Today, Ania's mom, Wanda (pronounced "Vanda"), arrived from Poland.

This is her first time in the United States, and she'll be staying with us for about two months.  We've got a lot of fun outings planned, but the main thing is for mother and daughter to really get to spend some time together.

We'll be pretty busy showing her around for the next several weeks!  Our plans include visits to:

• Stinson Beach
• Point Reyes
• San Francisco
  
• Tahoe
• Redwood National Forest
• Napa & Calistoga
• Carmel & Monterey
• Half Moon Bay & Santa Cruz
  

I know everyone likes to make mother-in-law jokes, (in fact, she's been sharing some from Poland!)  but I really enjoy being with Wanda.  It's tough to communicate when Ania's not around, but that's good motivation to learn Polish.  She's very pleasant and energetic, and she always makes me feel right at home when we go to Poland.  I hope to help make her feel as comfortable and welcome here!