Celebrating Marcy’s birthday at home

It was Marcy’s birthday this past week. I was actually in Miami for our annual Latin America event and got the first flight out so I could be home by lunchtime. The kids were really nice to her putting up a Happy Birthday banner for her and doing whatever she asked. For dinner Marcy decided she wanted delivery pizza so we tried a new place and it was delicious.

Anna under our Christmas Countdown tree

This week was dominated by preparations for our trip to Sydney. We booked this ticket back in February and we have been looking forward to it so much. But the trip did not start off well. On the way to the airport, we noticed a text message from United telling us our flight had been delayed. We were disappointed but it still looked like we had enough time to make our connection in San Francisco. So, we went to dinner at Elways, as per our tradition. But the flight kept on getting more and more delayed and despite a mad dash to the gate we missed our flight by just a few minutes. I was bitterly disappointed, we all were, but found a hotel for a short night’s rest. Because…

The World Cup Final started at 7am Pacific Time and Jude wanted to watch the pregame so we got up at 6:30am (after getting to bed at about 1:30am). We watched every minute of the Final and it was a game to remember. We went down to breakfast at the restaurant to watch extra time and then penalties and we were all pleased to see Argentina win.

Walking along the San Francisco Bay trail

After the game we checked out of the hotel and had a few hours to kill before we needed to be at the airport. So, we went for a walk along the San Francisco bay. They have a paved walking trail that goes for miles through the heart of industrial South San Francisco. It was relatively scenic but it was great to be out in the fresh air and exercising. We were all exhausted but we it a few miles along the trail.

Anna shows off the Christmas Tree cookie tower she made

Now, we are at the airport waiting for our flight to board. Fingers crossed we have no more mishaps.