California Trip

In June, J and I went to California to visit his dad. We were so excited to get a pretty long weekend in CA with my father in law. It was so WONDERFUL to see him, we think the world of him and loved every day we had. We were there to see one of J good guy friend get married. Andrew was a groomsmen in our wedding and we just love him. We were excited to be apart of their special day and see more of J childhood friends. The most exciting day was the day we went to Yosemite National Park. Wow, that was a day!!

It was so much fun and there was SO much to see. If you have never been to Yosemite I highly recommend you make a trip out there. It is a beautiful, peaceful, fun and adventurous family vacation destination. We loved our day there and hope to go back to this great place when we have children. Yosemite was a very special place that my hubs and his dad used to go to alot when he was younger. There are many great memories at this park, including climbing half dome at age 12. It was very special for me to see where those great memories were made.

It was a great time to go to the park because all the snow had melted so the meant there were MASSIVE waterfalls everywhere. They were breathtaking and water drenching. The sequoia trees were gigantic. The pictures hardly do them justice. The mountains were huge, nothing like I have ever seen. There were many moments throughout the day where I was literally.. speechless. If you know me, that's pretty rare! :)

This post is filled with pictures... warning: picture overload!




J and I. Behind is the bridalville waterfall and Half Dome



The three guys were pretty happy to together again!

.



J, that's a pretty big tree log!



Oh, that's a pretty cute baby bear. Ekk....



The seqouia trees are just breathtaking. The biggest tree I have ever seen!



Half Dome



J and Dad













These last three pictures just give a glimpse at how beautiful all the waterfalls were. I can't wait to frame some of these beautiful pictures, there are so many to choose from. :) We will never forget our 1st trip together to California!

FUN WAS HAD BY ALL!

Vacation in Nags Head, NC

Warning: lots of pictures on this post.

Pictures of us on the beach

Me and Aunt Debbie

Jas, me, my brother Johnny, Katie, mom and dad


Us at their rehearsal Dinner

My Daddy
My Hubby


View from the lighthouse

Cape Hatteras Lighthouse" Worlds largest"

Jas hanging out on the deck

us on the top deck of house

View of the beach and backyard from the top deck

Nags Head, NC was the location filled with family, friends to celebrate my brothers wedding on the beach. Our vacation was family vacation/wedding celebration. We had so much fun hanging out on the beach, laying out by the our very own pool and then relaxing in the hot tub at night. It was the life... too bad it had to come to a end. Oh, did I mention how breathtaking Nags head is, wow it really a beautiful place to stay. We had a huge house that had at least 10 bedrooms and we had a ball from sunrise to sunset.

Jas and my dad went to see the Worlds largest lighthouse in Cape Hatteras. He took some pictures and said it had a breathtaking view. My brothers wedding was beautiful, simple filled with family and friends to celebrate their big day. The rest of the time was just plain fun, Frisbee on the beach, swimming in the ocean, shopping at the outlets malls( COACH HERE WE COME) and lots yummy food. I only have a few pictures, the rest were taken by the cameras that were laying around for the wedding( so hopefully I can get some of those pictures to post soon).

The pictures taken on the beac might work out to be a picture for our Christmas card..... always thinking...

We had a great memorial weekend and actually sad to see it come to a end. Happy to be home too, happy to get the cat from the vet been stuck to both of us since he got home. :) Well, I guess I better get back to cleaning house and doing all our laundry!

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Holiday! I am so thankful for all the brave individuals who have fought for our country and all the families out there. Happy Memorial Day to my hubby and grandparents who have served for our families and everyone.