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Gilroy Gardens in June

Author: papa
01.08.2008

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I like that Mama is only working outside the home half-time and more importantly that being a teacher allows her to take some time off over the summer.  I’m sure it’s not enough time for either her or the children, but it’s wonderful that they get to play this summer and I can really see in both Sofi and Natalie how much they appreciate getting to spend time with her.  Surprisingly, I am rarely jealous that they’re out having fun together and enjoying the weekdays without me.

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2008 Birthday Party

Author: papa
27.06.2008

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Most parents will tell you to enjoy your children as they grow up - and they’ll tell you that it all goes too quickly. Unless you’re living it, though, you really can’t understand how true those words are. This past weekend we celebrated Sofi’s fourth birthday (June 30) and Natalie’s third birthday (July 10), and looking back all I can think about is how quickly it’s passed and how my little girls are growing up. They’re people on their own now, and it tears at my heart just having them as a part of my life.
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27.03.2008

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Easter was an absolute riot this year.  The girls are finally getting into the holiday spirit (mostly because they realize that every holiday comes with some little gift for them), and they were reallyexcited about Easter this year.  Of course, because we don’t practice religion, they only think of it as the Easter bunny and candy and toys and fun, but that’s okay with me.  It’s just wonderful to see them enjoying the moment and the excitement that they get from the anticipation.  This year it was a whole week of excitement for putting out their baskets in preparation for the bunny to come and fill them up.

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Pictures From Friends

Author: papa
13.03.2008

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For the most part, the pictures on this site have been taken by either me or Mama, but I know that other parents take pictures of their children, and mine, when they’re together.  Fortunately for us, Michele Shumaker decided to share photos that she took earlier this month when the girls went to Rancho San Antonio with Michele’s children.  Obviously, we think the photos are great, and hopefully if you haven’t been to Rancho you will consider this an open invitation as it really is a great place to take your kids.  Sure looks like mine had a great time - thanks Michele!

Papa


11.03.2008

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If seeing the goats was fun for the group, I believe, for the kids at least, the beach afterwards eclipsed even that, and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time.  We started with lunch at the picnic tables beside Pompono beach just north of Pescadero (south of Half Moon Bay) and then walked across the parking lot to the sun, sand and surf.  I hate to rub it in to anyone not experiencing the wonderful weather right now, but we were at the beach (some children in bathing suits) in early March!  How cool is that?!?!?

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11.03.2008

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As most of you already know - any good thing can be made better when your friends are along and so back to Harley Farms we went this weekend.  This time, though, we included our friends and made the day of it.  Babi even decided to join us and seemed to love the goats.  Of course, Babi went crazy for the dairy’s cheese, too, so we left our mark on their small market.

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03.03.2008

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Every now and again Mama’s school holds some sort of festival or party, and this month they had a Taste of India event that included fun, food, dancing, and activities for the children.  It was a raucus good time and the girls had a ball of things.  For us, the food was a wee bit spicey, but it had a great flavor and both of us ate our share.  We took Babi along and she didn’t eat too much, but had a great time.

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21.02.2008

Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite every effort to teach them good manners. ~Author Unknown

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Mama and the girls having a standing Tuesday play-date which allows the girls to get together with their friends Audrey, Cole and Sydney.  Not everyone can make it every week, but it’s usually at least one group or the other.  And, with all the special deals going between the Zoo and the Children’s Discovery Museum, it always feels like they’re up to something fun.

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19.02.2008

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What an awesome weekend!  After an invitation and very little negotation we decided to make a trip down to Preson Ranch this weekend.  And What a great choice that was.  The weather was outstanding.  The children were (for the most part) very well behaved and the company, as always, was marvelous.  For those that don’t remember from the previous post, Preston Ranch is the family home of Jean and Victor, our friends in Paso Robles (which also happens to be where the ranch is).  It’s a log cabin and vineyard atop one of the taller rolling hills which offers commanding views and beautiful views of the mountains, other vineyards, and the city of Paso Robles.

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I know, I know…

Author: papa
15.02.2008

So I know that it’s been a while since I last wrote and I even said in my last posting that I would be getting back to it, but work has been busy and our extraordinarily fun life has been even more enjoyable the past few weeks.  We have been getting out and we have been enjoying everything the beautiful weather has to offer.

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This past weekend we took in the farmer’s market and then took our feast home and made dinner with it.  The girls had a wonderful time and Sofi actually made her fist Boboli pizza while Natalie made the salad.  The food was outstanding!  Not to mention a heck of a lot of fun to make.  I enjoyed every minute of it, and since they cooked Mama and I even agreed to do the dishes while they snacked on some chocolate for dessert.

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