Berry Picking

We are going to miss summer when it's over (but look forward to Fall). The girls went on their first berry picking trip. Here they are sporting their hats.

Smiling for the dentist

Sophia, Hannah and Alexandra had their first dental check up today. Nothing to report. After a quick check of their pearly whites, they each got a goodie bag with toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and stickers.

California Academy of Sciences

First trip to the California Academy of Sciences

BART trip

Here they are checking out the map.

Waiting for the BART train

We took a family excursion on BART. They have a specific fare for those who don't exit the BART terminal. Plus, kids ride free. It was a pretty fun morning out and about.

Twin Pines Park

The Chan Clan

Well, we are all looking at the camera, but at 9 am, not everyone is smiling.

My first pony ride

Last week, we took a trip to a local farm. Sophia rode a pony for the first time, insisting that I walk next to her. After a few times around, she was brave enough to hold onto the saddle with both hands, but still insisted that I walk next to her.

Pastorino Farms, Half Moon Bay

Hannah and Alexandra decided not to ride the ponies after standing in line 3 times and changing their minds as we got to the gate.

The girls also visited the petting zoo, went on a train ride, a hayride and played in the jumpy house. We hope to bring them back later on for another fun day at the farm.

Haircuts and lollipops

The girls had their first, yes first haircuts a couple days ago.  I have trimmed their bangs but they finally got haircuts from a real hairdresser, mommy's hairdresser.  It was a totally fun (and painless) experience.  I say fun because I think the girls had a fun time.  I say painless because I have heard horror stories about kids getting haircuts without a fancy chair or videos to watch and this salon was a basic salon with none of those kiddie bells and whistles.  

Of course, the lollipop basket helped

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Hannah

Alexandra

Sophia

Noah sitting up

Noah at 4 1/2 months