5 Years - Where has the time gone???

It is hard to believe that Pat and I have been married now for 5 years! I can honestly remember that day like it happened yesterday. We were going back and forth on if we wanted to do anything or not and decided that we deserved a get-away, just the two of us! With Pat being in San Fran for work, it worked out perfectly for me to come along to celebrate! With a GIANT lump in my throat, I put Maddie in my parents car and drove off with an empty car seat. I will admit, the lump did turn to tears. But, as soon as I thought of the fun I was going to have (and she was going to have) I was ready to get this trip started!

Day 1 - San Jose, CA - Temp 90

While Pat did a few things for work, I decided to relax poolside. . .it was QUIET! That is something I am not used to!

Shopping and a pint at a local pub - doesn't get much better than that!

Dinner in downtown San Jose


Day 2 - San Fransisco - Temp - Not sure, but COLD

We leave sunny San Jose to see the Golden Gate and I am shocked by the temps when I get out of the car! What idiot wears a sundress - this mid western gal does! Everyone else was in winter coats!

Lombard St - crazy to drive down that thing! I thought I was going to fall out the window!

Anniversary surprise in our room!

Us in our room with an amazing view!! Notice the outfit change on my part!

View from our room. . . .beautiful ocean view to wake up to every day!

Day 3 - San Fransisco - Temp 60

We hopped the cable car first thing that morning and headed down to the Wharf!

Beautiful views down there. Notice the coffee in Pats hand - it was a must to stay warm. I think I was peeing straight starbucks some days!

FRESH crabs - look at how big they are! YUMMY!

Hanging out at Ghiradelli Square - shopping, wine and chocolates! Awesome!

After a bread bowl of soup to warm us up, we were on our way to Alcatraz! After arriving I brushed through my hair and managed to lose half of it due to snarls. . . .oh well, totally worth it!

Inside Alcatraz

I'm sure all of the inmates had a huge smile on their face like me!

View of downtown San Fran from Alcatraz.

Our last dinner in San Fran

5 years, it may not seem like a lot, but it has meant a lot. These past 5 years have had their ups and downs, but at the end of the day I can proudly say that I married my best friend. We lead a crazy life and at times barely get to see one another, but we are a team, and we make it through anything together. This trip couldn't have come at a better time for us. It was the re-fuel that I know we both needed leading into September. Pat will be gone over 85% of this month, and on top of that, we have my brothers wedding. We both know that it will be nuts, and that we will both be tired, but we will make it through. I am so happy that we decided to get away when we did. It gave us the chance to leave the stress behind and enjoy one another.

A HUGE thank you to our family for keeping Maddie safe and happy while we were gone. We would not have been able to do this without you. We love you so much!

Here's to 5 more . . . .