Let's Go Away for Awhile

Mom and Lily have been to and returned from a week long trip to San Francisco, and Lily is finally getting her sleep schedule back on track. The trip was taken with Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom, and we met Aunt Tracy, Uncle Stan, and of course Aunt Kelly who lives in San Fran.

Overall, Lily was a trooper on the plane and only minimally disturbed all of the first class passengers with her loud talking - her response when told to quiet down was as follows "Mommy, I want to talk" or even better "Mommy, I want to talk loud."

Lily was also a trooper adjusting to Pacific time, and keeping up with all of the scheduled activities. Once arriving in San Francisco, we almost immediately headed to Lake Tahoe. Unfortunately, we were unable to swim in the mountaintop heated pool due to a blizzard, but she got in some hot tub time, as you will see below. During our time in San Fran, Lily enjoyed Golden Gate Park, and enjoyed taking the ferry to Tiberon. We also got down to Monterey to see the fish, otters, and penguins - no dolphins (her favorite) but she had plenty to keep her interest.

The flight home was interesting as we were diverted to Tulsa, OK, due to bad weather in Dallas/Fort Worth, and while in Tulsa, we had to evacuate to the basement due to a tornado warning. We eventually made it out to Chicago, and then to D.C. - our luggage followed a few days later.

Since returning, three days in a row Lily slept in until 9:45 a.m. and thus took no nap at school but she seems to be slowly moving away from a nap - although Mom and Dad aren't ready for her to completely give it up!

Friday Lily got a haircut, and for the first time had her hair washed, and sat in the chair all by herself with the cape. Mom is relieved that the crying spells are over.

Saturday, we visited with Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Maurice and ate some delicious pizza.

Sunday, we met up with Cole, Hayley, Mr. John, and Ms. Michelle at the playground and then had some lunch. Upon returning home, we ventured on a walk with Gypsy and ended up at another playground, and an impromptu visit with her classmate Gavin in his front yard.

Lily sends out birthday wishes to Aunt Tracy who turns 32 today!!

Enjoy all the many pics from the trip to San Fran, and post-vacation!


All ready for the slopes.


Up the mountain with Aunt Tracy.


Chillin in the hot tub.


Checking out the view with Grandpa Tom.


Catching up with Aunt Kelly.


Checking out the flowers ...


and the view ...


and the Golden Gate ...


and more view.


Collecting flowers.


A whole family of penguins.


With Mom.


Blowing away.


Getting accustomed to a big girl bed.


Showing off her new haircut with a green eyed dog in the background.


With Grandma Phyllis and Grandpa Maurice.


A close up at the playground.