A photo journal comprised of my thoughts on motherhood and other life happenings, as well as some of professional work as a photographer. Southern California is home.
I went to San Francisco for the first time when I was in Middle School. If I remember correctly, who went on the trip was based on a lottery system. I remember running up to the list posted on the outside of the classroom door, frantically searching for my name. Already feeling like a winner for making the cut, we boarded a bus and like that, were off. I vividly remember driving into the city and taking it all in. I watched from the bus as a bum pissed right onto the street. I saw gay people holding hands. Buses running on cables. Steam coming up from the subway that ran below. Something about the city made my 6th grade heart beat faster. I knew I’d want to return, and years later, I did.
I lived in San Francisco for five years. I moved back to southern California to be able to afford traveling around the world, which was the only thing that justified leaving the city.
Now you got me in reminiscent mode. Back to present time. We drove, stopping along the way to breastfeed (sigh), and arrived in SF on one of the busiest weekends ever. The Giants made the playoffs and were playing, there was also a 49er’s game, an Oracle convention, a Justin Bierber concert for goodness sakes, and the Blue Angels were flying overhead. Needless to say, it was more expensive than usual. Special thanks to my in-laws who gifted us part of our stay for our anniversary.
We spent a day at the zoo, which I highly recommend, and spent the rest of the weekend driving around, eating pizza on Haight street, and watching the Blue Angels fly overhead as we sat in Golden Gate Park with the lunatics and addicts and runaways. Can’t wait to go back. Love that it’s only a drive away.
I have a wee little video from our first family Road Trip coming soon. Until then, happy Friday!
pssst… Stay tuned, we have a special giveaway from etsy seller Truly Sanctuary coming Monday (woot, woot).
9 Responses
Beautiful pictures. The one with your husband and the baby is really touching. I spent a week in San Fran alone when I was 19 and I loved it. Definitely on our list of places we would like to live some day.
Awesome pictures. The ones of Hooper with the balloon are so sweet. Van and Hooper are starting to look more and more alike. Are Van’s eyes brown now? I can’t wait to see the little guys!
Glad you guys had a good trip. Gotta hand it to you — again and again — for being such an organized, adventurous, loving mother.
xo
That second to last picture is breathtaking. Seriously beautiful.
And San Francisco, I love it. I grew up only an hour or so away, so it was my playground growing up. The hubby and I went on many a dates there and still go there often.
Beautiful pictures. The one with your husband and the baby is really touching. I spent a week in San Fran alone when I was 19 and I loved it. Definitely on our list of places we would like to live some day.
Great post, great city. Please frame the one of you and Hoop on the bed, love it.
Awesome pictures. The ones of Hooper with the balloon are so sweet. Van and Hooper are starting to look more and more alike. Are Van’s eyes brown now? I can’t wait to see the little guys!
Glad you guys had a good trip. Gotta hand it to you — again and again — for being such an organized, adventurous, loving mother.
xo
Not quite brown yet, but definitely appear to be on their way.
Sounds like a great trip! Sweet photos.
love your pics. and the 6th grade story!
amazing pics of your precious babes.
That second to last picture is breathtaking. Seriously beautiful.
And San Francisco, I love it. I grew up only an hour or so away, so it was my playground growing up. The hubby and I went on many a dates there and still go there often.
this photo shoot is INCREDIBLE. of course i love the pics of hooper with the balloon the best. wow!!