I think the hardest part about living in California is being so far away from Kate's grave site. Although I've never really felt the need to spend time there to feel comfort, I do love visiting the beautiful cemetery and decorating her grave site. {I must say the Fillmore Cemetery is one of the most beautiful, peaceful cemeteries I've been to}. I miss being able to jump in the car and drive the 1 1/2 hours, especially on special occasions as her "angel" day, Memorial Day and her birthday. But, it's so great to have such a wonderful family who visits often and makes sures Kate's grave site is well kept and decorated ohhh so cute. 
Greg & SuSan's kids {Will, Drew, Gavin & Devin}
The Rosenvall motto for 2010 is: New adventures, new traditions. For as long as I can remember, we have always spent Memorial Day weekend in Fillmore. Since we were not able to be there this year, we decided that we needed to start some new traditions. So, we spent the morning at the Oceanside tri-ward annual military tribute and breakfast. As part of our ward boundaries cover Camp Pendleton, we have quite a few military families in our ward. I feel so grateful for those who put their lives on the line to fight for the freedom of our country.
The rest of the day was spent at the beach, talking about Kate and shopping for a new camera. Apparently sand and cameras don't mix. So, the camera has been out of commission the past couple of weeks, hence the lack of pictures. However, I did manage to snap a shot with my phone of this sassy little thing........
Bryan and Mia had a daddy/daughter weekend, so this was a win-win deal! He's such a great sport!
I'm also the luckiest daughter to have such a beautiful, charitable, selfless mother. I can only hope to be half the mother to my children that she is to me.
It was such a great weekend. I heard a rumor that there was a new Cafe Rio in Lake Forest {about 30 miles away}. It's been 4 1/2 months since I have devoured a grilled chicken salad and have been craving one ever since we moved. So to celebrate being a mommy I chose to dine at Cafe Rio and it was worth every bite {and every mile driven}. Afterward, we drove to Newport Beach to get a cupcake from 
Mother's Day itself was awesome. The bishopric of our ward {with the help of the wives} put together a special luncheon for all the relief society sisters. During the 3rd block we enjoyed some yummy food and listened to stories of mother's of the prophets. I've never heard of other wards doing this, so it was a real treat......Only in California.
We found this darling little ladybug and thought it would fit in perfectly at Kate's grave site. 
Drew, Devin, Mia and Gavin doing what kids to best!
10 miles down....12 miles left to go!
Team Jaydie 1 and Team Jaydie 2 at the finish line.
