We are not in Kansas anymore

Yes, it's a big flag -- weight 500 lbs

Christmas ships

Christmas is coming to San Diego. Tonight we watched the Parade of Lighted Ships leaving Shelter Island and cruising in line past Harbor Island, along the downtown Embarcadero, over to Coronado where they pass the judges who decide which is…well, all of them were the best in our book. Maybe Liz and her outrigger canoe buddies with two boats decorated and entered in the parade were the best of the best.

Babies

Babies change so fast. When we got here six weeks ago, Miles was still a (slightly) wobbly-headed four-month-old. Just this last week he has become proficient at rolling front-to-back and back-to-front and has even made some forward progress (if the toys laid out are enticing enough). He’s a very noticing kind of guy, especially attuned to his parents. The other day I was taking care of him while Liz was at work and Philip was training. We went for a walk, took a nap, had a snack, got in some “tummy time” on the floor, explored the cacti and hummingbirds in the back yard, and were having a very sociable chat with lots of smiles and pats and coos…when Mom showed up. It’s an awesome experience to see a baby (who really was enjoying your company! honest!) realize that his mother has just come back into his life. The wattage went from 50 to 200 instantly and the whole-body action—an affirmation of affection and attachment—was a wonder to behold!

Fast boats

From February 18th to February 29th, there will be a sailboat race from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: Stars and Stripes, Stark Raving Mad, Blue Blazes and other elite racing boats are entered. Some of them have been pulled out in our marina (Driscoll Marina in Mission Bay).

Pyewacket is here, too…