Hiking Rancho San Antonio with Sophia

We went hiking at Rancho San Antonio and the open space preserve this weekend. Kit and Sophia hiked 4 miles. They are excellent hikers. They both enjoy "reading" the signs. It was a very lovely day. Mommy cow and her two young ones at Deer Hollow Farm. Rooster Girls in front of the hen house. There were also goats, sheep, rabbits, ducks and pigs. The baby pigs were adorable! Carrying sticks and pointing things out to eachother on the trail. Holding hands with mommy. Can see the buildings in downtown San Francisco and the bay bridge. Kit thought this was pretty silly. She isn't protesting, just playing. Enjoyed a picnic at the top of the mountain. Posing for a photo with a lovely view. Then the two started singing and dancing together. Climbing trees is fun. Holding hands with dad.

School, Art and Souffle

We had our first parent-teacher conference for Kit. Although Kit is among the youngest in her class this year, she is doing very well. She has settled in and is very comfortable. She takes direction and is vocal. Lately, she has been seeking to make friends as well.

I learned some games we can play to help her learn to construct and read small words. We started adding this topic to our dinner routine.

Kit's art work is very nice. She is gaining motor control and puts in more thought as to what it is she wants to do.

Tuk loves the elephant.

I love her porcupine and how her head is looking down. Kit says she wears boots too.

This one is Kit's favorite. She likes abstract shapes.

Kit also made a collage.

After the meeting we joined Brian and Ken at a Persian restaurant for lunch. Brian took this photo of Kit on his phone.

Kit traced the letter m.

And made it through her very first maze!

We made these yummy grand marnier souffles while grandma was here.

Kit helped put away the dishes. She enjoys this job and it is very helpful.

Point Lobos

We met Bora and Sophia at Point Lobos on Saturday. The weather was fantastic.

We found some seals enjoying the warm sun.

Grandma loves Point Lobos.

The wildflowers are just starting to bloom.

These delicate pink flowers are very nice.

Sophia and Kit look forward to their Saturday hikes.

Finding interesting rocks and shells among the gravel.

The girls enjoyed watching the hermit crabs.

Sharing the items they find.



Some of the rocks and shells the girls found.

Kit helps her grandma sketch some images of the beach.

An otter came into the cove.

We had a very nice time at the beach.

Swimming

Kit loves her swimming class and it was a treat to have grandma watch her.

She can swim on her own using the barbell.

Barbell, fins and googles!

She is no longer afraid to put her face under the water.

But jumping in is the most fun!

Grandma visits!

Grandma's flight is half way here!

Kit had fun showing grandma around the Children's Discovery Museum.

Kit pressed her hands (and arms) into the pegs.

The pretend pizza cafe is always a hit for Kit.

And having a nice tea party.

Playing in the water zone!!!

Tuk painted this lovely butterfly for Kit.

Another photo of Kit and her butterfly face painting.