Spring Break at Amelia Island/California Wedding

With Mema Shirley being sick and then her passing, I never got the opportunity to share about my  trip to California, followed by our annual trip to Amelia Island to visit Alan's family.

Below are pictures of our week. The highlight for me is always the way my kids LOVE their cousins and follow them all around. This year we got to experience life with teenagers as the cousins did not get up quite as early as my kids. Their impatience was sweet as they watched the clock to see when they would see the cousins and were ready to jump them when they arrived. I so appreciate how patient and loving my nieces and nephew are in return.

 A historical tour of Fernandina Beach via Carriage Ride

 The Calhoun cousins (not sure why everybody is dressed in black)

 Our traditional stop at Fort Clinch. It was the first year that Owen was a full participant.

The Singing Chef--For her pre-birthday, Marilyn treated us to an in-home catered dinner by the Singing Chef. He serenaded her in between courses.  The meal was delicious and it was even better because no one had to cook or clean it up; we could just enjoy the company. Thanks Marilyn.

 Easter Egg dyeing on the balcony. 

The score from the Easter Egg/Basket hunt.

Leading up to Spring Break, Sherry, mom and I were blessed to be able to go out to California to celebrate my cousin Stephanie's wedding to an amazing man. Much of the Louisville Coombs family met up with the Texas Coombs/Dunning family to celebrate the California Coombs/Trigg family wedding. It was beautiful at Camarillo Ranch with the wedding in a garden in front of a gazebo with the traditional white chairs. It was one of the most beautiful weddings I have attended. Following the wedding, there was cocktail hour and lawn games followed by dinner in the barn (not a traditional barn obviously).  My mom took most of the pictures at the wedding, so I don't really have any to share, although I did snag one off of Stephanie's facebook page.

Isn't she gorgeous?

"The Barn" pre-wedding

 Driving down the Pacific Coast Hwy through Malibu

 Surfers seen from the side of the road.

 Part of our crew at The Getty.

 Loved that Grandma Libby was able to join us for the trip.

 About 3/4 of a mile from our hotel was the Santa Monica Pier and Beach. It was a fabulous place to get in one of my long runs. We also met Rachael and Susan down there for lunch.

 Took a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, saw the Hollywood sign and all the Stars on the sidewalks.

 Having breakfast at the beach before heading to the airport.