I had such a wonderful weekend at home
with my family!
Andrew had Friday off, and I had a half-day,
so we left the city at about 1:00pm and headed for the foothills. Since we were
able to leave early, we didn't have to fight traffic and made it up the hill in
just a couple hours.
Since Andrew started on a new softball
team here in the city, he wanted to stop at the batting cages to get a few
swings in since he hadn't played since his move from San Diego. It was fun to
watch him and enjoy the sunshine for a bit.
After a few rounds, we headed up the hill
to my sister's house. I couldn't wait to see Phillip again! I can't believe how
fast the past two weeks have gone. I definitely don't like being so far away.
He has changed so much already! Seriously, what a little punkin!
**punkin: my friend Jen's word to
describe something so cute you pronounce it, "pun-kin" instead of
"pump-kin").
After a few hours visiting, i.e. staring
at Phillip, we headed to my parents house for dinner. It's always so good to be
home. Even though our apartment in San Francisco feels like home now, nothing
is quite the same as going home to Mom and Dad's.
Saturday morning we were up early to go
for a hike in the American River Canyon. It was a beautiful day, and quite
warm. We did a loop on the Stagecoach Trail in Auburn. The wildflowers were
really beautiful, and there were hundreds of butterflies dancing around us. But
they didn't want to stay still long enough for me to snap a photo.
Once we made it down to the river, we
walked over to the confluence, where the North Fork and the Middle Fork of the
American River meet, to check out some Indian grinding stones. Andrew had never
seen them before, so my Dad, the California history expert, gave us a lesson. They're
pretty cool; it's so interesting to see those historic reminders juxtaposed
with modern day life. It's fun to think about what it would have been like back
then, and how things have changed.
After our hike, we met up with some of my
friends for a lunch. Andrew can't go to Auburn without stopping for a pork mojo
sandwich at Joe Caribe. It is seriously the best pork sandwich you'll ever eat.
I definitely recommend it, even if you're just passing through Auburn on your
way to Tahoe.
Saturday night we watched a great movie,
Midnight in Paris. I loved it! It definitely has me itching to get back to
Paris. I think Andrew and I need to start planning a European adventure.
Easter morning we woke up to my Mom’s
fresh baked hot cross buns, fruit and a latte. I was so looking forward to
spending the day with family. Not only was it Easter, but my sisters birthday
also happened to fall on Easter this year, so it was a double celebration!
I was a baby hog all day, but since I
live so far away, no one protested. It was so nice just visiting and relaxing
around the house. My mom made a great brunch and we watched my sister open her
birthday gifts, as well as Phillip’s first Easter baskets.
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| Phillip's Easter Basket from Auntie |
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| Mr. Serious |
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| Josh's Grandma meeting Phillip for the first time |
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| Cutest Easter Bunny I've Ever Seen! That face kills me! |
Overall, it was such a great weekend
filled with family and friends. I already miss baby Phillip and can’t wait
until the next time I can hold him. Thankfully I get a photo message each day
from mommy telling me what they’ve been up to!
Also, a special happy birthday message to
my sister! She is such a great Mommy, I love seeing her with Phillip. She’s
a natural. I know this will be her best year yet!
I love you sister!
How was your Easter? Did you do anything
special?
xoxo,
Theresa
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