Last full day in San Francisco...

We have had another awesome day... Began the morning with breakfast at IHOP (found it right around the corner from the hotel). Then off to the boat ride to Alcatraz! Wow!!! Lots of history. We enjoyed that. Then we spent the day touring the city of San Francisco, rode the trolley up and down the city, walked down the crooked road, and did some shopping! My feet are tired tonight. Ate Italian dinner with shrimp and Mrs. Fields cookies of course w/ milk and coffee and called it a night!

A New Day

Today was a great day in California! We spent the day on the wine train... Napa Valley was beautiful. Came back - went to dinner at Bubba Grumps ... and the temperature dropped... cold!!!!! God is doing amazing things in my life as I learn to depend upon Him totally on this journey. How he can give you such peace in times of a storm...I know what it is like to ride the wave in the storm as I am experiencing a big wave in my life right now.

Sometimes the journey is rough...

Sometimes in our lives we are dealt a handfull of surprises. Some good and some not so good. I think it is how we handle those surprise, those opportunities, those storms that continues to make us the people we are. But how do we know what are the right answers? How do we know what God truly wants for our lives? A lot of prayer, a lot of reading His word, a lot of wisdom from "Godly" people, and knowing what do to with all those answers. I am at that place in my life. God is truly stretching me. I have the world's best husband, and I am so blessed to have a wonderful family and truly the best friends that God has to offer. This journey that we are all on affects the lives of all those around us... It truly is a journey that only God can lead.

Enjoy a few of our pictures from our journey this week.

We are enjoying ourselves!

We made it!

It is now 12:47 am Florida time.... we just finished eating dinner and came back to our room. It is 56 degrees.... a little cold for me...but what a fascinating city so far. Of course we have stories to tell already. The trip to the hotel was an experience. Our trip here was uneventful - good weather. We have had a great day. Look forward to sight seeing tomorrow- and of course some shopping!!!!

Today is our 30th Wedding Anniversary!

Today we are celebrating our anniversary - this is our 2nd honeymoon. This morning we are flying to San Francisco! I've added a few pictures of us 30 years ago... Aren't we cute! I think Jim

is better looking now... I love him more today than I did 30 years ago.

Leaving Tomorrow!

Tomorrow we leave on our anniversary trip! We are so excited... Pray for us and our children as we go away...

Two More Days...

This is Saturday - we leave on Monday. Just got back from picking up Kodie at the airport (she just returned from 12 days of BB camp)... as a mom I missed her very much. I am busy getting ready for our big trip. I am so excited. Before we leave, everything must be in order (including a clean house)... Check back tomorrow!

Upcoming trip!

In 5 days Jim and I will be celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary! We have planned an awesome trip - better than the 2 day honeymoon on Key Biscayne, FL or the 25th anniversary weekend in St. Petersburg, FL. Keep reading for this journey...