weekend up-date. (sorry no tina fey.)

last weekend was a hoot. and a holler. a hoot and a holler of a weekend because my favorite people came to visit me! (no it wasn't santa clause or steven tyler, although i have a special place in my heart for both of them. sue me.) it was....

dad

(master of tai chi) 

 mom

(not so good at tai chi but really good at being a babe. especially when posing with tourist sites that are too far away to see.)

romney's

(a great photo of them all.)

 I will admit to the public, at least the ones who read this, that I am quite the mama's girl. and daddy's girl. I'm kind of a parents girl, and thus was in a blissful state. and having rebecca there with me was just the cherry on top. so here are some highlights...

alcatraz island. 

little authentic chinese food restaurant in china town.

(my first, and last, helping of tongue.)

segway tour of golden gate park.

(the dahlias were my favorite part. amazing.)

yummy chowder.

embarrassing football game.

i should also, perhaps, mention that nick and i survived our first 4.something earthquake that happened in berkeley. the three seconds of shaking did nothing but cause confusion as we sat at home and at school wondering why a train had just gone past us. when we found out it was actually an earthquake it made a lot more sense. 

well, thanks parents and romney's for a delightful weekend. we hope we have convinced you that berkeley is a great place to visit, and that the jenson's are super cool. come back soon!

noted.

1. the bay bridge is cool. 

2. my husband is really good at birthdays. at least my birthdays. he gave me large packages of my favorite treats, a cozy new Cal hoodie, and tickets to see alvin ailey in the spring. not to mention a nice dinner at the cheese cake factory, complete with cheese birthday cake. thanks nick! 

3. i've been reading "the help." its a good one. i recommend it to those who like books that you can't put down. 

4. nick does not appreciate asparagus.  

5. conference was exceptional, as always. i especially loved all the testimonies about the Book of Mormon. i'm excited to be almost done so that i can start over with "i Nephi..."

6. my nephew jack is going to be a pirate for halloween. that's pretty cool, i thought. i'm excited to see all the rest of the little ones in their costumes. i really like dressing up. last year nick and i did a great job. 

7. i work at a Chinese restaurant, hence i have an overload of fortunes in my pockets, in and around my purse. i keep the good ones. 

8. i have great friends and family. thanks for all of the birthday wishes from everyone. they were all greatly appreciated. 

9. my husband is listening to "fergalicious" while he studies. he is singing every word. he does not know that i can hear him. should i be concerned? 

10. quidditch is real in berkeley.