We were there for Madi's first birthday, and to visit with Cody, who was home on leave. It was fabulous, as we got to see ALL of our grandchildren - something that's going to become more rare as they all begin their own lives. We now have 4 grandchildren who have graduated from highschool! And of course, having a great granddaughter brings a whole new perspective! :) It's a strange feeling to have a child who is a grand parent - we MUST be old!
We spent Thanksgiving in Grover Beach with Jim and Gary and Joyce. We had a great time, and the first time in a long time that we were just able to visit without having work to do. Friday after Thanksgiving we all did the night tour of Hearst Castle. That had long been a dream of Gary's, and we were all able to share in it. It was just fantastic! All decorated for the holidays, and to make it more authentic, there were docents in period clothing wandering about, the way they would have been in the 1930's. It was a great experience!
After the tour we went to the Cambria Pines Lodge for dinner, which was very, very yummy, and we got the nice waiter to take our picture.
We left Jim's on Monday and drove to Carmel. We had a wander around there, then on to Monterey, where we spent the night. Tuesday morning we went to the aquarium, which was just fantastic! As you'll see from the pictures, we LOVED the jelly fish!We'll definitely be returning to the aquarium.
The rest of last week was spent doing laundry and yard work and enjoying the great weather by taking long hikes. I finally lost the extra pounds I put on over Thanksgiving!
Friday we went to the Flight Attendants luncheon - an annual event, and it was great that I was able to go, too. Friday night we went into Half Moon Bay for their "Night of Lights". Main Street was closed and there was live music, carolling, roasted chestnuts and marshmallows, a parade and lots of activities for the kids. It was a real small town America event, and we really enjoyed it. We ended the evening at Sushi Main Street. Yum!
Yes, life is GOOD!!
Thanksgiving dinner at Jim's.
One of the many decorated trees at Hearst Castle
Hearst Castle at night
Pointsetta Christmas tree
Dinner at the Cambria Pines Lodge after the tour of the castle
Jim and Rex on Pismo Beach
Penguins at the Monterey Aquarium
Lunch time!
Sea Dragons - relatives of the seahorse. How's that for camoflauge?
Jelly Fish! In a controlled environment!
More Jelly Fish
And more Jelly Fish
Can you tell that we really, really liked the Jelly fish?
Lee under the wave!
And one more Moon Jelly!
After a yummy dinner at the Fish Hopper
5 comments:
I'm so glad to see all the great photos, especially of Hearst Castle. Wish we could have been there with you all!
We wish you could have, too! There were several times that we said that on the tour - your ears must have been ringing!!
Did your folks send you all the pictures?
Love,
Sonny & Pat
Yay! You posted and you are all up to date. Looks like you guys are having a well deserved blast! I am a little jealous but I'll get over it. :)
Great pictures! I especially love the group shot at dinner...it looks like you all had a great time.
I can't wait to see you in 9 short days :)
Love,
Cathi
Haven't seen my parents' photos of the trip yet, but looking forward to it. :-)
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