Family and Pets

After 22 agonizing days without our pets (Lupe and Simon), we were reunited at long last on May 21st. My Mom, sister Jenny, and Aunt Tina were oh so kind as to escort our two babies on a 6 hour flight from Michigan to San Francisco to make this happen. This was no small feat. Lupe is a puker, and Simon hates his bag and will claw, bite, and thrash to get out of it any way he can. But luckily, all went off without a hitch and once our pets were safely in our arms we hit the ground running for a whirlwind 3-day tour of San Francisco.



Who's that at my door?



Mom, Jenny, and Tina on Chestnut Street.




Us at Fisherman's Wharf.




After an eight month absence, I saw on the news that the sea lions had returned to Fisherman's Wharf that morning. They were quite entertaining.




Daytime drinks in North Beach. It is happy hour everywhere.



Hold on Sue! The hills kicked our asses.



Alcatraz was amazing. Tina bought the entire gift shop.







This is us in the recreation yard. Creepy and depressing.




Riding the cable cars.





Wine in Dolores Park. Getting tipsy!




A picnic at Baker Beach.



Sutro Baths. Tina wanted a picture as proof that she climbed these stairs.



It's hard to say goodbye to this little guy isn't it? He's never leaving us again.

Thanks everyone for a wonderful weekend. Maybe we drank a bit much and got a little wild... Shhhh, I won't tell.

Muir Woods

Just a 30 minute drive from our house over the Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods is amazing. We got a yearly pass if anyone wants to go when they come visit (hint hint).

Our New Home!

We're coming up on our first full week in SF, and as the days unfold before us, we are more and more certain we made the right decision in moving here. SF is a diverse, culturally rich, and gastronomically geared city full of hilly streets and friendly people. Simple tasks like running errands feel like incredible adventures, and every day in North Beach reveals another unprecedented surprise, whether it be the "everything" pizza at Golden Boy Pizza, or the $2 draft beers at 901 Columbus Cafe. Even better are the views; we have the distinct good fortune of being right off the bay, and no matter the time of day, it is impossible not to be aware of the gorgeous bayside views wrapping around the coast. And then there is our apartment... while not nearly finished, go ahead and see for yourself why we love it so much!

I could get used to this.

After an exhausting day we decided to have a break and take it easy. A picnic in the Presidio and the Sutro baths… loving San Francisco already!

Moving sucks. Enough said.