we seek joy

for a bit of an early valentines day adventure, steven & I went with our best friends an hour south to wind through the mountains and walk near the sea. with just about everything I love the most within reach, I'd dare say, it was the perfect day. the skies were clear and the sun shone down right above us.

(which is something I long for now after a few days of february rain.) 

from mount tamalpais you could see the entire city, and the ocean seemed to stretch on forever. below it, the sea stretched just as far, with waves that rolled taller than each of us. california really is one of the best places to live, and I forget that far too often. here's my pledge to get out and appreciate it a little bit more this spring. and this summer, with our child in tow. 

speaking of, (I will always find a way to bring my thoughts back to our baby) we are finding out even more about that one tomorrow. we have been so anxious to find out if I am carrying a son or a daughter, and tomorrow is that day for us.

what is your guess?