(yes, we’ve been back for almost a week and the photos are long overdue, but we’re trying to run three businesses and start an internet show. can you say HECTIC! oh, and if any of you have any video editing skillz please fill out the contact form.)

Our recent trip to San Diego was all about the peeps. We met Staci and Jeff (and their two adorable daughters Chloe and Claire) for the first time in the flesh. We got to meet Oliver, our friend Michele’s S.O. Also, Amanda met a friend blogger, Deb from sandigomomma.com.

We did some tourist stuff like going to the San Diego Zoo (Pandas!) and the Getty Museum in L.A. (Monet!), but the real fun on this trip was connecting with people and decidedly not (as previously blogged) shopping for a cute beach bungalow.

Staci, Claire, Chloe, and Jeff. Chloe looks like she’s getting kissed by the gorilla!

Ace trying to crash the family-couch time.

Ace and Chloe watching some TV.

Claire letting me know what’s happening on the San Diego Zoo bus tour.

Amanda and Deb after getting some interview footage for our upcoming show.

Oliver, Michele, and us after having some delicious Thai food in downtown Pasadena.