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Happy Love Day! I hope whether or not you’ve got a valentine that you’re spending the day with people you love. Here are some more photos of some of the people I love…
I’m pretty good about remembering to pull out my camera when I’m at home and can just reach over and grab it. When we went out and about, however, I wasn’t as diligent in remembering my camera, or was too busy enjoying to remember to use it. Still, use your imagination. We had fun!
My parents live near lots of farms and side-of-the-road shops. We visited one that specializes in locally-made olive oils and vinegars. I came home with basil olive oil, lemon olive oil, and a 20-year-aged balsamic vinegar (oh, Dolly, it’s incredible). We also stopped by a candy and nut place, where I bought hazelnuts, beautiful dried cherries, and cinnamon-vanilla roasted almonds. Heaven doesn’t even begin to cover it.
We got Zachary’s pizza in San Francisco. It’s AMAZING. If you ever go, you’ll die, go to heaven, come back, take another bite, and die again. It’s everything wonderful about deep dish. We at ours outside picnic-style, so sorry I didn’t snap any photos. I was preventing Sophie from eating clover, grass, and other greenery.
Walked along a pier and took in the smell of the ocean. We loved the beautiful weather, the view of, well, everything, and the funny graffiti along the way. Our favorite? Salt and Pepper. Word.
We did lots of shopping locally and at outlets (sorry, no pictures, I was shopping).
We also had a chance to visit the Oakland Temple. The grounds are stunning and the temple was beautiful. We loved spending time there and enjoying the beauty. Plus, we got to take a few great pictures of the babies by the flowers and fountain.
There’s nothing like being with family.
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Hi, Paige and Reese served missions in Oakland. Paige served most of her time in the Visitors Center. They went back to be married there also. Mission home was right above the temple on the hill in the tall trees. That is a beautiful piece of Heaven right there. Brings back good memories.
Your kids look so adorable and photogenic! I can imagine that you have loads of fun when holidaying at your parent’s place.
I just had to leave a comment about the photo in your blog header…adorable!
My husband served his mission in Oakland…so I’ve heard about Zachary’s (and other places you mentioned) on more than one occasion. I’ve never been there with him–but some day, we’ll go! I love all of these family-centered posts. Family really is where it’s at!
Seeing the pictures and reading your commentary is almost like being there. Almost. So glad you all had such a great time!
Looks like a terrific time – there’s nothing like being by the ocean! I LOVE San Fran and am dying to someday go with Danny some day
P.S. A bit of randomness: I just learned in Dec. when we planted some in our back yard that those flowers in your photo are prim roses – a fun flashback for me to the HG (dying to see the film!). I liked finally knowing what they look like!
So where were you visiting exactly? I’m from Half Moon Bay, about 30 minutes south of SF right on the beach.
Amber – We spent most of our time in the Oakley/Walnut Creek areas with a few jaunts into San Francisco. We loved it!