A Rainy Day in LA

A not-so-typical Winter day in Santa Monica

Jamaica's stateside!

Jamaica's back from the Congo, and we jumped at the chance to see her while she was in town...off to Pasadena we went....baby, dog and all!

Nearly 21 months and definitely won't be long 'til this little fish is swimming solo

Lemons float...who knew?!

Levi's 1st diving board jump, which took next to zero coaxing

cookie bandit (homemade)

Jamaica and her lovely mom Lisa

Despite Jamaica and I bouncing around the world these past couple of years, we've managed to see each other quite a bit. Each time I see her, I'm reminded how much I adore and admire her. Now, she's off to Phili to get her PHD in Demography...

Hanging w/ Papa Lyons

Levi and Papa Lyons get along famously. Both are morning people, both love to laugh and both are BUSY bees. We're especially grateful, because it means we've got extra hands on deck in the early hrs.

Fetching the morning paper

Stretching at the park

The 1st climb of the day

Couldn't be happier...life is good. Especially with a Papa Lyons

A New Pair of Wheels!

John got a new bike this weekend and I'm not sure who benefited more? Levi or John!

3 Generations

A week of being spoiled by two loving grandparents is just what the doctor ordered!

Levi and Grandaddy Bob on their morning ritual walk Lake Sammamish Park

Levi was spoiled with a week full of homemade meals by Granmommy, trips to the park and even Gymboree!

Levi grew quite fond of his grandparents after spending a quality week together (he even learned how to turn off/on lights and velcro his shoes)

In the midst of it all, he even made it over to Bellevue to see his 92 year old GGMA who's 80 year old doll was a huge hit

Despite some May showers, Levi spent most of the week outside just being a boy!

Levi's 1st Sprinkler run

San Francisco- you still got it!

After nearly a 3 year break, we returned to one of our most favorite cities...


and to no surprise, San Fran still charmed us w/ her 'quaint city feeling' and gorgeous sunshine. This time, we go to enjoy it w/ two of our favorite Brits, Darren and Carmela!

It was Levi's 1st trip to SF...

as well as Darrens, so we took them to a few of our favorite spots like Union St.

We also managed a lazy Sunday Dim Sum brunch w/ Cuzzie Kim (not shown), Kevi Beano and finance Jessica

Levi and I squeezed in a visit w/ my old friend & MySpace colleague Jen and her precious Rory!

who at 18 months (yes 18) can count to 20, recognize colors and say please and thank you (Levi and I were both impressed) and loved meeting this little lady.