Flying South to Pleasanton

Monday, the 7th of June, Roy took off at noon and grabbed his bride, his future mother-in-law (does that sound scary?), and Mammaw (that NEVER sounds scary), and heads with these three women in the car (for him, that may be very scary, even though he would never say so) south to Pleasanton, his home town. His Mom, Terri, is taking us SHOPPING!

Actually, the bride and groom are going to register at Nest Feathers and Sisters, two stores that are absolutely wonderful, just like our old China and Things and Denson and Dedeke's. These stores have the things that you just can't find anywhere else, the treasures that you will love having in your home. And that's just it, these are the items, that make your house a home!

First off, Terri prepared a delicious meal for us in their lovely home (my first time there, although Mom (Mammaw) had been there, and of course, Bekka had been there many times). Roy (her Roy) had to go to work that afternoon, so he did not go shopping with us, but Roy (Bekka's Roy) was more than happy to go. And I can see why!!! The first shop, Nest Feathers, was just so cute! We spent forever there, and the kids had so much fun!!! They kept adding things to their list over and over until they were sure they had it all. And Mammaw had fun shopping there, too!

Then, across the street to Sisters, which is equally stocked with unusual items and specialties that you just don't find anywhere. And again, the kids were like in a candy store all over again! Roy was really having fun!!! And Bekka, too. Terri, Mammaw and I would just buzz around them and look at things, making a few suggestions at times. So, we could get excited, too, if we found something they liked!

The shopkeeppers teasingly turned the lights out on us and locked the doors behind us as we left, as we shopped til the last minute!!! They were very kind and gracious, wanting to help the kids find everything, and set up their "spot" with their engagement picture and all their selections. So neat! (See picture)

After supper together at Roy's aunt's restaurant (delicious!!!), we hurried back to Terri's right before a thunderstorm, and waited it out there, looking at wonderful family photos, before returning home at about 8:30. So, we filled up a whole day just since noon, but it was a FABULOUS day!