A San Diego Wedding

In mid-September, we left the gray skies of Seattle and headed to the sunny beaches of San Diego for a special event. Our whole family traveled to California for Uncle Nathan's wedding. The traveling part was a little overwhelming. It was the first time we took all 3 kids on an airplane. With all of the carseats, luggage, snacks and in-flight entertainment for the kids... we had our hands full. Luckily, we traveled with Jason's Mom who was a big help.

Owen was beside himself with excitement. We got to ride in a car, take a shuttle bus, fly on a plane, ride an underground train, take another shuttle bus, and get in a new car - all in one evening. He loves different forms of transportation. :)

We got in late, late on Friday night. Jason and Nathan went golfing on Saturday and then we had a big family dinner that evening. The kids did fairly well, but they were getting mighty squirrely after 3 hours in a fancy restaurant.

The wedding was on Sunday evening on a beach. Melissa looked beautiful, and Avery would have loved to hold her hand all night long. Of course, just as the ceremony was about to begin, Avery informed us that she needed to go to the bathroom. The only public restroom was at least 1/2 mile down the beach. So, Jason asked some strangers, who lived in a house right on the beach, if she could use their bathroom. Luckily, they were very nice.

The ceremony was short and very nice. Uncle Nathan and Aunt Melissa were cute and so happy. They did a few pictures, and then we headed to a local Italian restaurant for a celebration dinner. We are so glad that we were able to go and enjoy such a special event with Jason's brother. We love Melissa and are very happy that she has joined the family. We hope to be able to see them again soon!

Melissa and her Dad

Addie being held by her Great Aunt Debbie

Husband and Wife

Awwwww...

This is what Owen did during the entire 20-minute ceremony: played with the chain on the garbage cans. I didn't say anything... he was being quiet!

The kids loved Uncle Nathan and Aunt Melissa

The ring bearer

Avery, the flower girl

What a great looking couple

Our fam at the beach

On Monday and Tuesday, we did a little sightseeing with the kids. We headed to a lighthouse nearby and a national cemetery. The kids enjoyed getting out and seeing new things.

On Tuesday, we packed up and headed to La Jolla beach before going to the airport. It wasn't incredibly warm out, but the kids had a blast playing the sand and water for an hour or two.

Addie's first time with her toes in the Pacific Ocean... it was chilly.

Avery was proud of her writing our names in the sand.

Grandma Pynn helping Avery jump over the waves.

After getting cleaned up, we went out to lunch with the newlyweds. Then headed on our expedition to get home again. What a special weekend!