San Francisco and the Exploratorium

Last weekend, we decided to get away from the heat and head to The City with the kids. We invited some friends and met at the Exploratorium. The kids loved all of the hands-on exhibits! Austin and LaurenLauren , Kylie and JessicaAustin, Lauren V, Reed, Kylie, Shelly, Ashlyn, JasonCute KylieLauren and AustinShelly, Kylie, Lauren, Reed

(trying to keep still so their picture would show up on another screen)Ashlyn and JasonJessica

When we were all done at the Exploratorium, we headed over to Pier 39 for a little clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls! Yum! (The kids opted for pizza... Someday I will get them to try new things!)

These cute grins

Kylie and Jessica

and this sad face convinced us to stop for a ride on the Carousel!

Tara, Ashlyn and Austin

Austin

The girls rode on the second floor and had so much fun, but out a view for a good picture!

Next, we headed over to see the Sea Lions. Ashlyn and Jason

Lauren , Jessica and Kylie

Jason and Tara

Ashlyn and Austin

Ashlyn really liked the Sea Lions, but she kept saying that they were "stinky!"

I couldn't believe how cold it was! We drove just a few hours and it felt like we were in a different season!
Reed and Lauren trying to keep warm

Our family

We wandered around the Pier a little bit more and finally headed home. It was nice to get out of town with the kids and enjoy some nice cool weather and fun friends.