San Francisco is well known for it's foggy summers, so we were a little hesitant about driving all the way there for a beach BBQ/birthday party. But then again it was no less than the bubbly and newly engaged couple, Shannon and Malcolm, who were organizing it. So regardless of the weather, it had to be good. Of course it was. We got there just in time to snap some pictures of the sunset and to enjoy the fire, smores and all sorts of illegal beverages... Looking forward to the wedding ... on the beach?

Have you ever tried to guess her age? If you do, you may get this dirty look that tells you: "Don't even try; I'm stronger than you and you know it...". But then you would usually get the disarming smile and she'll tell you, just like every year: "Twenty Nine". Most people don't realize that this is actually true ! Just another weird case of the "Benjamin Button" symptom. For all of us it's very comforting to know that, even when we'll be old, we'll still have a loving, funny and cheerful 29-years old friend.

We've been living for more than nine years no more than ten minutes away from Great America but never thought about going there! I guess that's the problem about things that are too close to home. Luckily Francesco birthday was around the corner and it seemed like the perfect occasion to drive the extra mile. We spent the whole afternoon and evening switching from water rides to roller-coasters;all five of us came back with the stomach way up in the chest but our smiles were just were they were supposed to be. Happy Birthday Francesco!