The Saldana Zoo

We're back! My brother is married. I have a new sister. The weirdest thing... we came to the realization that we're definitely Texans now. Being in California was strange. We were both ready to come home not long after we got there. We did enjoy seeing the family and friends we had time to see. Matthew didn't do well with the busy schedule at all. I don't think I've ever seen him so unhappy. Poor thing. He was tired all week, he only got a couple of good naps while we were there, and he didn't recognize anyone who tried to hold him. Hopefully Gilbert and I will handle all of that better when we go back in 3 weeks.

Morning with Grandpa



He LOVES playing with the laptop



Gilbert and I decided to get Matthew's hair cut while we were there. We kept it long, but we trimmed all of the super long hair in the back and evened out the top. It definitely looks neater. He did so good during the haircut, too.









Check out the cool car he got to sit in



Playing with Daddy in the morning



Ready to go to the bridesmaid luncheon with Mommy



All dressed up to impress the ladies



Me and my Mom



Getting kisses from an older woman. This was the flower girl (Elizabeth's neice)



He passed out in the stroller while Daddy was picking up his tux



Weddings are exhausting





Me and my brother on his wedding day



Now that the Celtics and the Lakers are in the finals, my dad decided to bring out the old jacket to give Gilbert a hard time



Me and my boy ready for the wedding



Matthew and Gretchen ready for the wedding



Matthew and Auntie Elizabeth. Isn't she gorgeous?



My handsome men



Matthew and Grammy



Happy boy on the way to take bridal party pictures





Playing with his twin in the mirror



I think he scared himself







With Grandpa Alfred



Well, we got home around 1:30PM our time and our friends, Bruce, Vicki, and Elijah picked us up from the airport. Bruce is so thoughtful that he took the time to make signs for his car to welcome us home. I wish I had thought to take a picture of them. The said, "Seat reserved for Lakers fans only". We laughed and then threw them away. Matthew and Elijah enjoyed the ride back to our house together.



This is how Gilbert and Matthew spent the rest of the afternoon