Its been awhile since I've posted but...here goes. We have had an excellent year so far. Loren and I actually went on our first little adventure together without the kids! My wonderful mother came and took care of Lacey and Marina while Loren and I enjoyed a couple of days in San Francisco! We had a nice time. We didn't want to have to rent a car so we walk A LOT! but it was a great way to experience the city. We absolutely loved where we stayed. It was a Bed and Breakfast near the Presidio we liked the area because it seemed a little quieter and more local. Loren and I enjoyed the little parks that were scattered in the neighborhoods. The houses we especially enjoyed looking at since that is kind of our interest. And of course the tour of Alcatraz was very interesting and surprisingly beautiful.