Train Town

We decided we needed a change of pace for the long weekend and headed to Sonoma to one of our favorite places - Train Town. We rode the train to the little petting zoo where there is a kid size ghost town. Both kids hopped on the ferris wheel with their dad. We wrapped up with a little airplane ride for the kids and then we were off to the Square for some yummy Mexican food. It's getting so much easiser to take the kids out to lunch so the day was really nice and a great getaway!!

Oakland Zoo!

The Oakland Zoo is a cool zoo. I mean, they have Elephants! San Francisco does not have Elephants so already that means Oakland wins. Oakland is set on a hillside and it is really, very pretty. Other than that, I have no idea anything else about the Oakland Zoo because after we saw the elephants, which I majorly hyped up and tried to get my kids excited about, all the kids wanted to do was go on the rides. So, another reason Oakland beats San Francisco is that there is practically a carnival going on in the front of the zoo. We rode the choo choo train, picked up some concessions and went on the car ride. The kids were thrilled. I have a membership so we will definitely be returning but the rides are extra so I guess I'm going to have to pony up for rides each time and try my best to get in some animal time if they'll let me.

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Here is the "before" picture. I forgot to get a picture of the kids when they came home after school and saw the table. They both said "Wow" sort of in a whisper like they just couldn't believe their lunch table had so many treats on it. It was adorable. Kayla and I made heart sugar cookies while Tanner napped in the afternoon and Kayla said "this is the best day ever".

The New Art Studio

The art studio has officially moved outside!! Yeah! My dining room table can now be spared (okay, it's too late for that). On this particular day, I was able to cook in the kitchen while the kids played outside. It was unbelievable. I think I must be in heaven!

Palo Alto Junior Museum

We met Aunt Margy in Palo Alto for a credit union visit and then some playtime at the Palo Alto Junior Museum. The kids are still young enough to enjoy it but bordering on getting a little old for it. It was a great day - Gypsy joined us and ran around the park with us after our museum visit.