Anne's 2-Wedding Trip

Sarah McGreevy & Chris Baker Holly Hlava & Ryan Cook

I flew to Burbank Airport late on Thursday, August 28th. Andy & Sandy Chagi picked me up there and graciously hosted me at their house in Thousand Oaks.

Jenny and David drove down from UCSB and met up with me at the Chagis' home.

Jenny presented the first of her Save-The-Date cards to Sandy.

We went to Arby's for lunch.

Andy's back from work, so Jenny did a reenactment of the handing out of the Save-The-Date card.

Andy's weather station in his yard.

The drought is taking a toll on their grass.

Jenny's engagement ring - a dragon guarding a sapphire.

Saturday morning before heading for the airport, we went to Pieology Pizzaria. Jenny and David had stayed over with the Chagis also after the wedding on Friday.

They make each personal pizza to your specifications from an assembly line of choices. It was quite tasty.

In the air, heading from Burbank to ABQ Saturday afternoon.

Catching up with Mother and cousins at the hotel Saturday evening.

Mother and I drove out to find a good spot for breakfast. To my delight, The Village Inn was still in business.

I used to enjoy breakfast here when traveling to ABQ on business trips in the early 90's. There would frequently be several of us staying at the adjacent hotel and we'd meet up here.

Kitty and Anne, back at the Hlavas' home the day after the wedding (Monday).

Kitty and grandson Connor.

Aunt Marge, Aunt Mary, Aunt Joyce, Mother, my cousin Jan, and me. This group hails from CA, WI, CT, MD, CT, and OH. Our family treasures chances to get together.

Larry in foreground, picnic at the Hlavas.

Nice backyard spa.

Ryan and Holly, the newlyweds.

and with Ryan's daughter.

Paul and Steve

Aunt Joyce, cousin Richard, Uncle Henry Dyson.

Dick and Jan Bradbury, Aunt Joyce and Uncle Henry

Richard Hubbell was having fun meeting these relatives he hadn't seen much of before.

Aunt Marge and Aunt Mary

Dick holds back a branch for a group picture.

Jan, Uncle Henry, Ryan, Holly, Paul, Kitty, Jon, Larry, Paul Kotula, Derrain, Anne, Richard, Colleen
Dick, Steve, Aunt Joyce, Aunt Mary, Aunt Marge, Mother
Pam, baby Connor,Adam, Tessa, Sarah, Margie

the remnants of the wedding cake. When Ryan cut into it with his sword, he cut the red velvet layer and the blade came out red.

Alison Kotula

Holly is a Packers fan and Ryan roots for the 49ers. So he wrapped this Packer-themed gift for Holly in 49er paper.

Paul

Margie shows earlier models of the glasses they etched as wedding favors.

Jay Van Emen, honorary uncle of the bride.

Opening gifts - I ended up taking the notes.

Dinner Monday night in the Hlavas' yard.

Tuesday morning, Mother and I drove to Old Town Albuquerque.

I bought Lisa her birthday present on her birthday, Sept 2nd, from this artisan who made jewelry from porcupine quills.

Mother added a very special Kachina doll to her collection when we ran into this craftsman.

This man had done a take-off on Mount Rushmore, substituting Indian leaders for the presidents and labeling the design as 'the real founding fathers'. I liked the message, and got a coffee mug with it for Alan.

We met Margie, Paul, Jay, and Larry for lunch at the Church St. Cafe.

Love the flowers out front -- I remember taking a picture of them years ago when eating at this very restaurant with Aunt Mary and cousins.

And then it was time to head for the airport. Mother and I both had flights to catch that afternoon.