Northern Cali - Day Two

We made our way into San Fransisco itself on day two. We first went to the Exploritorium but it wasn't opened yet so we wandered around the outside of the building. It has a huge duck pond and Chase was so excited. (Chase has a thing for any water and trains and we expect a huge fit if he leaves either.) The kids practically fell in the water a few times while chasing birds.

The Exploritorium was just as I remembered it as a kid. It is so nice to go places where your kids are actually EXPECTED to touch everything. What a relief! Reagan stood for quite awhile at this display that had you put your hand in and try to grab the tea cup, but it was an illusion made with mirrors. Reagan tried forever to get the darn tea cup, but her hand kept going through it. Chase, of course, found a train and proceeded to refuse to leave, or let anyone else see while yelling "Train! Train!" Ahh, small minds. After we finally wrenched him away (45 minutes later) he cried about the train the rest of the time. Where Logan lacks focus... Chase has an unwavering single-mindedness. Could I transfer a little between the two?

While the kids slept, Blake and I drove to a few historical sites that we'd never been to and took turns sitting in the car while we checked them out.

Once the kids woke up, we took them to Ghirardelli Square (chocolate, of course!) and the Maritime Museum which had several restored ships that you could look around on. They had a tugboat, a large ferry, a steamboat and this large sailing vessel.

Chase eating Daddy's face while we were trying to get a picture. I think the picture turned out well.