Friday's "Soar & Explore!"

This week's photo for Friday's "Soar & Explore" was taken by Flo Gascon, fellow mom blogger, photographer, and creater of San Diego's Annual Unschooling Conference, Wide Sky Days. Flo shared, "This is from Liz Bolton Stables in San Marcos where the girls have been taking riding lessons. It's such a beautiful place with friendly, encouraging instructors. Highly recommend!"

Where have you "soared and explored" to this week? Please share your photos with us over on Facebook or by emailing a .jpg image to me at Mandaroo63 at yahoo dot com.

Keep Soaring and Exploring! 

Your Soaring Mama, 

Mandy

Soaring on a Sunday

 


Spring has sprung, and it's beautiful out there!!! Whether you're going to the Butterfly Jungle at the Safari Park, the beaches or being with the family at the park, it's a wonderful time of year to be out and about in San Diego!


Here's some fun stuff coming and going on this week in San Diego:


March 24th-April 15th. Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. Activities, contests, butterfly guides and more!


March 31st-April 15th. 16 Days of Play at the San Diego Zoo. 16 days of special children's activities at the zoo which include; Spring Stroller decorating contest, zoo characters, feathered friends, Easter Bunny meet and greet, giraffe feeding, meerkat much brunch, singing dogs and more! See website for details.


March 31st-April 15th. Lego Star Wars Days at Legoland. On 3/31 & 4/1 there will be 501st Legion Appearances, a Droid Hunt, costume contest, Fan Gallery, raffle. See website for more information.


March 31st. Ramona Music Fest  5 at beautiful Dos Picos Park. Enjoy 5 hours of music out in a beautiful park just 45 minutes from San Diego. Food, prizes, game and activities for the kids. There will be country, folk, rock and jazz music.


Saturday, March 31st 10am-2pm. House of Ukraine presents Annual Pysanka Celebration. Ukranian pysaka (Easter eggs) demonstrations at the International Cottages in Balboa Park. Learn the what the symbols and designs on these beautiful artwork mean. There will be children's activities and Ukranian pastries.


Saturday and Sunday, March 31st and April 1st. Crew Classic, Rowing event with 4,000 athletes. Includes a Family festival with a trade show, music, artists booths and a kids zone. Starts at SeaWorld and finishes at Mission Bay.


Through June 17th.  New Jewelry in a New Medium: The Art of Polymer Clay at the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park.




Easter and Spring time Activities:


Friday, March 30th.  A photo with the Easter Bunny at Macy's Courtyard in Grossmont Center. Proceeds benefit Rady Children's Hospital.


Saturday, March 31st 9am-12, 1230-230pm, ages 2 to 12 years. Spring Egg Hunt at Tecolote Recreation Center in San Diego.


Saturday, March 31st-April 1st 1-4pm. Family Discovery Days: Spring EGG-ucation. Nature hikes, arts and crafts and family activities at the San Elijo Lagoon. FREE.


Coming up in April:


Wednesday, April 4th at 4pm and 7pm. WOW First Wednesdays Malashock Dance. Modern Dance production at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Free event, or limited reserved seats available for $7 in advance.


I'll be posting more Easter and Spring time celebration activities that are coming up on our Facebook page as they are announced. Come visit us and join in on our Friday's weekly "Soar and Explore" by sending us photos and a brief description of some of the fantastic place you've been to in San Diego during the week!

Have a great week and,

Keep Soaring and Landing Safely,

In Beautiful, Sunny

San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy

 

 Happy Spring Equinox!! 

What will you be doing on this beautiful first day of Spring in San Diego? We'll be heading to the park for a fun-filled day with friends. I'll be sure to bring my camera and capture some lovely flowers in bloom! If you're looking for something fun to do this week or weekend be sure to check out Sunday's post, Soaring on a Sunday or come and visit us on our Facebook page for frequent updates about what's happening in San Diego.

Enjoy the sunshine and...

Keep Soaring and Exploring! 

