The City

We had family in town last weekend so we all took a trip to the city! It was such a beautiful day and a fun time to spend with family. We went to Pier 39 and saw the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the sea lions, the WWII ships, an old fashioned arcade, and Ghirardelli Square. Needless to say, we had a good time.

Our trip started with an accidental, but much welcomed drive through of China town! It was super awesome. There were so many shops compacted into such a small space.

We got to the Pier and got some lunch (Clam Chowder for those who are fans of that and crepes for those who are not! - Let me just say, Jake and I had crepes and were very very pleased! YUM!)

This is L and M. Two of our cute cute nephews. 

They were such troopers going all over the city with us! 

We went to this old fashioned arcade that each game about 25 cents. We had a blast trying the games and finding out our futures from "fortune tellers". 

These pictures are from the ships we were able to get on and look around. It was really awesome to see the living quarters for the crew - the beds were SO tiny and the bunks were so close together. There was a ferry boat too that had old fashioned cars. There was one called "The Woody" that was made of wood. Jake and I laughed thinking about driving that car around now... Not very safe. 

Me and L before we left in the morning. He is such a happy boy!

Alcatraz. Jake and I are planning a trip to tour Alcatraz next month. It should be really cool.

The Golden Gate Bridge.

The Waite brothers. I know this is one of those cheesy pictures, but I am kinda cheesy. I loved watching them together and how they interacted. Brothers are fun. I know that Jake admires and looks up to his brothers so much. I just had to capture this moment.

The sea lions on Pier 39. There was a sign that said the male sea lions can weigh up to 850 lbs. Yikes! The female sea lions weigh around 220 lbs. if I remember correctly. As we walked along the Pier there was a HUGE sea lion laying alone on the boat docks sun bathing. It was really cool. I love that they live in such a populated place.

Funny story:

As we were walking along the street there are all kinds of people selling things, performing, and showing their talents. There is one guy who hides behind this little bush (and by little bush I mean little. It covers barely his face) and "jumps" out at people as they walk by. WELL, as we were walking by - I was oblivious to his whereabouts and looking at the city around me - he jumped out at the little boy next to me. I FREAKED OUT! I screamed and my heart starting pumping so hard. Everyone laughed at me. It was really funny. I am quite jumpy and get scared at basically anything. It was a good time. Next time I will be prepared!

Our last stop of the day was to Ghirardelli Square where we had delicious ice cream. Jake and I shared a cookie sundae. Cookies N' Cream ice cream, hot fudge, and crumbled chocolate chip cookies on top. Y.U.M. Ghirardelli Square was a fun place to go. It is so different from the rest of the city. It reminded me a little of the place my family goes to for Thanksgiving sometimes - kinda artsy and eclectic. 

We had a fun time in the city - unfortunately the fun ended as we left the city, because the card ride home sparked our new adventure: THE FLU. M started throwing up in the car, and within a few hours so were the rest of us. Luckily it was a 24 hour bug and now we are all feeling better.

Till next time San Fransisco.