Hangin' with our Homies

Thursday night we decided to try out a family friendly dinner spot that Taki's coworker recommended, Kensington Circus Pub. The English Pub is totally close to our house (about two miles), which will work well when Taki does not have a permanent designated driver at his disposal (Bitter, Party of One...)

Obviously Nikos and Marco just shared a hysterical inside joke. Too bad it was communicated in gibberish.

While the adults enjoyed some beverages and waited for our fish and chips and bangers and mash, Nikos and Marco enjoyed the "Kid Corner", complete with a giant chalkboard and toys o' plenty.

Close proximity, good food, and distractions for the kids mean we'll be back again.

Friday we had a fabulous playdate with Sarah and Marco and Gail and Brayden. We walked over to Studio Grow - a great little play space only a few blocks from my house.

Nikos tries out the dinosaur rocker (??) in the indoor gym area.

Enjoying the ball pit.

Nikos and Brayden race the trucks. Does anyone else think I need this in my house??



After burning off some energy the boys enjoyed Story Time.

Practice makes perfect, Nikos works on his painting skills.

After painting we went to Music Time which Nikos loved. In fact, he was so into it he ditched the rest of us and went to go sit up front by the teacher. I guess I'll have to look into some of those Gymboree music classes.

After leaving Studio Grow we enjoyed lunch at Picante, where Gina and Jack met up with us. Yes, in case you are keeping score, the playdates I plan include participants from as far as Sacramento and Oakley...whoop whoop.

Back at Bataan we coerced the boys into posing on the couch. Here they are in age order: Nikos - 17.5 months, Jack - 16.5 months, Marco - 9 months 3 weeks, Brayden - 9 months 2 weeks. Interestingly enough, they are in reverse weight order as well: Nikos - 20lb 6oz, Jack - 20lb 12oz, Marco - 22lb 3oz, Brayden - 26lbs.

Sorry, had to include this one since Nikos is not the one in the shot throwing the fit - so rare! Of course, Niko is also busting out his inner-Greek with the completely unbuttoned shirt - I'm afraid this may be my fault. At least he isn't sporting chest hair. Yet.