Road trip III. Oakland

Unfortunately Vivian had a fever so cried a lot, which means I didn't take many pics, most regrettably failing to take one of our dear friends Adriana and Fernando.

The girls loved the whiteboard wall in Fernando's home office

They live right next to Knowland Park, a large mountaintop open space currently threatened by developers. This is the view from the top.

The city goats were helping with fire mitigation. 

Just so cute-- I want one!

Road trip II. San Rafael

Back in the vanAsleep within minutes

Making friends with Maya and Dexter, the adorable kids of our benevolent hosts, Todd and Kearsley.

San Francisco sights

 

Kiteboarding national championships next to America's cup boat in front of Alcatraz.

Road trip I. Reno

Vivi momentarily entertained by the lock board (still entertaining us, thanks Samantha Piper)

Kite flying turned out to be a great rest stop activity. And an effective way to calm the windiest day-- next time we'll challenge ourselves with Wyoming!

Arrived in Reno, to see  the cousins.

Happy 7th birthday, Colette! Seems just yesterday I was holding a week-old baby while her parents madly finished their kitchen remodel.

To the Truckee to tire out the dog and wet the kids.

Kite flying attempts (yep, we shut the wind down in Reno, too)

Uncle Yac's and Aunt Sarah's permacultured back yard. Jealous!

Bath time

Story time with Grandma 

Grandma's pond (with a million tadpoles)

Queen of the mountain

Cuddles in pajamas 

Vivian's favorite fountain.

Chess lessons

Saturday morning after pancakes

Vivian at 18 months

Dentist visit

Sports