The trip was really good although really busy.
London gave us a few days of sunshine allowing us to sit outside without coats. A rarity. We went to some neat exhibitions at the Royal Academy and National Portrait Gallery, met up with some of my friends from when I was a kid for really fun meals, shopped in Sloane Square and Covent Garden and just soaked up the weather. One day we ventured over to Oxford and explored the high street, visited the botanical gardens, wandered some of the colleges and just enjoyed the town.
Southern Spain was really great. We had a wonderful time at the Allahambra, exploring the Moorish quarters of Granada, had yummy food and most of all loved the spa hotel. The hotel was stunningly beautiful and the spa didn't let us down. We also went to Cordoba, where we visited the largest mosque in the Western world, Ronda and Maravella. Ronda is a beautiful town nestled in the mountains with great views... Maravella is less attractive and rather built up, but the weather didn't disappoint.
Now the countdown has begun for C's arrival...
Friday, March 27, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
A quiet weekend
With finals behind me we ended up spending the weekend at home relaxing and hanging out. It was really peaceful. On Fri night we went to dinner with M&J where we watched what happens when non parents sell food to get our girl to eat... The food Daddy provided looked unappealing, but when J sold it to her as bite size appetizers she ate everything. Marketing I tell you.
On Saturday we went to a fun 80's party although I can't say I looked the part. Getting dressed these days is a challenge let alone in costume... And on Sunday K got to go to M's for a play date while we hung out and went out for a late breakfast. I forgot that there can be a line for breakfast when you go at 11am. Sunday we also met up with S&R for dinner, making Gma S our super hero covering two nights in a row.
K has been really into the card games she received for her bday and so we played cards last night. When Daddy didn't win she ran over to him and said "Daddy, it's ok. It's not all about winning."
On Saturday we went to a fun 80's party although I can't say I looked the part. Getting dressed these days is a challenge let alone in costume... And on Sunday K got to go to M's for a play date while we hung out and went out for a late breakfast. I forgot that there can be a line for breakfast when you go at 11am. Sunday we also met up with S&R for dinner, making Gma S our super hero covering two nights in a row.
K has been really into the card games she received for her bday and so we played cards last night. When Daddy didn't win she ran over to him and said "Daddy, it's ok. It's not all about winning."
Friday, March 13, 2009
Being grounded
Spring break starts tomorrow afternoon. Needless to say I am thrilled.... Taking courses while feeling like this has only been possible because I have the best husband, daughter and mom in the world... They make life much easier.
MoCa seems to be bothered by the pillow and the large belly taking over the bed, but luckily she doesn't mind the extra petting she gets as I lay there awake in these last few weeks.
Today K told me I would feel better in this lifetime... Let's hope so as I only have seven weeks to go and realize the doctor was not quiet honest... You can feel gigantic, nauseous and full all at the same time. The rest of the symptoms that have developed... well not enough space on the blog for the list. I am getting the countdown calendar on the first of April!
In the meantime before being grounded I have decided on one more trip during spring break... That's right I couldn't convince my husband to come with me as no one has the travel bug the way I do, but he volunteered to cover the home front so I can go on one more adventure before being grounded... The doctor cleared the air travel and even gave me a note should I need it so that I can go. I am leaving for London later this week to meet my sister in law. After a couple days in London we are heading to the South of Spain for spas and shopping, I mean historical sights...
It should be fun... even though planes are not my favorite thing. I now understand the torture T experiences being jammed in a coach seat while I casually cross my legs and try and take as much of our row as possible...
K will beyond bummed to miss her Aunt on a trip... But since she tells most people my trips are for the sole purpose of buying her presents I think she will be ok with Daddy so that I can shop. Especially since Aunt S will send a few presents her way in my luggage knowing T's family.
MoCa seems to be bothered by the pillow and the large belly taking over the bed, but luckily she doesn't mind the extra petting she gets as I lay there awake in these last few weeks.
Today K told me I would feel better in this lifetime... Let's hope so as I only have seven weeks to go and realize the doctor was not quiet honest... You can feel gigantic, nauseous and full all at the same time. The rest of the symptoms that have developed... well not enough space on the blog for the list. I am getting the countdown calendar on the first of April!
In the meantime before being grounded I have decided on one more trip during spring break... That's right I couldn't convince my husband to come with me as no one has the travel bug the way I do, but he volunteered to cover the home front so I can go on one more adventure before being grounded... The doctor cleared the air travel and even gave me a note should I need it so that I can go. I am leaving for London later this week to meet my sister in law. After a couple days in London we are heading to the South of Spain for spas and shopping, I mean historical sights...
