End of March

As the weather got better, we spent more and more time outside.

Our friends Elizabeth and Nick visited for late morning brunch.  Nathaniel and Auggie played outside while Ella slept through most of the visit.

 In the afternoon, we met up with the cousins for a few fun hours in the park.  At some point, all kids (age 1-9!) were digging in the sandbox.

The next week, we did an (almost) spontaneous trip to Stinson Beach.  The weather was a little chilly when we started (in the morning), but the kids did not mind and by noon, it was warm enough to get wet.  It was our first trip to the beach this year, and Auggie gleefully ran onto the sand as soon as he saw it.  Ella did not know what to make of this very large sandbox and the incredible roaring ocean in front of her.

That afternoon, the much awaited arrival of Giggy and Keggy finally came.  Auggie had been excited all week.  Ella took to her grandparents almost immediately and was happily sitting in Jacci's lap within an hour. 

The next day, we went to Babcia and Dziadek's house for a whole family welcome dinner for Jacci and Keith.  It must have been a long weekend for everyone, since the kids started the afternoon off by quietly drawing together.