Sister Comes to Visit...

This past week, I got a big treat and my sister Randi came out to visit for the first time since I have moved out to California. We had a great time however, it really made me miss her. I miss the one unique year we had in Dallas. Not many people get to work everyday with their sister and have so much fun. On the brighter side, it makes visits so much fun!

We were true tourist this week. We started the week off by taking a trip to Half Moon Bay and eating lunch on the water. We then stopped by the dish at Standford and walked this, this might not have been my brightest idea, while it had beautiful views and was so pretty, it made me extremely sore and tired. 8 months pregnant and walking hills equals no bueno!

We got up the next day and took the train to the city, where we walked some more, again not my best ideas. We shopped in Union Square, took a trolley to Fisherman's and then toured Fisherman's. We finished the night off with Sushi at Santana Row and some Drinks, where Drake was able to meet us!

The last day, we rented bikes and road around the city and across the Golden Gate. On this note, I would like to stop and say that from now on, I will be admiring all bike riders that I see around the city, for there is no such thing as a leisure bike ride around the city and across the bridge. It is freakin hard work, and for now on I will be giving the right away to all bike riders, it will be the least they deserve after making it up some of the hills you have to make it up to get to the bridge. I was dying at times on this bike ride, and was even caught walking my bike up hills! After what I call a workout, not a simple little bike ride, Randi and I finished the day off by taking the night tour of Alcatraz. SCARY and FREAKY..

It was a great week and so nice to have my sister here! Here are some pictures from the week!



I am pretty sure that I would not want any operstion on this operation table in the hospital on Alcatraz!!



Tahoe..

At the last minute Drake and I decided to head up to Tahoe for the weekend! It has been a wonderful weekend and nice to relax and get away. At the same time, I have been amazed by all the snow and the fact that it is still winter here, I feel like spring is suppose to be here, but it is still snowing! I love it though!

We were able to go on walks around the house, and it amazes me how different things look in the winter from the summer times when I have been here. We went to the casinos, where I of course lost money. We had drinks up at the top of one of the casinos, where the view was beautiful and Drake cheered on his college basketball team! Apparently, I am a gaucho fan now! ;) Drake snowboarded all of today, and I met him at the top of the mountain for lunch! The only problem with this part of our plan, is that it decided to start snowing and blow wind at 55 mph, so they closed the Gondola to get back down the mountain, most people skied down, but that was a bit of a problem for me! Luckily I finally made it down and all is well! :)

We are headed back in the morning to San Jose, and my sister comes on Tuesday! Yea!!!



The water is all frozen over!



I am not trained for snow, and I literally almost feel like 10 times!



Our own little iceberg on the porch of the house!



Gondola



Drake in is ski gear ( he got new pants and was so excited) !



Clearly I don't fit in with the skiers, who wears jeans and steve madden boots up to the top of the  mountain??  



Drake taking a break from snowboarding!



So pretty!


         THANKS JOE AND MAGGIE FOR LETTING US USE THE HOUSE THIS WEEK!!!

Round Rock Baby Shower..

This past weekend I have been able to spend one last weekend at home when it is just me, because for now own, it will be both Easton and I when we come home, and really for that matter, it will only be about Easton at that point! Casey who?? :)

Easton and I were very blessed this weekend with a wonderful shower hosted by my my mom's good friend Melynda Love, who did a fabulous job! It was just the most precious shower. Lots of friends and family were able to attend it Easton is already considered spoiled with the amount of cute things he got! Believe me there will no be a shortage of cute clothes for him!

It has also been nice to be back and see some family and friends. Here are some pictures from the shower!



My mom made a scrapbook for Easton for the whole first year of his life. All I have to do is put the pictures in it as he grows up! How wonderful is that! ;)



Sweet Girls!



The wonderful Host!



Thank you to everyone who came to the shower and for those who could not be there but still sent well wishes and thought of us! Easton is one lucky boy! :) 7  1/2 months today and 2 1/2 to go! :)

My Papa Bear..

This weekend Heaven gained another angel, My Papa Bear (my grandfather). Although we are all selfishly sad to see him go, he is free from pain now. He had been suffering from cancer and different infections. He asked not to have a service however I feel that this poem that I found is perfect for him:

God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "come to me."

You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best

And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.

- Author Unknown

                                                     I love you and Miss you Papa Bear!



My Papa Bear and I when I was born!



Girl's weekend...

This past weekend 6 of my girlfriends came to visit me! We had a great weekend. We Spent Friday in the city, Saturday we spent in Napa, and Sunday we went back to the city! It was so much fun and I hope they all come back again! Here are a few pictures.

Someone turned 3 years old today..

Happy Birthday Chloe! :)

Chloe has 6 vistors from Texas today too, to help her ring in her birthday! It is a big day!

Beautiful Weekend and a little trip to Sonoma..

This past weekend, My grandma and her friend were in the San Francisco area. I decided to meet up with them and join in on some of their shopping and wine tasting. ( Well I didn't exactly join in on the wine tasting, but it was fun to go to new wineries) Here we are in front of Ledson winery in Sonoma. Saturday was beautiful there!! :)

            Hope everyone is having a wonderful Valentines!