Trip to Carmel

This past weekend I was able to go on a short trip to Carmel with some of my oldest and dearest friends from High School and even Junior High. Our HS friend Jenny was getting married there - it was so much fun to see everyone and spend some real time together and better yet - get away from the kids and relax.
Gina, Michele and I flew in to San Jose and Joanne picked us up and we headed down to Carmel! Here we go girls!
The coast was just beautiful - now I understand why everyone says it is just so pretty there! All the green trees meet right up to the cliffs of the pacific. It's like are we in the mountains or by the beach? It almost felt like Astoria (Goonies) in some parts! Very pretty.
The four of us went to dinner at the Fisher's Wife - it was recommended as a "locals favorite" so we thought we'd try it out. It was sure tasty sea food!
We met up with Lindsay just before the wedding started. It was just so great to see all these girls - I usually only get to see them maybe once or twice a year! Above is: Gina, Joanne, Me, Michele and Lindsay!
Here we are waiting in the hot sun to see the bride!
Ahhh... and here she comes - can you tell she is excited! Jenny just looked so beautiful and her dad was beaming just as much!
And then they were married... Tom and Jenny sitting in a tree! Paige loves this picture - she says, "Show me the one of them kissing again" I think she is dreaming up her wedding already!
Congrats Jenny! You are sure a beautiful bride!
I love this - Tom is a professional fisherman, so the grooms cake was a giant bass? not sure just what kind of fish, but so cute and very well made. Jenny's cake was classic and pretty too!
And our table... or our group! Luke (Joanne's fiance), Eddie (Lindsay's love), Lindz, Jo, Michele, Me and Gean. I think we were referred to as the "High School friends" all night. The comment I got the most was, "aren't you the one with a bunch of kids?" Yep - that would be me, all 3 million of them!
Alas, a picture with the bride...
Ahh, and this cute couple - can't wait till next June for your wedding guys! You two are so adorable together. I think what I love best is how much Luke makes Jo laugh! He makes me laugh too! :)
And finally on our way back to the airport we ate at the Giant Artichoke. I had such a blast with these girls, and I can't wait to see them all in a few weeks at Gina's wedding!