Amusement Park Fun

The advantage of having everyone meet us down in Santa Cruz was that we were able to visit the boardwalk.  I have so many fond memories of family trips to the 'Shore' and adventures on the boardwalk.  It was also the first time we had the chance to see how Kai would react to the rides.  His favorite was a dragon kiddie roller coaster with Daddy.  We even got to take him on the log ride, in which mommy held him tight and sacrificed her sweater so Kai would not get wet (yes, the point of the ride).

Did someone say clams?!

We took a day to go down to visit UC Santa Cruz for Leila.  Ahmad and I went down and the grandparents brought the kids down in the afternoon.  We made reservations at the best seafood restaurant in the area to celebrate.

Kai had his first try of clams and he LOVED them.  I think he has more Demler in him than we are prepared for... He also was treated to a kids sundae where he had some ice cream and as he told the waiter " its my favorite".

Both Kids were so well behaved and it was a long day for all.

Kai enjoying the clam "by self"

Kai's First Bus Ride

This weekend Nonnie, Kai and I took the bus from our apartment to the Ferry Building.  This experience riding Muni was definitely that... an experience.  The bus started off crowded but slimmed down once we hit Market.  Kai was not so sure in the beginning of the ride with all the people but felt better about it after a little while.  I am not sure how much I'll rely on using the bus to get around.  While it is very convenient for us from our apartment, I too had some crowding / people anxiety!

Kai Chill'n on the bus

Flight Home

We made it and we would do it again!!

1. We had a free aisle seat (aka baby bed) - lucky
2. Kai slept the entire way - worth the price of full airfare
3. Ahmad and I relaxing in flight with Gin and Tonics - priceless

Inline to board the flight (that is terror on Ahmad's face!)

Kai getting cozy just after take off.

After dinner burp

in SF exploring the airport museum

PA

The week was spent in Pennsylvania with Mim and Pop! It was just wonderful. We missed Ahmad but Pop made up for it just fine. We learned about White Fang and Black Tooth, had super comfy towels for bath time, perfect sleeping shoulders (Mim's) and general entertainment (Pop)... We can not wait to go back... We love you!

Flight and Arrival

Well the flight alone with Kai was amazing, the little man slept for the first 2.5 hours and then together we played for the next 1.5 hours before finishing up the trip with a bite to eat and a nap during the last hour of the flight! We lucked out possibly with arriving into Philly almost 1 hour early.

As we packed up and left the plane, so many people commented that they could not believe there was a baby on board! I did not even get a chance to use the majority of distraction arsenal items I brought with us on the plane! A camping pillow acted as a bouncy chair (not the fancy sling I bought for the plane) and a new blue infant elephant toy for batting and observing. Who said our camping gear would not see the light of day for awhile?!

Finally, we made it thru security where Mim and Pop were waiting... There was a very warm welcome with tons of kisses for Kai and after awhile I got a hug too!!!

Flying Adventure

We are off to the East Coast!!

just before take off

playtime