My mom, GG and I went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium yesterday. The day was beautiful and there were lots of boats out on the bay.

I really enjoyed the aquarium. I got to touch a starfish and I saw all of the sardines swimming around in a tank...it looked just like a picture from one of my books. And here is a picture of me sitting in a clamshell. It was lots of fun and I can't wait to go back!!!

What have I been doing?

I've been in California for quite awhile but did get a change to go the big quilt show in Paducah, KY with my quilting friends. They picked me up at the Nashville airport and we had a great time. Even though Paducah was planning on being flooded and some of the venues had to be changed, the quilt show went on. We sayed at a great place in a really nice house right on the lake in Grand Rivers, KY. I rode home with my friends to Alabama and got to stay home for a couple of days before Phil and I flew back to California for Cathi's and Cady's birthday parties.

And here is a picture of the star of the day. She wasn't too excited
about her crown but did finally get a picture of her sort of smiling and being happy. The birthday party was a huge success. It was held in a county park under some nice trees and right by a babbling brook. After the party we went wine tasting to a nice little winery only a couple of miles from where we're staying. Here's a picture of the beautiful table Cathi set for the party and all of the work she did... Martha Stewart, eat your heart out!!!

How cute is this?

Pretty darn cute!!!! One of Cady's teachers fixed her little "palm trees" as Cady's mom calls them. Just wanted to show off my cutie pie!!!