Briones

We've been spending some beautiful afternoons exploring the Briones area. Some of these pictures are from a hike Mary & I took in the park. The rest are from exploring a property adjacent to the park. 

Silly Sisters

They were silly in October:

And still silly after swim fun in November:

Carmel Valley Thanksgiving

We had a lovely long weekend at Nana & Pa's, picking salad greens, playing with Cousin Adina, Evan (and others), learning to make a Schaum Torte, and making latkes!

Dog Walk

 Taking Manny & Bella for a walk at Caesar Chavez park...

One more drawing...

From Molly's homework last night.....

Miscellaneous Things

A series of things from last month. 

First, Clara's note to the tooth fairy: 

"Dear Tooth Fairy, I don't want you to take my tooth. I want ballet shoes." (no ballet shoes were given, but she did get ballerina stickers). 

Next, Clara's picture and note welcoming Mary P, Manny & Bella to our house: 

Then, Clara's detailed drawing of the swings at school:

Then, my mom found the little figurines that we used to have on the bathroom door at the house in Takoma Park. They now adorn our bathroom door. She bought them in East Germany, back when there was an East Germany.

Finally, a caution sign at SFO.

Opa at Work

Last minute gift preparations for New Year's (I think) ...