July Photos

Finally I am getting around to posting the rest of my photos from July! I was a little photo happy this month since I got a new camera and lens for my Birthday :-) These are all from July 4th, Echo and Clover's preschool coop, and a friends Birthday party.

Clover Turns 2

My baby, my sweet Clover, is turning two! I recently read something online (I can't remember what) that described someone as "sweetness and light personified" and I thought, "that's Clover!" 

 Never have I met someone so joyful, sweet and kind. Her playfulness, her devotion to her sister and her mischievous spirit make her a pleasure to know.

I can't believe how much she has grown and changed this year. She's not a baby anymore and she reminds us every day by how clever, strong and independent she is. Even so, she will always be the baby of the family and holds a special place in our hearts.

Happy Birthday to my amazing little girl, you are beautiful inside and out!

San Francisco

I'm skipping ahead a bit here because I am just too excited to share pictures from our San Francisco trip! It was our first really big trip with both kids and we had an amazing time. The rest of the July photos will just have to wait.

We found out the cable cars are fun but a really inefficient way to get around. 

Sea Lions on Pier 39

Fisherman's Wharf

The Conservatory of Flowers was stunning and we didn't even go inside!

Golden Gate Park

The California Academy of Science, an incredible place!

Clover was so tired she passed out on a bench at the museum!

Rainforest room at the California Academy of Science

Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park

Sleepy breakfast faces

 Lot's to do at the Children's Creativity Museum

China Town had amazing food and Echo learned to use chopsticks!

A flower from the San Francisco flower market

The Palace of Fine Arts

Beach time!

And of course the Golden Gate Bridge draped in fog