Lately, there has been a chill in the air. As our weekend drew to a close, we decided to bust out the jackets and head out for a family mini-hike at Paramount Ranch in Augora Hills, California. We all love the outdoors. If you haven't visited Paramount Ranch, it is worth checking out the … [Read more...]
Play Date
The babies had their first real play date. They had a few play dates when they were younger and too young to actually play, but this was the first time they could participate. They played with a set of boy/girl twins who are three months younger. While the twins are younger, they are walking. Capri and Ryder are walking … [Read more...]
Warm Pears and Cinnamon
We had a full bag of pears that all ripened at the same time. It was a case of use them or lose them. I found a recipe for pear tarts and gave it a whirl. Here is a link to Gail Simmons’ recipe for Pear Tarts: Pear Tart Capri tried the tart and liked it. Grayson tried the tart and gave it a hands … [Read more...]
Dance of the Ducks
One local shopping center has a pond full of ducks. Families gather to feed the ducks and watch them glide effortlessly across the water. Our babies are too young to feed them. We tried, but they assumed that all the stale bread was for them. We fed the ducks while they watched from their … [Read more...]
Garden Adventure
The beautiful day beckoned us to go outside and visit the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino. The grounds are beautiful. I highly recommend this as a place to visit in Southern California. The babies love outings. It is great for them to experience nature and have a frame of reference for the animals and flowers … [Read more...]