Happy Birthday J, Jayrody, Budders, Buds ...

Yes, this is a historic birthday, after all, we did elect the first black president on Jared's big day... just teasing! I promised I would not be political in my blog--so I will remain silent:)

This was J's birthday to go down in the history books because it was his first celebrated with K-- ahh isn't that sweet:) Wish we could report a more eventful day but unfortunately I had to work very late up in LA and we ended up ordering in and watching TV.

I totally surprised him with his gift though--and apparently his family too. Awhile back Jared mentioned he wanted to learn to play the guitar. When it came time to find a birthday gift for him, a guitar is the only thing he doesn't already have. (He definitely lived a bachelor life for many years!) So in a short while we'll be inviting everyone out to the beach to sit around the bonfire and singing "Brown Eyed Girl".

Happy Birthday, J, looking forward to many more with you:)

Resolutions!

Well we are are finally getting to one of our many New Year's resolutions--our blog! Yes, we have caved and decided to make our lives public to those who care to read. After all, 2008 proved to be a pretty eventful year--right? :) We hope to keep everyone on the edge of their seats in the coming months.

Our first big adventure in 2009 was hosting our first guests--Kris's parents, Dahl and Joyce. They decided to stay a weekend with us before heading down to the Panama Canal. We had so much fun touring San Diego with them. On Saturday we toured many ships down in the harbor.

Our first stop was the "Surprise" the ship Master and Commander was filmed on.

We also toured a submarine. I could never be a submariner... .

And those movies that show the crew running through the vessels... just isn't reality!

Our last ship was the USS Midway Aircraft carrier. What an amazing ship... but obey all the rules, Jared and dad found themselves in the brig.

It was a yet another beautiful weekend in sunny San Diego--the greatest place to visit in January, February, and March! We love visitors, so come anytime.