"If I Can Make it Here, I'll Make it Anywhere"

"It's up to you, New York, New York." This is what plays after every home win at Yankee Stadium. And it is quite a sight. I love going to Yankee games, definitely on my list of favorite things to do in the city. The best is staying until the end when everyone in the stand starts singing - and dancing - along. If you're in NYC this summer, let's head to the Bronx and enjoy America's favorite pastime.

The new field. Isn't it pretty?

Sally, the season-ticket holder we met. She's had these tickets for years, works at the NYSE three times a week and lives at least two hours from the city. Talk about a die-hard fan!

The girls - Jane G., me and Alex

Jeff, a former New Yorker now living in Utah/Canada. He's the one who organized this whole night.

Thanks Jeff!

The whole crew - Alex, Russell, me, Jane G., Jeff, Tony, Leigh and Danny

How Does Your Garden Grow?

This morning I planted some little seedlings - sweet basil, cilantro and lavender. My mom would be so proud! I did it all on my own accord. I might even find one of those upside-down tomato plants. And don't worry, I'll give updates as they grow.

A San Francisco Treat!

A few weeks ago my friend Bryndee and I made the trek from one coast to the other and back again. We went out to visit one of my best friends, Ashley, and she was a wonderful tour guide. Our weekend was just simply delightful. The weather was beautiful and sunny the two days we were there (a miracle!), the food was amazing, and the company was the best!

After meeting up with some old BYU friends, Patrick and Sarah, for brunch at The Maverick, we headed down to Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf. Of course we had to have some of the sourdough bread, too!

Bryndee, me and Ashley at Pier 39 with Alcatraz in the background

The Golden Gate Bridge along with some string that seems to have made its way in to the picture

After a day of touring the city, driving Lombard Street, mani/pedi and eating good tacos (oh how I miss them), we rode the cable car through downtown SF. Of course we had to top it off with a stop at Ghirardelli Square!

Me and Bryndee on the cable car

Ashley's turn!

We decided to ride bikes across the Golden Gate Bridge - probably my favorite part of the whole weekend. What made it so great was that the rental shop we found rented only electric bikes. Yes, you heard me right. And I am so, so glad we had them. Yes, we still pedaled. But no, I was not out of breath at the top of all those many hills. Instead, I had a huge smile on my face. We rode all along the water and up and over the bridge to Sausalito on the other side, where we ate lunch right on the marina. The best part was when a cyclist rode up next to me and asked if I had "one of those bikes with a motor on it" because he couldn't figure out how I was passing him going up the hill while barely pedaling!

Ashley and Bryndee with Sausalito in the background

Bryndee and me on the bridge

We decided to spend our last few hours of our little jaunt in Half Moon Bay. The best spot to watch the sunset is the beach at the Ritz Carlton (fancy, right?). One of the things I miss about living in NYC is the lack of sunsets I get to see. So I was in heaven!

Ashley and Wes

Bryndee, me and Ashley

A wonderful weekend! I can't wait to go back and visit again.