Weekend Views
November 12th, 2007 by amylherzog
We had a house full of visitors this weekend, which is just the way I like it. I got to bake, which I don’t do very often, and made a cheesecake I haven’t made in years. It was yummy. Jacob had lots of playmates, there was Nintendo, there was a hike, great conversation, wonderful people. I pretty much couldn’t have been happier.
Jacob was pretty pleased to have a partner in crime. Asher, at this point, is old enough to want to play with Jacob and young enough to basically take dictation. :) So they had a good time being Team Toddler. Sunday morning, we stuffed both into backpacks and hiked around Jack’s Peak, a county park. I think the kids like the view from the backpack, if not the restricted movement.
We like this particular hike, which we’ve done a few times before, because it’s relatively easy and offers spectacular views of the Bay, Point Lobos, and Carmel Valley. It’s about .8 miles, without too many hills.
(Monterey Bay. It was a little hazy on Sunday, but still sunny and clear enough to be lovely.)
(Point Lobos, to the South. One of the most beautiful places on earth.)
(A misty Carmel Valley.)
Jon got some numbers back from his blood work that were a little concerning, and I’m all fired up to lose “those last 10 pounds” (which might actually be more like 15, we’ll see) in the two months-ish before we’re clear to try for baby again, so we’re starting the South Beach diet again tomorrow. I’ve had excellent luck with this way of eating in the past, although I do always seem to head back to the sugar eventually. The first few days are kind of awful, though, so wish us luck!
Thank you so much for being such fantastic hosts! And mmm cheesecake.
I enjoy seeing our boys playing together so much. Even if they get a little scary sometimes. :)
Hi, Amy and gang!
Sounds like a fun time was had by all. Glas you had such a great week-end.
We are so looking forward to your visit in December. Are you still planning on being in the are for 4 weeks? Do you know your Itinerary yet? You are welcome here as much and as long as you want. If you could let us know potential dates, we would appreciate it. We are trying to decide on a time to have the downstairs bath redone…
The pics are fantastic. There really are a lot of good reasons to live where you do. So often the cloud does have a silver lining!
Love you all! Can’t wait to see you. While you and Jon are losing wieght, would drop a couple of pounds for us? Nancy and I have been losing and gaining the same 10 pounds forever… :-)
Love, Bev