Monterey!!!

Valentine's Day morning I woke up to a typed letter from Brandon which was awesome, explaining that we were headed out of town when we both got home for the day. I was to pack for one night and one day. I was STOKED! I had no idea where we were heading. When I got off work I went home, packed my things and waiting for Brandon to get home from the Academy. We left shortly after he got home, all ready for a romantic dinner at our destination which was three hours away. We finally got to our hotel, the Seascape in Monterey! I was so excited because I had never been and always wanted to go to Monterey. We walked into our room and waiting for me was chilled champagne, a dozen beautiful roses, bath salts, massage oil, and chocolates :) The room was two stories, more like a little apartment. Our bedroom was upstairs looking out to the ocean with a bathroom as well. Downstairs was the full kitchen, another bathroom and TV room with a fireplace and patio. It was great!


We hurried to dinner because we had a reservation. By this time it was about 9pm! The hotel was beautiful, the lobby had amazing flowers, lots of windows and a huge indoor fire pit! The resturant was a little busy with couples, we had some wine and our dinner.

We were in a hurry to get done because Brandon had made another reservation at 9:45. We had our presents with us and the next thing we know we're hoping on a golfcart that is taking us down winding little roads to the beach. Brandon had set up a private fire on the beach for just us! Along with smores and champagne we opened our gifts for one another.



I had gotten him a shutterfly photobook which turned out PERFECTLY! It's probably one of the best gifts I've made. I also had gotten him a really nice Citizen Watch since this was a combination of Valentine's Day and our 1 Year Anniversary :o) Brandon got me the most special and wonderful gift ever, a promise ring. It was just so perfect. A white gold band lined with pave diamonds, gorgeous!

After the fire on the beach we went back up to our room to spend together and fall asleep. We woke up to the sound of the waves on the beach and the light rain. We got ready and had breakfast sent our room. Soon we were off to Monterey Bay!




We headed to the aquarium which I was so thrilled about! It was cold, windy and raining outside and unfortunately I was still sick but having a blast. I literally coughed and sneezed the whole ride around town. Lol. The aquarium was so cool, I was like a little kid in a candy store.


I wanted to spend time staring at all the different fish, I got to pet the sting ray, sea cucumbers, and hold a decorator crab!




After the aquarium we headed to Bubba Gumps for lunch!



We walked around the town for a bit, found some really cool photography and art shops. We got some candy and sweatshirts. On the way home we stopped at Casa de Fruta of course...


It was the best weekend I've ever had and I can't wait to go on another trip, hopefully this Spring break we will be headed to L.A with my cousins!

Peace for now!