birthday weekend day 1 recap

Saturday was our first day in SF. We had a lazy morning with Andrew while Mel went to work then headed into town to check out the embarcadero. If I spelled this thing right, it's really cool. It's a giant farmers market in an old ferry terminal and it's filled with awesome local vendors. (photos below)

We lucked out because there was a Food Festival going on that showcased award winning vendors from all over the world for categories like coffee, chocolate, cheese, pickles, jams and charcuterie. It was pretty awesome and then I saw someone I knew at the Sour Puss pickle stand. For those of you that know me well, you know I've always wanted to be that person who knows people everywhere they go. I'm getting so close now!!!

Last night our lovely hosts and amazing friends Andrew and Melanie (and their adorable pup Lola - pictured below) surprised us with a note saying they've arranged for a private driver to take us to the private winery tours Evan set up, a night in a fancy hotel in Napa and dinner at Bouchon! I could seriously cry. I feel so loved and lucky to have such wonderful an thoughtful friends. I can't wait to start the day and remember this weekend forever!