Beach House/Beach/Rehearsal

This post has pictures from the time we arrived at the Beach house till the rehearsal dinner.

This was the view of the ocean from the Beach House. It was so relaxing to hear the ocean especially at night when you sleep.





Here is the Beach House, it was so beautiful inside,9 bedrooms,9 bathrooms, 2 full kitchens clean and spacious.

This was one dinning room the glass windows overlook the ocean.

Mike with his best buddies, they love their Grandpa!!!

Aunt Susie dancing with Danica, we were playing music (Merle Haggard) Grandpa Reddix's favorite song came on and we all (our family) broke out and sang along in memory of Grandpa.

Grandpa Mike being silly with the Grandbabies, they got a kick out of him wearing Jadens hat.

Ken and Susan (my brother and sister-in-law) came in from Texas. It was so much fun having them there.

BEACH DAY!!!

It was so much fun watching the kids on the beach, the water was a little cold for them but they enjoyed the sand.

Their Daddies decided to show them how to build sand castles...

They now have it figured out..

Ryan taking Danica for a stroll on the beach, it's the sweetest picture.

Here is all the guys going in for a swim, they acutally stayed out there playing football and frisbee for a long time. On Friday morning, I even went swimming in the ocean along with Melanie,Ken,Susan,Mike,Ryan, David and Branden, oh my gosh it was a blast we attempted to boogey board (that was a whole another story) hahaha. But we had a Great time..

The girls just hanging out in the water.


REHEARSAL DINNER

Jamie the bestman giving Branden some advise.

Jaden and I just chillin eating some Doritos, if you click on the photo and blow it up Jaden has the cutest expression on his face.

David (our nephew) and Ryan resting on the rocks talking about who knows what.

The view again from where we stayed.

Jen chasing Jaden, he was so much fun to watch, he had a blast just running up and down the beach.

The photos above of our family, with my cousins from California (Lynn & Candace) they came by to visit. We had such a fun time with them.

Little Danica chasing cousing Jaden down to give him a hug. They were so cute together playing and giving each other loves.

Ryan and Hannah visiting with Grandpa and Grandma Peters.

To have this much energy, they were constantly running and having a blast.

The fearless four, the four of us actually doubled dated 32 years ago, to get Mike and I together. Mike and Ken were best friends. And from there we have been together ever since.

Daddy-daughter time.

Everyone just hanging out waiting for the rehearsal to begin.

Enjoying each others company!!!

Inside looking out and eating some good home cooking. Mike and I cooked up the rehearsal meal...Brats, Homemade Sloppy Joes, Potato Casserole, Baked Beans and Cheesecake. YUM!!

Jen with her GIRLS!!

Everyone visiting in the kitchen/livingroom area.

Let the rehearsal begin.

Everything went great, check out the next entry to see the wedding photos.

THE WEDDING

The Wedding was so beautiful, of course when you have two beautiful people join as one the outcome has to be BEAUTIFUL!! Jen and Branden both were so excited and glowing this day.

With the ocean as the back drop it was amazing, the ocean air and the sound, it brings goosebumps to me even now.

Let the journey begin..I hope you enjoy the photos...

This was the setting where the ceremony took place, it was so AMAZING!!

Mike and I starting it off.

Cord and Debbie (Jens Mom and brother)
And of course the beautiful very happy bride Jen and her Dad (Joe).

The kids presented Debbie and I with flowers thanking us for the love we have given them.

Saying their vows.

It was such a awesome view and setting, nothing like I have ever experienced before.

Instead of a unity candle they did a sand ceremony. Jen, Branden and Jaden each had their own color of sand and they poured their sand at the same time into a etched glass heart vase to make a design, it was so touching.

They are now pronounced Man and Wife I love this picture cause if you look up at the top of the photo you can see the sunrays trying to come out. I can only think that its Grandpa Reddix(Brandens Grandpa) and Jens Grandma shining through showing their acceptance. Both of the kids Grandparents passed away a few years ago and the kids felt a big void, but we know they were there.

Ok this is my alltime favorite photo, take a look at Jen,Branden and Jadens faces they are all three so HAPPY, it shows true LOVE..

Getting CONGRATULATIONS from the Dads..

Presenting Mrs. Jen Peters with her family...

Our new family together..Don't I have the prettiest daughter-in-laws ever??

This was everyone from our side, we want to thank all the family that attended. It was so very nice of all of you to travel to California to share this day with Branden and Jen. We had so much fun together.
Jen with her two Moms now. I love Debbie and Jen they are both the most loving people. I couldn't ask for nicer ladies. They have including me in everything and I want to thank you both for that. I love you guys!!!
This is Jen with her parents and Grandpa. Branden is so blessed to have such a wonderful family to love him and accept him into their family. They are an awesome family!!!!

Hahah Yep you guessed it the GUYS!! Jamie bestman,Ryan and Cord Groomsmen. (Ryan attempting to be a beach babe)...

The Wedding Party!!!

The following are photos of the reception decorations.

Let the reception begin, we had great food it was catered from Olive Garden with some extras like fresh fruit cheese and meats. It was all so YUMMIE!!

Then there was dancing....I just loved watching the grandbabies shake their groove thing.hahaha

Jaden was such a good older cousin, he took time out of his dancing to make sure his cousin Danica had some things to eat, afertall she needed to keep her strength up for this long evening.

Then there was the dance....below little Jaden cut in on his Daddy so he could be apart of this.

Then there was Mother-Son dance and we included Jaden, he is a very good little dancer.


Everyone then joined in the fun of dancing and a great time. I love that bottom photo of Branden giving little Jaden a kiss and Jaden closing his eyes and accepting it (thats precious).

Cake cutting and feeding..

HA..She got him way to go Jen..

Toasting!! The following are just random photos of family and the beautiful setting!!!

I hope I've captured some of the moments, and you've enjoyed viewing the wedding. Of course if we had our way we would have wanted you all there but we apprecaiate the love you have shown and thank you for being a part of our lives.