On Saturday, we left the girls with a friend, and headed up to San Franciso. I love San Francisco. I want to live there so bad! We drove across the Golden Gate, parked and took a little stroll. Then we drove through the city to show John and Allison the amazing architecture and homes. The hill we drove up was insane (top of it is broadway and divisadero)! It doesn't look nearly as steep in the pictures. We found this great little academy that's in one of the gorgeous houses and were able to get our own personal tour (Allison's a Montessori school teacher). I wish I had taken a photo of the toddler-sized solid oak library chairs. I want one! After that, we went to the Mission district and checked out some shops. We ate at Pizzeria Delfina and had ice cream at Bi-Rite Creamery - two SF faves for good reason! The weekend John and Allison visited will always be viewed fondly! Come back soon!

Can I just say how lovely it is to have family visit? I adore my brother, and I love Allison. We were so excited have them come visit. When Holly saw them at the airport, she ran a turbo circle and screamed. Greta wanted to look at them and see what they were about. It wasn't long before she was in their arms. Holly fell in complete love with John and Allison this weekend. She was sad to wake up Monday morning and they weren't here. John and Allison brought a couple gifts, one of which was "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" for Holly. We read it at least a dozen times over the weekend. She loves it! I'm not sure if it's the book that she loves so much as the people who gave it to her. By Sunday night, it was all about John and Allison cuddles. I loved seeing my brother as an Uncle. Holly was clammering all over him. He even took her for a little walk on Sunday before supper. It was a happy weekend. John and Allison, please come back soon!!

We did it again. A couple weeks ago, we stayed home for date night. We made delicious French Onion Soup. Seriously amazing! I like staying home for date night. It's relaxing and economical and I love to cook and make food that takes a little more time and effort.

19 pounds 6 ounces and 30 inches tall. My, how you've grown.

My sister Kim moved out and is on her own trying her hand at running a home. As a little housewarming gift (which was done to coincide with her birthday), I sent her and her boyfriend, Vrej, a little hand made something. A quilt. Of course. I made a bow quilt (inspiration here) and I tried to keep it a touch masculine by using a gray background. I really love how it turned out!