A Day in The Creek
On Sunday, Jes was sick as a dog so it was a good thing I had some stuff planned that day. In the morning, I packed up Kumquat and her stuff and headed out to Lafayette for brunch with Ranee and Steph. Stephanie just announced to all of us (on NYE) that she’s expecting a baby in June! Woohoo! I couldn’t be happier for her and Nathan. Ranee has been just as excited so we planned this brunch to get caught up and hang out. 
It was freezing cold – I mean literally 32 degrees there that morning and little Sophie had to wear her beanie in the restaurant. So cute! There was also an extra spot at the table for Steph’s baby so we’ll have to plan another brunch a year from this day. He/she should be ready to sit in a highchair and grub with the rest of us!
Afterward, I met up with Michelle in Walnut Creek. I had some errands to run there so it was a good place to meet up. I hadn’t seen her since she and the family moved to Orinda. Here we are at Peet’s Coffee waiting for Michelle. I was so excited to see her that I forgot to take a photo. We had lunch in a little diner and I had a surprisingly tasty cup of posole there!
Once lunch was over, Kumquat had fallen asleep in the stroller. Instead of waking her, I decided to let her take her full 2-hour nap and I got to do some shopping! Broadway Plaza has lots of good shops and I got an awesome parking space on the street. It was perfect. I picked up a new jacket for myself and some ridiculously cheap clothes for Kumquat at Gap.
Check out that price! That cute purple shirt was $5.97 plus an additional 40% off!
What a good Sunday. I got some girl time and alone time, Kumquat got a really good nap, and Jes got some rest too that day.
Happy New Year! This year we rang in the new year with Jason and Jia. We went to their apartment for a tasty dinner and just hung out watching TV. Kumquat and Koa played and also 
At about 8:30 or 9:00, Kumquat really tired and cranky so I helped her fall asleep and in the process fell asleep too. So I took a quick nap and woke up at 11:00 pm in time to watch the festivities on TV. When the clock struck 12, it was the beginning of 2013 and Jes was on the toilet and Kumquat had just woken up. Awesome.
At 12:02 am, the three of us had a big New Year’s Day hug and I got a big glass of champagne to make up for the tiny sip that I had last year while I was preggo.
The next day, I was up pretty early and took Koa for a walk to the dog run just next door to the apartment complex. We got a nice walk by the water and then Koa got to run off-leash for a bit.
The rest of the day was spent lounging around the house, eating breakfast and pie, and napping. Kumquat also got to watch part of the Rose Parade with me. Aaaah…that was so much better than going to work.
This afternoon I had lunch with the old college roomies and it was so much fun to see them and the kids too.
We met up at The Counter for some tasty burgers and onion strings and Kumquat got to finally meet little Micah who was born just 3 weeks before her.
Afterward, Sandy and Linda joined me on the UCLA campus for some photos with the Bruin.
It was weird being back after so many years and I was so happy to have Kumquat there with me.
Sandy and Carl joined me farther up Bruin Walk to Royce Hall and it was like a walk up memory lane. I had forgotten how beautiful the campus is and was a little giddy thinking about all our lunches on the steps with the fatty squirrels and the naps we used to take by the fountain.
Those were fun times and I can’t believe it all started 20 years ago.
Afterward, we stopped at their house for some ice cream and more beer.
For lunch, we met up with cousin Marie and the boys. The boys are so big now and I can’t help reflect on how Cole (the oldest) used to be Kumquat’s age when I used to babysit him.
This morning, I met up with Holly, Patti, and Patty at Panera for some coffee and lots of catching up. It’s always great to be in the company of these girls. Just one year ago, they threw me a mini baby shower and look at us now!
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