Your Soaring Mama, 

Mandy

Soaring on a Sunday

From Spring 2012 at the Miller Farm

It's almost Spring and there's not only new life in the garden, but lots of farm babies arriving in this neck of San Diego. We got to visit 7 nubian kids this week at a friend in town's place. She also had lot of adorable baby chicks and an adorable little bunny. I had a lot of fun taking pictures there with the kids. Even got mine to pose for a couple that I'll be using for Easter cards this year.


It's been a rainy and cold weekend, and there's sure to be new snow in the local mountain towns like Julian, Laguna Mountain and Mount Palomar. So if you haven't gotten up to the snow yet this season, it's probably a good time to go now. Make sure you check the local reports to see if chains are needed.


Here's what else is going on this coming week and weekend. Enjoy the Spring and beautiful new blossoms that this weekend's rain is sure to bring about.




Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25th, 12-5pm.   Spring Busker Festival at Seaport Village. Live street performers, knife throwing, sword swallowing, pogo stick tricks and juggling on unicycles are just a few of the fun things you'll see at this FREE event!


Opening March 24th thru April 15th. Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Safari Park. Activities for the kids, coloring contests, photo contests and fun activities on their website.


San Diego Tide Pools. It's the best time of year to visit the tidepools on San Diego's beaches this month. Check out this website for guided tour info and lots of great information on visiting the tidepools, such as tide charts and locations.


Sunday, March 18th. Family Days at Maritime Museum. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Kids craft activity from 11am-3pm.


March 1-May 13th, Carlsbad Flower Fields. After this weekend's rain there's sure to be lots of blossoms opening up. Call or check website for updates.


Sunday, March 18th, noon-4pm. Family Sunday at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park. On the third Sunday of every month the Mingei has special admission price $5/family, $3/individual for an art project and visit the museum.


Saturday, March 24th. Expo Day at PETCO Park. San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering. 10-5pm, free at 100 Park Blvd.


Saturday, March 24th. Run for the Arts at Lindo Lake Park in Lakeside. 2-mile fun run starting at 9am, registration 8-9am.


Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25th.  10th Annual Friends of Taka Sumi-e Art Show and Exhibition at Balboa Park. Japanese art, culture and tradition and a fashion show with wearable art. Free event. At Casa del Prado in Room 101.


Saturday, March 24th, 10am-noon. Easter Egg Hunt at Grossmont Center in La Mesa. For ages 3-10.


Have a great week and,

Keep Soaring and Landing Safely,

In Beautiful, Sunny (sometimes rainy)

San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy

Happy St. Patrick's Day from SOSD

Happy St Patrick's Day from Soaring over San Diego!

Have fun and be safe.

Your Soaring Lass Mama,

Mandy

Friday's Soar & Explore

From SDFS at Torrey Pines St Beach 2012-03-13

We went to Torrey Pines State Beach this week and saw these pelicans "soaring" over San Diego while we played in the sand and enjoyed some time with friends. We also had fun stacking rocks and enjoying the still almost empty beach. The tide was coming in and chased us away but we had a good time nonetheless. Where did you soar to this week? Hope you had fun. Join us next week by sending photos you've taken in San Diego during the week. Post them on our facebook community page or by sending them to me at mandaroo63 at yahoo dot com.

From SDFS at Torrey Pines St Beach 2012-03-13

Keep Soaring and Exploring in beautiful, sunny San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy

Soaring on a Sunday

Have you moved your clocks forward this morning yet? Don't forget, or you'll be late to the party! I love daylight savings during this time of year. The longer light makes for nice early evening strolls around the neighborhood before it gets dark. What do like (or not like) about Daylight Savings? Is it needed, or outdated?

Here's what's happening this week in San Diego.....

Today, Sunday, March 11th.  House of Ireland international cottage in Balboa Park is having it's annual Lawn Program from 2-3pm.

Today, Sunday, March 11th at 12-3pm. Finnish Family Festival at the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park.

Today, and ongoing. The Titanic Exhibit at the SD Natural History Museum. Now, open an hour earlier on Saturdays, (9am).

Thursday, March 15th. POP Thursdays: Modern Myths, Folklore, and Tall Tales, Museum of Photographic Arts.

