Week 85 - Emily's Bridal Shower - 03-30-2008

Heading Home from Hemet,

We had a wonderful time with our friends in Hemet, but now it was time to head home for Emily's bridal shower. After an Easter Sunday dinner with Chad, Emily and our Canadian friends we drove to Rincon Beach, Ventura, CA. We stayed at the Elks in Santa Barbara, dined with Paul in Santa Maria and camped one night at the Atascadero Elks. Then off to Santa Antonio Lake near Art and Kelli's house.

Emily's cousin Tera hosted the shower; and with the help of her family, planned and put on a beautiful day for Emily. The spread of food was huge and tasty. Emily was surrounded by her family, friends and roommates and opened many fine gifts. Our thankfulness goes out to Tera, Stephanie, Art and Kelli and all the guests. You are a blessing!

1) Our Easter dinner. 2) Rincon Beach just north of Ventura.

1) The coast south of Santa Barbara. 2) The hills by Gaviota.

1) The grade by Buellton. 2) Vineyards by Los Alamos.

We stopped in Santa Maria so Ellen could shop.

At the mall, Pete watched as a truck driver waited for help with his forklift that fell off this truck.

A roof top view of the recovery.

This is Shell Beach, CA, located between Pismo Beach and Avila Beach.

North of San Luis Obispo, at the base of Cuesta Grade is the remains of Motel Inn. Motel Inn was built by Arthur Heineman in 1925 as a stopover for travelers going from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Originally called Milestone Mo-Tel, it is known as the first motel in the world. Previous to this motel, travelers camped or slept in the cars on the two day trip.

Cuesta Grade adorned in beautiful greens with golden wildflowers.

North Shore of San Antonio Lake. The camping here includes dry camping right on the water and ...

full hookup sites with gorgeous views of the lake.

1) Cousin Tera who sponsored Emily's shower. 2) Some of the food left over by the time the men crashed the party.

1) Chad and Emily 2) Emily, Melissa (maid of honor) and their Point Loma roommates.

1) Art and Kelli, Ellen's brother and sister-in-law. 2) Emily's cousins: Tera center with her sisters' Shay and Stephanie.

1) A few of the dozens of guests, which included brothers, sister, mom and dad, aunts, uncles, roommates, high school friends and parents, cousins, nieces and nephews. Thank you to everyone for coming.

1) Ellen, Melissa and Mel's roommate Ashley. 2) High school parents Art and Debbie Jo with Pete and Chad.

1) Cousins Tera, Liz and Renee. 2) The kids playing in the pool.

1) Roommates Ashley, Salsa, Linea and Beka. 2) Ellen's friends Janet, Paula and Sue.

1) Our son Nick with Ellen's "sister" Susie. 2) Emily with Rebecca and Missy Bear.

1) Our son Andrew showing Austin his pool acumen. 2) Granddaughter Kalonie with her mother Sonya.

We were just a few dozen people short of a family reunion. Special thanks to Tera and Stephanie (all unknown others) that prepared all the great food and fun for the day.

Next week will be staying in Paso Robles where Pete will catch up on work and we can spend time with our family and friends.

Love, Pete and Ellen

Photos from Mar 2008