San Francisco

So my mom and I decided that the girls needed to take a vacation together...Ian and I had gone to San Francisco last year, but we quickly drove through...San Francisco hills and traffic are not the best idea to attempt on an 1000 pound Harley...so mom and I thought we should do a girls trip there....We flew out at different times, and all ended up in San Fran on Thursday...with the exception of Rachel (who we missed VERY much). We had TONS of fun and did amazing things. The first night we ate at the Rain Forest Cafe, Olivia LOVED all the animals!


The whole group out to eat the first night at the Rain Forest Cafe

The next morning we all woke up early and headed to Alcatrez. If you have never been to Alcatrez...GO! It is incredible! We took the ferry to the island, and there went on an amazing tour of the island. It is a self guided tour where you can go at your own pace, with headphones explaining all the different aspects and adventures that occured at Alcatrez.


This is what Alcatrez looks like from the San Fracisco Bay.


Natasia, Olivia, Kayla on the ferry...


Olivia on the ferry to Alcatrez


Auntie Coko and Kayla spending time together on the ferry to Alcatrez



Meet the newest inmates at Alcatrez... :)

Our hotel was a block away from the famous Pier 39. Everyday we walked down there and took in the sights, shopped, and ate yummy food. One day while we were down there, Olivia decided to go bungee jumping. She had tons of fun, but couldn't quite figure out how to do a back flip.


Olivia had a blast bungee jumping!

We went on a duck tour around the city. The "duck" boat is the boat/vehicle used in World War II to storm the beaches of Normandy. These vehicles are able to go on land and in the water. They gave us duck quackers and we got a great tour of the city.


Mom, Cole, and Olivia on the "duck" tour


Natasia, Kayla and I with our "duck" quackers...

Monday morning we decided to go for a bike ride....we rented bikes and rode about 10 miles to the Golden Gate Bridge... I was not super excited about the 10 mile bike ride, but it was totally worth it! It was a great ride to the bridge and the view was AMAZING from the top of the bridge. If you make it to San Fran...you have to do this! Incredible!


The Golden Gate Bridge


Natasia and her girls ready to go biking over the bridge


Cole and I taking a break from biking across the bridge


Group picture after we made it over the bridge :)

The trip was an awesome way for us all to bond and spend time together. I am blessed to have an amazing mother, sister, sister-in-laws, and neices. I love that I had the opportunity to spend time with them before the baby is born!