First Week away from work

The first week of my maternity leave was not all about bed rest. I needed to run errands to get some stuff done before the baby comes. And maybe it's because I couldn't move as quickly as I used to, everything seemed to take twice as long. I know I'm supposed to take it easy, but taking care of business was the only way to calm my mind. My list of things to do seemed almost longer than usual.

On June 19th, my friend Craig who I've known since Jr. High was visiting California from Colorado with his girlfriend. She had never been to Southern California so we arranged for a mini-reunion with my other friend Lenny (known him since 5th grade). Craig and his sister and friends had arrived that morning and their first stop was Santa Monica beach. Lenny and his wife Carrie had made plans to meet them there before coming over to our house, but then I decided to have them pick me up so I can get some air and relaxation also. We didn't get to the beach until about 4 pm. By then Craig was ready to leave the beach to grab some dinner. So Lenny, Carrie and I decided to walk around the pier so we don't waste driving all the way out there.




Carrie and I on the beach


Almost the whole gang (Danny, Craig, Robin, Lenny, April, Sean)

After leaving Santa Monica, we met Chris at the Ford's Filling Station for dinner in Culver City.


The Jacksons likes to take more expressive photos.


I think I've got something growing out of my head.


My attempt to look angry.


Our $12 piece of cheese...it was well worth it.



Although Craig was a little disappointed that the restaurant I called "a burger place" only had one burger on their menu, we all still had a great time chatting about what's new in our lives and getting to know his girlfriend Robin.

It was a really great evening and I'm glad I had the time off to catch up with old friends.