I Love You, California!

We didn't have anything going on for the long weekend so Will had a great idea to use his hotel club rewards night for a fancy night out in San Fransisco! Adeline spent the morning playing in her kitchen and we loaded up the car while she napped. We headed to The City after she woke up. It was fabulous because the drive that could have taken us well over an hour with traffic only took 35 minutes! Gotta love no traffic on holiday weekends! We got all checked in to our hotel - The InterContinental Mark Hopkins SF in Nob Hill. Adeline was feeling clingy to Papa. So sweet! After we settled in to our room we visited Huntington Park just two blocks away. Adeline loved it! Finally it was dinner time! We went to Gusto Pinsa Romana a couple of blocks away for some delicious pizza. Adeline wasn't super in to it but ate a little bit and let Will and I eat a little at the same time, too. She was definitely a little antsy though! We walked back to the hotel and got Adeline...

Adeline got a kitchen! A few months ago we got some used puzzles from a family in the area. The lady mentioned that they'd be moving in a few months and would be looking to sell their kitchen and of course I said I'd be interested! Will tried to go get it a couple of days ago but it wouldn't fit in our car. The guy was so nice and offered to bring it to us in their van. He brought it last night after Adeline went to bed so this morning was like Christmas! She loves it so much!

On our way to Costco today. We had a quick snack in the car before heading home. She's got her next word!

I mean. Come on. I just can't. I asked her to sit by the window and smile. She sure did deliver! Here are my faves with an instagram filter.

She is getting so good at playing independently. Check out this little game!

Adeline absolutely adores Rory.

We had Penny and her parents over for snacks and swimming!

Adeline's been getting more teeth in (story of her life!) and it's been hot, so we thought a trip to Fenton's would be a perfect way to spend the afternoon. Adeline agreed!

Today we went to our friends' house and Adeline got to hang out with her friend penny! They played at the water table on the deck and after we dried off they played in the playroom. Penny loves Adeline but Adeline is still warming up a bit! Dinner with Papa was also fun!

It's another hot day which calls for another dip in the pool.

It's kind of crazy that we have preschool in the back of our minds already, but how can we not when she looks like this? Such a grown up little girl! (We were walking back to the car after Gymboree this morning.)

Adeline is one and a half today! When you're a kid you totally get to celebrate your half birthday! I've always wanted to take Adeline to Sweet Adeline Bakeshop in Berkeley and this seemed like the perfect occasion. We enjoyed a cinnamon roll, carrot bread, and a cheese pastry. It was delish! Then we spent the rest of the morning at the park. After nap time we took Adeline for a little dip in the pool. I think she had a fun half birthday celebration!

What better way to enjoy your snack than while swinging? It was dinnertime for the girls when we got home. Adeline likes to keep Ava company!