Ryan finished his first year of medical school at UC Davis three weeks ago (loud applause) and we are now enjoying a six week break! We decided that instead of spending lots of money to travel somewhere far away, we are going to have a fabulous vacation at home! There are so many beautiful parks, museums, and restaurants all around us that we don't normally visit due to time or money. So we are spending our vacation money here and are gaining a whole new appreciation for Sacramento!Last Friday was quite eventful. We had an early lunch at La Bonne, a renowned French soup cafe in downtown Sacramento. One man runs the whole shop so there is always a long line, but his sandwiches are true artistry so it's worth the wait. Plus we met a lot of nice people in line and Jonah was a hit with the older ladies (as always!)
After lunch we went to the Sacramento Public Library to see the current Traditional African Art exhibit. We were on the lookout for Ghanaian art and they did have one stool to represent Ghana. (If I had been thinking I would have snapped a picture of it.) While we were there we also decided to look for a good baby sign language book. We found one but had to put it on hold until we bring back proof of residence!
Next we went headed to Discovery Park which is one of many beautiful Sacramento parks within five or ten minutes of our home. This park is where the American River flows into the Sacramento River and is a favorite of local fishermen. It has 275 acres of mature trees and grassland with paved running/biking trails, dirt hiking trails, and plenty of great picnic spots. We went "off-roading" with our City Mini stroller and Jonah seemed to enjoy the scenery (whenever he was awake.) The only time he got upset was when Daddy took him down to the river and let him feel the water with his bare feet! In the future we will bring swimsuits and towels and spend some time at the beach. We'd also love to explore the river by boat!
And finally we ended the day at our new favorite dessert shop, "Yogurtagogo." This place is great because it's a delicious, healthy alternative to icecream. You choose your own frozen yogurt and toppings and pay by the ounce. The fresh fruit was amazing! They have chocolate and candy toppings too but we preferred the fresh fruit. It's a little pricey but it's QUALITY! We will definitely be going back!
