I'm laying in bed catching up on everyone's blogs.  Sounds like everybody is having fun, except me!  I'm still sick!!!  Okay, so, I'm not in bed because I'm sick, I'm just feeling a little lazy today (that's not unusual for me).  Plus, it's rainy and grey outside.  A great day to relax, even if it's only for a couple of hours during Addison's nap time!  As far as my illness, I just have that gross "Typhoid Mary" cough that tastes like I took a shot of bleach (too much info.?),  where everyone slowly moves away from you when they hear it.  I'm trying to get back to the gym, but I don't wanna be hacking up a lung on the treadmill.  And now that we're working out at Gold's Gym in the Castro again, image is everything!!!  It's more than everything!  I feel like I need to be thin and buff BEFORE I go to the gym!!!

Addison is sick too.  She has the same cough that I have.  She also has some kind of eye infection, the poor thing.  She woke up yesterday morning and her eyelashes were crusted together.  She wanted to go on one of the Street Cars that run up and down Market St.  We're always up for giving her a new experience.  The next day we took a Trolley down to the Ferry Building where we looked at all of the goods, from organic honey to exotic house plants.  She loved the tank of live lobsters!  Personally, it made me want to barf.  Anyway, I'm sure I don't have to tell any of you how dirty public transportation is.  Alas, eye infection.  

Don't get me wrong, we're very Happy.  Albeit not very Healthy at the moment, except for Dwain, he never gets sick.  I'm looking forward to stepping out into the world, among the living!  SOON!!!   

Peace On Earth...

'nough said!!!

These Boots Are Made For Walkin'

Addison has a shoe fetish!!!  ALREADY!!!  We can be in Target, in the toy section, and there is no problem when Dwain or I tell her she can't have the toy she is playing with.  BUT, get her into the shoe section, and there's no way we're leaving without a new pair of shoes.  Last time we were at Target, I tried to be the disciplinarian that I so clearly am not, and told her she couldn't have a pair of shoes this time.  The girl fell out!  She screamed so loud, I was afraid security was going to be called.  So, of course, I frantically looked for the shoes she wanted in her size!  How do kids go from a scream so loud it can shatter glass, to a gleeful smile in half of a second?  Look out, Jimmy Choo!!!  She has also taken to wearing our shoes.  Whether it be slippers, boots, flip flops.  She loves them all.  I remember wearing my Mom's heals around the house.  Hind sight is 20/20 right, Mom?!?!  I think we need a few pair of heels for her to clunk around in, because as you'll see in the pictures, it's just not the same!  I'll have Dwain look for his.  JUST KIDDING!!!   

New 'Do!

Inspired by my sister-in-law Raquel, I have been braiding Addison's hair!  Raquel's daughter Ainsley, always has the cutest hair.  I have been doing Addison's hair in various patterns of  "Afro-puffs" for over two years now, which I love, but I thought it was time for a change.  After all, I am a trained professional!  Plus I feel pressure to always have Addi's hair looking fab since, ya know, I am a trained professional!  While spending Christmas with Dwain's side of the family I decided to ask Raquel for some hair advice.  She was so sweet, she showed me all of the products(Carol's Daughter), brushes and hair bands she uses on Ainsley.  All of which I have purchased.  What a difference!  Thanks Raquel!!!  Ainsley too!!! 

Now This Is A Dog Park!

For some reason in the Maryland/D.C. area, there aren't any dog parks?!?!?!  Now, there's a HUGE soccer/baseball/volleyball field every two feet, but no dog parks?!?!?!  San Francisco is a VERY dog friendly city, almost everyone has a dog here.  In our current location, we are within blocks of at least four wonderful dog parks.  This is Ft. Funston, a short drive away.  We were just commenting today on how happy our dogs are here, compared to MD.  Juna and Lola are used to running, jumping and chasing squirrels and birds.  There wasn't much of that in MD.  Consequently, they have both gotten a little lazy and  gained a little weight.  Unfortunately, so have I!!!  I'm calling it my "D.C. 10", pounds that is!  Hopefully, now that we are home, in one of the most walkable cities, we will all be healthier!!!

Long time, no see...

Sorry it's been so long since my last post.  Thanks for the prod, Jodi!  I must admit, I am getting a little bored with the whole blogging thing.  I thought I would have more interesting things to post, most of this just seems like boring drivel!  However, I'll carry on for my followers.  I have five now!!!

I have to begin by saying I am sick, again!  I feel like I've been sick since Oct., which coincides with my first flu shot ever.  Makes me wonder.  We were out shopping the other day, after Addison touched every cart, every product on every shelf, and crawled around on the floor a few times (much to our horror).  I picked her up and the first thing she does is put her hands in my mouth.  Could be why I'm sick?  As we lay in bed in the early morning, all snuggled up under the warm blankets (she usually crawls in around 6am) Addison slowly lifts her head and sneezes all over my neck.  Could be why I'm sick!  

Anyway, we are feeling almost completely settled.  You all may be tired of hearing it, but we are so glad to be HOME!!!  We finally unpacked our clothes today.  Filled the closet and the dressers to the brim!  The kitchen is unpacked, and pretty much everything has it's place.  There are a few boxes of odds and ends down stairs.  You know, the stuff you need but just don't know where to put it all?  Dwain just keeps vacuuming around them.  Whatever.  Most of our stuff is packed into a 300 sq. foot storage unit, as we are house sitting for the time being.  Still, what we consider our "essentials", is soooo much!  I guess when you have a child there's just more stuff!!!  Now we can't wait to just start enjoying the city!  We've been to or ordered "in" from most of our favorite restaurants.  We've been to most of our favorite dog parks.  And seen SOME of our favorite people.  So, things are good!!! 

 

 

All I Need Is The Air That I Breathe...

Finally, I can breathe again!!!  We arrived in San Francisco on Dec. 29th.  We are back HOME and  so happy about it!!!  It was pretty stressful getting here.  Addison was an Angel, she's been on more than 30 flights.  So, she's a pro.  We flew with our dogs this time.  They, of course, have to fly with the cargo.  It is so heart breaking to see your beloved pets wheeled away with the luggage.  They did fine, and were sooo happy to see us at SFO.  I think it was worse for us knowing they were down there, especially at times when we were experiencing turbulance.  Dwain and I just kept looking at each other and saying, "poor babies".  Then, it took us two hours to get our rental car.  All I have to say is; don't use "ACE" car rentals!!!  Once we got to S.F. all was good in the world again!!!  

Ciao Bella!

Although there isn't much about Maryland I'll miss, Bella and her parents, Jennifer and Carl, are three things we WILL miss!  Bella quickly became Addison's BFF, and Dwain and I hit it off with her parents.  They were really the only friends we made during our time on the East Coast.  We only knew them for a short while, but they proved to be true friends.  They were so kind and generous to us, especially during the final days when our only furniture was an Aero bed or two.  Thank you Crouse family!  We miss you!  You too Beau!!!!!!!

Happy BELATED Holidays

We hope everyone had a Happy Holiday Season.  Although it was a "transitional" time for us, we still had a really great time!  Christmas was spent with Dwain's family.  We had a nice time just hanging out, visiting and EATING!  I can still taste the chicken curry Dwain's Dad made, soooo delish!

New Year's was spent here in S.F., just us.  Dwain was asleep by about 8:30 and I was in bed by 10.  Dwain was awakened by the revelers next door and the fireworks.  Addison and I slept through it and didn't hear a thing!  Finally a good nights' sleep!!!!

Camping Out...

This is how we lived in our Townhouse in Maryland for about ten days.  After the movers left and before we flew to California.  Aero beds are fine for a couple of nights, not ten!