The past three weeks were a wonderful mix of beach and blizzard, friends and family, restaurants and home cooked meals, and frantic runs through airports and long naps. As always, it was wonderful to see so many of the people we love-we only wish it could have been longer. Our trip took us to San Diego to visit Brian’s family as well as friends from high school and Peace Corps, Madison Wisconsin to hang out with cousins and college friends, and Ohio to see my family. Now it’s time for all of you to come visit us!
Lunch at Callaway Vineyard in Temecula California.
Brian and his Dad. Could these two look any more alike?
Margaritas in Temecula. We could have had Mexican food every night.
A much needed stop at Oceanside beach.
Picturesque Julian California
Brian risking his life at Balboa Park.
The Botanic Building at Balboa Park. We also visited the Natural History Museum and the Timken Museum of Art.
Enjoying the view at Three Corners.
We spent a day at the Maritime Museum of San Diego which was wonderful. This is the Star of India-the oldest active merchant sailing ship in the world.
Inside the Russian submarine we enjoyed seeing the exact same Russian cocoa (teal box) and ketchup that we use here.
Brian and his awesome sister posing on the dock.
A very large and intimidating friend on our ocean walk.
A sea lion in the wild!
Brian and his close friend John.
Dinner with Brian's mom and sister and our friends John, Saori, Arturo and cute Luna.
A wonderful day of connecting with my friend Erika from high school....
..and Hyun from Peace Corps and her awesome family at the San Diego Botanic Gardens.
There is something so magical about being warm outside in December. I love southern California!
Walking our cousins to school in Wisconsin. Where did the palm trees go?
Lots of love and babies awaited us in Madison. We have great friends for sure.
Lunch with our sweet friend Ruth.
A snowy walk in Ohio.
Mom picking out the best tree.
It was great to spend the day with my Grandma.
The view from our 15th floor hotel room in South Korea.
Korea-home of the best airport food.