I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Well not really...but I had a fantastic time!!!
Enjoy reading the new posts below.

"I Don't Have a Prince!"

The main purpose for our trip to San Francisco was to attend my brothers wedding. Brooke was the flower girl and Bryan a groomsman. Brooke was the most adorable flower girl I've ever seen. There are so many fun memories that I will never forget about our short trip to the bay area like..being "frisked" at the airport by security, slow dancing with my Uncle Jim, watching my uncles, cousins, my dad dance and joining in on the fun, fish-n-chips on the warf..etc. I will remember all of those fondly but the one memory I will hang on to involves my firstborn.. Brooke.
So for the last, I don't know, 6 months Brooke has been talking nonstop about being the flower girl at Uncle "Mac's" wedding. Then it slowly turned into "I'm going to be a princess at Uncle Mac's wedding." Weeks before it was "I'm going to be the most beautiful princess at the wedding and I'm going to marry a prince..Mommy who is going to be my prince? I NEED a prince"
Brooke you are too young to need a prince. You are not the one getting married- I'd reply.
"Oh. Can i marry daddy?"
No Brooke. I'm married to your dad.
"Oh. Well I'm not going to get married unless I marry a price."
Ok Brooke.
~while driving to the ceremony~
"I still don't know who I'm going to marry!"
Brooke you are the FLOWER GIRL. PATTY is getting married to your Uncle Mac. OKAY?
"Oh. Well I'm not going to get married unless I marry a prince."
Thats a great idea Brooke, don't rush finding that prince.
"Ok"

So she waltzes down the isle, I'm beaming..she was perfect. About 1/2 way through the ceremony she starts balling. Im thinking, what is going on? She's fearless...maybe she's not feeling well? I call her over to me...
Whats wrong Brooke, why are you crying?
her response.......

"I don't have a prince!!!!!" cries hysterically.

My Brooke thought SHE was getting married and when NO prince was there to greet her on the other end of the isle..she started balling and was totally heartbroken.

I LOVE THAT GIRL...

The Ghirardelli Factory

Chocolate heaven! After lunch we walked on over to the Ghirardelli Factory, sampled some chocolate and I was advised to eat a Ghirardelli Sundae but opted for the Nob Hill Chill which was a blended Ghirardelli Sundae which was so chocolaty and delicious.

The Boudin

After walking through Pier 39 we headed out for lunch at The Boudin, famous for their sourdough bread- which I was lucky enough to take with me home.
If you have not already noticed all of my pictures are terrible!!! I totally was soaking everything in and neglected to bust out my camera for everything. Oh well, I was living in the moment right? I had a great time and was able to spend it with my wonderful family.

Fisherman's Warf

Fisherman's Warf...totally awesome. After picking up Bryan's tux we headed over to Fisherman's Warf in San Francisco. I told Bryan there is only one thing I wanted to do on our very short trip to San Francisco..eat fish-n-chips on Fisherman's warf. Why? I'm not sure..I just wanted to do that one thing. Mission accomplished!!!! ( read post above)
So while waiting for my family to arrive at Pier 39 Bryan and I enjoyed a delicious treat from Trish's Doughnuts. So good! HOT fresh mini doughnuts sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. The perfect treat.

Ready for Fall

Are we ready for fall or what? I have been meaning to post these cute pics for awhile but with Brooke in preschool now and dance classes starting up again, her schedule keeps me busy, which is nice.
Love the hats? Well my incredibly talented friend Melody made them. She gave Brody two gorgeous hats for his 1st birthday last month and I knew right away that I needed a matching pumpkin hat for Brooke. Fall pictures by the pumpkin patches right!? The second hat that Brooke is wearing I won through a give-away on her blog.
I love her hats and have every intention to buy one for myself in the near future.
On Thursday we are leaving for San Francisco for my little brother's wedding. I'm still a bit on the nervous side flying with the kids plus it doesn't help that I get motion sickness, but I've got lots of treats and candy ready for them plus an amazing guy named Bryan to help me.
If you are interested in my friend Melody's hats visit her blog...

http://www.lapofluxurydesignsbymelody.blogspot.com/

First Day of Preschool

Brooke had her first day of preschool last week! She was so excited! I've been so blessed with such an amazing child. She walked in bursting with confidence and started making new friends, she even tried her best to comfort those in her class that were having a difficult time saying good-bye to their mothers. I could not have been more proud of her. I cannot believe how fast she has grown, next year it's Kindergarten!

The second photo is of Brody and my mom. The hardest part about living here in Utah is being away from family. Brooke is so close to her Oma, and Brody has that same connection with her as well as my dad. I try to keep Brooke busy with her school schedule and dance classes but from time to time she will come to me and say " I miss my Oma, can she come over?" with tears in her eyes and it just breaks my heart. I'm so grateful that we have been able to travel back to see them quite often since we've moved. In about 2 weeks we will be traveling to San Francisco for my brother's wedding and we are very excited. I'm a little nervous to fly with two children but I'll have Bryan with me so hopefully it goes smoothly.