Newport Beach Temple, Family Pictures, Swimming ~May 10th to 17th


Aaron and I had the great opportunity to go to the Newport Beach temple and see Brooke Clason get married.  We love the Clasons so much and treasure their friendship.  It was beautiful and everything a wedding should be.  I cried and laughed seeing their happiness and visiting with dear friends from California attending the reception.  Chris and Kristy, the brides parents, are truly some of my dearest friends and will be forever.  Aaron and I also enjoyed our time together and especially seeing all of his family in San Pedro Saturday night while we celebrated Mother's Day and my birthday. We had a nice dinner and played games late into the night!  We love being with our family!








Aaron and I went to dinner one night at the Chart House which is one of our favorite restaurants in California.  When we lived there we often went for birthdays or anniversaries.  Lots of good memories in California! 


This delicious breakfast was eaten with my long time friend Amy Blackburn.  We met up with her before heading to San Pedro to spend time with Aaron's family.  I'm embarrassed that I didn't get a picture with her, just the food I ate! But it was pretty amazing, and so is Amy.


Once again LaMar did a great job on our family pictures this year.  We had them taken during Spring Break back in April and here are our favorites. 









Once again AJ has outdone himself drawing beautiful posters.  He is so kind, thoughtful and talented.  I love watching him make them for family and friends.  Thanks for my beautiful picture AJ!!



AJ has enjoyed his tennis classes for 2 seasons now.  This picture above shows the gym that he plays in only when it is raining outside.  Below is a picture of AJ at his first swim team practice.  He will swim Monday through Thursday for 45minutes each day.  He is excited to swim, but not to be cold.  It is unusually cool right now and the water hasn't exactly warmed up.
 


Not my best pictures, but AJ's practicing his freestyle stroke here and I'm enjoying watching him while Audrey plays in the child care center that she really likes.

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