Jacquie & Ben!

 August 17, 2012

A beautiful day at the Oakland Temple with two beautiful people...

Jacquie & Ben!

I must thank Marissa and Andrea for all of these pictures!! The mom of the bride is crazy busy on a wedding day!!

 Marissa, Riley, and Andrea did a little photo shoot while waiting..

 and here they are!!!

Ben's dad was able to seal them for time & all eternity.  It was one of the best sealings I have ever been to!! Brother McKee did and excellent job. He had powerful advice for Ben & Jacquie.  It was so wonderful to see my beautiful daughter so incredibly happy marrying the boy of her dreams.  Ben treats her so well and has made her so happy.  :)

Thanks Ben!

 Jacquie instantly became the AUNT of many!!

 The beautiful bridesmaids.

Come on Riles...

Weddings are super fun!!

Shower the bride!

 We are blessed with great friends.  A few of those great friends hosted a wonderful bridal shower for Jacquie!  A big thank you to Lisa, Laurel, and Megan for this beautiful night.

 The food spread was gorgeous and delicious!

 Mmmmm.  I get hungry just looking at it again!

The strawberry shortcake was awesome!

 The fruit flavored waters were so good!!

 some of my favorite people!

We played a very fun game.  Each person was asked what celebrity did they think was hot!  Then they read off the celebrity names and we had to decide who said it.  SO fun.  The best story was that Sister Holgate, probably the oldest there, without hesitation had chosen Brad Pitt.  :)  Adorable!

Jacquie's choice??  Chris Pine

Marissa's-- Harrison Ford

Andrea-- Zac Efron

Me-- Jon Bon Jovi

 more of our favorite people!

I am sorry that I didn't get a picture of Marissa!!  She was there!! I promise!

Our friends were very generous!  Jacquie was so excited with all her gifts! 

Thank you to great friends.  We love you!!

Last day in Newport

 On our last evening in Newport, we decided to drive down to 'The Wedge'

This is a popular boogie boarding and surfing spot because the waves are awesome!! A few of our crowd even ventured into the waters to swim.  It was treacherous.  Jessica got eaten by a big wave-- it was awful.  She was a great sport and still got back in afterwards.

 courageous swimmers!

 lovin' those aviators!

 the daring swimmers and poor Jessica draining saltwater from her head, lungs, etc.!!

 andee and me :)

 sorry the pictures didn't turn out better boys...

 it was fun to watch!!

Kevin & Jessica brought an activity/contest for us!

We all got a small canvas, a paint brush, and a the ocean!  We each had to paint. We could paint whatever we'd like!  I'm sorry I don't have pictures of everyone's masterpieces!!  Kevin was voted the winner.  That means he brings the activity/contest for next year!!  I'm hoping to hang these somewhere in the house as a collection :)

 Here is Jim's masterpiece!

Our last peaceful night.  Jim and I are very blessed. We have healthy, beautiful, smart children who have made great choices in their lives.  We are very fortunate. :)

Thanks kids for a great vacation!!

Newport, day 3

 Ha! Do I dare say it?

poor, poor Jacquie!

 my guess here is that they were being mouthy -- lol!

I have NO idea where they learned that from!!

 oh Riley!!

there is sand eveeeeeeryyyywherrrrrre!

 so, when one is sandy.  

it's time to get buried!

 Jessica & Marissa adding the final touches!

 nice.

real nice.  triple-d??

 good times :)

 this is the perfect way to end a day!

 a walk on the beach!

not much sea glass :(

time to head back to the rooms.

it was a great day!

Newport, day 2

Jacquie's big day!!

Kevin & Jessica were able to come to Newport with us for a few days. This was perfect so that we could all go to the temple with Jacquie for her first time!!  The Newport Temple is beautiful!

 Kevin, Jacquie, Jim, & Judy!

 Newlyweds-- Kevin & Jessica!

The girls at the temple.

What a beautiful experience! 

Newport! Day 1

 August brought our family vacation in Newport Beach, California.

We couldn't have gotten better weather.  It was perfect.  Here are some shots from day 1.

 two babes

 creepy sea creature!!

 ah yes.  three babes ;0

 Divergent!!  The book of the summer!!

Divergent, Insurgent, and next year-- Detergent!! Right Marissa??

I have NO idea.

Nice shades. :)

I love the beach.