Off to San Diego

Since the summer is over, we decided that it was safe to travel again without the risk of being stuck again since we're flying stand-by. This last weekend (Sat.-Tues.), the three of us flew out to San Diego to see both my parents. Thankfully all our flights went smoothly. It is always good to be able to visit with family.

On Sunday we went to the Padres game since a trip to San Diego without seeing a Pads game is torture to me. They have a great grassy park area in center field where we ate our lunch and let Amelia run around for about an hour. It worked out really well because then by the time the game started she was full and tired. She slept for at least 3-4 innings only stirring when the Pads made a good play and everyone cheered. Plus the Padres won!

Here's a side note to anyone with toddlers that likes to eat at Claim Jumper. We went there for dinner after the game and without asking they brought out a toddler plate for Amelia very soon after we were seated. It had cinnamon applesauce, mandarin oranges, turkey and cheese. We didn't have to order anything for her and she had food ASAP so she didn't get fussy. Claim Jumper gets four stars in my book for this idea. All in all it was a fun trip!

My First Harvest

Only 5 weeks after planting my garden I already have produce! I was able to pick a zucchini this week and was amazing at how big it grew so quickly. I'd heard that zucchinis are quite prolific growers but now I understand what they mean. At least I can freeze it, bake with it or cook it (a lot!).

I finally showed Amelia my garden this week. Obviously she could always see it since it's in the backyard but I had never really pointed it out to her. She got so excited as I showed her the zucchinis and the squashes growing and let her reach down and touch them. Last night when we went outside she started pointing to the garden and wanted to go look at everything again. She even started showing Daddy where the vegetables were on the plants. Next year she and I will have to plant some radishes especially for her to watch grow.

A Getaway

Last week, Rod's parents were here for a few days. So we took the opportunity to get away up to Durango for a night. We went for a hike when we got up there last Sunday and by chance happened to pick a hike that followed a beautiful creek and waterfall. I love having a digital camera so you can take tons of pictures and not waste film. We wanted to share some of the pictures with you. If you have never been to Durango, Colorado it is a trip you must plan on taking. There a tons of fun things to do and the scenery is awesome.

We stayed the night at our favorite B & B, the Apple Orchard Inn. It is just a little north of Durango in the Animas Valley and each morning and evening you can hear the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad go by (another thing to check out if you come). Most of you know that we lived here for a year about four years ago. We keep asking each other why we left and are hoping that God will allow us to move back someday.