Work was tough, I had been travelling like crazy. I proposed to Chris that we have a little overnight getaway. We chose San Francisco since there is plenty to do, we always have fun there, and we had never spent time there with Ian. I studied up on some "options" for us to do. We set out bright and early on the 5th of July. First stop, San Francisco Zoo. It was really cute. It's hard to believe that the animals have such a good hunk of real estate, but I say good for them. We saw the animals, rode the train, ate a picnic and Ian was asleep before we left the parking lot. Win number 1.
The penguins, my faves.
We chose a hotel right on the Embarcadero so we could park once and explore. As you can see, it meets Ian's approval. Win number 2.
Next stop: Pier 39. I can't even count how many times I went there when I was growing up. I always had to go to Chocolate Heaven. The smell of that place brings back such fond memories, of me, eating chocolate. Really, is there anything better? Ian chose a stick of chocolate covered marshmallows and proceeded to eat the whole thing. Guess who didn't share?
The view from the roof of our hotel. It could have been worse.
The next morning we were up and at 'em bright and early (as anyone with a toddler knows.) We had breakfast at the Ferry Building and it was glorious. Then down the Embarcadero all the way to AT & T Park. Ian needed to see where his Giants play. We promised to bring him back for a game. We can't wait.
I'm already counting down to our next adventure. Things are so incredibly different through the eyes of a toddler.
