This is soooooo overdue, but very necessary to post about because it was such a wonderful trip with my mom and dad! They flew into Oakland Saturday morning and picked them up and drove across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco for the day.
Salmon Sandwiches, clam chowder and crab salad on Pier 39
heaven on earth...
After lunch we headed out to Alcatraz Island to tour the prison--something we had all been wanting to do since we moved here, loved the boat ride out the Island!
I didn't even tell them to make these faces...they actually really like the audio tour and it was fun to see them getting so into the stories and history of the Prison...what a crazy place!
view from the Island
pit stop for Mia
After the tour we headed to Ghirardelli for some big ol' sundaes and they were delish!
Everytime we go to San Fran James begs me for this Ninja sword and I finally gave in...he was the happiest little ninja you've ever seen!
After church on Sunday we made a picnic and had the best afternoon at Foothill Park. We hiked around, played frisbee, saw deer, and even caught some little lizards. It was just very relaxing and the kids love every minute they get to be with Grandma and Grandpa.
We had a yummy salmon and chicken dinner and then finished the night off with some serious rounds of American Idol Karaoke...it was pretty funny
and even Mia was on her game...
On Monday morning we skipped school and headed to the California Academy of Sciences--an amazing place for kids and adults with so much to do and it is right in Golden Gate State Park- so beautiful!
Here are some of the pics--I had fun playing with our new camera for some close ups of the animals...
albino alligator
the garden roof
After the Science Academy we decided to make a quick drive across the Golden Gate Bridge to Muir Woods to see the beautiful Redwood trees. It was raining pretty good when we got there, but we braved it and it was well worth it and smelled so good and fresh!
We were so sad to have to say good-bye on Tuesday and Mia just couldn't believe they were already leaving!
This was priceless one-on-one time and we are so glad that you both got to come out and play with us. Thank you for all the fun and for the spoiling--we love you so much and can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks now!
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