Trip to Northern California, start of new semester....

Hello again.... Sorry it's been so long.

Danny and I had our annual trip to Northern California - Redding area - to visit his friends and family there. We went fishing, camping and took a trip to the Shasta Caverns while we were there. It's so nice to get away from the busy life of San Diego for a week! The only I would have to say was hard to deal with was the temperature! 116 degrees is hard to get used to.

We spent a good deal of time with Danny's best friend, Benny and his wife Erika - who I've grown to love dearly over the last couple of years. We spent a day at Whiskey Town Lake and even did a little dirt bike ridding in Unlce Jimmy's back yard. We had a great time hanging out with cousin, Eryn, and her daughter, Kady - who has grown so attached to Danny! We also got to visit with Benny's brother, Adam, who also a good friend of Danny's.

We also attended Danny's brothers, Chris, wedding. Danny is very happy to have a sister - finally! Plus he enjoyed his "best man" duties! : ) The wedding was a beach theme, so the boys wore kaki colored shorts with Tommy Bahama shirts (which were awesome), and the girls wore a wonderful aqua colored dresses. The wedding was georgous and so was the Bride! I can't wait until she and I are finally sisters! I couldn't have asked for a better person to add to my extending family!

I had my bridal shower on Saturday, August 25th. My sister and maid of honor, Sarah, did a wonderful job. I'll include a picture of the cake she made which was AMAZING! The theme was Orange, because when I took the girls to try on their dresses, the only color the shop had in the styles we wanted to try was this ugly Orange! It turned out great and I loved every minute of it.

Bidesmaids! (Kaitlin & cousin Amanda)

The presents! I had fun opening!!

The awesome cake my sister made.

The dress up like a bride game with Toilet paper

cousin Amanda & I with the rehearsal bouquet!

Next we are onto finishing the wedding plans. We are only 5 weeks away and counting down the days.... I am more excited about our Disneyland honeymoon!!! Just FYI - we are registered at the following places...

Crate & Barrel

thehoneymoon.com

Target

Macy's

Please DON'T feel obligated to get us something! We just want blessings and prayers from everyone. : )

Well, I think that's all my finger's can handle for today.... Take care all and we hope to hear from / see you all soon!!! Love ya!