Spring Break with Padre: Experience #2

i took this scenic picture myself.
One of our many exciting adventures was whale watching. We got on this gorgified boat called the Double Dolphin and voyaged out into the vast Pacific.

Our board mates:

1. 4 German tourists- two couples who jabbered non-stop to each other in what we guessed to be German. They were all quite rambunctious.
2. 2 tourist children and their parents- a stereotypical tourist family. Think fanny packs, windbreakers, a bulky video camera, oversized t-shirts from numerous vacation spots, and frizzy hair.
3. 1 puking lady- this woman could not contain her seasickness. She sat in a corner with a blanket and a barf bag.
4. 1 old couple- quite excited to whale watch. Very cute and quaint.
5. 1 skipper and 1 tour guide- the skipper looked like the main Beach Boy, and the tour guide was a peppy, just-out-of-college whale expert.

As you can see, we had quite an ecclectic crew.

Well, we didn't see any whales, but we did come across seals!

I love the pirate boat on the background.
They were just contentedly tanning on this buoy thing. It had a bell on it, and they kept ringing it and pushing each other off.

When my dad said we were going whale watching, I was not excited whatsoever. It sounded so dull. But really, even though we didn't see any whales, it was so much fun. I highly recommend this activity-just hope for a crew like mine.

Easter Bonnets 2

Well. I was going to post about our phenomenal Leith Easter. But I think my sister summed it up perfectly right here. Basically, our Easter was amazing. You wil really get the idea once you read this amazing post.

oh spring breakkk...

In one hour I depart on my adventuresome, blog-less, dad-filled trip to Santa Barbara and Hollywood. We are going whale watching and kayaking....random. so much fun, though. Then we are going to a taping of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? HOORAYYY. Therefore, I will not be blogging until Wednesday, when I get back.

HAPPY EASTER!

Backyard Excitement

I was in the car with my dad today while he was talking on the phone. All of a sudden he starts discussing over the phone "whether or not we should get an awning over our jacuzzi, firepit, and pool table that we are installing." I was like "AWHATTHE!?" Um...so...I guess we are getting a jacuzzi, firepit, and pool table??

TGI With Madre

My mom and I went to TGI Friday's for dinner. It was amazing. We played 20 Questions with each other- you go back and forth and ask the other person ANY question about ANYthing. It was truly a bonding experience. I suggest playing it.

p.s. i also suggest getting the Cedar-Seared Salmon Pasta. so phenomenal.