I had such a nice time with my family while I was in San Francisco this last week. Pictured here is me with my new niece, Evelyn. Isn’t she adorable? She’s so tiny!

Thankfully, it seems that John & Hai-Nhu are slowly settling into the parent thing. The last time I saw them they were already much more comfortable with Evelyn, breast feeding, changing diapers.

Now Paula, another sister, is due the beginning of December. She looks amazing and I’m really excited for her.

It was also very interesting — as it always is — spending time in the US after having lived in Costa Rica for 2 and 1/2 years. There is always this mix of "Gosh I miss this & that, as well as my friends" with a bit of "Oh my God…I’m so glad I don’t live here anymore!" I miss the ability to get things that I want, when I want them. I miss spending time with good friends. But I tell ya, I sure don’t miss the traffic, temperatures, politics and other assorted drama.

It was great getting back on that plane and going "home!"