The Past Week

So it's been a while since I have had a chance to sit down and update this, but I had a busy week.
My parents arrived on Thursday 6/5, and even though I was still under the weather, we greeted each other with smiles at the SFO airport. After a really long BART (BAY AREA RAPID TRANSPORTATION) ride home, we settled in for the night.
On Friday, I left them and "olive" to their own means while I went to work, they sat by the pool and enjoyed the sunshine. A nice relaxing day for the both of them. Upon returning home we made the decision to go and indulge ourselves in Sushi(my favorite of course)! It was dad's first time in a actual sushi bar and they are pretty neat to watch. Of course who can pass up the frozen yogurt shop next door! Not Us!
On Saturday we decided to head to the City for the day, which is always a adventure in itself. We enjoyed walking on Ocean beach and driving through Golden Gate Park. After this we decided to stop at Ghirardelli square and get some chocolate. It would not have been a trip to the city without walking the piers and having crepe's on Pier 39. With all of the things to see we were exhausted and ready to come home to mom's homemade pasta with fresh vegetables.
On Sunday we went to Ardenwood farms in Freemont, and got to enjoy walking through a farmhouse mansion!
Then came Monday, we decided to go and visit the Jelly Belly Factory, what a trip to see how Jelly Bellies are made and of course to get free samples along the way. From here we ventured to the Budweiser factory where again free samples came with. After filling up on Jelly Beans and Beer we decided to go the healthy route and do some Olive Oil tasting. Did you know that the grassier your olive oil is the better it is for you and you can supplement it for cholesterol medicine by drinking 1 to 2 tablespoons a day! YUCK, you will never catch me doing that!
On Tuesday, we decided to kick around town, I had to get blood drawn and go shopping! While driving to the hospital mom pipes in from the back seat and asks "is that Mount Diablo?" which sparked a trip up to the Summit of Mount Diablo. From the top you over look the whole East Bay it was beautiful!
On Wednesday we prepared and all loaded up for our Marathon trip to Calaveras big trees, home to some of the largest Sequoias in the United States. Pictures nor words can describe how amazing these were, we were all in our eliminate hiking through the trails and looking at these natural giants. From here we traveled down Highway 4, when I say down I mean it literally. For about 3 hours we traveled down the mountain side into Nevada, it was beautiful, sights that you never could imagine. After a long trip down we had to travel up for a little while to cross the Sierra Nevada's to reach Lake Tahoe. We stayed in a Casino (Harvey's) on the California and Nevada border. We all got to gamble for our first time, of course Mom was the only one to walk away with a profit. (that's OK, it was fun) After all of this we were beat, but dad and I decided just one more walk of the strip before bed.
On Thursday, we slowly got up, Dad walked to go grab mom and I breakfast and we prepared for our new day adventures. We all loaded up in the truck and began our trip around Lake Tahoe. After seeing the lake from multiple angels we decided to make our way towards Sacramento. (where Wayne's parents live) We arrived in Sacramento in time for us to Join Larry and Mindy (Wayne's parents) for dinner, and for the two sets of parents to meet. Four years with Wayne and they are just meeting but it all went well, they all seemed to enjoy each others company! It was a relief! We then headed back to the East Bay where we were greeted by Olive and our comfortable beds.
Friday we all slept in, and enjoyed a day where we did not have any plans or anywhere to go. We all worked outside to help save my desperate attempt at a garden (thanks guys), and simply hung out and enjoyed each other.
On Saturday we decided to head back to Sacramento and explore Old Town and the Capital building. It is neat to see how preserved one section of the city is, with all of it's old architecture. We then boarded the Capital Hornblower and took a boat ride down the Sacramento river.
Sunday was a bittersweet day, we all knew what this day meant and no one wanted to admit to the reality. So we all did not bring up the topic until much later in the day. It was Father's day and I got to spend it with my dad, although I had to say goodbye I would not trade the time we had together for anything else. After a emotional few hours before our truck to the airport we loaded up suitcases and made our way. Saying goodbye is no ones favorite thing to do, but we just have to continue to say see you later and to let the new countdown begin until we get together again.
Mom and Dad I enjoyed the past week, to it's fullest, not only all that we did but the simple fact that you were here and we could hug (no more cyber hugs) and just enjoy the presence of one another. I am looking forward to our next adventure whatever and where ever that may be. I love you and miss you already!
Pics to come!!!!!