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42 Beautiful Photos of Monterey, California

Janet took these beautiful photos of Monterey for us. These include the aquarium, the beach, a hotel, a farmer’s market (where we met some parrots), and Cannery Row.

JD contentedly held the parrot, until the bird owner said, “Show your mom. Where’s mom?”…..

…..Then JD looked up and realized I was gone. You can see the panic on his little face! I had slipped off to the car to get something.

A Joshua tree! These are not native to the area, but we were excited to see one since we do have a son named Joshua.

It may look inviting, but the water is like 40 degrees, in my estimation, and quite full of sea life.

I love that Joshua is old enough now to read all the information at the aquarium and help his brothers too.

The itty bitty penguin habitat is Daniel’s favorite.

Puffin!

Leopard sharks, a native to Monterey Bay

Way back in the day, the sardine fishing and canning industry were big business in Monterey. So that’s why they call this street Cannery Row. There is no Canning going on here now, just tourism, shopping, and eating.

Check back tomorrow! I’m planning to upload photos of 17 mile drive, a scenic route that hugs the coast from Pacific Grove to Carmel! Or maybe I’ll do the seal pup photos next…

Visiting Northern California, Our ‘Neck of the Woods

Kayaking Monterey Bay and Chillaxin with the Sea Otters

A Day at Sea with the Dolphins and the Whales

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April is an upbeat, Christian, blog-obsessed, military wife, and home schooling mom of four little boys. She writes about education, travel, and humorous adventures in parenting. Follow along if you’d like a little bit of encouragement and a whole lot of crazy.

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Jen says:

2016-05-01 at 8:36 am

What great photos! I want to visit there someday. Even with the win I think your family pictures are cute. That background is amazing!
Mother of 3 says:

2016-05-01 at 3:59 am

What lovely photos! It looks like a wonderful time was had by all.
Janet Vinyard says:

2016-04-30 at 7:39 pm

Hi April, Wonderful photos! I especially liked the photos of the jellyfish, as well as your boys! Thanks for sharing them with us! Blessings, Janet