Re-Update #2

So it's been a while........again. Our friend Lorissa gave me a little nudge to update our blog. It has definitely been busier around the house lately and we're wiped out by the time the kids are asleep. But then again, we always make time to watch our TV shows(Heroes, 24, Idol, and Lost) I guess its all about priorities then.

So here are a few:

My parents have been with staying with us for 6 weeks now. They've been a great help with the day to day duties. The kids really love having grand parents around to play. It's great listening to stories from the PI and their travels. Now they are in the Philippines for 6 weeks, so the house is less lively(and less clean). We all miss them.

I took leave from work for almost 6 weeks!! Whenever i tell that to others, they are always amazed. I'm gratefull that i can do that. Anyway, I had all these projects lined up to do, but then each week went by and there were not much projects finished. We did finally plant some trees. It was haaaarrrddd work digging those holes by myself. Hopefully, they will survive, and give years of shade.

We had a chance to go on a road trip to San Luis Obispo. The 5hr drive turned out to be 6 1/2 hrs with kids, of course. Thank you for car DVD players. I gave a 30min presentation for a work related seminar, then we were off to play. Stayed at Embassy Suites, very nice.

We headed for Pismo Beach, the weather was pretty good, and not crowded on a tuesday.






I remember going to the beach when i was little. For birthdays, we would go to the beach for an all day party.





Downtown SLO was very cool. Lots of little shops and eateries. We ate at this "natural" cafe with lots of vegetarian dishes. Gretchen loved it. They had a turkey, so i was happy. Heather would like this place.


so, that's it for now. more later(hopefully)
jl