We ventured out on our first road trip this past week to attend a long time family friend's wedding. Shannon and Jason now live in Paso Robles, but got married in Los Osos by the water which is where they lived for the past few years. We packed up our big car with all the amenities, knowing how much Shaye dislikes car rides. The first hour was touch and go, but eventually she fell asleep for an hour at nap time.
We stopped for lunch but most of the trip was rough with her moaning and groaning because she wanted out of the car seat. Toy after toy didn't soothe. We stopped at a winery in the Santa Maria area for a break and eventually made it to Los Osos at our nice Bed & Breakfast.
Shaye wouldn't take a nap so we headed out to Paso Robles to go to a couple wineries. They were quick tastings, no surprise. That evening, we went to the Rehearsal Dinner across the street at the Inn where the wedding was to take place. It was a Mardis Gras theme full of beads, crawfish/shrimp stew, dirty rice & beans, and catfish. Shannon works at Lone Madrone winery so the good stuff was flowing! Shaye was fairly fussy when not being fed, but we made it 'til 8pm. She did good.
On Sunday, we headed out to Morro Bay for some sightseeing. My parents made if up there and met us for some shopping and lunch.
Shaye was able to nap and then the wedding was to begin. The site was absolutely gorgeous and everything - the bridesmaid dresses, flowers, Shannon's dress, the groomsmen attire, decorations, etc., was all so unique, gorgeous and SO Shannon!
The ceremony was short and the lavish reception began. The food and drink were great, and the live band was amazing.
Shaye enjoyed scooting around the dance floor and although we were pretty darn cold, made it until about 7:30 and she was ready for bed. Reality hit as we sat there in our quiet room, eating wedding cake off paper plates, listening to the wedding music from across the street. No dancing this year, but our little family was together.
We had breakfast with my parents on Monday by the B&B.
Then we left for Ojai - our plan to check out a new town and break up the drive. Ojai ended up being a bust in that there was nothing to see or do and Shaye was cranky so we spent most of the time in our hotel room playing with her toys. We did grab a sandwich for lunch, go to the park to swing and watch the kids, shop a bit, and eat a fun dinner at Ojai Pizzeria.
Shaye did not sleep well on this trip so that left us a bit sleep deprived. We stopped at the LA Farmers Market on Tuesday for lunch and some fruit/veggies and got home early afternoon.
Ryan and I felt like we needed a vacation from this vacation from dealing with an energetic 1 year old out of her element. But, it was good to get her out of the routine, seeing new things, and good for us to have this experience as a family. However, I may not be quite as apprehensive about leaving the little one behind for our anniversary trip next year!
Check out more fun pictures here: http://picasaweb.google.com/bnetro/ShannonJasonSWeddingWeekend#
