iPhone Photo Dump!

What would I do without my iPhone?  (other than have a lot more quality time with the people in my life since I wouldn't be looking at that little screen!)

My iPhone is my trusty little sidekick, keeping me in contact with all the people I adore, reminding me of everything I need to do, and of course snapping pictures of all my adventures.

Looking back at pictures (to dump here) I realized how grateful I am for all those little snaps I get (even though they cost me an awful lot of glares from a certain Englishman at the time) because without them I'd have forgotten half of these silly everyday fun times!

I've been:

Getting excited to dress up in gowns and jewels for the Cinderella Ballet Ball

Having a boyfriend who speaks my love language

Eating one of the yummiest meals at Chiaroscuro with my love

Trying not to die that we can't pass a beanie vendor without trying on at least one. And by trying on I mean buying.

Eating mom and me matching grilled cheeses

Shopping with photobombers

Finding out that my sister is cheating on me. Sending pics of her cute kids to my mom and not me. Punishment for this is death.

Spending Mother's Day at Mary Poppins

Going to see Janelle Monae perform at the SF Symphony Spring Gala (ok, and then eating a burger and fries afterward). PS Janelle Monae is FABULOUS. And the Englishman rocks a tuxedo like no one else.

Taste testing peanut butter and jelly cupcakes. Verdict? AMAZING.

Being a mom to the cutest kid ever. Ever.

Loving on our Giants

Needing hot chocolate as much as the Englishman needs coffee before a drive up to Napa.

Spending an idyllic day in Napa and then at dinner in SF to celebrate our anniversary. The Englishman, spa-ing, sitting in the sun, and food. All my favorite things. Happy Anniversary to me!

Exploring the Treasure Island flea market. Realizing all the wares are lame... BUT the food is amaze.

Seriously, the food truck circle was where it was at.

Being grateful I have the world's best chef as a boy toy.

Going to an A's game?????????? Oh yes, because they were playing the Giants.

Loving every minute of the Mumford & Sons concert, the Greek Theater, the warm Friday evening, and spending time with my Englishman.

Enjoying a date to the Mission for Pizza Delfina and Bi-Rite

Being a swim mom? Who knew that was where my life was headed?

Falling in love

Snuggling with a creep who sleeps with her eyes open sometimes

Looking really hot at brunch. If only it wasn't so early hmm?

Eating all the best brunches: like fried chicken, waffle, jam, swiss cheese sandwiches and fries. That'll wake me up.

Playing with this cute girl

Getting blown away in the finky SF weather

Being best friends

Sliding

Who even knows? Taking a break? Bird watching? Neck stretching?

Shopping/hanging out in dressing rooms with a super model (why can she wear that color lipstick better than me?!?!)

Dying when Gwen asks for "these Loubies because they match my pedicure"! Watch out Gwen's future boyfriends, she has better almost as expensive taste as me!

Buying new lovers. Can you ever have too many pairs of black pumps?

Half a Friends thing, half a Bronwyn's weird childhood obsession thing. Completely the best present ever. Matching lobster stuffies.

Winning at bocce ball. Still thinking the loser is handsome.

I am the happiest in a swimsuit and big shades. Come on Summer.

Lounging poolside

And eating donuts.

Ode to SF

Things are pretty great in ye old San Francisco right now.

The weather is pretty darn gorg...

All sunny skies and gorgeous views and lately I have just really been feeling this:

I have been super blessed this year to get out of town on numerous occasions for work and play, frankly I've been gone more than I've been home almost in 2013! But this last month as I've been home a bit more I've made a concentrated effort to love the place I'm in. Gwen and I have been adventure-ring around Golden Gate Park many Saturdays, the Englishman and I have made efforts to have mini staycations in the city and enjoy all the things SF offers and being out in the Presidio for work I try and admire the Golden Gate Bridge, and the water at least once a day.

