2016 started off with a bang! First, on New Year's Day, L and Z attended the famous Rose Parade in Pasadena to watch A march with the Marine Band again, his 4th time in the parade!
Front rank, as usual!
Our view on the parade route.
One of Z's favorite floats.
Proud of her daddy!
While in Pasadena, we even got to celebrate the 1st birthday of Z's adorable Greek 2nd cousin Yianni. Thanks to A's cousins for hosting us on New Year's Eve!
From Pasadena also on New Year's Day, we embarked on a little family vacation to Central California, and stayed two day with L's relatives in Oakdale. L and her Aunt Sara.
Z going for a ride with 2nd cousin Everett.
Also in Oakdale, we visited L's cousin and her hubby who own a lovely property with all sorts of animals!
The guys feeding the goats.
Walking through the nature preserve behind their property.
Loving on one of the kitties, who camouflaged with his coat.
Z loved Great Aunt Sara's foxy.
Thank you, Aunt Sara and Uncle Alan, for a great time and being such wonderful hosts! We can't wait to see you again!
Next, we drove to Burlingame and stayed with long-time family-friends, just outside of San Francisco. A big thanks to Greg and Lynne for hosting us and giving us an enjoyable time!
Z with "Auntie Lynners."
We made a whole day outing into San Francisco and it was a blast!
Beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands.
Discovered a fun park off of Haight-Ashbury. Also made sure to visit the Amoeba Records store.
Drove all over downtown, Chinatown, and Lombard Street, of course.
Visiting the National Cemetery in the Presidio.
Strolling through Fisherman's Wharf.
Classic cable car.
Loving the rain.
Z kept wanting to see the animals in the Rainforest Cafe in the Wharf area.
These seals smell better than the ones on Pier 39.
We met up with L's cousin Leeann and her fiance Jed, who also live in the City. Yummy sourdough bread bowls for dinner at Boudin Bakery!
Leeann's apartment, only two block away from Fisherman's Wharf!
What a fun day in San Francisco!
We took some many pictures that the rest of this trip will continue in the next post!
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