Best Uncle in the Universe

We recently got back from Uncle Camp.

My amazing brother does a weekend summer camp at his home for the children each year

 (my husband and I get to come too!!)

This year he took us to Off The Grid

A wonderland of gourmet food trucks, right on the Bay.

From KoJa we enjoyed Korean Short ribs and Kamikaze Fries

AH-MA-ZING!

If I listed all the other food we ate, it would be embarrassing!

But let's just say there were few food trucks we didn't sample.

Wanna try a little Mango Strawberry Cotton Candy?

I do!!

 With full bellies, the kids laid down and looked up at the clouds.

Until the next day's adventure!

Best spot to stop for a snack.

These kids adore their uncle.

"Best Uncle in the Universe," we hear often.

Time to fly some kites, an Uncle Camp tradition.

Thanks Uncle Kenny for another great year at camp!

You truly are the Best Uncle in the Universe!

xoxox

Anchors Away

This year Uncle Camp was quite an adventure!

San Francisco is home to the America's Cup and this summer has been filled with

races, gearing up for the big one in September.

 Day 1

We bundled up in UK's vests and headed down to the water for our introduction

 UK told us all about Schooner America - the first boat to win the America's Cup in 1851

 

 I don't blame you sister, it was FREEZING!!

 Day 2

we got to see the actual America's Cup - the oldest trophy in sports!  Pretty amazing!

It's all silver, commissioned to be made by the Queen in 18 something - maybe 1848

 The we watched as Luna Rossa, Italy's boat, raced

 

 They actually fly more than they sail!

It's incredible to see these boats come out of the water

 

 Day 3 started with an art lesson

followed by modeling their new America's Cup attire!

 

 

 We headed down to the waterfront and got to sail our own little boats!

 

 

 Then Team New Zealand came out to race Italy

 It was quite extraordinary

Thank you Uncle Kenny for an educational, adventurous time at camp!!



Highlight Reel - Part 1

Since I haven't really posted in a few weeks, I thought I'd share what I've been up to!

With my husband's crazy work schedule these days, I decided to take the children to Northern California for a few weeks to stay with my parents.  We had a wonderful time!

I got to spend a few days away from the children up at my brother's house in San Francisco.  While he was at work, I got myself some "lunch" and sat by the water to enjoy!  That evening we went to dinner with an old friend.

The following day, my brother and I went on a "Lilly Blanchard."  Awhile back my brother dictated a text to a friend, "let's go on a little adventure."  It was translated to his friend, "let's go on a Lilly Blanchard."  And thus, the Lilly Blanchard was born!

We drove north, over the Golden Gate, through the hills, and came to a magical place where we tasted some delightful cheeses,  stopped for some seafood on a bay, and practically froze our buns off!

Upon our return, the children were delivered for "Uncle Camp."

There was lots of coloring.  Check out this site and thank me later!  There were dance parties, and the fabulous formation of the Uncle Camp Band!!

Then onto amazing kite flying.  You didn't just fly these kites... they flew you!!

The kids had a blast!

The Uncle Camp Kite Team

Well, there's lots more to come, but I thought I'd give a little update.