Sunday, May 6, 2007



If you have no kids, you can get in the car on the spur of the moment on Saturday with very little luggage - a tent and some sleeping bags - and drive to Big Sur and camp on the coast for the night. This is one of the beaches toward the south end of Big Sur. It's a stunning landscape. I put this photo here so that you can compare what we look like before kids with what we'll look like after our trip. I keep thinking about how Jimmy Carter looked the day he took office compared to how he looked when he left the job.

12 comments:

Erik Heerlein said...

Good Luck!

Andrea Whittaker said...

hey ya'll! I think it's a brilliant idea to do some before and after pics. Just wait till you see what you look like when she goes off to college! Enjoy the ride.

Droycroft said...

Good luck and take lots of pictures!

Amanda said...

We are cleaning our basement while we wait for Dim Sum. I am thinking of you both. Nice picture.

Anonymous said...

Wait...you're adopting ONE chinker and you're already comparing yourself to The Jimmy Carter? That's like throwing a flick and thinking you're The Joe Thacker. Safe travels and don't eat too many twice cooked chicken feet.

The Tongs

Unknown said...

We're SO HAPPY for you three AND us Grandparents - can hardly wait til June4 for hellos with hugs and kisses.

Anonymous said...

Here's my idea to make a million dollars: A little sign you can clip to your hat when you're on the plane that says "I wish my baby would stop crying too." Okay - maybe only like $1000. Or $100. Good luck - we'll see you on the 4th.

Anonymous said...

It's like a roller coaster ride, a little slow getting out of the gate but once it's going your into the corners before you know quite where your going. Enjoy the ride! It's the greatest one you'll ever take.

kwaldroping said...

That's awesome you guys. I'm so excited for you. Many blessings for your trip and we can't wait to meet her and see you guys again. Love ya.

p.s.
All of those sentences would have had exclamation points on them, but that button is broken on our laptop. Boo.

ghaus said...

Having a baby isn't exactly the same as running a country but it will certainly turn your hair grey!

Anonymous said...

i imagine you two are en route to china as itype... or perhaps you've landed already. how exciting. bon voyage and "supplies!" love you both.
-conrad and wayles

Anonymous said...

HEY GUYS, THE DIFFERENCE ON YOU FACES WILL BE BIG, IT IS A LOOK OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. NOTHING COMPARES!!!! IT WILL BE WORTH EVERY GRAY HAIR YOU WILL RECEIVE. WE LOVE YA'LL. TERRI