Daddy-Daughter Day

Last week we planned a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They girls had been asking to go for some time, and we were hoping to catch up with the Starlings, who now live in Monterey.

However, the days leading up to our great aquarium adventure were particularly sleepless for Indy. For whatever reason, he had not been sleeping well at night. Consequently, neither had Mama. Bleary-eyed, we were second-guessing the wisdom of a (relatively) big adventure.

Enter Daddy the hero. He offered to take the girls for a special Daddy-Daughter Day while Mama and Indy stuck to Indy's "normal" napping schedule. Genius! Everyone was happy about that plan!

The girls couldn't wait to get to the aquarium.

Apparently, Kathleen was confident in her map-reading abilities -- and led her sister to the fun!

Monterey is gorgeous. The girls spent some time outside, admiring the bay.

They were able to connect with the Starlings, and Sammy and our girls explored together.

The girls posed for the obligatory seashell photo. Aren't they cute?

After a full morning of fun at the aquarium, and a tasty lunch at the aquarium cafe, Daddy and his daughters headed home.

Well, not quite.

What's an adventure with Daddy without a stop for ice cream? The world may never know...

Yum! Sweet memories!