Our drive along the coast to San Fransisco

Joel excited about the drive to San Fran

We just pulled off the road when we thought there was beach nearby

First stop: Redondo Beach

It was very foggy that morning, but still breathtaking!

Next we found our way to Miramar Beach, and had lunch at a restaurant with an incredible view.

It was almost cold outside, but we didn't even care, we were just so happy to be there!

See the fog in the background?

Rehearsal Dinner & Wedding

Rehearsal Dinner at Guglielmo Winery

The two of us in front of where Matt & Bri were married

It was just beautiful!

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Brown

The looked so incredibly gorgeous and happy!

I have to say, we look pretty good together!

FABULOUS!!!

Saturday was another perfect day!!!  We did more exploring around San Jose and had such a wonderful time at Guglielmo Winery.  The wedding was at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, and it was so beautiful and special.  We had a great time at the reception, slow danced together, and enjoyed some good wine  :)  Ahhh, just another lovely day in California!

Our first day in San Jose

On the airplane, ready for sunny California!!!

Cruising around Morgan Hill in the four door jeep!

The view!

(and also our awesome ride)

After the girls went shopping at the outlet malls, we met up with the guys at a little place called Zelda's, right on the beach in Capitola.  The view was amazing, the weather perfect, and the water was freeeeezing!

Me, Jennifer Ann, Jessica, and Claire

After lunch, we drove to Pebble Beach and as you can see, it is gorgeous!!!

More incredible views

Me and my handsome hubby at Pebble Beach

Taking our own picture!

We left Nashville at 2 pm on Thursday, and arrived in California around 7:30.  We actually ended up on the plane with one of Joel's friend and fellow groomsmen, Andrew Parrish, and his fiance, Lauren.  So after we landed in San Jose, we picked up our ride (a silver 2010 four door Jeep, Joel's dream car!) and the four of us drove to a cookout a friend of the bride was hosting.  We ate and met some of her family along with Greg, who was a hilarious veterinarian there in town.  We were pretty tired though, and left around 11 and crashed at our hotel.  Friday was a great day to drive around town (with the top off the Jeep, of course!) and take in the awesome views.  We enjoyed our time with friends, shopping, and the beautiful beaches.  The weather was a mild 70 degrees, and we were already having an amazing time!  And it just got better...

Fun before bed!

My mom would always tell my dad when he could chase us and play "Gotcha Last" that he shouldn't get us all excited right before bed.  I understand her point.  

Oh how much fun we had, though and made some great memories too!

And now, that is one of the most fun times we have as a family - playing with the girls right before bed!  They giggle and run from room to room, close the door, open the door, jump on the bed - it's all around FUN FOR ALL!!!  :-)  Here are a few shots from one of those nights:

Sandbox

Mimi bought the girls their first sandbox a few weeks ago, and we've let them check it out and see what they think - Natalie isn't afraid to try it out and play in the sand; Kennedy doesn't even want to get close!  
But I bet they will really enjoy it once they see how much fun it can be  :)
I love the expression on Kennedy's face in the last picture - you can just tell she doesn't even want to touch the sand!
 

Celebrating our cousin's 1st Birthday!

Our cousin, Anna Kate, turned one at the end of March, and a few weeks later, there was a PARTY!!!  We love being with family, and it's so fun to watch all the girls laugh and play together.  And the birthday cake is always yummy  :)