Tyler does it again...

In our first year of marriage Tyler flew me to NYC to see Les Mis for my birthday.  It was a total surprise, took a red eye flight, he had asked my attorneys for the time off for me etc.  It was such an awesome trip. 

Well, Tyler did it again.  He told me a little in advance this time becuase he knew I would have to get the kids ready and etc.  But this time he took me to San Francisco to see Wicked.  As some of you know I was sad that I didn't get to see it when it came here so I was way excited.  Plus I had never been to San Francisco before.  Tyler's mom was sad we missed out on Wicked as well so Tyler and his dad worked together to take us in San Fran.  We had a blast!!!

This was our early morning trolley ride to "the rock".

Don't worry our escape was successful.

 We then went down further on the pier and ate a yummy lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.  We were seated by the window and actually saw dolphins jumping and playing right by the pier. 

We walked down to Fisherman's Wharf.  Are you loving my hair?  Thanks humidity and fog, I'm looking awesome. ;)

Of course we had to drive over the Golden Gate Bridge.

And down the crookedest, (is that a word?), most crooked road. ;)

And then of course the main event:

Our last day was actually the first day of Chinese New Year.  So of course we headed into the biggest China Town in North America.  The color red represents good luck so they set off strings of black cats in front of their shops (which leave little red papers scattered in front of their door).  One little lady was scared to light them so she asked Tyler to do it.  It was fun to feel the excitment in the air it felt like Christmas time.  Everyone was happy and friendly.  It was fun to be in China town.  Unfortunately our flight left before the dragon parade and other festivities.

What an amazing trip.  Thanks Ty, you are the best.  And thanks for coming with us Gloria and Rob we had so much fun with you.  This was a very memorable birthday.