The first couple weeks after submitting

The weekend after I submitted, we took it easy.  On Sunday, we went to Point Reyes for their sand castle competition.  It was pretty laid back, and although we saw some amazing stuff, I think it was really geared towards kids and amateur adults.  We headed to Tomales Bay Oysters to meet up with family (Tita Rose and her family were in town) and ran into Suzy and Phil.  Then we headed to the south bay to celebrate Rahul's birthday!  On Labor Day we went to Tita Cintoy's for lunch, then dropped Buddy off at the airport.  I've really been getting into instant photography, and dad gave me his old Polaroid to play with, so we went and bought some polaroid film.

Sept. 5:  Picked up Buddy from the airport and drove down to LA.
Sept. 6:  Hung out with Emma and Kat in the morning, checked out the Tokidoki store, then got the first of many fish tacos in La Jolla.  After a fairly easy drive over the border, we got into the hotel just in time for the "out-of-town" guest dinner.

Sept. 7:  Had a delicious brunch at the hotel (a pretty good buffet!) and then walked around the wharf before the wedding.  The wedding was really nice, and the reception at the hotel was fun.  There were give aways for the dancers and a photobooth in the back.  I liked the band's interaction with the crowd.

Sept. 8:  Got up and went scuba diving.  The drive across the city and over the state lands was pretty bumpy, but the dive was pretty cool.  There aren't any sea otters down there, so it is urchin land!  We saw sea urchin fishermen and lots of cool biota!  After just barely making it to dinner at Ana's mom's house, we headed back to the hotel for nighttime jacuzzi time!

Sept. 9:  Wandered around the town and bought souvenirs before heading across the border. I got Mexican bobble head animals, and Buddy got Mexican jumping beans, which he couldn't stop examining, since it was the first time he had seen them!  Waiting for the border crossing took forever, although we were basically waved across the border... Went to Carlsbad to check into a hotel, had sushi at a local sushi place, and went to watch "Premium Rush."

Sept. 10:  Our 1st year anniversary!  We spent the morning/early afternoon at Legoland.  Had lots of fun going on the rides and checking out all the lego sculptures.  Then we were immortalized on actual lego bricks.  Fun!

Sept. 14:  Actually went into the city AGAIN on a Friday night.  We went to a Polaroid show at 111 Minna, checked out Nicole's office, had dinner at Bouche, went to Sugar Cafe, and stopped at Nicole's apt., all before tiring out by 11 pm.

Sept. 15:  Went to Mtn View for PMT with Melissa, Greg, and Robin, and then headed to SF for Opera in the Ballpark.  I really enjoyed Rigoletto!  I want to see one more show at the War Memorial before the end of the opera season.

Sept. 16:  Had brunch with the family at the Half Moon Bay Ritz Carlton.  Then went to the Hayes Valley Street Fair.