Everything's Zen
Last weekend, in an effort to make the most of the beautiful weather, Jeff, the kids and I headed out to Golden Gate Park. We had a great time hanging at the Children's Playground, watching the terror/exhilaration on the kids' faces as they raced down the cement slide on a piece of cardboard, and shouting encouraging words as they made their way through the rope jungle-gym. Unfortunately, my stranger-magnet was in full effect, and I wound up being drawn into a conversation in which a man I'd never met before told me all kinds of random things about his life, including the time when he was driving drunk with his friend and hit a police car. Seriously - you get me out in a public place, and I guarantee you sooner or later I'll be trapped in an awkward conversation with a person who makes me a little uncomfortable.Aside from that one incident, the rest of the afternoon was lovely. After leaving the playground and walking past a group of neo-hippies carrying a large pirate flag (not sure what that was about), we toured the Japanese Tea Gardens, taking lots of pictures and climbing a very steep bridge. Then we walked through the Botanical Gardens where we briefly became lost, scaring Vika who believed we may have to spend the night there. Eamon was just concerned about what we would eat.
We were able to get some cute shots of the kids during the outing; however, Eamon's self-haircut does tend to distract somewhat. Click any photo below to view it larger.
Eamon on the Ropes and Vika soaking up the sun
Eamon watching the traffic go by and Vika sitting pretty.
The kids in the Japanese Tea Garden
Me and the kids on the tall bridge
Jenni! When did they get so BIG??!?
I love Vix in the grass and Eams watching cars.
I know!!! I'm having difficulty keeping them in clothes that fit, they're outgrowing everything so fast. Maybe we should increase the caffeine in their diet to help stunt their growth. ;)
You definitely are a stranger magnet. I remember the day at the Bart station.....
Oh brother! With the woman who told me all about how she ironed her dollar bills. Thanks for ditching me and leaving me to extract myself from that conversation on my own, BTW.
I have the strange ones who like to engage in conversation with me also.
Looks like a lovely day!
I looks gorgeous out there -- like a real spring SHOULD look! Ours has been pretty pitiful so far.
Your kids ARE looking very grown up!
And, too funny about the weirdo conversation. You must have a kind and encouraging face! lol.
Vika looks very grown up in that shot of her "sitting pretty." It looks like a day well-spent!
Great shots!!
Sounds like a really fun day!!
:)
Wow, that really IS a tall bridge! Gorgeous pics of the gorgeous and, yes, very grown-up looking kiddies!
Beautiful pictures. This blog brings back fond memories of Kirk's and my trip to San Fran back in early January 2008. We had such a wonderful time and I loved taking him to tea at the Japanese Garden. I didn't know you lived so close to San Francisco. That's awesome!
My goodness they've grown up sooo much!! What beautiful photographs!