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visit to the Oakland museum

This afternoon we visited the Oakland Museum and it was the first Sunday of the month so there was free admission. We like to visit the Blue Note Cafe on Sundays for live jazz music. Unfortunately today we had just missed the set! We still stayed for a little lunch and then went out to see the koi fish and turtles. Today we saw really big fish and some small fish in the turtle pond. Emma loved to see the activity under the water.

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We blew bubbles in the garden and ran into some friends. Afterwards we finally got admission stickers to see an exhibit. Emma could only last through one room (hence why I visit on free days!) so we walked through part of California history. ^_^

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I was surprised to see part of an airplane in the middle of the room. Emma was so excited to get into a real airplane and it was great practice for us. She did not want to leave her seat. I told her we could take an airplane soon to see Grandma & Grandpa and she liked that idea very much. ^_^

paris

Paris, France, Paris tea, Paris Baguette, and now Paris Birkenstocks. Am I to love everything with Paris in the name?

birkenstock paris

I had two pairs of Birky sandals in high school thanks to my Mom and Costco. I had one in brown and one in black and they were the classic Arizona style. I loved them actually but have not owned a pair since. They are kind of pricey and once I moved to Santa Cruz everyone wore flip flops. Well they are obviously way back in style now but the ones that I like are the cutie ones that the Mori girls wear in Japan. I love them! And I have not wanted to wear anything but boots for a long while. Another pair of shoes for my wish list. ^_^