Early Fall Update

Ugh. I know. We are slackers. Haven't updated the world on our oh-so-fahbulous and exciting lives in awhile. Well, this is your lucky day because you are about to get the update of a lifetime, or at least a couple of months worth. We didn't go anywhere (I think we topped out on traveling for the year) but had a lot of visitors!

On Sept. 12th Ryan and I celebrated our 4th anniversary- I can't believe it has been 4 years!

The following weekend my dad and Marcia came into town for the weekend. Melia had the BEST time with her grandparents, and as usual, they showered her with gifts. Melia's favorite was her new car. A license should be required to drive!

We also went to the SF Zoo- Melia LOVES the zoo so we decided to get a membership (we have been multiple times since!).

Feeding the goats

Lance, Ryan's brother, came into town the first weekend in October. We went to the Ferry Building and then walked up to Fisherman's Wharf to check out the aquarium. Melia was a little hesitant at first, but then she warmed up to the fish. We then walked over the Ghiradelli Square for dinner. It was a short trip, but Melia had a blast with her Uncle.

On Wednesday, Oct. 15th we met Jill & Pat at the NEW California Academy of Sciences. It was the first *free* day since it opened, and by the time we got there, it was a 2 hour wait. But it was worth the wait! If you are ever in the City, this is worth a visit. Can you see the people below the water? They have a tunnel under the water that lets you look up and see the fish and rain forest. This is the largest and greenest building in the US and even has a "living roof".

You may have noticed that Ryan was able to go to the Academy of Sciences on a Wednesday. Well, he had the day off. And the day after that. And the day after that. Unfortunately he was laid off from PayPal the week before. Although don't feel bad for us, this is actually a good thing. He was quite unhappy at work so this break for him is a good thing.

On October 19th, Christy and I completed the Nike Women's Half Marathon, 5th year! Ryan, Jill and Melia were troopers- they woke up with us at 6am to come and cheer us on in the City- their 5th year as well.

Finally, last weekend we were visited by Ryan's dad, aka "Boompa." We took Boompa and Melia to a pumpkin patch in Nicasio Valley. It was a beautiful drive, but the pumpkin patch was a total dud. Note to self: don't go there next year.

Ok, that sums up the last couple of months! Now that Ryan has some time on his hands, hopefully there will be more updates.