Since my work was out wednesday through fridays this week, we did a lot of family activities in lieu of going away. Here are some snapshots from our week:
Since I love looking over the water, Jake drove us to Half Moon Bay and we ate at a sweet restaurant overlooking the water.
The next day, I got my hair colored.
Then, we went hiking. It was nearby and wonderful.
The next day, we went to a playground in the area that was supposed to be one of the best. The kids loved it.
they ran around
and so did Jake.
I just snapped and snapped
and mostly watched them be adventurous
and joyful
so very joyful.
when we got home, Jake put together Nathaniel’s new bike (which he loves)
the next day we went to a local zoo-ish science center where they have local rescued animals like coyotes and porcupines and owls. The kids loved them
and I loved the light.
i love Nathaniel’s face here.
my wonderful boys.
on 4th of July, we went to a friend’s house, bbq’ed and chatted while the kids ran around and played with waterguns. then we came home and had fun with sparklers
it was our first time so i wasn’t sure how good the photos would be.
but i like how they turned out
and the kids really enjoyed them so much.
even the little boy.
after that, it was time to go watch the fireworks. we drove to the hills so we could see them all and we got lucky enough to find the perfect spot.
the next day we mostly rested and laughed. (and went to the movies too!)
i am truly grateful for a full week of wonderful family time.
and here we go. i hope your week was lovely, too.
Weekly Diary is a project for 2012. You can read more about it here.
I love your hubby’s face in that picture with Nathaniel! Awesome week 🙂
What a full and fab week you had. And that light at the animal sanctuary was perfect, the sparklers shots too. Would you recommend the restaurant at half moon bay? We are heading over for a couple of weeks to California and stopping near there always like a recomendation!
Thanks for sharing your week.
Your hair looks great!
Ah, I’ve taken my kids to that playground too! Isn’t it fun? They loved it, and it looks like your boys did as well!
Love the spot you found to watch fireworks. Hope we’ll go next year. This year, I had a coughing, under-the-weather 8YO and decided not to venture out or stay up late (much to his extreme disappointment :-/).
LOVE your picture, such pretty hair!!
What a great view of the fireworks, how fun to be up high and see them!
Great job with the sparklers in the yard, so fun for the boys.
Enjoyed all these Karen, thanks for sharing your awesome family and week with us!