The Swartz Family: August 2008

Weekend Visit

This Saturday we were able to visit with our good friends Emily and Luke Buffum and their girls. Emily and Luke drove from Raleigh to visit relatives in Concord, and we were able to stop by and meet their new edition Victoria Rose, who is three weeks old. We had a great time meeting their relatives and playing with the girls. Brent and Luke hung out in the pool with Ginny Grace and discussed sports, while I took pictures and held Victoria. We enjoyed visiting with everyone and look forward to seeing more of the Buffum family during football season!

Victoria Rose Buffum

Ginny Grace having some fun!

Luke, Gigi, and Brent

Caroline taking a break from the pool!

Soaking up some sun!

San Francisco

I recently spent a week in San Francisco for work. It was a busy week filled with technology trainings, discipline classes, and anything else they felt like they could cram into seven days. I was able to experience some of San Fran's wonderful restaurants during work dinners, and had one free afternoon. On the free afternoon, my friend Kim and I got our tennis shoes on and walked all over the place. We ended up down at Fisherman's Warf where we were able to shop, see Alcatraz, and watch the sea lions from Pier 39. The sea lions were very funny, and I could have watched them for hours! After we shopped and took pictures we indulged at the restaurant Neptune Palace. We both had wonderful meals and great wine!!! On our way back to the hotel we passed a market and bought fresh strawberries that were the size of my palm and Ghirardelli chocolate dipping sauce! I enjoyed San Francisco, but hopefully the next time I go, it will be with Brent and not for work!!!!

Our Family

Brent and I don't have kids, but we have 4 animals that are basically our children! Each one of our animals has been rescued and are very special to us! I try not to spoil them, but sometimes it is hard, and I end up buying them a special treat or a toy. The problem with bringing them things, is now Sam (the big dog) expects something when I come home with lots of bags........that has taught me a lesson real quick!!! Instead of bringing them toys, we have begun to take the dogs for "outings" to Brusters or Starbucks. (I know....I am still spoiling them!!!!) Here are some pictures of our darlings! :)

The Kitties: Recchi and Shelly