Saturday, July 31, 2010

July 31, 2010

My parent came to visit and we took them to Alcatraz.  I did a whole post about it on our other blog, so I'm just posting this photo here.  It was chilly in the city, like most summer days there.

Friday, July 30, 2010

July 30, 2010

This picture is for Nathaniel to prove to him that there are opportunities to speak russian out here.  The old men in this store (which happens to be right be our favorite taqueria) gabbered at me in Russian.  You can buy all sorts of good russian stuff here, I'm sure. 

Thursday, July 29, 2010

July 29, 2010

At the nursery by our apartment.  Paul found a cute redwood tree that he wants to buy. 

Sunday, July 25, 2010

July 25, 2010

On a Sunday walk with our friends Jason and Ginny.  Jason just ran his firsts full Ironman.  That's Ollie in the stroller and this is the lake just up the trail from where we live.  We walk here almost every day it seems like.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

July 24, 2010

Celebrating Pioneer Day at our church.  I made blueberry cupcakes and coconut cupcakes.  They were pretty awesome, if I say so myself.  The blueberry cupcakes and frosting are made from crushed fresh blueberries.  It is the same recipe as my strawberry cupcake recipe.  I still like strawberry best, but the blueberry was a fun change.


This shot of Paul was taken by our friends' little boy Ollie.  I'm shameless when it comes to getting kids to like me by letting them do pretty much whatever they want, even if that means taking photos with my camera while they have sticky fingers.  But when Ollie says "more" or "again" in his tiny voice, I just can't resist.

Me teaching Ollie the art of the self-portrait.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

July 21, 2010

Having whole wheat toast and honey on my way out the door for work.