We just returned from a week spent in San Diego. Lee had meetings the first three days of the week, then we had straight vacation after that. While Lee kicked off his first day of meetings, the girls and I kicked off our first day of vacation at Legoland! Legoland would have been exciting enough just by itself, but I was super excited about finally getting to meet one of my dear blog buddies! I've made so many great internet friends over the years, starting with Analese's infancy when I visited the May 2006 birth club board on Babycenter. Several of the women that I got to know on Babycenter started blogs, and now that (and facebook and twitter) is how we keep up with one another. It is amazing to me how well I can get to know these women just by reading their blogs. Several months ago when we realized we were going to visit San Diego, Jenn suggested that it would be very cool to have a meet-up since she is from the Southern California area. The further north I drove, the drizzlier the weather became, so I was really hoping that our Legoland visit would not be completely rained out. Even though it drizzled on us almost the entire visit, we still had a great time. Jenn's son, Jake, took this picture of us. Note my super stylish yellow poncho. My hairstyle had long since melted. Jenn, however, looks fabulous!
Jenn is such a friendly, thoughtful and genuine person. She always showed such a sincere interest in what I had to say, and she asks great questions. I was impressed by how well she seemed to know me just from reading my blog. For instance, she remembered that we are vegetarian and she made sure we ate lunch in the right restaurant. Her kids, Jake and Jadyn, are both even more adorable in person than they are in photos. It was surreal to see my kids playing with her kids. Analese had an especially good time with Jake and Jadyn. Jake soon figured out just how to tickle her funny bone, and the more she giggled, the more Jake seemed to enjoy making her laugh. Mariele was a trooper, although she did melt down right before we had to leave anyway to go pick up Lee. All in all, it was a great day and we made some fantastic memories. Analese loves her new friends, and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to meet Jenn in person. I'm hoping to have more opportunities like this in the future. Click
here to read Jenn's account of our meet-up.
More San Diego trip blogs to come!
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5 comments:
Looks like lots of fun! Looking forward to more trip posts.
Its so, so neat to see photos from these meetups!
Awesome pictures!! I am envious-- San Diego sounds like such a great time! I bet the girlies enjoyed themselves at LegoLand. Did you guys do the zoo or SeaWorld? DisneyLand? I suppose I'll wait and see what else you write about your trip to San Diego;)
Awwww, you are so sweet. I forgot to mention how Jake loved being the "class clown" and making Analese laugh. I have all the same group pictures you got. And I may look okay in that picture but when I got to the car my hair had definitely poufed out quite a bit from the rain. And your hair looks cute all curled up. Mariele was a trooper. I can't believe she hung on for as long as she did. Gave us plenty of time to talk. Loved getting to meet you and your wonderful girls and getting to be your first.
Can't wait to hear and see pics from the rest of your time in SD.
You are real!!!!
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