Obama's Inauguration!!

Birks in SF

Tania, Dan, Harriet and Hugo Birks arrived in SF en route from 3 weeks in Mexico. The weather was unseasonally glorious as we toured the sights of the city and surrounds: The Great American Walk around The Golden Gate Bridge; the hills of SF; coffee in Chestnut and Union Street; Running the grass of Crissy Fields; a cheese and olive picnic at Chateau StJean in Sonoma; shopping up a storm at the mall, Larkspur and Mill Valley; hiking in Tiburon; stalking deer at Rodeo Beach; soaking up the sunshine in Sausalito; clam chowder at Fisherman's Wharf; and a delicious Seafood Bouillabaise in the new LeCreuset. But, for me, there was nothing better than a glass of red with a good friend after the kids were bedded down each evening!

1yr Anniversary

We've been in the US now for 1yr... and we're still loving it. The kids sound like 'Young Americans' as we try desperately to hold onto their Aussie twang. Oh, the things we've seen and the places we've been... and there's more to come I am sure! We've made some great friends, thank goodness for email and skype as our friends and family back home don't feel so far away. Easter in Melbourne & Margaret River; Summer in Cape Cod; and perhaps a few small trips along the way... stay tuned for an action packed 2009!