Lombard Street

Lombard Street in San Francisco, the “Crookedest Street in the World.” There are eight switchbacks on a 27% decline.


The view from the top of the street looking towards the bay.


The boys always ready for adventure. The biggest ones ran up the stairs along the street.


Funny when kids are bored, they start playing games.


Little Evan says he wants to pet the birdie and then moves in stealth-like looking ready to pounce on his prey.

San Francisco

Heading out to Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco. Strolling through Piers 33 to 39.


Famous Ghirardelli Square where you can get Ghirardelli chocolate and ice cream. Yumm


Shiver me timbers. Ghastly pirates!


Hailey overlooking the balcony watching the trolleys go through the streets.


The imaginations were stimulated at mermaid fountain. Two little boys wanted to play in the water.



Out to lunch with my boys.


The life size transformer didn't dissapoint.

Hailey meeting the president.


What better way to get the boys to read, a story about guns and fighting.


Connor ready to take action.


Logan looking solom as he walks Broadway.

Bakeries everywhere! You can even request a shape!

Lover's Point and Sand Dunes Beach

Mission San Juan Bautista

Mission San Juan Bautista was founded 24 June 1797. The Mission is named for Saint John the Baptist.



Grandpa leading the way, starting under the mission bell.


Connor observing a miniature replica of the mission.


The mission kitchen


The biggest book we have ever seen.


Evan establishing his escape route.


It's wonderful to pray for people and get to play with fire.


One of the baptismal rooms in the church.


Interior main church

Little boys being reverent.

Logan thought this was the biggest teddy bear cactus he's ever seen.

This once was the well for the mission, now gated off and secured.

In 1769, The El Camino Real was just a footpath begun by the Franciscans and led by Father Junipero Serra who was a deciding influence in establishing the California Missions north from San Diego to Sonoma. The idea of placing a marker along the highway and in front of each Mission did not come about until 1906 when a cast iron 85 pound bell and piping. One bell was placed in front of each Mission along the El Camino Real Highway. In the background, about 100 feet away is the San Andreas Fault.

The World of Garlic

During the two week visit with our beloved family, we stopped by a unique store and gift shop. We found some very interesting garlickly treats.

These sweet treats weren't for sale.

Evan grinding his own pecans.

This has become a family favorite at Ghirardelli's.

This "earthquake" didn't stand a chance against my boys.