We've gone to the San Mateo County Fair pretty much every year since I was born (we skipped one year) and it has become an annual tradition. I'm much more into the carnival rides now, but unfortunately still too short for the ferris wheel, which I really wanted to go on. Hopefully next year!
This is a deep fried pineapple on a stick! It was tasty.
A visit to the petting zoo is always a must. We love this petting zoo because there's always more than the usual goats and sheep. They also had a llama, baby deer, and even kangaroos!
Baby kangaroo. So cute!
And an even tinier kangaroo being carried in it's Mommy's pocket.
Colin spent a good half hour playing with these corn kernels.
I graduated from preschool! We had a simple graduation ceremony outside of our preschool classroom. We recited the Pledge of Allegiance, performed some small plays, sang songs, then each received our diplomas. There were some tears, thanks to one of the teachers who is leaving the school after fourteen years. She started getting emotional during her speech and it was hard for most of the moms to keep a dry eye! We'll all have some great memories of our past three years at preschool.
Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
Playing a fish in The Three Little Fishes. My only line was "Not by the skin of my finny-fin-fin!"
Here's a video of me receiving my diploma. (Sorry for the bad quality - Mommy attempted to take a video and photo at the same time with her camera and failed, so we just have Daddy's fuzzy iPhone video.)
At the end of the ceremony we all ran out and danced to Let it Go. Apparently there was some debate about which song we should all dance to, and the boys weren't happy with the final decision (you can see them covering their ears during the song).
And finally, we all went inside the classroom and celebrated with some cake, which Colin probably enjoyed the most.
Saying goodbye to my teachers.
And just like that, my preschool years are over. Onward to kindergarten!
Mommy ran a 5K a few weekends ago with Auntie Gigi and friends and got all this fun "diva" stuff from the race. Colin and I had fun dressing up with it for the rest of the day (and then all three of us were over it). Anyone want a pink tutu?
Auntie Alzira, Uncle Isaac and nine-month old Izzy came to visit from Toronto. Their visit was short, but we were glad to get to hang out with them and meet baby Izzy! Colin (and Brady) were happy to have a new little friend. Thanks to Uncle Isaac (and his selfie stick) for most of the photos!
I have been taking classes at Junior Gym in San Mateo for the past few weeks. Since I wouldn't take soccer or dance classes again, Mommy had to find something to keep me busy and active. At first I was skeptical about gymnastics but it turns out it was really easy! I learned how to do a somersault on the first day and soon after was doing flips on the bars. Best of all, after class there is open gym and Mommy could set Colin free and we could both run around and play with all the equipment and toys.
On the last day of class we were tested for a ten-step routine we had been practicing. I was happy to pass and receive a medal!
I've stopped taking classes for the summer, but Colin started the baby class with Mommy since he loves it there so much. We're glad we discovered this place!
