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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Stay a part of their dayNow that school and other activities are back in session, I’m slowly getting back into a routine. Going to sleep and waking up earlier. Getting everyone to school...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 12, 2019There are no comments yet. 574 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Lessons from visiting great grandmaLast month I had the privilege of spending time with our daughters and their great grandparents. My parents took our oldest to a museum while the girls and I had...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 1036 Views
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Summer Science Part 2On our trip to the Midwest we had a wonderful time doing a variety of different nature-themed activities. Here are some of our favorites: 1. Sometimes the best...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 31, 2019There are no comments yet. 1049 Views
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Family TripsThis summer we flew to the midwest to visit relatives. This trip has become a yearly tradition for us. The kids and I fly out for a week to visit grandparents,...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 29, 2019There are no comments yet. 901 Views
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Summer ScienceOne of our goals this summer was to do a lot of science activities. Thankfully we have relatives, friends, and museums that helped make this possible. If you are...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 22, 2019There are no comments yet. 1453 Views
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List for a new baby part 2And here is the second half of my must have list for a new baby. This half focuses on the new mother: Stuff for you 1. Movies/TV shows ready for you to...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 29, 2019There are no comments yet. 1199 Views
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List for a new babyI was recently asked if I had a “must have list” for a new baby. And while I definitely have opinions about what would be useful for a new family, I don’t...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 26, 2019There are no comments yet. 1703 Views
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The summer bucket listThis time of year many people are starting to check items off their summer bucket lists. Some include summer camp experiences like making s’mores, catching a...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 19, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jun 25, 2019 at 6:58 pm | 2 comments | 1745 Views
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Swimming with the kidsWhen I think about summer, I think about swimming. When I was growing up my grandparents had a cottage on a lake and I loved swimming there during the summer. ...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 10, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jun 13, 2019 at 7:43 pm | 2 comments | 1554 Views
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The family trip that wasn’tWe planned to start off our Memorial Day weekend with a family outing to Gilroy Gardens. Our middle child was especially excited to go on all of the rides again....
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 31, 2019There are no comments yet. 1556 Views
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Age GapsOur kids are relatively close in age. However, when our youngest was born, the gap between our kids seemed huge. Somehow older siblings appear to have a growth...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 1283 Views
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Lego and Sibling SquabblesOur family finally got around to watching The Lego Movie 2. I was not expecting to enjoy the movie, but I was pleasantly surprised. They touched on a topic that...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 31, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Apr 4, 2019 at 6:19 pm | 2 comments | 4516 Views
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The Terrible TwosOur youngest is two and I feel like I am in uncharted territory. She is our third child, but this is the first time I am experiencing the "terrible twos" as a non-pregnant...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 25, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Mar 29, 2019 at 1:51 pm | 4 comments | 1939 Views
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No sand toys, no problemI always try to bring a couple of basic sand toys for our kids to play with at the park. While sand toys are great fun, they can also be quite frustrating. Many...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 20, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Mar 21, 2019 at 6:09 pm | 2 comments | 1656 Views
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Birthday TraditionsOn our son’s first birthday I thought it would be fun to take a photo of him at the exact time he turned one. I set an alarm on my phone and took a handful of...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 7, 2019There are no comments yet. 2239 Views
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Indoor Fun Part 4On days when it is just too cold and wet to go outside, we’ve enjoyed spending a couple of hours experimenting with different recipes in the kitchen. Just...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 28, 2019There are no comments yet. 1967 Views
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Indoor Fun Part 3We are so grateful for the recent sunshine. However, with the cooler than usual temperatures, we still had many wonderful opportunities to try out more indoor experiments....
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 23, 2019There are no comments yet. 2161 Views
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Old and new memoriesWhen I was pregnant with our first baby, I was very excited to scrapbook all of his milestones. As he grew up I enjoyed writing down activities we did during the...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 29, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 30, 2019 at 5:57 pm | 2 comments | 2156 Views
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It’s not the memory I had planned, but a memory was madeOur family recently took a trip to the San Diego Safari Park. I was excited to take our kids to feed the lorikeets. During our previous trip to the Safari Park,...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 23, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 28, 2019 at 1:30 pm | 2 comments | 2331 Views
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Grandpa on the farmMy grandfather recently passed away. He only lived 2 hours away, but visiting him always felt like we were traveling back in time. He lived on a farm in a...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 5, 2019Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 6, 2019 at 12:04 pm | 2 comments | 2656 Views
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