July Visitors!

We had an amazing July.  First, our camping trip with the Russells, then a visit from a former co-worker, then a visit from the Schneiders, and finally our anniversary. It was busy, but so wonderful to see friends and family who we don't get to see enough.

Jillian (my former co-worker at Prudential) quickly won over both children, and we were not ready to let her go home because she was so amazing with them. Andrew is still talking about her, weeks later. 

We also had time for our CA friends too... and thank goodness, they made time for us! The Gonczs (our neighbors) watched our kiddos so we could go out for dinner on our anniversary. The pics below are from a concert at Central Park that we all went to - a Bob Seeger Tribute Band. Yep, I know you're jealous.

How you're supposed to sit in the wagon...

How Addison decided to sit.

 

 

 

 

And, the prize for most excitement in the house goes to the visit from the Atlanta Schneiders. We were over the moon that they were able to squeeze us into their California Adventure, and we loved having them here... Andrew was super excited for his new "friends", which Zoey corrected him, "We're not friends, we're cousins."  Paul quickly corrected her that cousins can be friends too, and I couldn't agree more.  :)  I love our family so much.

The first night... vegging after a long day of travelling. But Addison was quickly enamored with Zoey.

On our way to Muir Woods!

We have arrived!

Notice that Spencer and Andrew are the only ones not looking at what the Ranger is pointing at...

 

"Where'd my shoes go?"  Oh, that's right. Mommy left them back home. #parentingfail

Addison and Zoey were besties. (And yes, we let her walk around without shoes.)

Zoey tried her best with these two maniacs.

Spencer with his John Muir coin in front of John Muir.

The Ranger asked Andrew what noises he heard in the forest.  Andrew told her in complete seriousness, "A lion."

Lining up in was tricky.

Taking their Oath.

The newest Junior Park Rangers!

Muir Woods is the only park to have a wooden badge.



Addison completely zonked out.

 

Just down the road at Muir Beach

The sun is BRIGHT!

An unplanned jump shot!

"Hurry, the wave's coming!"

"... aaaand, we're wet."

 

As soon as we hit the car into San Fran.
He and Spencer completely missed driving over the Golden Gate Bridge.

 

Tuesday was a "relax close to home" day. The kids had fun at the Splash Park...



... and at Wente Winery later that afternoon. (Again, Andrew and Spencer slept right through Wente.)



 

Saying good-bye on Wednesday morning.

 



We spent our anniversary (6 years), playing Mexican Train with our neighbors, Sue (my yoga teacher) and Brian.

 

The day after our anniversary, the Gonczs watched the kids, while we went to Wente's Nth Degree Lounge - no kids allowed, free tasting for club members. Wine was amazing as usual, but the rest wasn't as great as we built it up to be in our heads.

 

The "cheese plate" - this would cost you $16.  My recommendation - don't bother,
and head to Concannon and get a REAL cheese plate that is worth every penny.

 

Altamont was jamming with a reggae band.

 I will update this blog with some group shots of the Foster/Schneider clans as soon as I coordinate with the Schneiders!