Easter Sunday

We started off the morning very early again, but all got a good nights' sleep! Grace and I slept in the bedroom queen bed and Rich slept on the pullout sofa in the living room. We have Lola's pack n play tucked in a corner in the bedroom. Grace woke early and I sent her to Daddy's bed where she watched tv and Lola and I slept for a bit longer.

We got up and showered and headed to Oakland to see Amy and Erin's house and to see Ben and Rita that had just flown in this morning. Their house looks really cute and homey. It was nice to see Ben again and to meet Rita, who seems very sweet. They were both pooped after a very early morning flight.

Amy and Erin gave the girls Easter baskets and dyed eggs with them. Their neighbors came over and also took part in the festivities. We then went for brunch at a cute local restaurant and then Rich, the girls and I headed back to the city for the Easter parade.

We walked up two blocks to Union where the parade was supposed to take place. The entire road was blocked off and there were tons of people milling around in Easter dresses and bonnets. There were lots of street vendors set up with food and wares and restaurants were set up for dining al fresco. It was a very festive event! We walked along Union until the parade started and then got to the side to watch. It was a cute parade with fire trucks and anyone that wanted to participate walking the route. Lola enjoyed looking around and finding dogs to pet. A man that works at the Ritz gave her a little piece of chocolate. And, there was a booth giving out as much Ghiradelli chocolate as you wanted! Ugh-I ate way too much!

After the parade we went back to rest for a while. Rich and I fell asleep and the girls were incredibly quiet and behaved while we rested and they played. After resting we went out to see some more sights. We drove through Japantown and through Alamo Square where the "Painted Ladies" are and through Castro and then up to Twin Peaks. There is an amazing view from there-almost 360 degree views including the bay and the ocean. From there we went through the Golden Gate Park and then to Seal Rock and then to the Cliff House for appetizers and drinks. We then walked on the beach and played in the sand for a while.

On the way back to the hotel we put "Jack in the Box" in the navigation system and got food to take back. Rich and I used to love their Oreo shakes.

Tomorrow we'll probably check out the aquarium or the zoo. Seems like most museums are closed on Mondays. Our time seems to be zipping by!