Wet (almost) birthday at the park

Today is proof that a little bit of rain never stopped two boys who needed to get out from having fun. Ok, so Deven won't wear his hood, and Rohan won't even look at his winter jacket without whining, but on this cool winter day, a few raindrops haven't hurt any of us.

Today is also Rohan's second birthday party- his actual birthday is Pearl Harbor Day, & we have a small party planned for this afternoon. Daadi & Daddy are shopping for that now.

& the cake, you ask? As today is Rohan's day...it's decorated with a big yellow DIGGER, of course.
:)

Bye-bye, Naani & Grandpa

Note the (awful, wonderful) yellow truck in Rohan's hand...that one may lose its batteries before the night is done.
Naani & Grandma, we miss you already!

Reading with Granddad

Rohan and Deven have learned that Granddad's lap is a nice warm place to hear a story.

Granddad has learned that the boys love to hear the same story, over & over & over & over...
:)

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Swingin' on Sunday

In true San Francisco fashion, today is a gorgeous 75-degree November day; no wind, bright sunshine, 1 tiny wispy cloud far, far away.

Deven & Rohan are now both able to swing on the big-kid swings. When did that happen? I recall when Deven would shriek in fear as we got near them before.

Note Yogesh on the swing next to Deven - who's the bigger kid?

I sat next to the boys today, and had a grand time - went so high that I came off the seat.

After a couple of big pumps, I was reminded of the Stablers' wonderful big disc-swing, over a huge hill, that I swung on as a child. I remember the fear & excitement of not being able to see the ground, and anticipation of the next push. I wonder what swings these kids will have to remember like that?

After the swings, we went to Ocean Beach, where we watched the surfers, checked out some jellyfish, & I got a nap whilee boys played ball (another first- Deven actually *played* instead of just holding the ball & trying to direct us all).

Aah, San Francisco!

Rohan Reading

The Wall Street Journal was Rohan's reading material this evening.
:)

Mini vs. Muni: the new Sherwood Sharma Family Car

Mini Cooper S, fully loaded (& gently used, of course). No more waiting for Muni, unless we want to!
Can you see the boys sitting in their carseats in the back, grinning ear-to-ear?

Yes, my friend Jeff said that the idea of a family in a Mini brought to mind the clown-cars @ Ringling Brothers; but we drove to dinner tonight, came home & parked in an 'impossible' spot - so we love it already!
:)

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Happy Diwali 2010!

And may you & yours have a wonderful festival of lights & year ahead!

Sunrise soon after moonrise

Here's Deven enjoying a little pre-dawn color of the North Shore. Lovely!

Practicing

Rohan practicing catchin' a wave here. Look out waves - this kid may run away screaming today; but I'm willing to bet he'll come out to try you, soon enough!

Kate Sherwood
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