Thursday was Dave's actual bday. He woke up to the "Chalkboard of Dave" where he could enjoy a walk down memory lane...thanks in large part to his Mom & Dad sending me pics from home!
Dave's Birthday Chalkboard
And in case you can't see the details, I wanted to call out a few of the "gems" (sorry, Dave!!!):
Dave as a baby
Really, Dave? Thank goodness you were SAVED from that last pic!!!
Alas, he survived until that night. I picked up Lindsay and Jon after work and, straight from the airport, we went to Toronado, a brewery that we've heard about for a few years but had never actually visited. My Dad surprised us with $50 to "buy the first round" and then, when I called him, he asked if $50 could even cover one round of drinks for 4 people?? Fortunately, it can at Toronado. The great thing about this place is that there is a SAUSAGE HEAVEN next door called Rosamunde Sausage Grill. Two words: Life. Changing.
On Friday, Lindsay and Jon when to the Chihuly exhibit at the DeYoung Museum and said it was fantastic! That night, we had Jen, Alex, Chris and Valerie over for cocktails, then walked to Umami...Dave's favorite Sushi place (so far!).
Gearing up for Sushi at Umami
The Crew Demonstrating Dave's "Oldness" with the Big 3-0
Attempting to Behave....this was obviously BEFORE Sake Bombs
AFTER Sake Bombs, but we're still standing!
On Saturday, believe it or not, Lindsay and I resumed our marathon training with a 14.6 mile run!!! It was a beautiful day and we cruised around the city...past Fisherman's Wharf, along the Embarcadero (waterfront), past the Farmer's Market at the Ferry Building, to the AT&T Ballpark, then back home...almost to the Golden Gate Bridge. It was a really fantastic run and we both enjoyed ourselves (believe me...I used to think it was impossible to believe the words "enjoy" and "run" could coincide in any way).
We rewarded ourselves with lots...and lots...and lots...of Pink Lemonades at Sam's Anchor Cafe in Tiburon where the BDay celebration continued! We took the ferry over, where we met friends and relaxed in the sun all day.
Having Lunch at Sam's
Sam's is one of those places where you start out stone sober. You are relaxing, laughing, having a great time while sipping on lemonades and other "delicacies". Then, you stand up. And it's all over. The lemonades hit you like a ton of bricks and it's GAME ON from there!
Jonny Cakes (my bro-in-law), Feelin' the Love
Red Headed Sluts...aka The Beginning of the End (thanks, Ben!)
The Crew at Sam's
Lindsay and Jon, enjoying the view
Our friend, Ben, has to come incognito to Sam's because, well, let's just say it's not his first time to the rodeo and he has to slip past the host-nazi to make sure it's not his last. He rolled up in a full-fledged wig DISGUISE! It was awesome. By the end of the day, Jon had to try it on for size....
Dave, Ben and Jon getting on the ferry back to SF
We went to Kelley's Tavern (KT's) where we had a fun time tasting several cocktails (well, we did have to make sure their Red Headed Sluts were as great as Sam's, right?? It's practically our DUTY).
Dave and Jess at KT's
On Sunday, we rallied and headed up to Tomales Bay for some roadside oysters! We were lucky to be joined by John, a friend of Chris & Valerie's, who we met at their wedding in May and absolutely adore! "Our" Jon, unfortunately, was not so lucky in the Health Department that day...he was...under the weather, as they say. I think one too many vodka-tonics will do that to you sometimes. But, alas, he was a real trooper and came with us on the field trip anyways! We had a great time and the oysters from The Marshall Store were delicious!
Best Oysters and Best Atmosphere...The Marshall Store
Enjoying the Scenery at Tomales Bay
Gosh, I love this man...
Chris and John had to take the "backedy-back" on the ride home...it was a rough one!
After Tomales Bay, we took Lindsay & Jon straight to the airport to catch their flight back to San Diego. It was such a fun, fun weekend and a great way to celebrate Dave entering Middle Age (just kidding!!!!).
Happy 30th Birthday, Dave! I love you so much!!!
For even more photos, check out the gallery.
1 comment:
Looks more like a 21st birthday celebration. Time to start acting your age people!!!!
(I barely could type that with a straignt face. )
I wish I could have been there.
Meg
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