Two weeks ago, we welcomed our first visitors! Derek's parents and older brother Jeff came in town over Conference weekend. It was a short visit, but we enjoyed every minute of it!
Friday we hung low....went to Aquatic Park and out to dinner in Emeryville. We then some amenities at the hotel, where Jack could go swimming and us parents could relax in the hot tub (my first time in since getting prego!)
Saturday we took everyone to our favorite breakfast place in Berkeley, Cafe M on Fourth Street. You must try it if you are in the area! We then drove into San Francisco to explore Golden Gate Park. It was my first time, and despite the crazy traffic, I'm glad we went.
Here is Jeff and Jack at the outdoor ampitheater area...the location of S.F.'s first World's Fair in 1894.
We then walked over to the Japanese Tea Garden. It was beautiful and serene....and of course fun for Jack! He especially loved climbing the Moon Bridge and jumping over the little canals.
We then walked over to the Children's playground (one of the first playgrounds in the US and houses a carousel from 1912). Jack got a little antsy in the stroller, hence the silly photo. The carousel was actually really fun- it was longer and faster than usual. The playground was redone a few years ago, and had some neat ideas and equipment.
Who said parents can't have fun too?...btw, these little things spin so fast!
Sunday we hung out at home in the morning, then took the gang to Tilden Park. Jack could not wait for everyone to go on the Steam Train! We then gave them a little tour of campus...showing them where Derek spends most of his time. We went to the Haas School of Business then over to the Clock Tower. Everyone loved going to the top (especially Jack who was yelling at me below!). We stopped off at Cheesesteak Factory, one of our favorites, before they had to drive back down to Orange County.
I just love this little face!
Future student...
Thanks Bill and Nina for taking time off of your mission and Jeff for flying up! We had fun seeing you guys! Come again soon!
2 comments:
I want to come visit! It looks like fun. :)
Those little yellow things at the play ground are all over Australia. I had never seen them before until I came here. And you are right, they do go so fast!
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