Category Archives: excursions

apple picking at Gizdich – 09/22

Posted on October 5, 2012 by cvc

apple picking at GizdichOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. We actually went apple-picking a couple of weeks ago, but I am only now getting to pictures! This is pre-school’s annual fall excursion, and I’m glad that we could go. Since Cameron is … Continue reading →

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last weekend + Cameron’s x-step program

Posted on July 21, 2010 by cvc

teeny bathing suit!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Little gal just makes a splash wherever she goes these days — literally and figuratively! Just in the past couple of days, she’s progressed with her walking skills. Two days ago, she took a … Continue reading →

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Steam Fest

Posted on April 2, 2010 by cvc

so excitin’!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. On a hot tip from another mommy friend, we were reminded of the Niles Canyon Railway Steam Fest 2010 over in the East Bay (Sunol/Fremont). We’d been so over-the-top busy, we were going to just … Continue reading →

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the Grandma Sharon smile

Posted on January 24, 2010 by cvc

the grandma sharon smileOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Tom had to work on Saturday for a few hours and the kiddies woke up early, so we all decided to head over the hill together. The kids and I visited Lola and … Continue reading →

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our day off

Posted on April 18, 2009 by cvc

checking the heartbeatOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. It seems like most preschools around here took an entire week off for Spring Break last week, but Dylan’s school only closed for a day. As far as our work schedules were concerned, this … Continue reading →

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Dylan visits the Boardwalk

Posted on March 24, 2009 by cvc

really, they rode more than just this ride…!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Even though the Boardwalk is right here in town, we’ve actually given it little attention (except to go see the Chinese Acrobats last year, etc.), but Heather and Taliana … Continue reading →

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Dylan’s first trip to Disneyland!

Posted on October 28, 2008 by cvc

Day 222: "is that really him??!"Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Our second day in LA was Disneyland Day! Since Rocky and Eli were going to be in school anyway and we figured crowds might be smaller on a weekday, we ventured … Continue reading →

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Day 192: watching the Alaskan pig races at the County Fair

Posted on September 16, 2008 by cvc

watching the Alaskan pig races Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Another year, another county fair! This time, Dylan had a blast watching little baby piglets nurse and Alaskan pigs race; he fed some carrots to some goats and a pony; and … Continue reading →

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Berry picking

Posted on July 14, 2008 by cvc

found some yummy onesOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Last weekend, we went berry-picking with Taliana and Heather to make up for the berry-picking trip I missed with Cindy and Dylan (and Jason and Tyler). We got 2 flats in total — … Continue reading →

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dylan’s first dinner at Millennium

Posted on April 30, 2008 by cvc

Yerba Buena Gardens, SFOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Last week was a milestone week for all of us! I got to attend the 4-day Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco, so I was separated from Dylan for 4 WHOLE days (instead … Continue reading →

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