San Francisco and a Wedding Dress

Amidst all the packing, traveling, and holiday festivities I was able to take a 3 day mini-vacation with my mommy & daddy last week. Yes, I still call my awesome parents mommy and daddy. 

It was my dad's second-to-last week at his last job before he started his new one with another company.  He was able to build up a bunch of points for the Marriott hotel because of all the travel he had been doing this past year; so he invited my mama and me to San Francisco! 

That's where he has been flying in and out of each week for four days at a time to work, for the last year...crazy I know. He is such a hard worker, I am glad he had the opportunity to travel a bit, but it was time for him to be

with his wifey again.

San Francisco was amazing! I have to admit I had a few preconceived notions about the city because it's more on the liberal side, and I am a conservative! And proud of it baby! Anywho, while we were up there mom and I were able to visit my dad's work (which was really cool).

We walked around the famous Pier 39.

We got to spend a half day with dad exploring, and walking up & down Lombard street, which is well known for their zig-zaggy street. It's so cool!!! I LOVED Lombard street. It was probably my favorite part of the trip. 

We found the golden gate bridge!!

LOL. Just kidding...we were walking down Lombard street and saw someone's front gate. We made a joke because the real golden gate bridge is red. Hahaha, it was funny to us. By the way, we also drove across the golden gate bridge, but it was at night so I didn't get a photo.

We were also able to visit Ghirardelli Square, and try some of their famous hot cocoa. YUM.

It was a really nice way to spend time with my parentals, I loved having quality time with them! I also loved exploring San Francisco. It's much prettier than I thought, and there are a lot of great qualities to it, even if it is a little too liberal for my liking. I enjoyed watching all the people, and just being able to be a tourist for a couple days. 

We didn't have a chance to visit Alcatraz Island, but I'm going to make that a priority for Jeff and I when we travel up to San Francisco as part of our adventure.

So, mama and daddy if you're reading this, THANK YOU!!! I love you both so much, you are amazing and you both inspire me with the love you have for the Lord, each other, and your family. I've been blessed to have you as mine.

On another note: Today I went wedding dress shopping for my sister Ciara!!! My other sister, Treasure, my mama, my adopted-into-the-family-sister, Scarlett, and the soon-to-be mother in-law all came to enjoy it! Ciara looked beautiful in every dress she tried on, so it was hard for her to choose, but she picked the perfect dress for her perfect day!! This is such an exciting time for her, and it brings me back to when I was planning my wedding. I love that! It will be two years in February! ...time sure does fly by...I can't post of picture of Ciara's dress because her soon-to-be hubby might see this, but she looked like a princess. Her tiny, little waist made every dress look amazing. The store manager started taking pictures of Ciara to have as her model! It was great. 

So there you have it, San Francisco and a Wedding Dress. We have been blessed with this life, and I love being able to enjoy each moment, knowing the Lord makes all things work together for our good.

Love, 

Em

P.S. While in San Francisco I tried calamari for the first time, and I actually liked it!! And my mama tried oysters for the first time too! She ate it like a champ, buttt I don't think she will be ordering it for herself anytime soon. ;)