Play Cafe

A few weeks back we were invited to the "Play Cafe" off of Mountain Blvd. in the Oakland Hills. This is a new Cafe for Mom's and Babies and we were there to try it out before the grand opening, and to do a photo shoot for the marketing materials.I thought this was about the coolest this ever. "The Swimming Hole" an entire ball pit of balls colored only blue. It was big, and deep too. Holly had a blast jumping in and out.There was also some sunken treasure. One of the more adventurous older kids found some sparkly green balls hidden in the ocean depths.After swimming around in the ball pit we were off to shop at the store. Holly loved this little shopping cart and filled it with items."More Please" Holly loved snacking on these fun pizzas, Technically a "Chocking Hazard" to I had to keep an eye on her that she didn't really try and eat the pepperonis. There were a few other items really intended for slightly older kids, so for Holly's age the parent would still need to be watchful.Next Holly was off to watch the trains go by. The older kids were nice enough to share with her and give her a engine to play with.This little lady bug was a cushy area for which a little baby could crawl and sit and play. Holly enjoyed climbing in and out.But soon she was trotting over to the kitchen, opening doors, looking into cabinets, turning knobs, and "cooking" up a storm, with the groceries she got earlier off course.But this little girl knows that she doesn't have to be stuck in the kitchen if she doesn't want to be, and was off to play with Hammers, Nails, and a cool saw. (Another one of those not so "baby" friendly items) but she did OK with it, and really liked playing with the tools.This back corner was quite familiar and was another section set aside for "little guys" there was a Fisher Price house, and exersaucer and Metal Bead toys, all ones she has at home and enjoyed checking out in a new environment.I thought this was about the cutest thing, Our little hard hat wearing, shopping cart pushing tike. We were invited to this event by our friend Saturina, here in the back ground riding around on a little fire truck.I can just imagine domestic bliss... or are they disputes. She had fun playing with this little boy, she would put food into the cart, he would put it away. It was a fun game.After lots of time to play, as a thank you for coming, testing, and having our pictures taken while at play the kiddies were provided with a yummy lunch.Look at my big girl. this is the first time she has sat at a Holly Sized Table, in a Holly Sized Chair, Drinking Juice and Snacking on Pizza, she is SOO grown up!She really likes pepperoni and cheese. The sauce was a little hot and she didn't eat the bread so much. These heart shaped plates were so sweet, Mommy enjoyed a bit of pizza too.We had so much fun playing for the afternoon, and hope to be back once the Play Cafe is officially open.