California

I had to go to California for work, so Abby came along and visited Noni and Granddad. While I was in southern California, Abby collected shells at the beach, visited the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum, and did many other wonderful things!
We all took a trip down the coast and over the mountains to visit Mission San Antonio de Padua. The drive was wonderful and we enjoyed being above the clouds!

Abby and I loved stopping at this beautiful river in the Santa Lucia mountains. Abby didn't seem to mind the cold water, and quickly was enjoying the river au naturalle!

Abby and Granddad enjoying the view at Mission San Antonio de Padua.

Noni and Abby making friends with one of the many mission cats.

The mission was beautiful and we all especially enjoyed the gardens.


And before returning to Minnesota, we spent a lovely afternoon with Abby's friend Tara and her family. Abby and Tara were so happy to see each other and played and played and played!