Even though the wedding festivities were literally across the street from Disneyland, we did not patronize the establishment. We figure we'll save that for sometime in the future...like when the kids can earn the cost of their tickets. Aki's cousin Crystal scored some great tickets to Knott's Berry Farm, and we had heard that it was quiet this time of year, so we went for it. We're glad we did! We had a great time with Crystal and Viliami, and the kids hardly had to wait in lines to go on rides. Their favorite was the log ride, even after the sixth time.
The wedding was a nice opportunity to visit with Aki's extended family, some of whom I had never met. Here is a nice picture of Aki's non-Utah aunts (his dad's sisters), along with Crystal and her three kids. That baby!!!
When we weren't doing wedding stuff, we made a quick trip to East LA to check out my old missionary stomping grounds. We mainly went to visit this wonderful family...they are near and dear to my heart. Maria Teresa & Victor Bahena and their kids, Victor Jr., Viridiana, and Aileen were baptized as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in August of 1999. My missionary companion and I had the privilege of first teaching them the gospel and witnessing some awesome changes in their lives! I can't believe it was ten years ago. They have soared above and beyond me when it comes to living the gospel and having faith; incredible examples they are to me. I love them!
Though we didn't have much down time, we managed to take the kids for a brief visit to the beach. They have never been! (Well, Makai went to the beach in Tonga but was only six months old, so I won't count that one.) They loved it so much and can't wait to go back. Good thing Auntie Tema lives near the beach now so we can visit more often!
