last weekend in the city

We are saying goodbye to Los Angeles tomorrow and mostly we are ready to be returning to our little home in Tucson. We have been away for three months and it feels like even longer. Harper will finally get to try out that beautiful crib of hers, we won't have to tip-toe around on creaky wood floors, and as far as we know, our yelling neighbors are staying here. But we have had a great time, had many weekend adventures and let's be honest, it's been great to be away from the Tucson heat.

We spent our last Saturday here exploring the Fashion District. How did I not know about this place until our last weekend? Apparently it is known to be one of the best places to shop for clothing, accessories, cosmetics and shoes, as well as textiles and flowers. There are more than 1,000 stores and although the majority of shops are dedicated to wholesale business, there is still plenty to buy at 30% to 70% off of retail prices.

It was crowded and hot, but we are really glad we went. Brady and I both got watches and Brady bought a new suit - they threw in a shirt, tie, belt, and socks. We even went down Santee Alley, a famous "back alley" shopping path where I bought a new diaper bag. It was a very successful, enjoyable trip. Harper and I decided we'd better go back on Tuesday and we found two pairs of jeans, a shirt and a pair of red Converse for Harper when she starts walking. I wanted her to have a little something from our time here.

Santee Alley

On Sunday we met Susanna and her family at her in-laws in Santa Clarita. It was a treat to spend the afternoon with them. I couldn't believe how much our girls had changed in the six weeks since we last saw each other! Susanna is such a fantastic mom and I am grateful for all her help and advice. I have looked forward to us having babies and them growing up together and I still can't quite believe that it's happening. We snapped a few pictures of all the girls. I kind of think Josie stole the show.

Harper, Josie and Delia with their moms