Chris and Kareena (the reason we came)
We headed to airport with Brya; She went to San Francisco, and we went to LA for Matt's cousin's wedding. It was a whirlwind trip, but a great time.
Elias, Scout, Aaron, Noah (left to right)
When we arrived, we headed to Chris' Mom's house for a family get together. It was nice to catch up. We got the obligatory cousins' picture. It ended, as always, with the baby crying. I did a good job of getting the two older kids riled up with a tickle game behind the curtains. We all got in trouble for that one.
On Friday, after a breakfast at Ihop, we gathered at Andy and Diane's new house (it was beautiful). The kids loved playing in the pool. After a while the slide came out and Scout and Noah ran across the yard and "dove" into the pool from the side. They picked lemons from their very own lemon tree, and then proceeded to get stinging lemon juice all over their little cuts. Ouch. Someone else got in trouble for that one. That evening we had a nice dinner with all of the guests from out-of-town. Thanks Dave and Pat!
Great Aunt Serena and Elias
On Friday, after a breakfast at Ihop, we gathered at Andy and Diane's new house (it was beautiful). The kids loved playing in the pool. After a while the slide came out and Scout and Noah ran across the yard and "dove" into the pool from the side. They picked lemons from their very own lemon tree, and then proceeded to get stinging lemon juice all over their little cuts. Ouch. Someone else got in trouble for that one. That evening we had a nice dinner with all of the guests from out-of-town. Thanks Dave and Pat!
Great Aunt Serena and Elias
On Saturday morning we headed to the beach (wearing our reunion t-shirts, of course). We saw surfers, people standing up on boards and paddling around, and even some dolphins. Serena and I wished we had brought our suits.
Elias loving the waves splashing his feet
It was nice to see the family, but as always, I wish there had been more time. Scout and Noah can't wait to see each other again. I'm looking forward to more hugs and kisses from Noah and more tickle wars with Scout. Ah...the Kiefers. Love you guys!
Elias loving the waves splashing his feet
That afternoon was the wedding. Elias had trouble paying attention the whole time, but luckily this cup saved the day. The things kids like. We had a great time at the reception at Chris' Grandma's house!
It was nice to see the family, but as always, I wish there had been more time. Scout and Noah can't wait to see each other again. I'm looking forward to more hugs and kisses from Noah and more tickle wars with Scout. Ah...the Kiefers. Love you guys!
Awwww! So great to see your photos and read your words. I wish we had more time to hang out with everyone, too. Elias looks very cute in his Kiefer reunion shirt!!
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