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A part of this family.

This weekend we made the long drive to Daddy's hometown for his childhood friend's wedding.  Although Bug has been there a few times in her short life, this would be the first time she would remember the people, the sites, and all the activities.  Get ready for a ton of photos!  I hope to overload you with so many photos of the fun that you feel like you were there! :)

What road trip to Yreka would be complete without a stopover in Sacramento for some cousin time?!?!


Before heading to Yreka the following morning, we had to have a breakfast date with Uncle Kyle. These two love each other so much.
Not even one hour after arriving and Nana and Tata already had gifts waiting for Bug.  So spoiled-- as grandchildren should be, right?



Attack of the sprinkler.

She is so mad.






Look at my little soccer star! :)
 
Our favorite spot- Nana's kitchen floor.

Bug's pic of Nana.


Begging for grapes.

Teaching Nana how to get the bubbles going.


Early Saturday morning this little Bug came with Mommy and Daddy  to take a little tour of Y-town.



We made it to Greenhorn Park, where Daddy used to run cross country in high school.




When we came home, we had some one-on-one Tata time...on the kitchen floor.  Lol.  The kitchen floor is a pretty happening place in this house. :)

Then we met up with some awesome cousins for lunch and play time.






These two are inseparable.  It was as though Bug forgot she had a Mommy for 2 entire days. She was attached to Nana like no other.  When Nana went to change her clothes, Bug wandered around looking for her.  Bug even demanded that Nana's bedroom door remain open so she could easily see Nana.  :)


 Me with the three little ladies.  They've grown so much since I first met them years ago!

Saturday was filled with way too much fun.  We even had time to water the garden before getting ready for the wedding!  God must have known our trip was so short so he made time fly slower than usual.  What a blessing to have some extra time with family.


That night, we headed to a wedding! :)  (Bug wearing Nana's shawl.)







What a sweet couple these two are.  I don't know them very well, but if they're friends with the hubs, they're probably pretty awesome.


While everyone else ate dinner, this girl took over the dance floor and refused to leave.



Sunday morning we left bright and early for what turned into a 12-hour ride home.

It's always so sad to leave Yreka.  Like I always say- something about being there makes Bug a calmer person.  It affects her in a way that I can't even describe.  No matter how little we see Nana, Tata, and her cousins, when she gets there, there is no adjustment period.  She just knows she is a part of this family.  I love that.  I always feel so blessed to have such wonderful in-laws whom I can talk to just as though they were my own parents and siblings.  We can't wait for the next trip!

*The one thing Bug came away with from this trip to Yreka:

"Daddy live on da mountain wid da bear dat went over da mountain."

Sounds pretty accurate to me.  Hahaha.

God Bless,
Kat

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