Wednesday, October 20, 2010

I Heart San Fran

Thanks to a Cobbler Convention of sorts, we had a lovely whirlwind weekend getaway to San Francisco. If you haven't been, you NEED to plan a trip to SF. We loved riding the charming cable cars up and down the hilly streets, people-watching at the Wharf, eating fresh seafood every day, hitting the odd markets of Chinatown, icecream sundaes with hot chocolate on the side at Ghiridelli Square (why not have them both??), shopping gallore (we're talking a 6 floor Nordstrom, 3 story DSW Shoe Warehouse and huge H&M right next door!!). And my FAVORITE was a boat trip across the Bay to Sausalito - a quaint, artsy town with fun shops and restaurants (reminded me of La Jolla or Carmel).
Now all we needed was the never-ending credit card to spend at all those great stores :)

I ADORED San Fran! So nice spending time with my hubby without the wild boys (who we missed of course).
Golden Gate Bridge in background on our boat ride to Sausalito, my fave spot!
Famous Alcatraz prison, we took a boat tour by night, eerie.
Doing a little "business"
Hang on tight! Riding the trolley.
Stunning view at the top of Lombard Street, the windiest street in the world.
Couldn't resist snapping this shot out our hotel window, see those shining red letters?? That's right H&M right next door - heavenly!

And 6 floors of Nordstrom Bliss, torturous without the funds to truly enjoy it!

Pier covered in seals out sunbathing (and so stinky)

Arrrrgh!! This one's for our boys!
Right down from our hotel where they manually turn the cable cars
Thanks Rob & Jody for the GRAND trip and thanks Nana & Jace for surviving the crazies!! They enjoyed all the fun Halloween adventures! The highlight our trip ending was coming home to this sight:

"BOO!! SURPRISE!!" They all yelled as they jumped out in matching skeleton costumes (the dog included). I sure love my theatrical mother! Too funny, wish I captured it on video.

4 comments:

Meg said...

Brek!!!
Tell me next time you go to SF. I would love to plan a trip there...and since Ben thinks Troy is "so cool," we could make a quick trip out of it. Unless SF always means alone time, oh, and I understand that!
Miss you still.

Jennifer and Tyler said...

Ditto on the title! Nice pics too, makes me want to go back. We need to get together again, soon. I had so much fun with you at the wedding. Glad you got another nice getaway under your belt. Your trips make me envious! xox

theolsonfamily said...

i am so jealous! I don't think eric and I will be able to take a trip together for awhile,and your kids costumes are great! what a fun Mom!

Mike and Lisa said...

It sounds like you had a great trip!