Rehearsal

Rehearsal

Rehearsal

On Friday evening at 6 we gathered at Elings Park for the wedding rehersal. It was a beautiful spot at the top of the hill overlooking the city of Santa Barbara and the ocean. The weather was beautiful and there were plenty of great climbing trees for my grandsons to play on. The evening went smoothly and then we all went back to the house they were renting and had a great frajita dinner prepared by Jeanette's new step dad, he owns a restaurant in Long Beach. Thanks Joe it was a great meal.

Love those Dodgers

Dodger Game

Last night we were invited to go a Dodger game with Chris and Jeanette. She had reserved tickets that included a parking pass. The parking now is $15.00, now I understand why people park down the hill and walk !! It was a fun time and they even beat the San Diego Padres. It was a nice reprieve from the day before as Jeanette had her car stolen from the Arcadia Mall parking structure. Even the police were surprised that someone would want a 10 year old car. They had her laptop in it along with some wedding items, her shoes and gifts for the bridesmaids. Chris's brand new motor cycle was parked in front of it and worth much more but they chose the car. We are praying that it will be returned with all in it and no damage, a miracle to say the least. Only 8 days left until the wedding and as things would go there is rain predicted for the middle, end of next week, Jeanette is already on it and has called the caterer to see about a tent and heaters if needed. This girl is organized and so good for Chris. We are looking forward to Santa Barbara next week then onto Atlanta for our Foursquare Convention.

Mother's Day

Chris and Jeanett's shower

Chris and Jeanetts's coed shower

Today we attended a shower for Chris and Jeanette. I have never been to a coed shower. I guess it is pretty common. We met some of their family and friends and had fun answering questions about them. They are very blessed to have such great love and support from so many. They got their engagement pictures back so if you go to their blog at chrisandjeanetteayres.blogspot.com you can view them. This is getting so exciting. We are looking forward to the big day, now only a few weeks away. Love you guys and am looking forward to Mother's day and your famous Carne Asada.

The lake

Walk by the Lake in Rancho Santa Margarita

On Wednesday we took Jen and the boys to the Lake, by their home, for a walk. The boys love to ride their razors and then hide so when we walk up they scare us. They are so cute. It was a beautiful evening and most of the city seemed to be out. They have different stops to do exercises and the boys love to try and do the tricks as they call them. Watch us grammie and papa. I love being able to play with them. There is nothing like being a grandparent.

Family

P.S.

I forgot to mention that Chris is now the proud owner of a Harley motorcycle. His truck gave out and so.... We went to his softball game on Thursday night and he showed it to us. He has all the gear, helmet, boots, scarf to cover his face. Now mom just has to get use to the idea. I prayed over the thing and him. He actually looks like the people of Vietnam as they ride, of course they have these smaller motor bikes. Lord protect him !!!

Back in the US of A

Well it was a long flight, 15 hours with one stop in Hong Kong but we made it 1 1/2 hours early with the winds pushing us all the way. We still had to go through all the passport control and customs lines and then we were met by Jen. It was so good to see her and be able to actually read the road signs and have an authentic Mexican dinner. Chris and his fiancee Jeanette came over and brought us a car that our friends are so graciously loaning us. Cute little Mazda. On Wednesday we surprised our grandsons by picking them up from school, boy have they grown. Each time we leave them now to go back to the apt we are staying in that our denomination is providing, they ask are we going to fly back to our house. They don't understand that two months is a long time. On Saturday Jen and I gave a lingerie shower for Jeanette. It was a lot of fun, we played a game where she had to answer questions about Chris, she got eleven out of 19. Each time she was wrong she had to chew a piece of bubble gum, she had quite a wad when we were done. Then on Sunday Mark spoke at all four services at our church. It was great to be able to see so many friends that we had left behind. We are so thankful for them and all of their support. Today we are exhausted, partly still due to jet lag. The laundry is done, Mark is trying to repair his computer and then we are going to take several laps around the Lake here in Echo Park. Its a beautiful day and I am grateful to be home.