Hello Friends!
Does the weekend come around and you think to yourself, Eeek! What fun stuff shall I do with the boys so we all have a great day? In other words, what shall I do to keep sane? ;-)
I am a creature of habit and sometimes subject my kids to the same old thing weekend after weekend. Fortunately, one thing that they never seem to tire of is going to the Oakland Zoo. Lucky for us (and for them!) the Oakland Zoo is a short drive from our home and is always a fun excursion for the family as a whole. For those who are interested, I highly recommend becoming a member. There are times when I don't care to wander the zoo grounds or we arrive fairly late in the day, but having the family member pass makes a trip to the zoo a worthwhile endeavor even if it's only for that one hour before the zoo closes. :-)
The boys love, LOVE riding the rides in Adventure Landing and enjoy the occasional hot dog. The rides are super child friendly and for those parents who have little ones that like to run ahead of you ( Ahem! Yes, I have TWO of those.), the good news is that the amusement ride area is small with one entrance also serving as an exit.
A couple of weeks ago Mr. Other Half and I took the boys out for an early afternoon visit to the zoo. We all needed to get our wiggles out after a morning of chores.
This lion statue always draws attention. My child is not immune to its apparent charms. He was trying to "feed" the lion a twig. :-)
He is pointing to his favorite creature at the zoo, the tortoise, of which there are several.
When ended our day at Baja Grill on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. This is a favorite eating spot for us. The food is fairly priced given the organic ingredients used in their dishes. The fun decor is fun for the boys as they always notice something different in the framed music posters and painted chairs hanging on the walls. The service is excellent and the personnel are very friendly and thoughtful even when they are busy. It doesn't hurt that the place is very clean.
The end of a good and satisfying family outing. Even if we got a late start. :-)
What are your favorite places to visit in the East Bay with your family? Please share! :-)
Until next time.
--Carolina
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