Friday, June 30, 2017

7th Birthday

It's official - I'm seven years old! Between my birthday party and our trip to Calistoga, it felt like we spent the whole week celebrating my birthday. On the actual day, we did a few more special things. Turning seven is a big deal, after all!

Chuck E. Cheese on a weekday as soon as they open is awesome. We practically had the whole place to ourselves!
Dinner at Sam's Chowder House.
 

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Calistoga Getaway

Daddy got a new job and was lucky enough to have a few weeks off before he started. Just in time for summer break! We took advantage of it and spent a few days at Indian Springs Resort in Calistoga. Quaint, modern, and relaxing all at the same time, while also being super kid friendly, it was the perfect getaway!

There were communal bikes around the resort for everyone to use. Colin and I brought our bikes too and we enjoyed our evening family bike rides around the grounds.

 

There were also hammocks and lawn games, a children's playground, and a chicken coop!

Enjoying some tasty treats that we picked up from Bouchon Bakery on the way up.
 
Yummy dinner at Sam's Social Club, the on-site restaurant.

The main attraction of the resort is the natural mineral pool. Heated by the surrounding hot springs, the water was so warm and comfortable, you could go in and out of the water without ever feeling cold. There was a shallow end that made it easy for kids hang out, and lots of floaties and noodles for people to use. It was definitely the highlight of our stay.


Mommy even enjoyed a spa treatment one morning and took a mud bath! 


Aside from the resort, we took an outing and visited some wineries. Turns out, a lot of wineries nowadays cater to kids as well. Colin fell asleep in the car, so while Daddy stayed with him, Mommy took me to Castela di Amoroso. We went mainly to explore the castle, but they also served me grape juice while Mommy did some wine tasting.


Then we went to Sterling Vineyards. Definitely a fun place for kids to visit because of the aerial tram to get up there. We also got little backpacks with coloring books, toys, and juice.


Before our trip home, we stopped at Sonoma TrainTown for more rides and fun. It was a great midweek getaway!


Monday, June 26, 2017

Ryan's Ride Bike Race

Colin and I participated in the annual Ryan's Ride bike race in downtown Burlingame. The last time I did this race, I was riding my tricycle! I've come a long way since then and can now comfortably ride my bike without training wheels. Colin did great on his balance bike - he rode the entire route without stopping. Mommy and Daddy were super proud of us.


 
 


Sunday, June 25, 2017

All Fired Up At My 7th Birthday Party

I invited a few friends to celebrate my birthday at All Fired Up, a pottery painting studio in downtown Burlingame. It was the perfect low-key, intimate gathering. The only thing I requested was a Moana theme, and that's what I got. During the party, the girl working at the studio was nice enough to let us blast the Moana soundtrack, and we sang along to the songs at the top of our lungs while painting our chosen pottery pieces.


After painting we played a few rounds of Moana BINGO. 

Mommy found these soaps on eBay. Kinda looks like the heart of Te Fiti right?

For my birthday cake, Mommy ordered an ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins and had them frost it. Then she added her own embellishments. She also made a mental note to herself that next time she requests blue frosting, she should specify "light aqua blue" instead of "Cookie Monster blue."


It was fun to celebrate with some of my closest friends and a great way to kick of our summer vacation!