Another Amazing Adventure

Monday, June 24, 2013

May :: Sea Lion Dissection

The morning after my birthday, Reid texted to let us know a dead Sea Lion had been discovered on one of the beaches. Reid works for the University and it is part of his job to do a necropsy to try to determine the cause of death. He then collects samples and the head and sends them to the University for further study. It was a pretty amazing experience to be able to witness. He later invited us to help gather the samples. So interesting! Right up my alley!!! :)

David and Emily tagged along, too!

This guy was 11.5' long (They generally only grow to be 11' long) and seems to be quite old based on battle scars.

David and Mary went to get gear for us - I found them trying to help the other gear up - they are a crack up!!!! :) Hope it makes your heart smile!

Eagles, eagles everywhere! YUCK!

This is the heart - so cool!!!

Trachea

Em offers shore side assistance

So stinkin' cool!!!! Thanks for the great experience, Reid!! :)

Birthday Festivities! :)

I was beyond spoiled with a Birthday WEEK ~ such a sweet group of family, friends and students!!

Mary was my first "Happy Birthday" wish at midnight!

Then, my parents sent this lovely bouquet of flowers and a delicious cake to school!! :) So fun!!

It was also our Field Day, so I was able to spend my birthday with my dear teacher friends and approximately 120 elementary students in the rain and snow. :) It was a good day! Then, after school we went on a pallet hunt for the bonfire, out to dinner and drinks, then got ready for the camp out.