Lighthouses

April is Lighthouse Recognition Month. In honor of this, the Alameda Lighthouse Appreciation Society hid 4 replica lighthouses in town. There was some discussion regarding the validity of this scavenger hunt, as it was posted in the paper on April 1st. But, one day as we were driving across the bridge, we spotted one of the lighthouses! One of the lighthouses was supposed to have clues to help find the other 3 and this was not the right one. I didn't really know how to find the first one, and had no plans to hunt them down. Then, on a rare evening out with Phil, I happened to see the first one! We didn't get a chance to stop, so the next day I went back by and discovered the clues. I then proceeded to drive all over Alameda hunting for the last 2 lighthouses. It took some time, but eventually we found them all.

Lighthouse #1, and the clues.

 A Port.

A Southern Shore. This one was actually moved from the original position, so an additional clue was needed.

A bridge. This is the first one we actually found. It was also moved, but just from the ground to a rooftop. To keep with the picture theme, Alex is sitting on Phil's shoulders.

VIB 2 ~ Carnival

Zachary had another Very Important Buddy this weekend. Rex joined us for baseball practice

and a delicious treat.

On Sunday Rex was very excited to watch Zachary in his game and wanted to get up close to the action!

After the game, we went to the school carnival. Rex was surprised to see his friend Mrs. Wong.

Everyone had fun playing the games, sampling treats, seeing friends and touring fire engines.

And, during all of the excitement of the weekend, Alex lost another tooth!

Field Trip

Alex's class had a field trip to Chabot Theaterworks today. Sadly I wasn't able to join them, but Alex and his friend asked their teacher to send me a photo from the bus ride.

Bubbles

Mady and her teammates trying to catch bubbles in "ice cream cones".

Everyone get your seat belts on!

Happy Easter

Happy Easter!

The Easter Bunny delivered some tasty treats and fun items.

Mady likes to keep her basket on hand, even when playing with Alex.

We got a late start on dying our eggs, but that didn't make it any less fun. This was the first year that Mady really had a chance to participate. She tried to eat the egg and drink the dye.

Everyone love to do the Bunny Hop!

Children's Fairyland

Today we met friends for a fun day at Children's Fairyland.
Right away Mady made a new friend. She didn't want to leave Snow White's garden.

Alex wanted to ride the carousel with Mady, but she isn't tall enough for this one.

Fiona, Mady and Zachary inside the whale's belly.

Alex and Mady were able to get their ride in after all.

Fiona and Zachary had a fun ride together too.

It's not easy getting everyone together and smiling at the same time. And, the dragon's head didn't even make it in the picture at all.

Mady, Zachary, Fiona, Alex, Seamus at the end of a fun day.

Play Ball

If it is a spring Sunday, it must be time for a ball game!

Alex running the bases.

Alex playing pitcher and Zachary at 3rd.

Zachary getting ready to run on contact.

Now that is a ready stance!

Celebrating Children

Daddy's work holds a celebration in honor of the children. Even though Phil was out of town this week, Mady and I stopped by for some fun. Mady enjoyed the petting zoo and wanted to be sure to pet every animal.

 Mady toured a search and rescue boat.

We had some lunch and listened to Cowboy Jared and then it was time to go home and take a nap. Mady wasn't too excited about the nap part.

Random Pictures

Concentrating on her math problem,

while professor Boris keeps a watchful eye on the courtyard.

Our own Balmer Hon.

And now she is ready to rumble!

Tumbling Zachary.

 Wild hair Alex.