4th of July - Santa Cruz boardwalk

We went to the Santa Cruz boardwalk for 4th of July.  It was lots of fun but SO crowded.  Ryker made a new friend and they went on lots of rides together.

Ocean Beach

Daddy loves to take Ryker and Lisa's dogs, Noli and Harry to Ocean Beach for a walk on the beach.  It doesn't matter how cold it is, Ryker immediately strips off all of his clothes (he doesn't even like to wear a wet bathing suit) and splashes in the water.  When he's cold he rolls in the warm black sand.

Fairyland

Ryker loves going to Fairyland, a pint-sized amusement park from the 1950s in Oakland.

Ryker turns 3!

We sent Ryker to school with mini cupcakes to share with his friends. He loves to sing Happy Birthday at every opportunity.

Ryker's Party

We had a very simple party at the house. Lisa came over. She gave him a whoopie cusion, chap stick and lots of candy! We had a cake and sang Happy Birthday. Ryker found his present - a BIG pirate ship! - hidden in our room.

San Francisco Zoo

Ryker LOVES the zoo and it's too bad that we don't live down the street from it anymore. We went to the petting zoo this time, but I think he liked riding the tractor more. We rode both the carousel and train this time. Animals? Oh yes, he did watch the flamingos while he ate his "pappas."

Padrino Marvin's Birthday

Padrino (Godfather) Marvin came to town for his 40th birthday. Ryker made him a mug at Terra Mia.