Camping in Big Sur

After being away for over a month, I'm just getting into the swing of things here at home, and it feels like 2017 has "officially" begun.

I've been taking a little time to reflect on last year, as well as make plans for the year ahead. And I couldn't help but think back on one of my favorite days in 2016... Thanksgiving Day.

We took a road trip up to Big Sur for the long weekend. It was a way for us to just enjoy nature and each other and not worry about what to cook, and where to be. It was simple, and beautiful and I couldn't have asked for a more special day to give thanks. 

We truly enjoyed it so much. Buddy even looked at me while we were driving home and said "let's do that again next year"... and you know what? We may just have to. The only thing I would do differently is pack a few extra blankets, because I tell ya what... that gorgeous place gets COLD at night. 

Little babe in our tent.

Little babe in our tent.

Our home for the weekend. 

Our home for the weekend. 

The colors in our tent at sunset were seriously magical! 

The colors in our tent at sunset were seriously magical! 

My babes.

My babes.

Smooches from my girl. 

Smooches from my girl. 

Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
This little girl picked purple flowers every morning.

This little girl picked purple flowers every morning.

Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Hiking...

Hiking...

Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
This hiking path was seriously amazing! So so pretty!! 

This hiking path was seriously amazing! So so pretty!! 

Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Ocean love!!

Ocean love!!

Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Thank God for a sis-in-law who brings a bunch of pre-pasted, disposable tooth brushes.... and thank God for that view!!!

Thank God for a sis-in-law who brings a bunch of pre-pasted, disposable tooth brushes.... and thank God for that view!!!

She did this a lot. Afternoon sun soaks with Story dog.

She did this a lot. Afternoon sun soaks with Story dog.

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Thanksgiving dinner! Rosemary turkey sandwiches on pretzel rolls, garlic stuffed hasselback potatoes, stuffing, and mac and cheese. Just writing this makes me want a do over on this meal... pretty please. 

Thanksgiving dinner! Rosemary turkey sandwiches on pretzel rolls, garlic stuffed hasselback potatoes, stuffing, and mac and cheese. Just writing this makes me want a do over on this meal... pretty please. 

Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
So thankful for them. 

So thankful for them. 

Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather
Camping in Big Sur, California, Travel and Lifestyle Blog | Alexandria Whitefeather

(You can find the video diary of our weekend here!) 

Hope you all enjoyed the first week of 2017!

Here's to you and all your beautiful weeks ahead!! 

Cheers!