Jenn's Birthday

I have to start out and share that my favorite holiday is now Kai's Birthday.  I love birthdays, I think everyone should celebrate a day for themselves and for those who do not know me… My birthday was always my favorite holiday (yup I deem birthdays holidays).

This year we celebrated by doing a around the world tour of San Francisco. First up, Tartine Bakery where the croissants are said to be better than those in France! The crowds were out and more butter than imaginable was consumed but it was a great start. Next up a drive downtown to check out Macy's Brazilian flower displays! I love spring and Macy's did not disappoint. Finally, we hit up an early bird special at Suppenkushe (my favorite German restaurant).

Shokooh, Ahmad, Kai and I at Tartine ready to enjoy our morning breakfast!

Breakfast would not be complete with out coffee and a picture of Kai!  

Window Displays outside Macy's 

Walking down the main hall in Macy's

Kai enjoying the ladies on display

At Suppenkusche (Ahmad was the photographer obviously) 

Kai vs. Kitty (take 2)

This morning we had a rematch... Kitty showed up strong but Kai demonstrated some new attacks, such as a side bend and now he is throwing hooks!  Check out the action!

Maman Shokooh Comes to Visit

Yesterday we went to the airport to pick up Maman Shokooh!  She arrived on KLM from Tehran via Amsterdam.  It was a very long and interesting flight.  Kai, Ahmad and I are so excited to have her here in San Francisco!

Ahmad and Kai excitedly waiting!

Shokooh in arrival lounge

Animal House goes to Wine Country

This weekend the weather was forecasted to be miserable.... So the animal house took itself to wine country!  We only hit up two wineries (Darioush and Pine Ridge).   We had the perfect excuse to start birthday celebrations early too... we had to pick up wines at Pine Ridge.

Kai enjoyed Darioush much more than Pine Ridge.  I think I did too, he has such a experienced pallet already!

First Stop: Darioush Winery

satisfied customer

Nourooz

Happy New Year!

This time we are celebrating Nourooz.  We broke out some Darioush wine and read some Hafez.  We wish everyone a great, prosperous New Year!

St. Patricks Day

This weekend we celebrated St. Patty's Day with a dinner party at our friends home.  The Deignans spent the week making from scratching corned beef and accompanying that with a grand ol'feast as only they are known to do!  (Those that know us and our cooking abilities, the Deignans put us to shame).

We brought Kai along with us, where he met his first baby, Elena.  It was amazing to see how big Elena has grown at 6months of age.  While it is exciting to see she is able to sit up and eating foods, it just reminds us of how fast time will fly.

We arrived at 5pm and both kiddos were in bed by 7pm.  Kai found the most spectacular spot in the house... nuzzled up on the master bed.   I wanted to go to bed with him.  He slept like a dream and transitioned from their to home without an issue!

We wanted to capture him finishing off the Bushmills Whiskey but somehow that picture escaped us.

Snuggled up in the master bedroom!

Lunch time!

We have been getting more adventurous.  Over the last week we have met up with some friends for lunch.  Earlier in the week we drove down to meet Ahmad at work and to go out to eat with Racho who was in San Francisco briefly.  Kai once again slept thru the entire meal.

Lunch at work with Racho and Ahmad!

We then met up with Emily on Thursday, where Kai woke just enough to show off his master killer man skills.  It has been great to get out and enjoy the fabulous weather around town.  

Lunch with Ms. Emily!  I am a lady Killer

Finally, yesterday we drove in again to work and picked up Ahmad for Lunch.  This time, we made a stop in at the office.  This was Kai's first major tour!  We hope to have many more in the weeks and months ahead!