Good Times...

Friday night Luis, Bonnie, Kathlene and I spent a warm and clear evening in the city. We had dinner at The Fish Market on Pier 39.

Bonnie and Luis stuffed themselves on clams. I think L² (Leaky Luis) could have polished off another order of clams. I had the special and Kathlene had something simple.

Saturday we went to The Monterey Bay Aquarium. 86º F in Monterey and clear. If it wasn’t for the fires in the hills to the east, it would have been a picture perfect day. Little Luis got to break in his Monterey Bay Aquarium membership card. In case I haven't mentioned it, all the kids have a membership to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Just lets us know when you are coming up and we will break out the memberships for trial runs.

We had a great time visiting the fishies. However, Leaky Luis tried to feed Kathlene to the Orca. Unfortunately it was Saturday and very crowded. By 4 PM we all were over the crowds and deiced to drive south past Carmel to Point Lobos State Reserve.

We had a great time with Bonnie and L². Kathlene and I were glad that they came up for “Spring Recess”. It went by fast. We will miss them, and look forward to a visit from them again soon. We look forward to having visits from anyone in the family.

The summer is approaching fast, so come see Kathlene and I this summer. If we are still in the Joaquin house we will have plenty of room. If we move, we may have to put you in the closet or bathtub, but we'll let you choose.

I have a message for L² and his Xbox Hockey team…

14 to 8 loser boy…

Let Us In!

Hey Shannon,
We've been blocked from your blog!
Kathlene

Happy Birthday

OK, since everyone is not dying to know... I will tell you anyways. I spent my Birthday with the Oakland A's. Kathlene and I, along her sister Krista and Krista's boyfriend Nick went to the day game at Oakland Coliseum.

It was a nice nice day, warm and clear. To top it off the home team beat the Cleveland Indians 6:1.

Here is a photo I shot early in the game.

kirk's b-day

today, april 5th, is Kirk's b-day. Two days after grandma's and yes, he looks 91 too! Ha! I remember how we thought he might be born on grandma's b_day or on the 4th which was gm and gp's wedding anniversary...or on the 6th, which is my old high school buddy, Karen, birthday. But as usual, he did his own thing and came to earth on April 5.....right in the middle of everyones everythings! Some things remain a constant!

mom/Penny

Ninty-One

Yesterday was Grandma Catharine (Kitty) Howard’s 91st Birthday.

Uncle Mike, Aunt Sharon and cousin Brett went to see the Birthday Girl this morning. Uncle Mike called Dad (Billy) and I, to wish Grandma a Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday Grandma