last week this time we were a busy little family. one of richard's good friends from our hometown had the most beautiful wedding out in california. since richard was born in california, he has always talked about taking us out there to show us his childhood stomping grounds. so what better opportunity?! we were also able to spend some time with his aunt who lives there too. she recently was diagnosed cancer free but is starting her first round of chemo. she graciously opened her home to us the first and last night we were in town.
the first day there she treated us to a very yummy breakfast. jack was happy as could be since she ordered him his very own chocolate milk.
then we set off to the town richard grew up in.
he was excited to tell us stories of what he did around the school campus.
we made sure to stop at all fast food spots that are well known there.
we spent that night in huntington beach. it was so peaceful to spend the evening walking around and watching jack explore the sand (which he threw alot of) and of course the beautiful ocean or as he called it the "BIG baby pool"
that night we looked forward to a good nights rest, but as mama feared... as jack went to sleep that night he started to sound more and more congested in his chest. so by two am that morning we were waiting in the huntington beach emergency room with a slight case of strider. this will be his third time this year this has happened. he was a real trooper when he got his treatment and we headed back to get a few hours rest before our next day.
he woke up happy as can be but still sounded a little croupy. thank you jesus! he got better as the day went on. we headed out to visit laguna beach. this was mama's favorite.
i think jack liked it too. he got really brave when standing in the water.
sam kicked quite a bit too, don't worry buddy hopefully we can go back so you can see it too one day!
we got a good nights rest in santa maria and enjoyed the most beautiful wedding in nipomo the next afternoon.
the wedding venue was too much for this mama, i could have taken pictures all night. well i kind of did, this is only a handful of pictures.
congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom, krista and steven!
the next day we were able to go to mass near by and head through hollywood on our way back to richard's aunts.
daddy made a special stop by a well known hot dog spot.
our last evening there we visited with family and enjoyed some yummy bbq!
oh yes and ice cream!
even though it was a very busy trip, with an unexpected visit to the emergency room, we enjoyed every bit of it. it was great time spent together as a family. it was hard to say goodbye but hopefully we will get to visit again in the future!