It should be fun... even though planes are not my favorite thing. I now understand the torture T experiences being jammed in a coach seat while I casually cross my legs and try and take as much of our row as possible...
K will beyond bummed to miss her Aunt on a trip... But since she tells most people my trips are for the sole purpose of buying her presents I think she will be ok with Daddy so that I can shop. Especially since Aunt S will send a few presents her way in my luggage knowing T's family.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Want to go to the moon?
Last night I took a break from working on finals to call home. Yes it is the nasty week of finals this week.... K answered and mentioned they had her and Daddy had all the lights off and were looking at the moon shadows. She said they had decided to ride in a rocket ship to go to the moon. Lucky I had good timing and rang as she said I could come to if I wanted.... Of course T immediately mentioned that of course I would go to the moon as after all it was another trip. So now we have decided we must travel to the moon in a rocket ship. Way to make my trip planning for 09 look rather lame!
Monday, March 09, 2009
This weekend
Hurrah I got out of a business trip this weekend and didn't end up having to travel... Instead we got to be together as a family!
On Friday night we returned to the creamery with Gma S... K remembered the place from the last time and still loved the barstools. It was really fun especially as we all hit the bookstore and took turns reading to her. Sat K had another bday party for Tre. where she got to play with balloons as swords and of course play with all the other big four year olds! We went to Los Gatos where she played jumprope with girls she met at the park and wandered around. It was really nice to be together.
Sat night Gma S covered for me and T so we could celebrate our 10 year anniversary of being a couple. 10 years of true bliss.... we are so lucky!
Sunday we headed up to the academy of sciences where we got to check out the planetarium and just enjoy being in the city. We hit Citizen Cake finally and shared a nice lunch there before heading back so I could go to an Indian dance performance with Gma S.
Lots of family time and just enjoying one another... Awesome!
On Friday night we returned to the creamery with Gma S... K remembered the place from the last time and still loved the barstools. It was really fun especially as we all hit the bookstore and took turns reading to her. Sat K had another bday party for Tre. where she got to play with balloons as swords and of course play with all the other big four year olds! We went to Los Gatos where she played jumprope with girls she met at the park and wandered around. It was really nice to be together.
Sat night Gma S covered for me and T so we could celebrate our 10 year anniversary of being a couple. 10 years of true bliss.... we are so lucky!
Sunday we headed up to the academy of sciences where we got to check out the planetarium and just enjoy being in the city. We hit Citizen Cake finally and shared a nice lunch there before heading back so I could go to an Indian dance performance with Gma S.
Lots of family time and just enjoying one another... Awesome!
Last weekend
On Fri A presented K with her bday present... K received her first Cabbage Patch doll. Dolores Vivian and K took their oaths to be a wonderful Mommy and daughter team Fri night at Gma S house where we all had dinner. Loads of fun... Dolores has a very clean diaper... I think that is the best part of the dolly in K's opinion. She keeps changing her.
Sat I had class for 12 hours... A cruel thing that should not be forced on anyone. K went to Fi's bday party with Daddy at Hidden Villa. Her favorite moments the chickens...
Sunday I had to fly to Texas for work and so thanks to wonderful Mom group friends, Gma S and Daddy K got to LG's Tinkerbell party. K loved it and especially loved the face painting. She took her stickers to gymnastics on Monday and shared them with everyone. Especially T our teacher who we LOVE!
T and K picked me up Tue night from the airport and we all went to Il Postale for dinner. It was awesome to be together as I had spent so much time back east and traveling for work recently. K kept giving me big hugs and kisses... These are normally hard to come by... The flight home was rather eventful as we had to make an emergency landing in El Paso due to mechanical issues. Luckily the airline fixed the plane in two hours and we even made it home that night, late but still that night. Definitely the first time K ever got to go out for dinner at 9:30 at night.
Sat I had class for 12 hours... A cruel thing that should not be forced on anyone. K went to Fi's bday party with Daddy at Hidden Villa. Her favorite moments the chickens...
Sunday I had to fly to Texas for work and so thanks to wonderful Mom group friends, Gma S and Daddy K got to LG's Tinkerbell party. K loved it and especially loved the face painting. She took her stickers to gymnastics on Monday and shared them with everyone. Especially T our teacher who we LOVE!
T and K picked me up Tue night from the airport and we all went to Il Postale for dinner. It was awesome to be together as I had spent so much time back east and traveling for work recently. K kept giving me big hugs and kisses... These are normally hard to come by... The flight home was rather eventful as we had to make an emergency landing in El Paso due to mechanical issues. Luckily the airline fixed the plane in two hours and we even made it home that night, late but still that night. Definitely the first time K ever got to go out for dinner at 9:30 at night.
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