Introducing Shreya & Sahana Sheth...

A gloriously sunny morning in the city so we made our way to the Lands End trail. For a change we tried the trail to Mile Rock Beach with the extra bonus of a small pebble beach at the end. The girls were troopers making their way down the steep paths and all the way back up again. A truly perfect morning and a reminder of the stunning city we live in. Golden Gate Bridge in the background - I doubt I will ever tire of this view Photo by Shreya Making our way down. Clearly Sani still chooses her own outfits. Finally at the small beach Sani was the only one brave enough to take off her shoes and step in the water We'll get a good family shot one day  - this will have to do for the moment! And back to the top

Shreya's first theatre visit was a performance of Cinderella at the Palace of Fine Arts with her friend, Noor. Having grown up with frequent visits to the theatre, I was probably even more excited than Shreya for this 'first' experience. The performance was short and sweet- perfect for the age group although Noor's mum and I were definitely bemused by the slightly older, all female cast. A great afternoon nonetheless! Shreya & Noor Photos and autographs with the cast which the girls enjoyed enormously

So many fun parties this month and one from late December so I've added some of the photos here below. Happy Birthday again to Sophia, Cesare, Ryan and Sydney! At Sophia's bday Sani - first in line for the face painting at Cesare's party Time for some birthday karaoke with Cesare - most memorable moment was Cesare doing a solo performance of Wake me up by Avici with his gang of back up dancers Sani at Ryan's bday (Shreya's classmate)  - note she didn't want to sit with Shreya but with all the kids she had never met Shreya enjoying time with Noor & Yuna Prepping for Sydney's fairy/princess party At Sydney's party with a 'real' princess

We managed some totally impromptu get togethers with Naya the last few days of the Xmas break. Sadly Sani was still recovering from the stomach flu so didn't make it out. After the visits with Naya, Shreya told me she would like to have another baby sister and call her Naya. Fortunately we don't give in to all requests from a 6 year old. Girls ready for the hike Post trail lunch At Oakland zoo Aunty Aarti, Shreya  & Manman on the sky ride