Back to Reality

Back to Reality

I think we always under estimate how much of a whirlwind traveling can be - especially when we get back home and still continue to live out of our suitcases for about a week. This past holiday season was jam-packed with family events - Christmas, engagements, weddings, babies, lions, tiger and bears - Oh my. Promise to post those pics soon.

Bryan has hit the ground running with his research, we are really hoping that he can rejoin clinic this summer without having to work on any more experiments (which means an on-time graduation!!). But now it means that he's working really long hours - meaning I have weekends to update this blog! I guess I can't really complain because my classes start up again in about a week so we'll both be busy again.

I guess suffering together isn't too bad =)

More updates soon, Happy 2011!!

S.

Dreaming of a white Christmas...

Dreaming of a white Christmas...

These past few months have been quite eventful for the Chai Family! We've been back and forth from Baltimore to San Ramon so many times I'm sure Southwest flight attendants recognize us now. Gina and Josh welcomed Kylie Grace Harris on 10/10/10 and she's been so much fun to spend time with.


Bryan and I were lucky enough to spend a couple of days to ourselves in San Diego while he was there for a conference. I definitely wouldn't mind retiring there! The weather was a balmy 68F most of the time we were there...enjoyed some awesome Mexican food and after a short stop to L.A. to visit the Campbell's we headed up the coast on PCH (Hwy. 1) to get to Monterey. 

Starbucks stop on the coast line just outside of San Luis Obispo

Gorgeous ocean!

Uncle Bryan singing a song for Kylie. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All the Aunties with Baby Kylie.

Thanksgiving was fun - definitely stuffed ourselves silly. Then spent the rest of the night driving to Vegas!! Can't wait to head back to California for more Christmas mayhem! Until then have a Happy Holiday!!

Babies!!

Babies!!

Words can't even describe how much we love out little niece Kylie Grace! Can't wait to spend the holidays with her!

Is it 2011 yet?

Is it 2011 yet?

I've been a bad blogger. Shame on me. Didn't even realize how busy things had gotten until I looked at the blog and saw that I hadn't posted anything since August! (Not that anyone has been on the edge of their seats waiting for posts). 

Ok so September recap: hit the ground running after whirlwind baby shower and wedding reception. Helped out with another baby shower for cousin Bethany who's expecting a little girl in early 2011. (See pics below, she's so gorgeous pregnant). 


October rolls around and surprise! We're an Aunt and Uncle. Baby Kylie Grace Harris was born on 10/10/10 =) See pics from a recent photoshoot we staged below. We went back to CA for a wedding (Mr. and Mrs. Paul ! - also pics of that below LOL) and to see the newest addition to our ever-expanding family. The weekend was a whirlwind of wedding festivities and bottle feedings but we are so happy with everything going on right now! Everytime we go back to CA we find it harder to leave! Seeing all of our family and friends make us realize how much we love being there, hopefully we find ourselves back there sooner than later. 


Now that the weather has gotten a bit colder Bryan and I find ourselves craving some serious comfort food...good thing he bought me my new KitchenAid Stand Mixer!!! I've been dying for one and was too silly to register for it for our wedding...so Bryan obliged me by getting me one as an early Christmas gift! Its beautiful...really it is. I've already baked enough baguettes and cinnamon buns to feed an army. 


That's everything pretty much up to date so far. I will be playing around with mobile posts pretty soon, so hopefully I can update more often!! 


Until next time - have a safe Halloween!
S.

Bryan @ Bethany and Can's Baby Shower

 

 

 

The happy parents - to - be

Baby Kylie cracking me a smile.

Perfect little model.

Sweet dreams!!

Little eskimo baby =)

Johanna, Me and Brittany - bridesmaids!!

Busy Summer

Busy Summer

Sorry I haven't posted anything recently....I just realized the past few weeks we have just been trying to survive this east coast heat wave! Almost everyday the weather has been in the 90s+ with humidity. This just makes it unbearable to do anything during the day - groceries, dog walks, thinking...anything. Fortunately we've been pretty busy with school and work recently so that has kept us indoors and air conditioned!

We have also been insanely busy since the 4th of July - that includes baby showers, weddings, school and work! Can't believe that the summer is almost over and that time has just flown by without us even realizing it. 

Luckily we've both received good news - we both will be graduating on time! Which is such a relief because I really thought we'd be in school forever. (Along with the rest of our families).

Unfortunately I don't have many pictures to post - haven't had time to pick up the camera and really chronicle our summer like I hoped I could...maybe now that I have some time off between quarters I will definitely try to post some pics. 

Hope everyone is doing well!!

Us @ Saman and Siddique's Reception

S.