So much has happened since my last blog post that I am honestly not even going to try and catch up. I've been so crazy busy-and I am loving every moment! I'm just going to start from now.
My in-laws came in to town to spend this past weekend with us. We are so thankful that they took time to come see us! With our families so far away, we feel like we are missing out on so much, and I know they feel like they are missing out on things, too, especially with Ryder.
Their first night here, we went to
Flavor Del Mar A local restaurant that is AMAZING! There food was familiar but presentation and plates were different. The tastes were tantalizing and new yet homey all at the same time. I was particularly excited because they have the spicy Chicken-Coconut soup I miss so much from Surin, in Birmingham.
Saturday, we went to Sea World. Pat made some connections there, so we are able to go free and go "backstage". My favorite part is seeing the dolphins in the pools. There was a 5 week old with it's mama in one of them. That was my FAVORITE thing I've ever seen. (When my MIL gets home and posts her pictures, I will do another blog of those). The man Pat met, who works at SeaWorld and signs us in, is absolutely amazing. I cannot thank him enough. Ryder and Pat had NEVER been before, and they got to experience things that people pay 100s of dollars (per person) to do for shorter periods of time. THANK YOU, TIM!!!!
Daddy and Ryder checking out the toys, distracting GranJan so Mommy can buy some ornaments
Today, we went to church at
Coastline. If you are in the SoCal area, and are looking for a church home, please try out Coastline! It may not be for you, but I have fallen in love with the people there and the view around the church. Give it a try...you got nothing to lose:)
Anyway, after church we went to Old Town to eat at Cafe Coyote. They have some grrrreeeeaaaatttt margaritas (and I don't drink much, so that's saying something). I got a taco salad and a pineapple chipotle margarita. We walked around for a little while after, enjoying the historic park and letting Ryder get out some of his energy.
Mommy and Ryder at Lunch
Ryder waiting on his food
Daddy and Ryder with Santa at Old Town
Mommy, Ryder and Big T at lunch at Cafe Coyote
Alright, you're caught up on this past weekend.
I have a midterm this Wednesday and then one next Wednesday, so I'll be plenty busy but I am planning on writing more. Pat and I are starting our healthy lifestyles again on December 19. I have been cooking (barely) horribly because of lack of time because of my pharmacology class...NO MORE EXCUSES. Ryder is the only one who has been eating a healthy, balanced diet haha....I WILL lose the remaining "baby weight"! And you get to join me on my journey:)
