North Carolina

We recently got back from a trip out east to visit my parents along with Emily and Océanne.  Grandma Mann flew down from New York and our cousins Tom, Marybeth, and Jeanmarie happened to be in town that same week visiting Uncle Frank and Aunt Betsy.   It was a great chance for Anna to meet some of her extended family, who we rarely see living so far away.

Anna's favorite activity was playing in the surf at the beach.  She's never really been in the ocean even though we live so close ourselves.  The beaches here are a little too rough and cold - not nearly as inviting as those in North Carolina.  She loved the taste of salt water and had no problems putting her face right in!  

It was such a relaxing vacation and I know my parents were thrilled to have all their girls (and Todd, of course!) visiting at once.  

Anna's first boat ride on the Intercoastal Waterway

Our little water bug

Amazed by the crazy bubble gun

County Fair

Today we went to the Marin County Fair and headed straight for the barn animals. Anna was fascinated! We could tell she was making some connections between the animals in her books and the pens in front of her. The piglet seemed to be her favorite (so cute!), followed by the chickens, cows, and goats. She was a little overwhelmed in the petting zoo, but it was also nap time so we packed up and headed out. What a fun afternoon!

I love that Anna is getting to the age where she actually enjoys these types of things. Here are a few pictures from the day.