Another Visit

This past weekend, Jordan's parents came from Idaho to visit us. They got here Friday February 27 and left Tuesday morning, March 3. Sounds like a long visit, but it was only 3 1/2 days. ;) Unfortunately, McKay woke up Saturday morning with a fever of 102 and a rash. We just thought we'd be healthy! Maybe next time.

Lucky for them, they came during another storm! So, we went to San Francisco the day there was the least chance of rain and it was a beautiful day. We didn't even wear jackets part of the day, and that is saying something for San Francisco. We started out at the huge farmers market they have every Saturday morning. Lots to see, smell, hear (street musicians) and taste. The atmosphere was quite enjoyable.

I think I enjoy Pier 39 more each time we visit. McKay loved watching the sea lions, who were very entertaining this time. They were barking and making a lot of noise. McKay was pretty good at mimicking their barks. Of course I was too slow to catch him on video doing it. :( When we were home looking at the pictures on the computer, one of the sea lions came up he started barking again. The tulips & daffodils were so beautiful!

Here we are at Ghirardelli Square. Man that chocolate is good! Each time we went through the door into the store, where they give out the samples, the person with McKay got 2 squares. He didn't want his but it didn't get wasted!

We parked the car in cheap parking (only $8 for the day!) by the farmers market and bought bus tickets for the day, which also worked on the street cars. After we got our chocolate fix, we found the bus that took us to Chinatown. Ever since we moved here we've been hearing from Jordan's parents about this wonderful restaurant in San Francisco called Cathay's House. We were all tired from walking up and down those streets and ready to eat. Unfortunately, all of us were disappointed; the food wasn't as good as remembered. So, we are still in search of a good chinese restaurant. I think it is safe to say we ALL slept well that night!

Monday, we went to Big Basin. Gotta see the old-growth redwoods! Those trees are amazing! McKay and I stayed in the car since it was a cold and rainy day... believe me, I had to fight to get to stay in with him! :) He enjoyed going from one door to the other in the back seat, trying out the locks and rolling down the window.

No visit would be complete without a trip to the Mystery Spot. As Kathy said, 'the pictures don't do it justice.'

Try as he might, Kent couldn't explain it!

Poor McKay is rubbing his head from when I adjusted him on my hip and he didn't go straight up... he went straight into my chin! I tried to set him down to give my arms a rest but he couldn't stand up and was anxious to get out of there. Poor kid. He is such a good sport.

Kent & Kathy are standing on a tee. According to the level our guide happen to have in her pocket, Kathy's side is slightly higher than the side Kent is standing on.

Explain that one!

We really enjoyed having visitors again. Our calendars are free again... no more scheduled visits. Yes, that is an invitation!