A wonderful weekend full of surprises and family!

Friday the 23rd I texted grandson Aaron to tell him Happy Graduation as he has completed 2 years at Sierra College. In the Fall he'll be going to Santa Barbara for the last two years he'll need for his career in finance. At the end of our texting he said "See you tomorrow". I knew Seth and Mason planned on coming but that was a nice surprise! 💗

Diane and Jesse got here on Friday right around lunch time. Glad they came as Jesse had a tough week. We enjoyed getting caught up and in the evening had a nice fire going and more conversation. 

Saturday morning I made breakfast in our indoor kitchen, figuring when people got here I'd be cooking outside. Seth had texted me about 0630 saying he was on his way. Seth and Aaron all got here within 1/2 hour or so with Aaron arriving first. It's about 3 1/2 or 4 hours from where they all live in CA. Mason had to work so he didn't get here until evening. 

I was in the kitchen finishing up some enchiladas for dinner and see this white small car pulling into the driveway. I could see it was a Nissan. Oh my goodness! It's Eric our son! We had no idea he was coming, sounded like he didn't know it either until earlier in the day. He could only stay one night but sure made our day! 

So once I finished up getting dinner ready, outside we went to the kitchen and were having Happy Hour together. All of a sudden I hear "Hey Grandma, it's Happy Hour can we do Happy Hour?" What???!!!! I look and it's Jacob and Allissa!!! It's our Sailor who came all the way from San Diego to surprise us!!!! Tears?? No none, right!  

The first picture, Jacob did a toast to the good company of family. 💙

Russell had gifted this bottle of Pendleton Whisky Military Edition to Jacob.
That's what was used for the toast 💖

                                               

WOW! Such a great surprise!! We caught up and enjoyed Happy Hour all weekend! Russell and Lori had been down there visiting and Jacob and Allissa made the decision to come up. He had texted his cousins asking what they were doing for Memorial Weekend. So, they've all known for a couple of weeks they were coming and no one spilled the beans! 

Jesse enjoying the fire 💙

Diane 💕

Eric and Seth💙

Jacob! 💙

Aaron, Allissa, Jacob💙

Seth 💙

Eric left on Sunday after breakfast. He had to work on Monday. Breakfast was made in the outdoor kitchen. I had my champagne Sunday pretty much by myself, after all if I'm cooking needed a little kick. 😂 We had a late Saturday night too! haha. 

Diane and Jesse left then too, as Jesse had a wedding to attend. 

Pretty much laid back day, just the way it should be when you have company! We all did go over and visit with Mugsy and Lila. John and Karen were camping for the weekend so we (Ken) were dog sitting. Once it cooled off we had another nice fire and some adult beverages with everyone back at our house. 

I knew the kids would want to leave early as it's a good 8 to 9 hour drive and they were stopping to get some lunch in Big Pine. I made breakfast outdoors and then they loaded up and left. Seth and Mason followed soon after. Actually, everyone was gone a little after 0900. 

Ken decided it was a good day to have Champagne Monday, since he didn't partake on Sunday. Who am I to argue? We enjoyed the day, mostly in the outdoor kitchen. I did get it cleaned up, so I did do something. LOL. 

John and Karen were home so in the afternoon went over there to catch up  on their trip to Virginia City. 

Today was a good day, warm and warmer this week. Ken cleaned and got the stock tank ready for summer. He planted a couple of plants we got at Lowe's last week. 

Russell and Lori had a wedding to attend on Sunday of their good friend Steve and his lady "Sunshine". Russell was actually the "officiant" so he married them. The wedding was held in the Santa Rosa area. 

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Russell in pants! He's always in shorts year round! 💙

Russell and Lori all dressed up for the wedding 💗

On the way home they stopped to visit my Dad and Mom
Popo and Ma  the kids called them 💙😢. 

Eric and Christina sent this for Mother's Day. I have to say Grandma's garden was certainly full this last weekend. Minus one grandson. How blessed are we to have this beautiful family of ours, including our Allissa. I still tear up thinking of how they all kept a secret, and were here all together to enjoy the weekend.  Jesse and Diane too. My heart is just overflowing with LOVE! 

Well, time to get this posted, Happy Hour on the horizon!🍷🍺