Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Whale Watching!

    We went whale watching yesterday.  I've always wanted to go, but we've never had enough money until now.  It was absolutely amazing, and I smiled the whole time.  
    I even made Dr. Jones a dress to wear on the boat.  This is one of my favorite pictures from the trip:

 It might be hard to see, but I appliqued an anchor on one pant-leg and a boat on the other.

   Also, we received some great news last night.  Remember how I'm signing at the Orange County Children's Book Festival?  Well, they're letting Cade and me play music there!
Here's some of our music:



    We'll be performing and signing near the main entrance to the Festival, on the way to the Storyteller Stage!!! Such a great location.

    Well, I hope all of you are having a great day.  We're just getting ready to meet Fishducky.  I'll tell you all about that tomorrow ;)

18 comments:

  1. Good luck with your fishducky meet and greet. Whale watching sounds like a fun time and performing too, look at you.

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    1. I'm bringing a bunch of Wayman books with me to the festival. I bet yours will sell like crazy ;)

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  2. That is the most American dress I have ever seen, she looks adorable. But where are the pictures of whales? I hope it wasn't like the boat trip I took around the Isle of Skye where the only animals we saw were some seals sleeping on a rock.

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    1. We saw a few dolphins (from a distance). The people who went before us saw a blue whale *still smiling about our luck* But to make up for it, the captain gave us tickets to go again for free!

      This was on my bucket list, and now we get to go twice--best vacation ever :) Just being out on the ocean felt amazing.

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  3. That's the best Fourth of July dress I've ever seen and she is adorable. Did you see any whales? OK, I just read your answer above, dolphins are great, I believe they will bring you good luck. Can't wait to hear about your visit with fishducky. She will be so thrilled to meet you, Cade and the kids. Congrats on the opportunity to play at the festival.

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    1. That makes me so happy about dolphins bringing good luck. I really do feel like some amazing things are about to happen.

      Thanks for your kind wishes and for the compliment about the dress. I had fun designing that one. I'm not much on sewing anymore, but designing is always fun ;)

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  4. Dr. Jones is soooo adorable. Did you see any whales? We were fortunate enough to see one many years ago on the ferry from Washington state to Victoria, B.C.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. We didn't see any whales, but we're going again on Friday. Maybe we'll see some then ;)

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  5. What an amzing opportunity, hope you see some this time. :)

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  6. Oh my gosh, what cute outfit! I always forget you have some serious sewing skills. Have fun meeting Fishducky. I'm so jealous! ...:)

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  7. Whale watching sounds like fun! Good luck with the book signing!

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  8. I've been whale watching once and I loved it! It's so magical! I'm glad they are letting you go again on Friday; what a fun week for you and your family! Have fun with Fishducky! You are one lucky ducky ;)

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  9. Adorable! Did your group enjoy the ocean experience?? Hope to see you at the Festival!

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  10. What a great trip- going to see whales and meeting Fishducky too! Makes sure to give her a hug from me!

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  11. Sounds like a great trip so far. Awesome that you guys are playing too.

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  12. To say that Bud & I enjoyed your visit is like saying Mt. Everest is kind of tall! You & Cade & the kids are all gorgeous & fun & easy to be with. The kids looked like they were having a blast--not too many restrictions here. (Just like at Miss Priss' house, right?) I enjoyed teaching the girls how to draw a fishducky--& thank you SO much for the private concert!! YOU DEFINITELY PASSED THE TEST! I'm proud to be an unofficial grandma to your kids.

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  13. I went whale-watching once and loved it too. What a sweet outfit you made! It is nice you will be performing at the festival. Have a great time there.

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  14. Dear Elisa, Doctor Jones is quite patriotic looking in that outfit you made her! Just great for looking at whales. I'm glad you are going to try to see them again on Friday. Peace.

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