Cooling Off This Summer

Although I don't live in Texas like Meg...it still gets pretty hot here (at least for this Cali girl), especially when we don't have an AC in our apartment. Here are some great ideas to keep you cool and get you out of the house this summer. 

You and your little one will love getting out of the house and exploring the city!

1. Visit your local library!
    -a lot of the time libraries have classes or story time for your little ones plus they have AC!!!

2. Cruise a farmers market!
   -around the bay area at least they have weekday farmers markets. These are perfect if you need a quick outing and usually happen in the mornings while its still somewhat cool outside. (plus they have samples!!!)

3. Check out a Museum
  -they occasionally have free days so feel free to splurge on ice cream afterwards as a treat! 
   * Here are 2 great museums in Santa Clara:  http://www.tritonmuseum.org/
                                                http://www.scu.edu/deSaisset/
         
4. Pack a Picnic and head to the park
  -parks are fun enough but add in food and


wow! Doesn't even have to be lunch...can just be a morning snack (or blended iced coffee)

  *Hailey loves going to the park and swinging. She also just loves to get out the house and play around on a blanket in the grass!

5. Go to a concert
  -I know in Santa Clara and some of the other cities around us have great concerts in the park...and they're free! 
                          http://www.santaclara.org/thingstodo/comcalendar.cfm

I hope you all can find time and venture out this summer!

P.S. If you have a pool that is always a great option! Hailey loves to go swimming!!

Stay cool!

-Kir

Let's Eat Some BBQ

We have waited a whole year to be able to go to this event, and boy were we excited!!! My hubby and I first found out about the Silicon Valley BBQ Championships which is held in Santa Clara Central Park on the last weekend in June. Well last year we had to miss it because we got married (oh darn I know) :) but this year we finally got to check it out. 

Besides the sunburn I got from walking around for 3 hours without sunscreen on, I thoroughly enjoyed this event! I mean I got to hang out with my hubs and parents and walk around and try different types of BBQ!!!! Sounds like a win to me!

Some booths had absolutely amazing BBQ and of course some booths had BBQ that was just not my type. We tried tons of ribs and chicken and my favorite had to be my very first sample of a chicken leg, smoked and wrapped in BBQ'd bacon. Man that was some good stuff!!!

The only downfall (besides my sunburn) was the waiting in lines and of course having to pay. We spent $20 for 10 tokens and my hubby and I were both full of BBQ by the end of the event! They also have tons of little rides and booths for kids. A family fun event!

Here are some pictures from our BBQ adventure!

Santa Clara Central Park

Gettin' their grub on

These sample sizes sure added up! I was stuffed by the time we left.

If you are in the area next year, I would definitely recommend that you come on over and taste some delicious BBQ! I know we will be there next year with our little one :) Gotta start em' young on the BBQ!!

-Kir