Monday, August 9, 2010

downtown memories

Wanted to share a few more pictures I snapped
while my dear hubby and I were walking along the water
on our 15th anniversary night. 
 Fun thinking of all our memories down here. 
Over the years we've spent a number of nights downtown. 
Once with our dear friends, the Barries. . . we stayed at the Holiday Inn.
The boys had completely surprised us girls-packed our bags and all.
We ate at a fancy restaurant and went water skiing at Mission Bay.
 Another time the pastor and I farmed the kids out for our 10th anniversary.
We stayed at a hotel right by SeaPort Village.
We took a romantic boat cruise around the bay, eating dinner and enjoying the atmosphere! 
We even got to experience riding in one of the many "travel bikes."
(Not sure what those are called but the young people who do that are amazing!) 
 Over the years, we often brought visitors down here. 
It is SUCH a beautiful place and we always were anxious to show it off. 
The shops are super touristy, but hey you've got to experience it
once in a while! 
Our city sure is beautiful! I've always thought it would be cool to tour
some of these boats, but haven't had the chance. . . maybe one day!! 

One other amazing thing that I will always love about this place,
is how the airport is right in the heart of the city. 
The incoming plane ride is AMAZING as you get to view the water, and
it appears as if you are flying between the tall buildings downtown. 

I will always remember my very first arrival here eleven years ago,
with little Ellie less than a year old. . . 

New beginnings- excitement, fear, and assurance of God's sovereign plan! 


1 comment:

  1. Really beautiful pictures, Anna. So glad you have had this chapter in your lives! Great time and many, many memories. It is so good to know that our lives are in HIS hands and we just trust and obey as HE leads us! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially these last few weeks. with love, nw/mom

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