Thursday, March 26, 2009

California Dreamin'

We had a lovely week-long visit to the Bay Area last week - staying with friends Nick and Star, exploring the area, and catching up with many good friends. Some highlights below.



Iris's first encounter with a real live iris. Spring was in full bloom in Berkeley, and all three of us were enchanted by the greenery and wonderful smells of flowers.



Gwyneth and Iris pose by a redwood at Muir Woods. We had a great day walking among the redwoods and visiting Stinson Beach. The California coast is really beatiful!



At our picnic lunch break, Iris has a close-up and personal experience with some fresh grass. Video of this event coming soon. Afterwards, we went for a stroll on the beach:






Oh no! So many stripes! (Hat by Star)

Star, Iris and Matt at the Asian Art Museum. We experimented with carrying Iris in the Bjorn facing out. She loved it! She enjoyed much of the asian art, especially the special exhibit featuring many thangkas from Bhutan.

Nick demonstrating the new hold that Iris prefers. She really wants to see what is going on these days and gets upset if you hold her over your shoulder.


Nick, Star and Iris. What great hosts!

We are back in New Haven now, where Spring has not come, despite our best hopes. But, soon!

1 comment:

Star said...

aww, thanks! we loved having the three of you stay with us. We'll try to send some of our spring weather your way next.