Aquarium

Last week we got to spend a couple of days in Monterey Bay. It was hard to pull out our jackets when we left Atascadero and it was 80 degrees- but when we got to Monterey it was 60, overcast and windy- yuck! Didn't stop us from going down to check out fisherman's wharf (where Wes got to hold a real fish right out of the bay!), had the best clam-chowder-ever at a local's only place called Sandbar Cafe, and listen to some street performers on Canary Row. We ended the night in the hotel hot tub- a highlight for the the entire Thomas family.

The next day we visited the Aquarium and got to experience the deep sea with our son...so precious to watch him take in a whole new world. His favorites were the otter tank, the (creepy) eels, the sardine that swim in a circle above your head, the big wave that crashes over you (see pic below), the touch pools and of course the indoor playground!

It was a blast and I totally recommend going at this age (18 months) and you can definitely squeeze a lot before afternoon nap.

Newest Love

Not sure how many of you know this but I have fallen in love....with sewing! I have been sewing for a little over a year and have made tons of stuff like: burp cloths, baby towels, skirts, PJ pants, dresses and my latest project pillow cases...seems simple but these pillow cases have a ZIPPER! This a very scary word for a begining seamstress because zippers are a huge challenge- but thanks to my friend Kate I learned an eazy technique and how cute are these pillows? They have a different pattern on each side so I can flip them for a new look whenever I choose. The free tutorial on these pillows and tons of other cute sewing projects is Come and See the Seitz. So I ordered some new fabric and it came today, not exactly sure what I will be making but I'll keep you posted!