Back from the WILD!

This past weekend was a success! We were able to surprise my mom Thursday night at dinner. She had no idea we were going to be there for her birthday. Sashimi was to die for...salmon melting in my mouth! Yummy!
Friday, Melia & I endured the heat at the Wild Animal Park. It's always so darn hot & this time was no exception. Last time she was there, I think she was 18 mos so basically it was her 1st time there. As you can see, she had a great time.
Saturday was a day of relaxation & then the Charger game in the afternoon. Well, tailgating starts at least 4 hrs prior to the game. It was a lot of fun, especially since I was able to hang out with a dear friend of mine who happens to have tickets down near the Charger families. It was great to see him.
Sunday is church day & it was no different for me in S.D. Hung out with my mom, Anna, Aunty Regina & Uncle Richard. Tutu & Granny began school shopping for Melia. Thanks you two! I had to peel myself away from the Olympics so we could get on the road. Finally, arrived back in Brea around 10 p.m. Yikes! It was a great time!

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!!!