After stopping in Reno we headed through Donner's pass where we were required to have chains, and since we didn't have any the highway patrol made us get off the free way and we have to purchase some at a local hardware store. Then I put the chains on while Tim took car of the driving and the kids. My arms are much smaller then Tim's so it was a lot easier for me to do. 
We finally made it to Sacramento and the fallowing day we saw the city, it was rainy so we spent most of the time in the car as well as any place indoor. Skylr and I ran in to see the Delta King which is a restored fairy that has become a hotel/restaurant. 
During our walking around we found this adorable old time 50's restaurant called Johnny Rocket 
To break up out trip to San Fran from Sac. we stopped at the Jelly belly factory. We all had our hats on and were able to sample some new flavors as well as walk through the factory to learn how jelly belly's are made.
While we were gone skylr decided that she would like to change Gavin's diapers and as been asking to change more ever since.
The weather was a little rainy so we went to more indoor activities. We went to Aquarium of the Bay were skylr and Tim touched some star fish and Tim pet a shark. we saw lots of fun sea creatures and were able to walk through both of their tunnel tanks. 
As we were going into the Aquarium we saw that the Raideretes were in the store next door. And i am sure that you know, Tim is a BIG Raiders fan ans loved that Sky could take a picture with them. 
The weather lightened up after the aquarium so we were able to hang out on the pier and see some of the sea lions.
There is a Carousel on the pier and skylr wanted to ride on it so bad, she was really good during our walk and got to go on a ride. But she was very sad when it was over and wanted another ride.
We did a lot of walking during out trip and this day was no exception. We saw the Palace of fine arts and walked through North Beach and China Town.
We drove to San Fran. but we used the public transportation to get around the city, to save on parking. It was pretty cool. we got to the point were we knew were the bus stops were and which bus or train would get us were. we took the bus, train, & cable cars which is all considered the Muni.
We tried to plan our trip strategically. We planned lots of waling one day and not so much another. we were able to go to the Oakland temple which is one of 15 without the angel Moroni on it. we watched a video in the visitors center and went up to the roof where there was a beautiful view.
after the temple we went to a giants vs. A's baseball game. we stayed until the 7th inning and the giant's won 4-3.
We were supposed to walk the golden gate park until we found out that it would be over 100 blocks round trip. but on the way to the park skylr had an accident in her pants and we had to back track to find a second hand store to get her new pants. but on the way back we found a magic shop and snapped this picture. 
after the magic shop we stopped at a cafe on the beach for lunch and then built some sand castles.
Next we went on a bay cruise that took us under the golden gate bridge and around Alcatraz. An automated tour was given and we learned a lot about San Fransisco. 
Later that day, after the cruise, we got on a faire and went to Alcatraz for another automated tour. We were worried that the tour wouldn't be fun, but it really was. There were cool sound effects and the pace was perfect. we could even pause it and stay longer at one spot or feed Gavin, then start where it left off. it was really cool to learn about Alcatraz the famous prion. :)
Next was Yosemite, we decided to go to Yosemite since it was only a 3 hr (one way) trip and it broke up our walking. It was a beautiful day of sight seeing and fresh air. We did have a close encounter with a coyote, he walked across the street ride in front of the car and then we stopped for pictures, but when we did that and said hi he came right up to the car and sat down two feet from my door. pretty cool and intense!!
Next was the Zoo. Skylr was so thrilled we went to the Zoo, she loved seeing the animals. The San Fran zoo has a children's zoo in it and that allows some of the animals to be pet and looked at closer, that was really fun. 
The day before we left we drove to all the sights that are to far to walk and don't take up a lot of time. We drove over the golden gate bridge, went down Lombard street, went to coit tower and a few other sights.
Our vacation was awesome and the kids were great. the kids handled the 10-12 hour drive well although we had our moments. Gavin was the lucky one and got to travel in the wrap during our walking days, but Sky was quit the trooper during our walks. She never once got tired and when Tim and I did sit because we needed a rest she was off running like she had been cooped up all day. We are so blessed that we were able to experience such a wonderful trip together and we hope we can have another adventure soon.
