San Francisco Trip

Last week I attended a conference in San Francisco for work and Brian joined me for a long weekend getaway! Unfortunately the weather was cold (well, not compared to MN!) and rainy but we still took advantage of it. On Friday we literally walked all around the city from 11-6 (with a short lunch break). We essentially did the same thing on Saturday! Considering we only had two days to sight see, I would say we did pretty well...Downtown, Union Square, China Town, Fisherman's Wharf, walked across the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghiradelli Square, Embarcadero, Lombard Street, cable car ride, and a night tour of Alcatraz! We also had some great food including In-N-Out Burger (first time for both of us), Stinky Rose (everything on the menu had garlic), a fun modern Mexican bar/restaurant, a dive-bar in an alley with amazing food, and a wonderful little Italian Cafe. Oh, and I can't forget the clam chowder on the wharf! One of the other highlights included seeing the "Bush Man". A homeless man that sat on a sidewalk at the Wharf with two tree branches in front of him and would yell "Boo" at people. He had a HUGE crowd watching him and attracting attention yet he still managed to scare people. It truly was hilarious and he definitely made some cash doing it! Check out the slide show to the right for more pics of the trip!

Overall, Brian and I had a great little much needed getaway (despite the weather and the high cost of everything)! My dad and step-mom were nice enough to watch the girls for us while we were gone. Unfortunately Katelin got the flu Annie had earlier in the week and vomited on the couch on our last day gone! She is still running a fever and battling a nasty virus. Some of the things coming out of their mouths they must have picked up from Dad and Nancy...1) Annie pointed to a beer bottle and said "juice". Apparently my dad told them beer is his juice! 2) Katelin told us that Grandma Nancy drives like a maniac!, 3) Grandpa David is the boss according to Kate, and 4) I asked Katelin a question and she answered "Indeed it is" (something we have never said!). God love Grandparents and their Grandchildren! :) Thanks again Dad and Nanc!