California Knows How to Party

My cousin, Niya! Before the shower, we got to spend some much needed time together!

Niya did this henna for me(: Isn't it beautiful!?

The Date: January 2, 2016
The Location: Auntie Kristie's House

The cake(:

Brandon and I are so grateful for all the thoughtful gifts.
They are much needed and truly appreciated! 

On the left is Auntie Kristie. She was kind enough to offer her home for the shower!
In the middle is Kari. AKA Brandon's mom. AKA Harvey's Grandma Alexander!
She did an amazing job planning the shower(:

Kari (soon to be Grandma), Grandma (soon to be Great Grandma), and Auntie Kristie

Paije Ortega, everybody. I met this girl in the most random GE class at UOP.
We HATED the class but had a great time together.
I guess we can't hate it too much...it's the reason we're friends(;

Kristie and Grandma Alexander (already a Great Grandma to many!)

Stephanie and Aunt Kathy

Cerissa!
FUN FACT: The day of my shower was her due date! But she came anyways!
That is a true friend(: I love you!
She is now mama to baby Hugh. I can't wait for our boys to meet!

Gaby(:
I miss this girl and love her tons!
I can't wait for Harvey to meet James!

When Brandon and I lived in California, we lived in 3 different cities: Castro Valley, Oakley, and Lodi. It was so much fun to see friends from each city and for everyone to meet one another! It was such a special day. We played games, ate awesome food, opened presents, and of course, there was a lot of chit chatting and catching up!

It was so great to visit California and catch up with all our friends! I am so grateful to Auntie Kristie for letting us have the shower at her house! Thank you Kari, my mother-in-law, for planning the shower! Thanks for Grandma Karen, Aunt Sue, and Sara for helping out at the shower! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with me! And thank you for all of the wonderful gifts!