7.20.2009

best of san fran ferdinand

in a nutshell here are some highlights of the past six weeks of our life.
here is some fun at yosemite national park. we took a weekend and drove out to visit for devins birthday.
we jumped in at the top of the waterfall and if devins face doesnt show you-- it was freeeeeezing.
at the top of mist trail, mt vernal

the beach on devins birthday

lombard street: the curviest street in the world.


oakland temple with misty and danielle. i feel like being in the temple with friends puts your relationship at a whole new level.

when my parents came out one of the best memories was visiting my mothers grandparents house. they lived in the sunset district right by the ocean in san francisco for many years. my great grandfather was born 100 years before i was to the day:april 26, 1888! he is a special man to me. here is his house
another treat was having my father come see me dance. i get emotional knowing that he cares to support me that much. he couldnt get enough camera time of the ocean.
and dear bev- she is the best mother, and my biggest fan.

i fell in love with the pacific heights houses in san fran. such lovely homes that line the ocean.
here is summer, the one teaching class in sandals:)
we made the best of friends and met the nicest of people

for the fourth of july we flew kites on the beach(yes that is a barbie kite:)
we attended the annual barbeque(or shall i say gourmet dinner with salmon and artichokes) on the fourth of july at summer's house on a vineyard in napa california.
here is the lovely hostess.

here is to you san fran- we'll miss you

7 comments:

Unknown said...

so fun! I'm glad you are dancing ; ) you are stunning! I see Joni in your pics! Such a cute girl.

Rachel Judd Cowley said...

I miss you AND your parents. You're a beautiful lady, Mare. Love you :)

Tawny Christensen said...

THANK YOU.

at long last, san fran ferdinand and your blog engage my ears eyes and nose (?) whilst combusting. maril, you are stunning. these pictures are music to all senses; thank you for posting them. next-off to europa? ah! when? tell me cuando cuando cuando!

don't forget that i heart you. mucho. you're a lovely lady with such great power and influence. you're an inspiration to us all-truly!

Tawny Christensen said...

um ps-whoops, i just realized that i never responded to your text last week. many apologies. there is only one excuse, and it is true and honest: i am a horrible texting correspondent. BUT! to answer your question, yes, i am back in utah valley, and yes i would love to see you and "hear about life" and all the above. again, tell me cuando cuando cuando!

psssss did you find another apartment with working plumbing pipes-or are you living on the streets? will you let me know if you need anything--dinners, a tent, a bed for the night, a helping hand moving...? por favor. danke, merci, adios.

Mark, Eko and Leoniss Burroughs said...

iT LOOKS LIKE YOU GUYS HAD A BLAST.

Britney and Kevin said...

Those pictures are gorgeous. That's so fun you got to see their old house. Isn't it great being a Barton...and having those Barton good-byes! :)

sherryandbryon said...

Beautiful pictures guys! Can't wait to see your pictures from Europe. Have a great time!!!