[ visiting grandma barbara ]

Two weeks ago Doug and I went on a quick trip to California. Me to help take care of my grandma who just had surgery and wasn't doing very well, and him to help a bit and then snowboard a lot. We left the night before the tsunami and when we got there we both had a ton of texts and messages making sure we were aware and OK. Luckily nothing ended up happening, but we were watching it on t.v. and doug was getting super depressed that we weren't there for all the action. i felt kinda bad for him, but really, i was happy not to be there and glad to be on the couch resting with grandma :) I'm really glad we got a chance to go over and help out. We took a lot of short walks around the complex with beloved Gilgo, ate a few loaves of Panera's rye bread (which is absolutely addicting), ate at Salsa with Aunt Barbara, Uncle John and Rachel, bacon and eggs for breakfast, In N Out, did our best at fattening grandma up, had a great time seeing how cheap everything is at Winco and spending about an hour at the candy bins :) We got to meet some of her friends, hang out with Aunt Barbara, Uncle John and Rachel and eat some delicious food. Doug stepped in dog pee in his socks :) Made some delicious spaghetti sauce and meatballs from scratch for the first time and just hung out, watched tv, and relaxed together. I'm happy to report that grandma was looking better when I left and I pray she is on the fast road to complete recovery.

 bbque chicken and delicious dinner at aunt barbaras

 doug being humbled by rachel in foosball. thanks for that :)