The morning started with presents, as any birthday morning should start.
Eric and I went to a teddy bear shop in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and fell in love with this strawberry Steiff bear, but didn't want to purchase an extra seat for her while on our journey so we didn't purchase her at the time. I totally forgot about her, so it was a super fun surprise.
She is adorable.
She is adorable.
My aunt and uncle took us out to lunch at LTH, and then to the Oceanside Museum of Art.
The museum currently has a James Hubbell exhibit.
Hubbell weaves nature into his art, works with all sorts of mediums, and specializes in everything from architecture to stained glass. He is 86 and just as active as ever, even going to China this year to continue to working on his Pacific Rim Park project, where he builds and donates a park to various places around the world located along the pacific ocean.
Unbeknownst to me, Hubbell designed and built the Kumiai portion of the Tecate Community Museum. You can't tell how big it is unless you see it with some perspective.
The funny thing about this piece is that the "art" is looking at someone looking into the box (which is filled with little lights). Eric had no idea he was on display!
Marla and the girls met up for the rest of the afternoon/evening. We took a walk on the beach, had ice cream, and went to the harbor for dinner.
Such a fun birthday.
What a full, exciting day of celebrating you babe. Wow. You really fit it all in. I love your new coffee mug, too.
ReplyDeleteAs for Hubbell, who knew about his connection to the Kumiai? AND how fun that I'm sitting there with you in front of his creation. So dang cool.
Happy birthday dear friend.
"Most of us can remember a time when a birthday,
especially if it was one's own,
brightened the world as if a second sun has risen."
-Thomas Moore