Battery Spencer

July 5, 2005 ·

I’ve made another change to this blog, this one a bit more obvious than the last. I changed the layout and look of the site. I did this for a couple reasons.

I just wanted a more advanced look than it was before. I’m still fine tuning this to work in all browsers, but it’s coming along nicely.

I didn’t put this theme together, it is part of Theme Wuhan. However, I was very happy to find it!!

The image in the header is a depiction of the view from from Battery Spencer, just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. It is a cliff that has an incredible picture of the ocean, bridge, city, and bay. They used this post to guard the bridge and bay during war times. It is my favorite spot in the world. In times of hardship and happiness, I have visited this place and felt inspired and calmed. Here is a picture I took from the same spot a couple years ago.

I visited this place again this last weekend. Once again, this special cliff served as the location for a special part of my life.

I brought Candace there this weekend. After arriving in the Bay area, we picked up our car then checked into our hotel. She didn’t know, but her mom and my mom took a flight just an hour after us to this same place. They immediately went up to the cliff and took their positions in the worn down barracks.

Once the moms were in place, I was notified, and we made our way up to the cliff to “take in the view”. With the moms snapping photos, taking video, and trying to control their emotions, I surprised Candace with a ring and asked her to marry me. She accepted, and it was a very neat time for all of us.

Update: The site is now running a different theme. Visit the Theme Wuhan site to see it.

Comments

8 Responses to “Battery Spencer”

Momma Linda on July 5th, 2005 8:57 am

So THAT’S what the bridge looks like….(without the fog and wind!)
Richard Miller on July 5th, 2005 10:39 am

Congratulations!

I have to admit when I first saw the title of this blog post, I thought you were talking about Candace’s brother in a Duracell costume.
Rachel on July 5th, 2005 11:27 am

How cool Brian! I love it! You should name your first kid Sam Francisco in honor.
Jamie on July 5th, 2005 4:53 pm

Ha ha. No more jokes about me being the shortest in the family. I think I have a good two inches on Candace. Thank you, Candace, for accepting Brian’s offer and balancing out the family with me.
Anonymous on July 6th, 2005 8:03 am

I was reading Kristen’s blog which led me to Richard’s blog which led me to yours. Congratulations on the engagement! I heard from Kenny and Ashlee too. Everyone is very excited for you and Candace.
Becca on July 7th, 2005 11:23 am

Cousin!!! I’m so happy for you! And I better get an invitation to the wedding!
Shaun on July 7th, 2005 1:04 pm

Candace better know the caliber of man she marrying. She’s definately getting a treat with you. Congratulations and I can’t wait.
brian on July 15th, 2005 3:00 pm

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.