There haven't been many "raindrops on roses" lately and "whiskers on kittens", well just kittens in generaly make me sneeze... I'm glad it's not cold enough for "bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens" and even though I'll always love "brown paper packages tied up with strings" lets focus on "these [that] are few of my favorite [SF] things"...

*a city full of museums, parks, and galleries - most are kid friendly, and all are endlessly impressive, inspiring and fun to roam around

So grateful to have a little adventurer who wakes up everyday and asks where we are going and what we are doing. I like being expected to provide cultural, education and fun things to do all the time! 

Glad she likewise thinks we need to try out every hot chocolate place and test their chocolateyness and their whipped cream.

*a city with amazing farmer's markets - most especially the Ferry Building and its array of delish things

*sports, sports, sports... most notably MY Giants

Yes, I was at Opening Day. Yes, I cried when they put up the World Champion flag (on their way to do it in the above picture). Yes, the Englishman made fun of me. No, I don't care. Yes, I'd cry all over again.

I talk about them significantly less than my Gmen (but I have a G obsession so let's let it slide) but I love the Warriors almost equally!

The Englishman devoured this honestly in like three seconds flat, it was a feat to beat the action on the court for sure.

So much fun having my brother in town and able to come to the game with me and the Englishman and of course my daddy!

Yes, I love SF, and yes the Warriors play in Oakland... and YES I finally have learned my lesson. I don't look cute in nerdy glasses. I promise to [hardly] wear them from now on.

*no, the homeless problem isn't a reason I love SF... but all the opportunities and the amount of people I see who do volunteer, donate and give charitably non-stop sure does make me feel some SF pride.

No fair that the Englishman took his hair net off before the picture. PS nothing more sexy than watching a man make sandwiches and stuff lunch bags... PPS Gwen takes a lunch to school everyday... you're welcome to come over at night and make hers since you're soo good at it!!

*delish food Delish Food DELISH FOOD

Some of my current obsessions in the food realm right now in SF

• Straw (best breakfast ever: MUST GET the chicken/waffle with blueberry jam - plus it is carnival themed HOW CAN ONE LOSE?!?!)
• Town Hall  one of the most consistent dessert menus in the city WINNING
• State Bird Provisions
• Susie Cakes  (you know me right? I need to explain this?)
• Blue Barn
• Juice Shop
• Salt House  old favorite, just recently went there again and it was so amazing!
• Tacolicious I will never get sick of you my love!

Black bean burger. And me. Friends. Who woulda thunk it?

Butterscotch/Chocolate Pot de Creme and Town Hall. Too much but I always finish it. Can't let a bit go untouched.

Tacolicious is deeeeelicious.

*Stupendous arts like Broadway musicals... we have been lucky enough to see The Lion King, Wicked, Book of Mormon and now Jersey Boys in the last six months!

*fun (random) things to explore... like the Tcho factory tour

Best part of the short (kid friendly) tour... tasting. Honestly we tried at least 9-12 different chocolates... it was ALMOST too much for me!

*opportunities to attend special events like the opening of the new home of the Exploratorium museum!

Sometimes I would rather not spend the hours getting ready that a black tie fete requires. Can't I just lounge on the couch in a wife beater and a sweater a liiiiiiiiitle longer??

You'd never guess hours of work went into this, or that shush since I still can't wear heels I am hiding flats under my long gown!

A little pre Exploratorium party dinner at another thing I love about SF: Hillstone's.

Another one of my favorite things about SF: this cute Englishman. Just playing with sound waves.

Experimenting with all the "science" stuff. They are right it is almost impossible to wear those masks and have a conversation that matches the expression on them.

A little after exploring the Exploratorium dessert bar stop.

And this def needs to make my SF faves list: Tainted Love. Way to rock the Exploratorium opening party, and way to rock SF all the time. Want to do my birthday party?

If you live in/by/on or around SF get there and do some exploring. The weather is nice and I am sure like me you've forgotten some of your old faves, or maybe yet to discuss some new ones... if you don't you should make a trip out here. I'd be happy to show you around... at least to all the great eats!