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Grammies visit to SF!

What a treat and an honor!  My amazing grandparents flew all the way across the country from Chapin, South Carolina, to spend time with Michael and me and get a glimpse into what our life is like in San Francisco.  We had such a fabulous time, but there were a few bumps along the way.

First of all, Nanny & Papa planned their trip to ensure that they would not miss the birth of their first great-grandchild.  Suzanne was due November 3rd so they definitely wanted to be back in SC by this weekend.   Well, as you can see by my previous post, the beautiful Augusta Clare was born early and they had hardly landed in San Francisco when they got the news.  So, the first photo of the trip is of their Friday morning visit to my office -- we put a picture of Augusta Clare on my computer in the background.  :)

Friday morning: Nan & Papa visiting my office.  Photo of Augusta Clare on my comp in background!

The second little snafu was not such a happy one.  Just before arriving, Papa had twisted his foot and sprained it very badly.  My grandfather who is usually very active and quite the fast walker, was forced to hobble around.   :(  

OK - onto the photos!

Friday night: Dinner at Jardiniere - this is where Michael and I had dinner the night we got engaged!

Papa checking out the fancy bar at Jardiniere

Saturday: Napa! 1st stop - Domaine Carneros - known for their sparkling wine

Saturday: 2nd stop - Frog's Leap vineyard - the weather was gorgeous!

Saturday: 3rd stop - Lunch at our favorite restaurant in the world - Bottega!

Michael and Papa outside Bottega - always supporting Clemson!

Sunday: After church walking around Filmore St. while Papa got his foot examined at the ER!

Sunday night: Dinner at the Harper household.  Papa keeping his injured foot propped up.  Self-timer photo!

Monday night: Dinner at local favorite, Zuppa, for delish pizzas

Tuesday afternoon: SF city tour stopping by Palace of Fine Arts

Tuesday afternoon: Lunch at 21st Amendment Brewery - the staff was all dressed up 

There were so many more photos but this will have to do for now.  We miss you already Nanny & Papa!!!  Thanks for visiting!

Love,
Ashley

Announcing... Augusta Clare Zais!

Beautiful Augusta Clare was born happy and healthy at 10:13am on Friday, October 14th -- 5lbs, 10oz and 19.5 inches long.  Augusta was Suzanne's great grandmother's name and her great great grandmother's name.  Clare is my grandmother's name.  Beautiful, southern, classy and meaningful.  :)

After a tough couple of weeks for Suzanne, they performed an emergency c-section Friday morning.  The original due date was November 3rd so although it was a little early, the baby was ready and she has been doing just wonderfully.  Suzanne is taking her time recovering but has already been an absolutely fabulous mom and my big brother Brad has just been the most incredible dad and husband, taking care of everyone.

So excited to be an aunt, so proud of Brad and Suzanne, and DYING to meet my adorable niece!!  I'll be there soon!

Love,
Ash

A Weekend in the Windy City

What a wonderful wedding weekend in the Windy City of Chicago!  Michael and I traveled to Chicago this past weekend to celebrate Mark & Elise's wedding and we had the best weekend EVER. 

The first main event was the Rehearsal Dinner on Thursday night.  It was held at a cool Chicago restaurant with amazing Italian food - Sapori Trattoria.  I think the best part of any Rehearsal Dinner is spending time with everyone and getting to know "the other side" through the toasts.  Mark was one of Michael's roommates and best friends from Boston College so we know him well, but it was great getting to know Elise a little better -- she is fabulous.  After dinner we went for drinks at Kingston Mines Blues Club which was a blast. 

Moira, Kyle, me & Michael

On Friday, the boys were off getting haircuts, manicures (seriously) and straight razor shaves, so I took the opportunity to walk up and down the "Magnificent Mile" on Michigan Avenue appreciating the amazing array of stores.  Later, while Michael took photos around Chicago with the wedding party,

I got a drink at the top of the Hancock building with some of the group.

Tara & Connor, Moira, Tim (w/ eyes shut), Kyle, Demming and me

The wedding Friday night was absolutely beautiful.  It was held at the historic Knickerbocker Hotel (conveniently where we were staying).  The ceremony was so lovely and was followed by a fun cocktail hour leading into dinner.  Table 5 at dinner was simply unforgettable.

Jon Lennon, Connor & Tara Lundy, Michael & me

 After a delicious meal, the party got started and the light-up dance floor was put to great use.

Moira, me, Lennon & Kyle Javes

Following the reception the group had drinks in the lobby and made a final stop at Kerryman's Bar.

Saturday was all about STATE.  State is a sport's bar that even boys might say has too many flat-screen TVs and too much football, but... it's pretty awesome.  After spending the day there with a big group, Michael and I took off for dinner and a Second City comedy show.  Seeing Second City was a major highlight for me, and looking through the Playbill at all of the alum who have come through there -- Steve Carrell, Steven Colbert, John Belushi, Joan Rivers, Chris Farley, Tina Fey... it was amazing.  The show was hilarious and lasted from 11pm until 2am!!  So much fun!!

Then Sunday we flew back to our little home in San Francisco to get ready for a great new week.  We hope YOU are having a great week too!!