Other California Fun

The wedding was fun, and we also enjoyed the other days we were in California, hanging out with friends and family.

First:  Getting there
Jason flew out a few days earlier, then the girls and I joined him.

California, here we come!

On a 5 1/2 hour non-stop flight from east coast to west coast,
all I can say is "THANK YOU" for personal entertainment
systems!

Second:  Having some fun!

We love bubbles!

Crazy, cool, indestructible bubbles
from Grandma Dolores!

Chasing bubbles is a fun game!

Dancing ribbons were also a big hit at Dolores's...

Just a pretty girl in the garden :)

All the flowers in the garden inspired
us to put some in the girls' hair...

High five, Kayden!

The girls loved entertaining this little guy!

This flower looks a lot like a trumpet, don't you think?  The girls
kept trying to make them into musical instruments of some kind.

Elise, Jason, Dolores, and Reva, Jason's grandma.

It was very hot in Chico, over 100 degrees every day, so getting sprayed
with water felt pretty good to Kayden.

I think they are enjoying each other's company!

The pool felt especially good in this hot weather!

Elise was pretty proud that she could
get up to Snowball, Dolores's shy cat.

We loved spending time with these Sellers cousins!

Neither Elise nor Anja are shy, and the ladies at this store in Chico
embraced their curiosity by having them help with things around the
store while we shopped.  The girls retrieved extra bags and supplies
from the store room and helped ring up and wrap our purchases.
We love this Made in Chico store and the folks who run it!

Headed home!  We had a busy 5 days!

The California Wedding

Two distance weddings, the first two weekends in June.  The first one was Jason's brother, Brennan's, wedding to Nicole in Chico, California.  We spent five days there and I have a bunch of pictures, but will share pictures from the wedding first!  Jason was the best man and Elise and Anja were flower girls.  It was a beautiful, outdoor wedding.

The morning of the wedding, Elise and Anja got a little princess treatment to get ready for the big event.

Toward the end, the stylist said "you have so much
hair I don't know what to do with it all!"  Obviously
she figured it out, because it turned out beautifully!

Anja always impresses stylists with how quietly she
sits and will let them do anything.

Gorgeous!

The three flower girls:  Elise, Paige, and Anja.

Elise and Paige were the same age and really
hit it off.  They played together the whole night.

Anja and Jason kept an eye on things
before the wedding.

Putting on some finishing touches.  High-five, Kayden!

The Best Man waits patiently :)

They kind of look like they are watching a sports event.

Woo hoo!  Wedding is over, let the party begin!

Brennan, Dolores and Jason...nice looking family!

Let's get this party started!

Another beach beauty!

The wedding venue had koi, providing lots
of entertainment for these nature-loving girls!

Mmmm, the cupcakes are delicious!

Dancing princesses

Paige and Elise had a ball!

It is very hard to get a good group picture with a toddler, but this
one isn't too bad!

Jason took one look at this picture and said "can you tell which
kid lives in California?"   Yes, we are liberal users of sunscreen :)