Thanks to Grandpa, Lydia, Rose, Nikki, and Adam, Brian and I were able to go to Flagstaff for four days last week. We were there to celebrate Vafa and Amanda's wedding and catch up on some rest and alone time. It truly does take a village, thanks guys. It was a wonderful trip! Flagstaff is beautiful, the weather was great. Lots of snow on the ground and blue sky. We didn't have time to ski, but Vafa rented snow shoes for everyone and we went out after the ceremony and hiked all over the woods behind the hotel. Brian made lots of new friends with his enthusiastic snowball fighting... We ran into my Aunt Joanne, Uncle Murphy, and seven of their nine children (and one son-in-law and one three-week old baby Mary Bridget and one friend from South Africa) completely randomly at a restaurant in Flagstaff and it turned out we were staying at the same hotel and all planning on going to the Grand Canyon. They live in Pasadena, California. It was a crazy coincidence, and we had a great time hanging out with all the cousins at the Grand Canyon.
Had to include a picture of our room for the kids - they really appreciate a fine ho-towel. Our room was amazing, lovely fireplace, marble everything, very nice...
Lots of time spent eating yummy food and catching up with friends. We are always so excited to have a leisurely meal. With Meal. Brian will get that.
Proof that we made it to the Grand Canyon. It was grand, and cold. It snowed a little while we were up there.
Anna and Rose Goodwin.
Goodwin men, plus Sam and Brian and someone's friend (Charlie's?) from South Africa.
Goodwin ladies. Check out the look on Rose's face. She's awesome.
And the happy couple... Congratulations! The wedding itself was very nice, everyone seemed relaxed and happy. It was fun watching the families get to know each other over the weekend.
Brian was the master of ceremonies, Amanda's dad sang during the ceremony and Vafa's parents sang a traditional Persian wedding song while Victor played the violin.
