We have moved!!!

After many years in many cities, we have finally become homeowners (it is shocking to us as well!). We bought a small house in San Rafael, a little town about 15 mins north of the Golden Gate Bridge, in Marin. It's an old Victorian and there is a lot of work that needs to be done in the house still, but we got a good start, and are in the process of moving in. Here are some pics before all gets our stuff gets in there.

Maya turns 1!!!

We can't believe it, but our youngest one is now one!!! A bit crazy! We had a little celebration for her - unfortunately Ella was a bit too excited about Maya's gifts. And clearly she can't wait for her own upcoming birthday.

California water in January...

Yes, we now officially feel spoiled. We did get to go to the beach multiple times in January and February which means that this has been a winter like we've never had. Monterey was lovely, and the beaches 10 mins from our house were also fun. We're excited for more trips to come!

Christmas 2010

A little late, but it's been somewhat busy. We had a very nice first Christmas back in America (!) - Santa Clause came many times. We first saw him show up on a boat, so we now believe that he lives somewhere on a boat...he was also there when we picked up our Christmas tree on a Christmas tree farm. Then again in Sioux Falls! Finally he came to visit while the kids were sleeping at home (really, while we were in SD) and AGAIN at gradma's house. It as a very busy Christmas! Although not everyone loved Santa :) We did get to play in the snow with everyone - always fun.