Ok, so we've been too busy having fun to post anything. But here's a brief summary...went to Newport Beach for some fun, played on the beach, saw the LaBrea tar pits, American Girl store, Hollywood, went on Jeff's Uncle's boat, went to tide pools, biked a lot, ran alot and got a tan...whew! So then we came back north to prepare for school. fun over. The girls got great teachers and were very happy with their first 2 days of the year. So far off to a great start. It's weird to have so much quiet time at the house..but I'll get use to it.