Lucky 13.

Allie and her friend Ellen both turned 13 last week, and to celebrate the two girls and us two moms took off to San Francisco for an overnight birthday party. Because Ellen's dad works for the Westin, we were invited to stay at the St. Francis, right on Union Square. Arriving at the hotel, we were shown to what we expected to be a typical two bedroom suite. To our amazement, we found ourselves staying in the London Suite of the St. Francis -- all 2,000 square feet of it. Yes, folks, that is bigger than my entire house. Wow! I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate a 13th birthday!