If you are going to San Francisco....

This last weekend I went to California to surprise my friend Aubrey for her 30th birthday. Aubrey and I have been friends since we were four years old, and have spent more time in different states than we ever spent in the same one, however, our friendship has always been very strong and she is one of my most favorite people in the world.

Aubrey's husband, mother, and sister devised a plan to totally surprise her for her birthday. Her sister flew out last Tuesday, and acted as her birthday surprise. She watched Drake, Aubrey and Sam's son, so they could have a night out together. Aubrey's mom and I flew out on Thursday, which was her actual birthday, and surprised her at the restaurant for her birthday dinner.

We had a fun weekend that included pedicures, movies, good food, good conversation, lots of driving, and baby time. We also went to the Harmony Festival in Santa Rosa to see Cake. Aubrey and I had seen cake together about nine years ago, so it was a blast to see them again. The Harmony Festival was a total hippie fest. Lots of organic and vegan food, and lots of very high and very natural looking people. My favorite quote from the Harmony Festival is, "Say yes to smiles, and say yes to deep breathing." Words to live by I tell you!

I hope Aubrey had a fun and memorable 30th birthday. I took limited pictures, because the battery in my camera was dying, however, her mom took some more, so when I get those I will post a part two...or something. Here are my pictures: