Bye Bye California

Day 104 (4.14.10) - After 7.5 years, I'm leaving California and another chapter of my life is closing. I am excited to go back home but also really sad to leave all the wonderful friends we have made. When I first came out here Nick and I drove my Honda Civic and all I brought was whatever we could fit in the back of the car. Now, not only are we married and bringing back an entire house full of stuff but we are also bringing back 2 extra people! It was a LONG day of traveling. The kids were ok considering the long day they had but it was a LOT of work for me. Good thing we don't have to go back. The movers come tomorrow and Nick will be leaving this weekend for one more drive across the country. Here is Joey at the airport waiting to board the plane. He looks concerned to say the least. He has no idea of all the changes that are in store.

Star of India

Day 85 (3.26.10) - It was an interesting day. I quit my job (more to come on that soon - we're moving to NJ!) and took a walk to the County Administration Building to get a few copies of Ruby's birth certificate (just to have since we're moving). It was an absoloutely gorgeous day. On the way back I walked past the harbor and stopped to look at the ships. Here is the Star of India - the worlds oldest active ship. I am really, really going to miss San Diego for so many reasons.

View from the Train

Day 50 (2.19.10) - I got a new toy today!! A Canon G11. I have no idea how to use it to its maximum capabilities but I have to say I already love it. I started reading the manual on the train ride home (had the camera shipped to work) and took this shot from the window. What a great view!

Pretty Bird

Day 44 (2.13.10) - We spent the morning at San Diego's Wild Animal Park. While there are some pretty amazing and exotic animals - we didn't really see any of them today, haha. It was hot, crowded and the kids were getting cranky and tired so we were only there for a little over an hour and spent most of our time watching ducks. Yes, they have lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos, etc. and we spent our time watching ducks. Of course Joey was as thrilled as can be anyway. I did snap a picture of this lone beautiful white bird though.

Santa Fe Station

Day 39 (2.8.10) - Another Monday, another day of work and another picture from downtown. I snapped this picture of the train station across the street from my building. I walk across this path daily. Hard to believe people are getting snowed in and I live here!

Work

Day 34 (2.3.10) - Despite the fact that Joey think's I'm a conductor that works on the train, I actually work here on the 26th floor. It is one of the tallest buildings in downtown San Diego and one of the most conspicuous in the downtown landscape.

Heading Home

Day 30 (1.30.10) - Here is where the problem of only having one (very LARGE) camera lies. We had a fun and busy day today with a lot of picture taking opportunities. We had some friends over, went into the city, met another friend for a delicious sushi dinner and saw a very cool looking full moon...but I didn't capture any of this because I just didn't feel like dragging the big camera around. So, I took no pictures during our excursions and by the time I realized I had not taken my picture of the day, I quickly snapped this picture on the 5, on the way home. Nothing too exciting just a view from the dash on the drive home from the city.