Cardiff Days

Perfect day for windsurfing and kite boarding. Except for the 55 degree water.

Room With a View

Last night was a gorgeous sunset - this was taken off our upstairs deck. No green flash, though...

Happy Birthday Beth!

It's Beth's birthday and how do we celebrate? By making latkes, of course! We invited Tobin James to help.

Done!

Took out the box of decorations and now, I'm ready for Hanukkah!

Holiday Kook

The Kook takes on Santa (or Ms. Santa)

Not Sad or Silly or Scared

We have a holiday tradition where we - girls only, sit on the stairs and pose for pictures. We always do "normal" first and then the "S" words - sad, silly, scared, sexy, stupid. The man who gets suckered into taking the photos regrets it instantly. Every camera has to get used and we pose nonstop. Some traditions must go on!

Poor Girl

There's plenty of room on the blanket, but Madeline doesn't dare disturb the sleeping Darby. She knows from experience that he will chase her down and eat her head. So she just looks and longs for the blankie she can't share...

Yay!

For months, I've searched for the perfect frame for this picture of my grandmother, Sara Ann Guzik. The old pictures are 3x3 but all the frames are 4x6 or 5x7, and I just couldn't find the right fit. This was the only one in all of Aaron Brothers. If I find more, I'll buy them

Bad Day

Just wondering how this car got in this position in a driveway...no other cars involved. Luckily, no one hurt, either.

8 Crazy Nights

Hanukkah starts on Wednesday, December 1 - that's 6 days after Thanksgiving. Will doesn't come home until Dec. 11, but he still needs presents to unwrap. I bought gifts, wrapped up everything and put it in the mailing box. No time (or room) for cookies, but I'll make them when he gets home.

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates

Two and a half pounds of chocolate arrives in an enormous box - I put my i-pod on top to show some scale. One of Lee's student's brought it for him. Sure hope she gets an A!

Bus Stop

We had a great day together at VIP preschool - second graders, 5th grade and high school leadership teams, and VIP preschoolers and their families. For many years, SDJA has sponsored a November food drive to provide 250 families Thanksgiving dinner. This year, second grade got to go along, man a cookie decorating booth and help tote boxes of food. The entire day was a tikkun olam teaching moment and an enormous success. Afterward, we were all so tired and happy that we barely noticed the bus wasn't running. 20 minutes later though, we were on our way home.

Smile, It's Your Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my dear friend, Christiana!

10 Days Later

Ok, it's really time to take down the political signs.

Ahhh...

Other than my own bed (and perhaps a king size with clean crispy sheets in a really nice hotel), the massage bed is the best kind of all.

Monday

Irritated IT Band wrapped and iced. It will feel better by Wednesday. I hope.

Number 4

Of course, this had to be the picture of the day!

As Seen On TV

I loved this bowl and Lee bought it for me. Next thing I know - I see it on "Friends". Still love it though...

Happy Christmas, San Diego Style

It's Veteran's Day and that means the holiday decorations are in full force. Not home to many pine trees, San Diego has to think creatively about evergreens. Luckily, poinsettias are plentiful...

Winter in San Diego

It must be winter - it's down to 60 degrees and we were freezing, so we made (turned on) the first fire of the season. Mmmm....toasty.

Coming Soon to a Mailbox Near You

We can never find holiday cards we like, so Michelle and I decided to make our own. After 2 hours worth of glitter, jewels, spilled ink, and a few choice words, we had cranked out 8 little bits of art. Stay tuned for next week's art show.

C for Christiana

Happy birthday to Jeanne and we needed a photo to commemorate.
1. Good friends - check.
2.Head tilt - check.
3.Name in jacket? yep, check.

Just Ducky

It's time for Will's care package, and what says love like homemade cookies? I do love my little duckling!

Pretty Smart

We're getting ready for our presentation at the math conference in Palm Springs - always a little nervous. Will anyone show up? Will we have technical difficulties? Will they like us? Scary stuff...

I've got You, Babe

Friday night in Palm Springs after a margarita and dinner at Las Consuelas - and Sonny Bono is looking pretty good.

Goodbye Old Pal...

NY, Kansas, Oregon, France, Italy, Tunisia, Spain, Israel - just to name a few places -this camera has been a trusted friend and travel companion for a few years. I had hoped it would make it through 365 more photos, but as we cajoled and coaxed it through the last few photo ops, it became apparent that our old friend was on the way out. Luckily, Lee surprised me the other day with the new version of the same camera...happy days are here again!

By The Sea

Who wouldn't want to live in a community with "by the sea" in the name?

Scary Moment

Chosen from the crowd, Dalia, Mira and I get ready to meet certain death beneath the wheels of a BMX bike trying to ramp over us. I guess I really will do anything for the kids!

Pumpkin Protection

With a funny little smile, this little jack-o-lantern watches over the street from up above. Is he thinking of pumpkin pie?