A last minute decision took us on a long weekend to California for a gathering of friends and family. Pass-riding went smoothly, carmaggeddon fizzled and we had a blast! A huge thank you to Kristen, Jack’s beautiful sister for master-minding this event and hosting us in her condo in Port Hueneme. Cocktails at the Channel Islands Yacht Club started off our first evening and we were joined by other family members from Ventura….then dinner, dancing…. Saturday was a huge beach barbecue at Sycamore Beach – warm, white sand and aqua water made us almost think we were in Florida! But the cool ocean breeze convinced us it was California! We saw family that we hadn’t seen in so long and even met new family members! We played baseball on the beach with our grandson and toasted each other with cold Pacificas and a little rum here and there! Thanks to everyone who came – and we are looking forward to next May when we are planning a Connelly family reunion in Cabo San Lucas!
Jack and Kristen on the beach at Port Hueneme – oh, Kie’s pomeranian is in the picture, too! – Romeo!
Port Hueneme Beach with Anacapa in the background. The Californians call that “haze”. I call it smog!
Sycamore Beach
Kristen, Jim and Jack putting out the spread!
Christine and family
Matthew and Scott
Welcome to the family, Breanne!
Tina and Lauren
Tommy
Kristen – great job, Kie! Love you!
Jack, Christopher and Scott
Anna
Beach baseball – that’s Chris pitching, Finn batting and Jack catching!
Swing, batter, swing!
Mathew and Breanne
Kristen, Pam, Scott and Jim
Romeo on his blanket after a long day at the beach!
SEE EVERYONE IN CABO!!!
Looks like it was a fun family gathering. Welcome back home to the heat! HOT on the Tennessee River but we are doing fine. Leaving next week for MO & CO to see family. Brenda has begun house-hunting back in MO so I'm afraid our cruising is coming to an end. :-( Hugs and Love to both of you! L2S
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