I loved having the kids in the house; we so rarely do, and sometimes I forget what a trip they are.

David, how would you like to achieve Emmett's stuff? JZ wasn't sure if she was going to make it tonight (and if she does but doesn't want to drive or deal with the bridge toll, we can take her in our car). It's going to be an early dinner, since we have to drive to San Jose afterward, but I want to share Angelino and Sausalito and the view of the City with everyone.

David, how would you like to achieve Emmett's stuff?

Actually JZ and Emmett are coming over right now on their bikes. Will you be home for the next 15 minutes?

Hec, can you hop on AIM for a minute?

Gah! Just saw the post and ran down to unlock gate.

Will ring JZ's phone.

Gah! Just saw the post and ran down to unlock gate.

They wound up delaying their start, so they should be fine. Not to worry. Emmett was just eager to get back on his bike.

Heh. They have been and gone, and Emmett got to play with the kittens. One small sneeze was all, and they were here about twenty minutes.

Damn it.

Trying to get through the Angelino; phone's busy and the reservation line says booked solid. I'll keep trying.

edit: Yes! Reserved, table for seven people although they know it may be for six in case JZ can't make it, 6 pm. There are times being able to say "yes, I'm the writer in whose new book your restaurant is featured" is a damned useful thing.

yay! pictures! I was so excited to see that there were pictures of Em playing the guitar - she has a unique method of playing and singing.....

Amiee,Emma, and Kristin got off to the airport in plenty of time, despite the fact that we sorta forgot to clock watch. Kristin played Matt's violin, emma got to play guitar again. Mama got pictures this time. I am also pleased with , Percy, the kiity. he was friendly to the adults , but intelligently ran away from the baby.

Watching Emmett with Emma - just amazing. But it is very impt to note that it was K-bug that renamed Emma's toy from Worm to Naughty worm. Buffista children - seem to be just as smart as thier parents, but with less of thier hangups - good job!

P.S. Percy has taken over your bed Kristin.

Thank you for the pictures everyone! The party looked wonderful. Tho' I must admit, my favorite picture is the one of Rupert. Because if I could figure out a way to teleport Rupert to my house on a weekly basis, I would.

rudely serenaded with the Wicked Witch's theme.

raises hand

That was me. I started it. It's reflex. *g*

We are home and sad. Well, Em is glad so she can have lunch and nap in her bed, but I am sad cause I fell for SF. Seeing everyone was just icing and sprinkles and chocolate sauce and whipped cream and more sprinkles (the little silver ball-kind). We got to see Alameda and Deb took beth b and I on an amazing 2 hour tour of the city. I GOT TO SEE THE FULL HOUSE DUPLEXES!! I'ma buy one of those. And I'ma buy ahouse down in Sea Cliff. But not at the marina, cause that's landfill and beth b said, "NO!" And see the Golden Gate from the Fort was amazing. There was just a leeetle bit of fog creeping over the tall thingies that hold it up. It was amazing. I can;t wait for May doubly triply now.

Sigh.

And, sadly, I also didn't get dessert. I wass yakking too much.

Also the Last, garlic cheddar cheese is really ficking good!!