Off the hill

No, this isn't a fancy new coffee shop in Tahoe. It's at Michelle & Tim's place in Alamo! 

This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to getting spoiled while visiting them :)

Kenzo and I got off the hill and down to civilization last weekend.

The Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Pleasant Hill.

Owls, hawks, eagles, opossum, snakes, rabbits....lots of animals that have been treated at this facility and will live their lives there since they can't be released back into the wild due to their injuries.
 

Lunch picnic in the park.

Michelle and baby Axel (2 years old).
 

Still trying out his bear face.

Yes, gorgeous sunny day down there!

We journeyed into Oakland to visit Tim at work. Oh, and by the way....HE'S A FIREMAN!!!!!!!

We got a tour of the house and trucks, met the guys, and tried on Tim's turnouts. Kenzo was literally shaking with excitement, taking in every word that came out of Tim's mouth.

The tour included a ride in the engine around the neighborhood. I am not kidding.

Lights on, sirens blaring, racing down the street...what an incredible treat! 

Did I mention we get spoiled rotten when we visit??

HUGE thanks to Tim for this special day.

Kenzo and Axel got along great together and gave me and Michelle time to hang out. 
















 Stopped in Sacramento for lunch at Vic's with cousins, Seiko & Noriko and their kids Parker, Jack & Kenji. So fun going back to the place we spent so much time at as kids. No pics of the group - Kenzo was on the verge of a meltdown at that point :(