First, our medical school friend Kristin came to visit. She is finishing a fellowship in Palliative Care, and was doing a rotation at a pediatric palliative care center in the east bay called George Mark House. she was with us for 3 weeks, and has her 2 year old son, Ridley with her for 2 weeks. Ethan loved hanging out with "Rid-Rid", and still asks about him! Kristin was here during my birthday and got to join in the celebration.
A few weeks later, Jason's friend Alberto came out from Bilbao, Spain. Jason met Alberto in college when they both studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland. they have kept in touch over the years (we visited Alberto back in 2009 in Spain), and Alberto finally had the opportunity to come to the west coast.
He took a 2-week English class in San Franscico, and during the last week took a tour to Yosemite. Jason was able to take him to Lake Tahoe and Sonoma on his other weekends here, so they had a great time!
Most recently, Jason's oldest brother Brandon came for a visit. He met Alaina for the first time! It was great to catch up with him as well.
Next week it is our chance to be the visitors: we are headed to Chicago!
