Guy Time

What to do on a Friday afternoon?

Well, my hubby and youngest son decided to leave work early

and head over for lunch at a favorite San Francisco eatery.

A total guy time kind of a day - and that was fine - they need the time together to be ...well, you know....just guys.

So these photos are from the behind the lens of my husband - with his new zippy-d0-wow Canon camera. So come along for a little of what they took in for the day. Above is Alcatraz Island in San Francisco.
Some boats on the water.....
...and my sweet son just taking it all in.

Of course, if you have been to San Francisco, this Ghiradelli landmark will be quite familiar to you. Oh, and the chocolate shop - a must go to!!! But I don't think the boys did that today...only with mom.

They did take some time to visit the graveyard at the Presidio. It is breathtaking....

a quiet memorial to those who have served our country.

Makes me stop and think about each special person who was layed to rest here. Who were they and what stories do they have to tell to all of us?

.....sigh.....

As they leave San Francisco, they take a pause to look over the skyline....

.....and to take a photo of the Golden Gate bridge.

This side of the bridge is on the Marin Headlands, which had a fire going on on this particular day...hence the haze.

Further up Highway 1 leads to Point Reyes and the famous Point Reyes lighthouse.

The drive there is breathtaking with the old and gnarly cypress trees that create a canopy over sections of the road.

Ahhhh...the beauty of nature. God was sneaking in rays of light through the trees just to marvel at. Funny how He gives us moments like this that just simply take our breath away. Makes me think of Heaven shining down on earth.....just to give us hope and joy.

....yes.....a little Heaven on earth going on here. Spencer wanted my husband to take a photo of this because he thought it was pure magical how the sun's rays peaked throught the mossy limbs of the trees.

This is the Point Reyes lighthouse. See all of those stairs?

I remember one time carrying Jordan down these stairs when he was about 2 years old. Dad carried him back up....

A closer view of what lies below....

....and what lies above.

....A penny for your thoughts....

.......as you take in the beauty of the day.

A little visitor to bid you adieu.....

....and happy trails to you......

....until we meet again.