Category Archives: festivals

Festival of the Book

Tom enduring the festival Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Every year, our public library sponsors a Summer Reading Program where kids earn “dollars” for reading. This year was the first year that Dylan read for points (in conjunction with listening to … Continue reading

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visiting with Uncle Michael

goofy ballsOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Uncle Michael’s visit to Santa Cruz was easily the highlight of our week! We spent some time in the searing heat at the Earth Day festivities downtown (it was 87F that day!), had a backyard … Continue reading

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autumn moon festival

Fall is officially here and to kick it off, we took our mooncakes from SF’s Eastern Bakery (yummy stuff, for sure!) and attended an Autumn Moon Festival, hosted by our Mandarin teacher. dylan with crown face paintOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. … Continue reading

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grillin’, washin’, readin’, etc.

Tom and Dylan making bugs – at Festival of the BookOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. We’ve been keeping Dylan busy with lots of fun activities. Last Friday, we went to Gilroy Gardens (formerly Bonfante) with Heather and Taliana. Then, on Saturday, … Continue reading

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