San Francisco

Derek had to work in San Francisco for a couple of days, so Noelle and I decided to go and visit him too. It was a long day of travel, since we picked days that weren't the greatest. Noelle did wonderfully though, and she made a lot of people smile. One lady even got to hold her, since I saw her fingers itching so much to get a little squeeze out of her. I am usually very reluctant to letting strangers hold her, but I had chatted with them for so long I thought it was ok. Besides her husband was pilot for United, so obviously they were good people, as that is the nature of United Airlines...
When Derek was working, Noelle and I walked along the shore, looked at the birds and the ocean. Noelle slept comfortably with the ocean breeze in the background, and I got to read my book. Once Derek was done with work, we drove down to Half Moon Bay and stayed at a bed and breakfast, which was lovely. We also did a hike and saw some redwood. Noelle was in the Baby Bjorn and loving it. We also walked along the beach.
Going back was kind of rough. It was another long day of travel, but once again Noelle proved to be a trooper. She makes so many people smile, it's incredible!!

I just realized that we used a different camera for San Francisco, so I am posting some random pictures instead. I will update when Derek brings that camera home from work.

Happy girl!

Noelle is on the move! She is no longer staying put on the blankets that I have for her.

Experiencing the swing. Noelle: Hmm, what are these crazy toys, and what are they doing on my feet? I wonder if they are chewable... (this is actually from San Fran)

Derek took Noelle on a litte ride on the slide.

First experience of sitting in the grass. She was mesmerized by it.

San Francisco! Right by the ocean. Noelle is wearing my old shoes that I had as a baby. Talk about quality wear... 29 years and still going strong!

Isn't she the cutest?