Julian and Daisy's World

Big Boy Milestones!

	Shortly after coming home from Park City, Julian achieved an important milestone: he started using the potty and wearing big boy underpants!
	Big boys who use the potty can't sleep in cribs anymore, so Julian also got his very own big boy bed. Woohoo!!

Park City, Utah Vacation

	At the end of August, we all went on a trip to Park City, UT with the Hirshes and the Scharfs. One of our first stops was Olympic Park, where the 2002 Winter Olympics was held.
	Sammy took good care of Daisy and Julian wherever we went.
	We had lots of fun playing with everyone at the big house Grandmammy and Arnie rented.
	One of our favorite days was spent riding bikes with the Hirshes.
	Daisy and Julian rode in a trailer behind Daddy's bike.
	On another day we went on a nice walk along the Rail Trail.
	Grandmammy celebrated her 69th birthday while we were there. Happy Birthday, Grandmammy!
	Daddy provided some musical accompaniment.
	And we ate and drank quite well all week long. Check out the place settings on this particular evening -- three forks, three knives, and two spoons!
	And we _almost_ finished a 2000 piece puzzle...better luck next year!

A Week at Fallen Leaf Lake (and Daisy's First Words!)

	Last week we stayed at our family cabin at Fallen Leaf Lake!
	Late season snowfall meant there were still lots of daisies growing for Daisy to look at.
	And Glen Alpine Falls was flowing more than we'd ever seen it during the middle of July.
	Uncle Igor and his friend Mate came up for the first part of our trip and accompanied us on a hike to Angora Lake.
	Daisy hitched a ride on Daddy's diaper bag.
	It was too beautiful for us not to pose for a group shot with Grandma Bev.
	Julian hiked the whole way by himself, so he earned lemonade and ice cream at the top.
	Another day we rented a float boat to take a ride around the lake.
	Daisy was a little sleepy at first...
	But then got her sea legs during the second lap around the lake.
	Paca and Ruthie flew up from Las Vegas so they could visit, too.
	After Igor, Mate, Paca, and Ruthie left, we spent a day picnicking at Baldwin Beach.
	It was a glorious day for making sand castles.
	And on a different day, we went on the Rainbow Trail with Grandma Bev.
	Some day we'll get a family portrait where everyone's smiling at the camera...
	We had lots of great "Mommy-Daddy" time with the kids.
	And during the trip, Daisy started saying her first words! Not sure which was her first, but by the end of the week her vocabulary consisted of "baby," "bubble," "cheese," "hot," and lots of other sounds that she mimics. We're so proud of our big girl!
	To wrap up our week, Aren and Dasha came up for our last night at the cabin...
	...Which also coincided with Mommy's birthday! We had yellow cupcakes with chocolate frosting to celebrate. It was a great week!

Fourth of July Weekend

	For the Fourth of July we first went to the Marin County Fair.
	Julian went on all his favorite rides from last year (Daisy's not big enough yet).
	Then both kids met goats, llamas, chickens, bunnies, and even a fawn at the petting zoo!
	Woah!
	For the Fourth itself, we rode bikes to Sausalito in time to see the parade.
	There were lots of floats and several bands that went by.
	Daisy couldn't help becoming part of the parade herself.

Running in the Sprinklers!

	With some hot weather in June and early July, we turned on the sprinklers in our backyard!
	Julian loved running through them with Daisy.
	We even got Oskar and David Strandberg into the mix over the Fourth of July weekend!
	Sweet Daisy watched from the shade.

June Fun

	In June Daisy and Julian had lots of fun playing around.
	Here's Daisy on the whirly-gig at the playground.
	And Julian climbing the jungle gym all by himself.
	Daisy had her way with a cup of yogurt.
	Smile!

Carnivale Parade in SF

	At the end of May we went to the Carnivale Parade that happens in our neighborhood every year. Daisy found a boa to dress up for the occasion.
	Julian went in his Mexican wrestler costume.
	There were lots of dancers and great music during the parade!
	We even found a churro cart -- too bad Uncle Scott wasn't anywhere around, he LOOOOVES churros!

Julian's Third Birthday

	Julian turned 3 at the end of May!
	He got lots of presents, including this awesome new slinky.
	Super exciting!
	Daisy wore a party hat during the celebration at home.
	And then we had a bigger party at Golden Gate Park.
	Here's Julian, post chocolate cupcakes. Happy Birthday, Jules!

In New York with Grandmammy and Arnie

	Before and after Brandon's Bar Mitzvah, our whole family stayed at Grandmammy and Arnie's apartment in Manhattan. We had a great time visiting the Natural History Museum just a few blocks away!
	And Mommy and Julian even got a chance to ride in a pedicab through the steets of New York!
	But the real fun started after Mommy and Daddy left us for a five day, four night trip to New Orleans. Grandmammy and Arnie took us on a horse-driven carriage ride in Central Park!
	We went to the playground nearly every day -- sometimes twice in the same day!
	Daisy toddled around Sheep Meadow after one of our two trips to the carousel!
	And we went out to lunch in the sunshine!
	One day Samantha visited and helped us sail boats in Central Park.
	O Captain My Captain!
	We loved seeing all the people in the park.
	We didn't miss Mommy and Daddy at all!
	Grandmammy and Arnie, when can we do it again?

Visting the Zoo with Uncle Brian and Aunt Courtney

	While we were in New York Uncle Brian and Aunt Courtney came up from Philadelphia for a visit! We all went to the Central Park Zoo, where we saw seals, a red panda, monkeys, penguins, and polar bears.
	Thanks for coming up to see us! Xoxoxoxo.