Avery has cut two more teeth - her top ones - and unfortunately, this started on the day of her birthday party. She was pretty cranky the whole time, but she still didn't pass the cake up. She gobbled the whole thing and was even kind enough to share a little with me and Sid. She got lots of love and attention and we all had a great time. Regardless of her being a little moody, it couldn't have been better really.
Then we left about a week later for our trip to Monterey, CA. It was beautiful, relaxing and fun filled. We spent the first day with a dear friend that I met while I was helping out for Hurricane Katrina/Rita in Louisiana for Red Cross. He is such a great person, and I am so thrilled that we were able to reconnect and spend some time together, meet each others families, and catch up. Thanks for everything Jim!!
While in CA, the weather wasn't as warm as we'd hoped, but I think it was better that way. I am so paranoid about Avery getting sun burnt that I would have been a wreck the whole time had it been hot. Everyday we were out all day seeing the sights. Looking back, it's pretty amazing Avery did as well as she did. We visited Hurst Castle, Monterey Aquarium, Carmel by the Sea, Santa Cruz and even fit San Francisco in too! Avery did great on the plane - flirted with anyone who would make eye contact and chattered and giggled the whole time. It was great. But good to be home too.
While we hung out with Jim, he took us to this really neat Redwood hike/walk.
After breakfast in Capitola.
Sid and Avery at one of the overlooks at Hurst Castle. Notice the one sock?
We rented a paddle boat for about an hour and peddled around. We didn't account for it being Avery's nap time though. It doesn't help that Sid is making fun! I would cry too! Mean dad.
