California 2 day trip!

The day after Mara's birthday party---(actually on her birthday!) I hopped on a plane with my mom and off we flew...California here we come!

This self-portrait was taken of me--by me! (I confess, I felt rather silly taking a picture of myself on the airplane! Oh well!)
I have two brothers who live in California. I was heading out to see them. I could hardly wait! I just love flying on airplanes! It made me want to go on some exotic trip somewhere!
Anyway...

It was fun to jam with Baby-Brooklyn! This is my 1-year old niece! She is so cute and I miss her (and her parents) very much!

It was fun to rock out to the Beatles and have a fun party at Blake's house!

But the real reason I went to California was not to rock out to Guitar Hero...it was actually to go to the Los Angeles Temple!
WHY? You might ask? Why would I fly all the way to Los Angeles to go to the temple?!

Because I wanted to go with my mom! We are good friends and I wouldn't have missed this opportunity for the world!

I also wanted to go with my dad!

But really it was to be there with my brother Blake!!
BLAKE GOT MARRIED!!!!
Blake and Maren eloped to the temple! They didn't tell anyone but family! I wanted to be there soooooo bad! I probably would have cried my eyes out had I not been able to go!
Ha! I actually did cry my eyes out being in the temple! It was such a neat experience! The spirit was so strong there in the sealing room. I cried and cried! It was so special!

And here they are! The new Mr. & Mrs. Lowry!! They did it! Wahoo!!! They are (finally) married!!! YAY!!! This definitely calls for a 'Happy Dance!' and a celebration! (Which hopefully we will do in October! I hear there is going to be the biggest-greatest-reception/party in the world!

I don't think I have ever seen Blake this happy before! And I couldn't be more happy for him! I am thrilled that he and Maren could be married and sealed in the Temple!

And the parents couldn't be more excited (and relieved) either!!

I just love my brother! I have always looked up to him and I am grateful for our friendship and relationship!

Beautiful Maren! Isn't her dress gorgeous?! She is so pretty! I love Maren! I couldn't ask for a greater sister-in-law! I am so happy to have her join our family!

And they lived happily ever after!