Saturday, March 17th-Saturday, March 24th. San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering. Lots going on this week for this science-filled week, starting with a kick-off at SDSU. Lots of FREE hands-on science activities for the kids.

Saturday, March 17th. Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.

Saturday, March 17th & 18th, 9-5pm. Keys Creek Lavender Farm will be at the Herb Festival at the Encinitas San Diego Botanical Garden. Learn from author and visionary Rosalind Creasy about Edible Landscaping.
Also, English High Tea at the Lavender Farm on Friday, March 16th, Saturday, March 17th, Friday, March 30th and Saturday, March 31st. Early reservations needed, they do sell out fast! Visit their labyrinth and meditation garden while there. Here's more about the Lavender Farm here.

Saturday, March 17th, 9am-4pm. Tomatomania at the SD Botanic Garden in Encinitas. As part of the annual Herb Festival and Plant Sale, there will be over 150 varieties of classic heirloom and unique hybrid seedlings available and you will learn everything you need to learn about growing tomatoes successfully this season!


Several St Patrick's Day activities were included in last Sunday's post and can be found here.

Have a great week and...

Keep Soaring

and Landing Safely

in Beautiful, Sunny

San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy

Friday's Soar and Explore

 

 Have you "soared and explored" to anywhere in San Diego this week? Share with us where you've been to that was fun, interesting, beautiful, exciting or relaxing. I was relaxing in my own front yard and decided to get some shots of this beautiful, pink water-wise plant that is currently blooming. It looked so lovely against the wispy clouds.
If you didn't share this week, feel free to send photos anytime for next week's post.

Have a great weekend!


Your Soaring Mama,


Mandy

Soaring on a Sunday

Taken at the Carlsbad Flower Fields

March is here and there's so many exciting events going on and places to go during this beautiful time of year here in San Diego!  There's some wonderful cultural events going on and also some seasonal nature related activities and places to go. Go out there and enjoy this beautiful weather outdoors, after all, isn't that why you chose to live in San Diego!

Wednesday, March 7th at 4pm and 7pm. WOW First Wednesdays, Brazilian Sounds and Dance with Solemar at the Center Theater at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Free event.

March 9th, 8pm. Slugger O'Toole, Irish music at Escondido Center for the Arts.

March 11th, 2-3pm. House of Ireland lawn Program at the International Cottages in Balboa Park. Tea and Irish bread, home baked Irish goodies.

March 17th, 10am. North County St Patrick's Day Parade, Vista. Also, a Village Scavenger Hunt for Gold at 1pm, Limerick Readings from 1-3pm, beer garden and chocolates and concert 2-4pm, games and contests.

Saturday, March 17th, 1030 am. San Diego St Patrick's Day Parade and Irish Festival in Balboa Park. "Celebrating the Spirit of Ancient Ireland" is the theme of the parade. There will be a flag raising ceremony in Balboa Park at 945 am, and the parade starts at 1030 am from Sixth and Juniper St. The parade includes Marching Bands, Floats, Fire Dept., clowns, equestrian entries, scouts, bagpipe players, dancing groups and more!

Saturday, March 17th from 11am til 3pm. Paper Airplane Festival at the Science Family Day in Balboa Park.

Saturday, From March 17 to 24, the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering 2012 will present programs throughout the county, culminating in the free Science & Engineering EXPO DAY at PETCO Park on March 24, which will feature more than 135 hands-on exhibits and 16 stage performances. The event will take place from 10:00am until 5:00pm. For a complete schedule, visit .

Saturday, March 17th, 10am-6pm. Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park, Free with Garden Admission.

March 1st - May 13th. The Flower Fields in Carlsbad is open! Check out website for the calendar of events which includes Kids Day (4/1), Bluegrass Band (4/14), Antique Tractor Wagon Rides, Orchid Greenhouse, Artists Gardens, American Flag of Flowers, Sweet Pea Maze, mining, and poinsetta display.

We'd love to see your images in photos you've taken at any of these or other great places you've been this week on our Friday's Soar and Explore post. Please send them to Mandy at mandaroo63@yahoo.com or share them on our Facebook page at SOSD.

Keep Soaring

and Landing Safely

in Beautiful, Sunny

San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy