Ten Reasons to Move to San Diego

1. No need to drive the freeways with surfboards.

2. The smell of ocean breezes.

3. Good chances of SUNSHINE in December.

4. Walks along the beach.

5. Bicycle rides on the beachwalk.

6. The San Diego Temple.

7. Whole Foods Marketplace.

8. Cheaper flights into San Diego and LAX.

9. Leonardo's Fish Taco Shop.

10. Great SUNSETS.

SURFBOARD LUCK

When Seth was tightening up the straps holding down the two surfboards we brought home from San Diego, he was telling me how he has NEVER had a problem driving home with a surfboard on his car. He said he has a perfect record. Now for me... I have the WORST record when it comes to driving with surfboards. The premiere event being the time we were driving home from Santa Cruz and Matty's new surfboard blew off the top of the suburban. It was raining and blowing so hard that we never saw it again. (I'm assuming it caused no accident but rather blew into the bushes off I-680.) Well, this time was no exception for me. The 60 mph winds on the Grapevine shredded the front tie-down and by miracle only, did we make it to a random "Travel Center" where I was able to buy a cheap tie-down. This got us to the next "Travel Center" where I was able to buy a heavy duty tie-down.... neither of which were the right kind. Fortunately, I carry duct tape in my backpack and that probaly saved the boards! So - Seth still has a perfect record for no problems and I still have my perfect record of surfboard woes.

I Miss My Mommy!

This past week Mom has been in Hawaii visiting Avery (or Parker, I am still not sure what we are calling her; we need some consistency!). Ashley and I miss her soooo much. Our home is a very different place without her, as well as school. I am usually fine when I travel without Mom but, it is totally different when she is not at home. It SUCKS! So I am now ready to announce to the world: I MISS MY MOMMY!

-A&K

Avery Parker Raynor

We are so happy to have another addition to the family. She was born November 16th at 9:53pm. She was 6lbs 13oz. They kept everyone updated during Lindsay's labor process. Check out Matty and Lindsay and their baby: mattyandlindsay.blogspot.com

Surprise Visit

So, Granny Jo and Papa Wally came down to watch Ashley and Katie's water polo team in the state semi-finals. It was quite a surprise! We LOVED the visit. They learned a lot about water polo. Fun was had by all.

THANK YOU

"How do you make the words 'thank you' seem more important than anything else in the world." That said, Thank You for T.

WHAT'S IN A WINK

Dear babies: So, today I was thinking about all of the great winks that I have seen. The thing is... that you just don't see people wink much any more. Over the years, I have learned that a wink tells someone that you love them and you are thinking of them - when you can't be near them, touch them, or tell them out loud that you love them. I think the master of wink was your Dad. Thales would be across the room and make eye contact with a quick wink. If he wasn't snuggling with you or if he didn't have his arm around you or his hand on you, then he was winking at you. His wink always said I'm thinking of you, I love you, and I'd love to hug you. I tried to find a picture of Thales winking, but had no luck. All I could find were pictures of him snuggling or holding each of you - and me. It was fun to look at those pictures and remember what a "touchy" family we are. I miss the winks. I did manage to find one of his earlier winks. And, I thought I send you one of mine - just to let you know, I'm thinking of you, loving you, and wishing I could hug you. Love Momma