Brooklyn2California

Frozen yogurt on a hot day. Nothing better.

First day of summer! New playground in Dolores Park.

Cute Scarlett.

Yesterday was the last day of school for the year and there was a pajama party to celebrate from 5-7. En route!

What’s the most important thing to remember for Saturday? Miss Paula says, “Have fun!”

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Sneak Peak! Dress rehearsal. Let’s hope Audrey remembers to dance on Saturday. ;)

It was a wonderful day in Sonoma. First stop Cline Cellars—a beautiful family friendly winery with gorgeous picnic grounds and then Cornerstone market. The kids had an absolute blast and the parents enjoyed themselves too!

At Cornerstone market, one of the many exhibits in the gardens.

The girls painted and created space hats with daddy yesterday.

After ballet yesterday. Vivian, looking ok for a moment, with the girls. They are listening to a story.

Audrey looking ridiculously cute on the way to school today.

We were shocked Friday morning when we got the news that our friends Heidi & Steve’s son Jacob, just over 2 years old, passed away inexplicably in his crib in the night. The emotions we are experiencing-shock, horror, profound sadness, do not come close to how Heidi in particular is feeling. Jakee was all laughter and love. One of her friends, Christine described Jacob as having little hearts in his eyes. And truly, that is so apt. He was a little blond bundle of smiles who swayed with his shoulders when he walked. His sister Vivian is Audrey & Scarlett’s good friend, and we are making sure to see her lots. This journey for their family is just beginning, and we will support their family in whatever way we can for the foreseeable future. The preschool community is rallying around, and we are putting together meal schedule, groceries, laundry, playdates and I will be in charge of making sure Heidi has someone around every day when her family leaves. It’s powerful and devastating. I hope none of you ever experience this kind of shatter. I saw my friends yesterday and looking into Heidi’s face was like a mirror into her soul.

I am so profoundly thankful for the luck that has smiled down upon my own family. xo J.