Steve suprised us and planned a little vacation to Monterey Bay. It was so fun and needed since we have been so busy with Scandia being on the news so often. Just google Steve's name or Scandia Screamer and you will find the latest news. Anyway, it was a wonderful get-away. Here are some of our memories made in Monterey.
The Monetrey Bay Aquarium was SO AWESOME! We loved it! The jellyfish were Mommy's favorite. They were so peaceful to look at...but I made sure not to pet them. Ouch!
Shannon and Mommy peeking at the fishies
Playing Dress Up in the "Splash Zone" at the aquarium
Mariah, Daddy and the penguins
Shannon and Mommy on the terrace of the hotel.
Squish! I love my girls!
"I'm ready to go to the beach, I got the chair!"
The Beach
Hmmm...should we lay out and soak up the sun or...get soaked?
In the pouring rain (notice the drops on the picture), Steve, the totally fun Dad that he is, insisted that we run on the beach and touch the ocean. We got soaked but it was worth it. Steve is the best.
I spy...Shannon. I think there was a miscalculation because each of us was only suppose to get three gifts just like baby Jesus. No worries, that pile is for all of us, not just Shannon. Still doesn't quite look like three each...oh well, we tried.
Daddy's Christmas Eve gift from the girls. I'm pretty sure this train was Steve's favorite, he played with it all night. Who ever said we didn't have a little boy in our family was mistaken.
Shannon sittin' back countin' her change.
JEEP!!!!!
The girls couldn't wait to take a ride in their Santa gift. You can actually see part of our home right above Mariah's head in the distance.