Growing up in Connecticut, I never would've pictured myself celebrating my July birthday all huddled up around a fire. Sure enough, thanks to Holly and Alison, that's exactly how Nathan and I celebrated our birthdays this year.

And really, is there any better way?

Looking down from the Golden Gate Bridge—yes, it's a pretty obvious shot, but it was hard to pass up.

One of the magical things about San Francisco---and it literally gives you chills when you first get to see it with your own eyes.