Happiness is kayaking in Monterey

Seven years ago when David was a summer intern at his current firm, they took him kayaking in the Monterey Bay. I so desparately wanted to go but alas, I had just had a baby the week before. (I went into labor with Skyla on his first day at work. He had to leave his lunch before dessert was served which is still a sore spot with him...) Kayaking in Monterey Bay?! What could be cooler? Well, this year David has been working with the summer program so he has some pull and he had them go kayaking in Monterey - just so I could have a chance to do it! That's the kind of guy I married. :) Not only that, but we got to have dinner at the Monterey Aquarium and stay at the Hyatt that night. At dinner we sat by the octopus tank. Turns out octopuses are noctural so instead of him hiding in the corner like we've seen in the past, we had quite a show.

We had perfect weather for our kayaking day. It was so great. There were several rafts of sea otters and we even had a few harbor seals poke their head out at us. One was sleeping wrapped up in seaweek and we almost ran into it! It was so amazing. Kayaking is my new favorite hobby that I never get to do. :) I wish I had a picture of us, but I didn't dare bring my camera because I just knew I'd tip my kayak and my camera would end up on the bottem of the bay... This picture is actually of us last year at Sausalito.

So this perfect weekend could not have happened without two great friends who took Karsten for me. Thanks Karen and Kendra! I owe you big time!!!