Last week we attempted our first big road trip with the boys. We drove down to San Francisco area...about a 10 hour drive (not counting stops!). The guys were fabulous car travelers much to our surprise. On the way down Dylan had to go pee at just the right time because we ended up pulling over at this great new shopping center that had fire trucks, ambulances, jeeps, tow trucks, motorcycles, a jet boat and several other ride on toys. They had flashing lights and buttons that made sounds! The boys were in heaven and we HAD to stop at the same place on the way home.
Once in the bay area we had endless fun things to do. One day we took Uncle David to Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf in the city. The boys got to ride on a carousel for the first time ever! I think they loved it but wasn't too sure about going round and round and up and down...especially after downing a big smoothie!
Then we met Grandpa Charlie for lunch at a local favorite, Red's Java House, which is right on the water. Uncle David introduced Dylan to ketchup...which he loved so much that he stopped dipping fries and just started using his fingers! (We've offered ketchup to the guys many times, but they've never shown any interest until Uncle David was involved.)
We made sure to hit all the best local playgrounds.
And Grammy Carol made two boys very happy by getting them strawberry sorbet!
The boys were so excited to play baseball (even though it was a football) with Grandpa Charlie...ever since we went to that baseball game they always want to play baseball with whatever ball they happen to have!
Grammy Carol took us all to the Bay Area Discovery Museum which the boys just loved. We could hardly pull them away from the rock pit with construction tools, helmets and trucks.
Among all the great activities there, Dylan spent lots of time in the art room playing with blue sand and painting.
A couple of guys enjoying their dinner.
Dylan got a shiner while playing on those fabulous fire trucks at the rest stop. When it happened I was sitting on a bench watching them. He cried when he slipped and bonked his eye on the side mirror of the truck...I got up to comfort him and while still crying he said he was fine and for me to go back and sit down on the bench.
It was quite warm while we were there so we took advantage and headed to the beach...which ended up being a most perfect beach day! We love those!
The fam.
Thanks for such a wonderful visit! We can't wait to see you all again soon!!
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