Big A, Little A: The Ladies Let Loose in San Francisco!

A much needed weekend away with my mom and sister was a definite treat! We spent two nights in Union Square, and decided that itinerary should include NOTHING! We allowed ourselves to do whatever we felt, whenever we felt - which is something we all have not done in ages. Especially being mommies of littles and a grandmother to 7!

We got up to the city on Friday evening, just in time to check into our hotel and have a lengthy dinner across the street at Fish & Farm. My mom had the most delicious Halibut, I enjoyed the fresh crab cakes and Heirloom tomato salad and Lindsey had tasty fish and chips. As we strolled down the streets back to our hotel, we simply stopped into whatever wine bar, cocktail lounge etc we felt drawn to.

I wanted to take them to this interesting bar called Ambassador that had tons of crystal chandeliers on the ceiling (went there for a girl friends bachelorette party a few years ago), so we went there right after dinner around 8:45 - there was really nobody there (too early!) but there was a jewelry event. so we did a little shopping. my mom got a little birthday present in the mail from us the other day! so fun.

We wandered back outside to see this happening' rooftop bar (not many of those in this city!) - so we figured out a way to get in - it was called Jones. We had a martini and snapped a few photos.

From the rooftop we saw a wine bar down below, and headed down... once inside we realized we'd all been there before - after my law school graduation ceremony. it was a wild coincidence. by that time the scene was picking up and we were getting tired! We all decided to head home but on our way there was one more stop - the Redwood Room at the CLIFF hotel. i'd been there once before while in law school and wanted to share it with my mom and sister. it is quite amazing - the entire room's walls are covered in the wood from one redwood tree (or so they say). it was definitely a high-class space and we were one of the few that were not ordering bottles upon bottles of champagne. by that time we were done.

the next morning, we missed breakfast and walked a couple miles to the Farmer's Market and Ferry building. Burgers and beer for breakfast, along with the most delicious ice cream. some more wandering around the city and shopping, we spent the rest of the afternoon/ evening in the marina. Window shopping, wine bars, dinner and more wine. The weekend was completed the next morning with breakfast and irish coffee at Buena Vista and a walk around fisherman's wharf. We love you san francisco!!!!

the oracle convention was in town. this poor guy had been sleeping on the couch for an hour and linds decided to take advantage of a photo. he awoke and put on his glasses right in time for the shot. the crowd applauded and said everyone wanted to do the same thing!!!