The Best Snack

I stumbled on a can of tomato juice a couple weeks ago, and it's safe to say I've become addicted.  Can't get enough of it for a mid-afternoon or late night snack :)

Happy Birthday B!

My sweet baby sister turned 18 today!  I cannot wait to celebrate when I see her for the 4th of July.  She has grown into quite a lady, and I couldn't be prouder of all she has accomplished.  Brigi just graduated from high school, capped off an amazing softball career, and is headed to Cal Poly in the fall.  I'm such a lucky big sis.

 

L-R: Middle sis Maggie, our Nan, myself, Brigi and our Papa.

Birthday Wrap-Up

A few stragglers from the wrap-up of Greg's birthday are below. Before he got to work, I hung a sign at his desk and left balloons.  The sign was by far the cheesiest thing I had ever made in my whole life.  I can't quite put my finger on where I first saw it, but I remember them from childhood (no idea where) and found more inspiration on Pinterest. Duh.

That night, we celebrated at my new favorite Italian place in San Francisco.  Allegro Romano is tucked into a corner of Nob Hill.  The service is ridiculously friendly (but not pushy, at all!) and the food is some of the best Italian food I've ever had in my life.  It was perfect, and I think Greg thought it was perfect too.  I could have died when they brought him dessert with candles.  I was so lucky to celebrate a second birthday of his with a special day.

Happy birthday Greg.  Can't wait for many more!

 

He was amused, I promise!

 

Happy birthday!

Fair Fun

This weekend, I joined a group of friends and we headed to the Alameda County Fair.  I haven't been to a fair since I was growing up in Fresno, so this was an unexpected treat.  My favorite part (and no surprise to anyone that knows me) was the petting zoo!  I could have spent all day with the goats, potbelly pigs, llamas and deer.  There were even wallabies, although we came to the conclusion that these guys were not happy in the petting zoo.

We saw so many animals (for sale, not in the petting zoo), including about a million bunny rabbits and little ducklings.  The fair food was a delicious, and I had a corn dog and tried fried twinkies and oreos.  A once in a lifetime treat; I could practically feel my arteries harden ha.

There were pig races, and I almost died when I got picked to help facilitate.  Highlight of my week, hands down!  Needless to say, we all passed out on the way home.  Sunshine and a beer will do that.

Until next time, Alameda Fair :)

Making lots of new friends.

 

 Bf and the wallaby.

Dad's Day Weekend

I was lucky enough to enjoy a visit from my family this weekend.  My mom, dad and baby sister drove up from Central California, and my middle sis made the trek all the way from Oakland ;)

On Saturday, we enjoyed a picnic in Dolores Park in the Mission.  It's so fun to see my parent's reaction to different parts of the city, and they loved the park.  After the sun came out, it was perfectly warm too.  We shopped and checked out all the amazing street art the Mission has to offer, and ended the evening back in the Marina-area.  Dinner at my new favorite Tacko place was a great end to a lovely day, and my sisters and I took a late night walk to Lombard Street.  My youngest sister just gradudated from high school, and it's incredible to see how much she's grown into an amazing young woman.

Sunday started with brunch at Rose's Cafe, followed by more sightseeing and shopping in the Marina.  My boyfriend joined us too!  It's hard to explain how complete and happy I get when my whole family is together.  And knowing it'll be even harder for us to get together once my sister going to college makes it even more special.

Family, I love you so.

The Mission.

Playtime at Dolores Park.

 

Father's Day brunch with my bf.

Cutie parents at brunch.

Happiness

Here's a slice of the weekend.  It was absolutely perfect :)  More details to come!

Sunshine and Sonoma

After a fun night celebrating Greg's birthday, we headed up to Sonoma for a wine tasting trip.  His roommate had a friend visiting from the East coast, so Greg's roomie organized a limo to take us North.  Our limo stopped at three wineries, including a winery located in a cave.  It was chilly but magical!  Such a nice way to relax after a busy week and a late night :)

Beautiful scenery.

In the cave!

Excited faces.