HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM/TUTU!

Today, Aug 7, is my mom's birthday. If you get a chance today, please wish her a Happy Birthday at bkakalia@qualcomm.com - she would absolutely LOVE IT & it would make her day!!! Melia & I have something special in store for her, but she doesn't know it yet. So mums the word if you talk to her or if you email her. We are going to the Wild Animal Park on Friday & will be going to the Charger vs Cowboy game on Saturday. Whooohooooo!! Can't wait! No, not a fan of either, but it's FOOTBALL FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!

Welcome to August!

We are now into August & it just makes me crazy how fast time flies! The weather has been nice & hot & we have been hanging out at the pool a lot. Friday, we went to see the play/musical "Annie" with Lizzie after having dinner with Kelly, her husband. Everything about it was great! Such amazing talent! Yesterday, Melia went to Sea World with her dad & of course, had a great time there. Today was a day of relaxing & gathering our minds for the week to come. Thursday is my mom's birthday so we plan on driving down to San Diego for her. We will also be going to the Charger game on Saturday! Whoohoooo!!! Football is finally here! Thank God!

Our Colorado & Arizona Trip

We had a great time in Colorado & Arizona earlier this month. We watched a small town 4th of July parade & fireworks, went river rafting, had DELICIOUS sushi (can you believe it?!) in Durango, rode the gondola in Telluride, saw the Double RL, spent FOREVER getting the kids' & uncle & aunty's wild west photo taken, roasted marshmallows by the river & almost roasted the trailer, drove from Durango to Silverton to Ouray at 10 p.m. on a 2-way, winding, deserted road that was just wide enough for 1 1/2 cars with drops on at least one side (which required shots back at the trailer) & dodging boulders in the road from falling rocks, and much, much more!

But nothing compares to the time that we all got to spend together. It was great being around family & catching up on our lives. We really appreciate being included & thank uncle & aunty for taking such great care of us. We love you! Oh, and thanks to Jeri for driving up AND back while managing NOT to hit any wildlife. Pretty impressive. YEE HAW!!!

Colorado Countdown

The countdown to our Colorado trip has begun. Just 6 short days until we fly to Arizona & begin our drive to Colorado with the cousins. Melia & I are so excited! Last time we were there, she was in my tummy. It's going to be a blast...literally. We'll be there for the 4th of July which, as I remember, we missed back then because of the fires going on during that time. I'm just going to enjoy being with family & away from home.

The weather here has been ridiculously hot! High 90s to low 100s. Phew! But seems to be cooling down a bit. Today is my Friday so I'll be having a great weekend! You do the same.