Kimberly comes and visits me!

John went to CT for Tom's 70th birthday last weekend and I stayed back since I don't get a lot of time off.  Kimberly was able to find a cheap ticket and came out to keep me company. We had a jam-packed weekend between going to the DeYueng on Friday night to see the Warhol exhibit, dinner in the Marina, lots of walks to the park and around Pacific Heights with Cole, trips over to the house and Home Depot to start our carpet selection and over to Tiburon for lunch at Sam's. And that's just some of what we did!  She's such a dear friend to me and I love her to pieces.  Thanks for coming out, KT. San Francisco can't wait to have you back!

The Big E in SD 2009

Very memorable trip. 

The RB Inn treated us well as always.  

I think Cole enjoyed his one and only trip to San Diego (never again. glad we tried it.  but between staying at the RB, two kids, another dog and all that we had going on.  It was just too much). 

The drive sucked. 

John probably taught Caroline a word or two that she probably didn't already know.  

We got our Chuck E Cheese fix for a couple of months.  

We enjoyed hearing Uncle E play the banjo. 

We saw more Easter bunnies than I think I've seen in the last 10 years.  And next year WILL be the year we get Caroline within 2 feet of one ALL BY HERSELF!

Oh, I ended my Lenten Fast. It was pretty awesome. 

Grandpa managed his way into our thoughts. 

Luke was so brave on the pony.

And mom finally got her family picture.

I'd call that a good trip?!

Greetings from cold and rainy San Diego!

We got here Thursday night.  Seems like we brought San Francisco-ish weather with us.  It's cold and rainy. Boo...  

Yesterday, we had an Easter Egg hunt in mom and dad's hotel room.  Here's a picture of us hiding in the bathroom while mom hides the eggs. Too, John is trying to teach Caroline how to catch goldfish in her mouth. Here's them practicing.  She thinks it's hilarious. 

First San Francisco Bay Sail

We took a Club Sail with the Modern Sailing Club on Saturday. It was a beautiful day!  It wasn't the best wind for sailing, but there were amazing views of the city, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and Baker Beach.  We saw plenty of seals, too! I even pulled the jib sheet, and the main sheet, a little bit.  John says, "you did good, honey."  

I can't wait to do it again!

Big Day!

We had a picnic dinner in the park by our house last night. Nothing fancy. Just leftovers and we ate out of tupperware.  We sat on the top of the hill overlooking the Marina and the Bay. It was a beautiful night.  I made John take a picture of me and Cole at the top of the stairs, so we could remember it forever. We're so happy here. And yesterday was a good day for all of the us!

The Big Donut Temptation

I had a bite of a donut today at church. I think that means I broke my Lenten fast.  It was so good. Maple glaze. I went back for a second bite, but then John caught me. I ended up giving it to him. I rationalized it as "breakfast food, " so technically it wasn't a "sweet."  But John didn't agree. I think he's right.  I've definitely reflected a lot on the sacrifice Jesus made for me on the cross during this Lenten season, but it hasn't made my temptation for sweets any easier.  Only two weeks to go. I guess I should have rethought this one once I realized my birthday falls during Lent. What was I thinking? A birthday without cake?  Let alone MINE! I'm the Queen of Sweets! I'm thinking a little birthday cake action will be in order when I get to San Diego for Easter?  Hint...hint!

Mom's Visit

Mom came to visit us last weekend and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect weekend.  She flew all by herself from St. Louis!  Friday we took the ferry over to Sausalito and met John for dinner at Spinnakers.  Saturday we went shopping in Marin, dinner at Amici's (New Haven style pizza) and Sunday John made us breakfast before we went to church and heard an amazing sermon on "Sloth" (we're doing a Seven Deadly Sins series). Afterwards we went back to Marin to visit Aunt Eva and then ran some errands.  All in all it was a fantastic visit.

Here are some pictures. A few from the marina over in Sausalito, at dinner on Saturday night and before breakfast on Sunday in our apartment.