Happy Thanksgiving

From our table to yours!

New Park

We have a new park in town and it's really something to see.  It's an accessible park so it's possible to wheel a wheelchair up into some of the play structures and other attractions and there are also swings designed for kids of all abilities.  Super cool.  There are climbing walls and 3 story play structures and slides of all kinds and a pirate ship and a Jack and Jill hill that the kids can slide down on cardboard boxes (or, if you're Audrey, on your bare bum).  We didn't last long the first time we visited as we chose to go on Veteran's Day (along with every other family in a 50 mile radius, apparently) so it was a bit too crowded for comfort. But we can't wait to go back once the novelty wears off...if that ever happens.

Sister Act!

This fall, the girls have been participating in the youth choir at our church.  Natalie is part of the Lightshine group with her fellow 1st and 2nd graders and Audrey is part of the Sunbeams, a group ranging in age from 3 to 5 that is as wiggly as it gets.  But today, whether because they were dressed in official choir robes or a little stunned by the crowd before them as they gathered on the altar, they stopped wiggling and waving and sang beautifully! It's been a lot of fun watching and listening to them as they practice their songs.  They definitely get their ability to carry a tune from their daddy.  I try to sing along with them at home to practice and they politely quickly ask me to stop.

 Natalie sang for the first time a few weeks ago so she was a seasoned performer by today!

 But this was Audrey's debut and she did great!

They perform next on Christmas Eve.  Should be so much fun!

Nana & Papa Franc Visit!

Nana and Papa Franc came for a visit in early October and we had such a great time.  I think we had a nice combination of relaxing down time, crazy regular life, and a few fun adventures.  

Corey and the girls took them to Golden Gate Park and showed them the playground...

 And the California Academy of Sciences rainforest...

  Such a bug charmer,this one...

And the observatory floor in the deYoung...

 and the Music Concourse...

Then, naturally, there was baking...

And reading...

And card playing...(with teeny tiny cards)

And soccer spectating...

And a super fun day at Tilden Regional Park's Little Farm...

Such a great visit.  Thanks to you both for making the trip.  We miss you!