Mar 22 2011
We’ve been to Filoli three times since it reopened in February. We went on Grandmommy’s birthday with the family, as has become our tradition.
Looking back through our photos I am reminded how happy Grandmommy was there, despite her illness. (The first photo below is Lucy now…the one next to it is Grandmommy in the same space 3 years ago. )
How peaceful and relaxing and ‘away from it all’ it is here.
Jan 18 2011
Lucy and her Grandpa Tom had a joint birthday party this weekend. It was an all day affair!
First up, the 4 year old portion…princess themed, with castle, knights, and princesses. (She said she and I could be the valiant knights, and Auntie Laura could be the princess.) There were cupcakes for all, and a crown each for Grandpa and Lucy.
After the cupcakes, piles of presents (she says her favorite present was her new scissors), and dancing portion, we went out to dinner for the grown up portion with Gpa’s longtime friends.
We had a great meal, good company, and madame managed to make it through the long meal by getting Grandma to rub her feet.
After dinner we had a coconut cake chez Gma & Gpa, and presents for Grandpa. A wonderful time was had by all!
Nov 2 2010
Here are a few pics from Halloween this year.
Practicing trick or treating….and our pumpkins
the downtown area was well decorated…
there were loads of trick or treaters…and luckily the forecasted rain never showed!
Auntie met us there for the trick-o-treating, and a spot of lunch.
Afterwards Minnie Mouse tried her hands at the crafts. She made a bear magnet and a pipe-cleaner spider (which was her favorite).
Two streets had been blocked off to allow for stress-free kid roaming. There was even a parade!
Someone still isn’t that interested in candy…her favorite items were a cat finger puppet and the cat stickers auntie gave her. Happy Halloween!
Oct 9 2010
Daddy: “It’s the weekend, kid—what do you want to do?”
Lucy: “Maybe we can go to french fry town and then the park!”
Daddy: “And visit Gma too, and see her garden!”
Lucy: “Yes, and we can go to her garden and see if there are any snails that need a snail race!”
— sorting out weekend plans with Lucy
Pumpkin Patch Visit from Mike C on Vimeo.
I spent last weekend in front of my computer, finishing up a project for work. However, the kid and her mom got to go out and have some fun in Half Moon Bay.
This video is of a pumpkin patch they visited with GpaTom, Gma Karen, Auntie Laura, and Uncle John. Check out Lucy on her first ever pony ride!
Music Used:
Aug 6 2010
“Shhh…I’m baking.”
— Lucy, while making banana bread with her mom (and wearing apron and chef’s hat.)
Part 2 of the summer pic series…more beach, boating on the lake, painting with auntie, and playing at the park.
Nov 10 2009
Auntie Laura took us to a park a few weeks back which overlooks the city of San Francisco. It was an interesting, sometimes harrowing ride up to the park, which is level with some big tower at the top of a hill (auntie can tell us which).
The beautiful park is open to dogs, so Luna came along, and met up with other dogs big and small.
It’s wooded in places, hilly and meadowy in others, and it felt like we were in the middle of a forest, rather than a city. (It also reminded me of Hitchcock’s Vertigo.)
Here are some of the breathtaking views:
That green strip is Golden Gate Park.
Toward the Sunset, you can see the beach:
Auntie points out her house:
Luna having fun.
Auntie, Luna and Lucy wander down a path.
Lucy chasing the ‘piglet’ doggie:
We hope to visit again soon.
Nov 7 2009
Autumn at Filoli Festival from Mike C on Vimeo.
This is a video from an Autumn at Filoli Festival we went to last month with Gpa Tom and Auntie Laura. From the Filoli site:
Join us Saturday, October 3 for our annual family-friendly Autumn at Filoli Festival. During this special seasonal event—a favorite of many—discover and savor one-of-a-kind pears, apples and grapes from Filoli’s heirloom orchards.
A variety of activities is planned with children and families in mind. This year we’ve expanded “Family Fun Land,” an area where supervised children’s outdoor games and activities will take place. Young guests also will have the chance to make Halloween crafts and have their faces painted.
Music:
Oct 30 2009
Seeing Lucy sitting on the floor reading at my house reminded me of a couple of my favorite pictures of myself when I was about her age, way back in the olden days of 1971. I think Lucy wins the fashion competition, but our sitting/reading styles are quite similar!
Auntie Laura
Aug 29 2009
Auntie’s birthday was this week, and Lucy and I had a little party with her on the day (bigger party to come.)
We painted plates, had cake, and played in the garden. It was a lovely day.
Oh, and Lucy sang her the birthday song. Happy Birthday Auntie!
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