by Larry on March 28, 2009
Lily and Mila.
Cara had a baby girl Wednesday, March 25th, at 8:12 pm. Mila (Mee’ lah) Catherineanne Conn weighed in at 7lbs 15oz, about a half pound bigger than her sister, Lily. This little one has lit us all up, but probably no one more than her papa, James. Without any forewarning (because Cara’s deliveries are very fast), the doctor allowed James to deliver his daughter. He was VERY excited.
We’re very happy that everything went well and that the family went home Friday to start a new chapter together.
Cara and James want to thank everyone for their good wishes.
Larry
by Larry on March 24, 2009
Metro SantaCruz, our local tabloid known for its in-depth reporting of issues of concern to Santa Cruzans and regarded as reflective of the progressive nature of our town, annually runs a readers’ poll to determine the “Best of Santa Cruz.” The awards are known as Goldies. This year’s poll was published this morning and Pacific Cookie won 2 awards: Best Cookie – Gold, and Best Local Business – Silver.
It’s hard for me to express how appreciative Shelly , Cara, Stacy and I are to the Santa Cruz community. Our family landed here in 1980, finding the perfect place to start a business and raise a family. This is a place that treasures its local businesses, and that encourages others to start up. The impact of UCSC, the visitors to the warm shore of the Monterey Bay, the proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the wonderful combination of redwoods, the cooling fog, fabulous wine and the coastal range make this a rich and special place. It is indeed the perfect place to raise the third generation of Santa Cruz Pearsons.
As a “Thank You” we are having a one-day 50% sale at our retail store on Pacific Avenue in downtown Santa Cruz, and for the next week a 25% off sale at our webstore.
Thank you to all our customers, and a special “Thanks” to everyone who voted for us.
by Larry on March 10, 2009
I know waiting is supposed to be the hardest part, but this is kind of fun. Cara, my daughter and VP, is on maternity leave. She’s due March 20th but everything points to the next 15 minutes. She and James don’t know if the new one will be a boy or a girl, but their 3-yr old daughter, Lily, knows it’s a girl. I think so, too. EVERYONE else thinks it’s going to be a boy.
Cara’s had a very nice pregnancy, after the usual rocky start. She’s kept in great shape, she’s completed her nesting (thank God), and her birth support group is in place. Lily is pretty much on board, but we’re a little concerned about her sharing center stage. Lily has already claimed the tyke as hers. Boy or girl, it’s gonna have to be tough.
Cara’s sister, Stacy, and Ryan have a total boy-child, Ivan, 1 1/2. The love of his life (after his beautiful mother, his nanna, and his granddad, of course) is LILY. He is so totally captivated by her that he hardly feels the beating she occasionally rains down on him. Lily owns Ivan, calls him her “buddy boy.” Ivan hasn’t gotten the idea of a new cousin, but he’s such a happy, social kid that we know he’ll enjoy the heck out of it.
So the waiting is deliciously hard. Go, Cara! I’ll post the results.
Larry
