Weekends Away...

Before the babe arrives, Lucas and I are definitely getting our fix of weekend getaways! In the past two weeks, we've made it up to Petaluma and out to Phoenix (just in time to pay nearly $4/gallon at the pump, lovely).  


Last weekend we headed out to sunny Phoenix to FINALLY visit my dear friend, Lobelia and her husband Mike.  They graciously agreed to Lucas' non-negotiable request to see a Giants game during Spring Training.  We were lucky to get seats for the sold out game rather than standing room only which meant literally standing on the concrete aisle/walkway for the whole game.  

Lobelia and I trying not to roast in the sun

I hope this is no predictor of the Giants season because they lost pretty miserably to the Oakland As (0-5).  I was disappointed to not see my favorite Giant, Brian Wilson (Zach Galifianakis anyone??) or to see the new and improved (down several lbs), Sandoval "Panda".  Just the old timer, Pat Burrell who in my opinion should have retired last year after the big win.  

After the game we met up with one of my good Westmont friends, Jessie and her fiancee Robert at a swanky place in Scottsdale, The Culinary Dropout.  They had amazing pretzels that you dip in melted provolone cheese, but not so amazing service in my opinion.  

Jessie and I - she makes me look even paler if that is even possible

Sunday we went to Liberty Market, a really great breakfast place in Gilbert, followed by a service at L and M's new church.  


We had a great weekend with great hosts! :) Hopefully we can squeeze a few more of these weekend getaways in before 1. L starts residency and 2. the babe arrives!