On the idea that we didn't really want to spend time at home this weekend, We headed down highway 1 to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. With the holiday weekend on the parking lots were full and we had to find street parking. Once we'd located enough quarter (at 15 mins a pop) to ensure our car would be there when we got back to it we went and had an early lunch before braving the Aquarium crowds.
The members entrance was thankfully empty considering the ticket lines were around the block. The aquarium was fairly full and we only got to see a few of the tanks in the new Shark exhibit. We headed up to the outer bay and Megan enjoyed her usual running around. However with the crowds Jack and I were both on chasing duty. Once we were both tuckered out and Megan looked tired we left and headed out of the aquarium and back to the car.
Usually we spend so much more time in the aquarium. But by the time we had finished lunch and wondered through half the aquarium, the place was filled beyond capacity. It was overwhelming for us all.
Today at 3:20 Ripley passed. We will miss you Silly Face.
Ripley is currently at the local animal emergency hospital. She couldn't get up this am, after a couple of days of what seemed like an upset stomach. We are at a loss. Her liver enzymes are really high and she is in alot of pain. We are so worried about her.
Jack is to pick her up in the morning and take her over to our vet. We'll keep you posted.
I'm worried about Steven Culp. He's an actor who was killed off of two shows this week, Enterprise and Jag. He's still the lead Republican senator on West Wing, which thankfully is on summer break so maybe he wont be killed off anytime soon.
We've joined the Treeview Swim Club . What this means is that Megan gets alot of time getting her feet wet. Today though I enjoyed a break while Megan was napping, I snuck off and went by myself. I really enjoyed time to swim some laps and sit in the sun and read National Geographic. I'll planning on giving up a movie on the weekends and start enjoying the pool more often. I inquired today about a class for Megan to take this summer. If I can ever get Jack to come with me I'm sure pictures will be put up on the site.
We're home. It was a long but good week. Megan enjoyed time with her grandpa and her pappa and grandma Pat. She loved Uncle Doodlebug and Aunt Missy and Justin, I don't think she ever noticed her cousin Elise.
A special thanks to Elton and Pat for giving us a cosy place to sleep during such a hectic time. I hope we weren't too much of a bother.
More later once I've slept.