. On the spur of the moment, Matt and I took the day off and the boys out of school and drove to my favorite place on earth--Pt. Reyes National Seashore. This is Limantour Beach, the perfect beach for long, long walks or just sitting in the sand and soaking up the sun.

There's something about chubby ankles peeking out from underneath rolled up jeans that warms my heart. And the way number one son looks like he is on a mission to do some diggin', with the little one trailing behind trying not to miss out on any important discoveries.

It was the perfect day.

Day 7: A little bit of luxury

Olema Druids Hall is a wonderful inn located in the town of Olema, about an hour's drive from San Francisco. The Hall was constructed in 1885 and used for many years as a meeting hall and community center. In 1950 the building was sold to the current owner's family and was used primarily as a rustic retreat. The structure was converted to a full-time family home in the 1970s. The family has since done major renovations and turned the Hall into a peaceful hotel.

Matt and I stayed here just before Owen was born, about two years ago, and it instantly became my favorite getaway. Of course it doesn't hurt that it's 10 minutes from my favorite place on earth, Point Reyes National Seashore!

The bathroom in our room, The Olema Room Suite.

The garden.

The surroundings.

The store is located at the bottom of the hill.
You can even buy some of the items that decorate the inn!