Exploratorium

Last night we had a decent nights' sleep! Lola woke twice, but patting her put her back to sleep. At 5:45 she was in bed with Grace and me, but at least we all slept til 7:30.

We got out early and walked to the Exploratorium. This is the biggest, best science center I've ever experienced! We spent only about and hour and a half there because it was just so overwhelming and tiring. Grace really enjoyed all kinds of exhibits and experiments.

After the museum we ate at Mel's Diner. We're not sure the deal, but there are 4 in SF and the first was the setting for American Graffiti, we believe. It was your typical diner fare, which we like!

We went back and rested early today and the kids made a mess of the Easter grass while we were resting. The maid was really pleased! After taking it easy for a while we drove back down to Chinatown where there were a few stores we wanted to visit. We saw a jacket and slippers that we loved, but the prices were too high.

After Chinatown, we headed for Oakland to have dinner with Amy and Erin. Unfortunately, our navigation system wasn't working in the city and the traffic was heavy at rush hour so it took us about an hour to get there. It could only take about 20 minutes with no traffic! The girls napped, which actually worked out well. It seems their best rests are in the car.

We got there and brought in another load of laundry. They were so nice to let us do it there-and do some folding for us! We decided to go to Fresh Choice for dinner. It's one of those healthier buffet places with a great salad bar and hot food and desserts. Lola finished off covering herself in red jello and spaghetti sauce!

Grace's big slumber party is tonight! Her aunties invited her to spend the night. So, she was excited to do it and couldn't wait for us to leave. We're hoping she does well and we don't get a call in the middle of the night!

Amy is taking off tomorrow and we're going to Golden Gate Park. There are some great gardens there that I'd like to see. Spring has come to the Bay Area and the cherry blossoms, tulips and other flowers are blooming! What a great time to be in San Fran!