Meg and I spent some time back in California for the holidays and had ourselves a lovely little time.
We did lots of fun things, including celebrating Dad's retirement (!)
We celebrated Christmas with the Shearer family.
We played basketball.
And, among other things, I took Meg on her first-ever trip to Disneyland (and she was NOT DISAPPOINTED!)
[See how much FUN she's having?]
[See how much she's losing by?]
Home (Cambridge) With Family And Friends
A few weeks later I celebrated my 30th birthday. I assumed I was going to spend a quiet birthday evening with my wife, but right before dinner, my brothers showed up at my doorstep!
[Surprise!]
And then, just in time for dessert, Rafael and Carol showed up!
It was a complete surprise (twice!) to me, orchestrated by my wife. And we had a great time. We spent the weekend hanging out and touring Cambridge/Boston, and despite the cold and snow, my SoCal brethren seemed to enjoy themselves.
[Real-life New England snow]
[Real-life New England lobster]
[And real-life New England shenanigans (sitting on "John Harvard's" lap)]
