San Francisco

I always liked San Francisco, actually we even tried to move there, I was so sure that one day it would be my city.

This time we spent almost a whole week in the city, up at the nob hills, I still liked the city so much although San Francisco is quite different with two little people. We didn't do much what we used to do in the city, this time we did mostly things to make the kids happy. We went to the ferry building, had 'the best breakfast ever' according to Landon, played at the parks, looked at the cable cars (they were not ready for a ride), visited the children's museum and pushed the double stroller up and down the hills... one thing I know if we ever live there, there is no need for a gym membership, those hills and my legs!

I know I can't walk in this but it is sure beautiful to look at it.

Image from LN-CC.com 

We are back

We are back, it has been a wonderful trip but I have to say, home sweet home. This is the longest time Miss Nea was away from home, traveled to so many places and met so many families was a bit overwhelming for her, poor thing was tired...she tried to nap whenever she could

春节好

Heading to San Francisco for the Chinese new year, see you soon.

祝龙年吉祥，天赐平安

Hello Shiso

Hello Shiso is a San Francisco based design studio which makes the most adorable kids accessories. I especially adore their hair accessories.

I bought these hair pins for Nea, Nea's hair is so fine and few (I 'blame' it on her Finnish gene :) it often stands high like a little dandelion.

Take a look at their sneak preview of the new collection. For sure I am going to get this candy pin for my Nea, how sweet is that.

Pom pom factory

This cheers me up

via here

2012

We went to Legoland today, I looked at the children running, laughing and playing. Can't help thinking, when did our Landon stopped looking like a baby? And oh Nea, daddy used to call you 'little meatball'...

Tonight I opened my photo archives, looked at their pictures taken on the same day a year ago, Nea was doing her belly time and Landon was learning how to ride his first bike.  What a difference a year make.

May 2012 be a wonderful year.