Our Day in San Fransisco

Before I start on our wonderful day on the Bay....

Proof that Owen loves his Echos and EKG's! He's not sedated, but he always passes out.

Now to our adventurous day at San Fransisco Bay. We started at Fisherman's Wharf to try to miss the afternoon crowds. If you've ever been to the wharf, you'll know that between every restaurant, there is a store to spend your money. The first place we passed by was the "Pearl Store". Kamryn was so excited to pick out her own oyster...
Inside the Oyster is a surprise pearl and you don't know what color or size it will turn out. They did a little Pearl Welcoming Chant "ALOHA" and then opened it up. Here is Kamryn's pearl. It turned out to be big and white... white means "innocence". Perfect. We had it set as a necklace for Kamryn.

This was Owen's reaction to Kamryn showing off her new pearl.
Carson's little brother, Rustyn was in town for business this week. Perfect timing. He moved to Seattle a year ago and we haven't seen much of him since. The kids loved spending time with Uncle Rustyn.

When you walk to the end of Pier 39, you get a fabulous view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. This is our attempt at a family picture in front of the bridge. If you look REALLY close, you'll see it in the far distance. Don't you love the pictures where the sun is glaring in your eyes so you squint until it looks like you're sleeping?

Uncle Rustyn and the kids on the same "picture perfect spot", per the sign.

Owen has always loved shoulder rides, but has discovered that pulling your hair out is hilarious, in his opinion.

Owen imitated the sea lions that "bark" on the Pier. Owen would "bark" at them over and over again.

Kamryn enjoyed the sea lions too, just not enough to "bark" at them. Mommy and Mr. Owen

We heard that the Aquarium of the Bay was pretty cool. We saw some cool Jellyfish, sharks, Octopus, and other ocean life. It was cool, but definetly wouldn't go again. Save your money and go to Monterrey Bay Aquarium instead.

Kamryn playing with the starfish.

We couldn't go to San Fransisco without driving across the Golden Gate Bridge. I took this picture out the window as we were sitting in traffic, waiting to drive across the bridge.

We drove across.

Stopped to take this picture.

Then drove across the other way and paid the $6 toll.

We took Rustyn to the Airport on our way back to the hotel.

The kids passed out.

We saved the trolly rides, Lombard Street and China Town for next time. If there is a next time. Tomorrow, 4am, we will drive the 12 hours back to Phoenix. There is nothing like climbing into your own bed again.