Memorial Day Matrimony and Other Recent Happenings

Greetings!  The last month has been full of activity, including some (ahem) relational developments.  Resorting once again to bullet format, here goes...

• Chris and Ashley Pagel, family friends, were married in Anaheim Hills on May 25.  Congratulations to the happy couple!

• Bridal shower for college friend Jessica in Indio, CA.

• Saw "Chicago" with my friend Debbie at the Pantages. Christie Brinkley and John O'Hurley were in the cast, so it was an extra special treat!

• Started officially dating John about a month ago!  We met at Daughters of the King in February (see previous post :-)) and so far have had tons of fun adventures ranging from Ventura (where he is currently stationed as a Naval officer with the Seabees) to San Diego (his former station).  Our outings have included (but are not limited to) bowling, the San Diego Zoo, hiking, Ojai, hot springs, the shooting range, beaches, movies, a tour of the naval base in Oxnard, rock climbing wall, church softball game, paddleboarding, gun show and a Relay for Life.  Whew!  More fun to come, I'm quite sure :-).

• Visited Laura and her boyfriend in the bay area, and also had the treat of seeing Emily and Jason!

• Many tours of duty as weekend house sitter at Mom and Dad's.  I've enjoyed having the big house to myself, however being away from my own home for the past six weekends has had its challenges as well.  Most importantly, I am so excited to have them back home within the next two weeks! 

Chris and Ashley Pagel, 5/25/2012

Happy bridal shower, Jessica!

"...and all that jazz..."

John is an excellent San Diego tour guide!

Paddleboarding!  (Yes, we're supposed to be standing, but I had just fallen in :-)).

Gun show with Tim and Lisa!  John and Tim salivated over the weapons (Jennifer and Lisa liked the pink ones).

What would an outing with Laura be without a jumping picture (Golden Gate Bridge)?

Jennifer and John walking late-night laps at the Relay for Life at Port Hueneme High School.