A Visit to the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields

A few weeks ago, Tuan took some time off and got to hang out at home with Parker. One of the fun activities they did together was pick strawberries at the Carlsbad Strawberry Fields located in Carlsbad by the outlets. Parker had a great time picking berries and soaking in the sun. The best part? I got to enjoy fresh picked strawberries when I got home from work. Click play on the video below and enjoy the photos.

Mom tips:

-Wear closed toe shoes and expect your shoes to get a little muddy.

-If your kid will wear a hat, bring a hat.

-Don't forget sunblock! There is no shade in the field. 

Carlsbad Strawberry Company

Canon Road, 1 block east of Interstate 5

Open 9 AM - 5:30 PM daily

http://www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com/

[A gorgeous sunny day in Carlsbad]

[Picking strawberries is a daunting task for a little guy]

[Getting a little help from his uncle and auntie]

[Hey, you want some strawberries?]

Halloween: Photos from the 7th Annual Chu Family Pumpkin Carving Contest

A few photos from the carving contest.

[Cousins]

[Parker's minimalist pumpkin]

[Light em up!]

7th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest

Dig your tools out of storage and order your transfer paper! It's time to start prepping for the Chu Family's 6th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest. My ultra competitive family gets together the weekend before Halloween every year to carve pumpkins, talk trash and partake in (un)friendly competition. Last year's winner was my little sister Tania who carved an incredibly elaborate Lion Fish for our "Under the Sea" themed party. There is no theme this year so everyone can let their creativity run wild.

[Tania totally got the year wrong on this year's flyer. I told her to update it and she said "I'm not reposting!" What a grump. Hahaha]

Snapshots from the Weekend: Sept 6-7

[Parker's first time at Legoland, the Chima Waterpark and SeaLife Aquarium.]

[Shamelessly getting new tan lines. Best feeling ever.]

[Date night at Anny's Fine Burgers. We will be back for fried pickles and chicken wings. I haven't seen Tuan this happy in a long time. Those burgers were delicious.]

[First time meeting baby Julia! Congrats to my sister and her husband on their new addition. Welcome to Mommyhood.]

[Happy 0 birthday ice cream cones for baby Julia.]

[After an action packed weekend, he insisted I diaper his robot piggy bank before we went to bed. Love this kid x million.]