k You to Brush Brothers Painting for painting the interior of our home. They did such a fantastic job! We did a reverse two tone through the whole house, and we love it. The bedroom is completly monochromatic. Everything from trim, doors, and ceiling are all gray. We did two accent walls in a dark gray running from the front of the house to the back. We are very pleased with their work and highly recommend them.Brush Brothers information: (801)388-6266 brushbrothers@gmail.com
Lucky for us we spent the Fourth in Monterey, California. The Kimball family has their reunion every other year, always in Monterey, always over the fourth of July (at least sense I've been around). 
To my disappointment there were NO fireworks this year. NO fireworks. Tom says because California is bankrupt. Tragic. I love fireworks, but to tell you the truth no one does fire works like Utah does fireworks.
When we first arrived (after we stopped at in n out of course) we all met at Phil's Fish Market, famous for their chipino. It may look familiar because this is a frequent stop when we are in town. Ryan loves this soup! I however...well that is why we went to in n out first.
We went traipsing through the rocks at low tide. I could spend all day out there looking for creatures. This was definitely one of my favorite parts of the trip. We found so many cool things.
Don't worry I just fell right in the water, it was graceful I am sure. I landed right on my bum, and saved the camera. The worst part is I had a perfect abalone shell in my back pocket and completely crushed it.
Uncle Allen is in the Seafood Business, and has great knowledge of marine life, it was like having our own personal tour guide. He knew right where to find all the little creatures and what they are. 
Monetery Bay Aquarium
One of many walks on the beach. So gorgeous!
Women of the Kimball Family
A few trips ago I made a sweet discovery. I'm not sure which I like better Maggie Moos Chocolate better batter, or Thrifty's Chocolate Malt Ball Crunch.
We played a couple games of Tennis. (One of my most recent hobbies, I've been taking classes at the rec center and really enjoy the game.)
Ryan and his challenger
Carmel Corn is the BEST on Fisherman's Warf. Every piece is perfectly coated with crunchy delicious caramel. 
Thank you Tom and Annette for a wonderful trip!
StrEAT Chefs has brought a whole new meaning to meals on wheels. Jose, winner of Top Chef, can be found anywhere around town serving up tasty food street side. An iconic Airstream is totally converted to a gourmet kitchen. You can go to their website to see where they will be on any given night. Saturday it was 29th street mall in Boulder. Ryan enjoyed a Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich (delicious), and I had a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with slaw. Both were equally as good, OK maybe Ryan's was a little better. We will be coming back for more, Monday night see you at Chautauqua park.
