California

On November 18, we went to San Jose, California for a very sad occasion; my uncle Alan's memorial service. Alan, my mom's older brother, died of cancer on November 4, and while it was nice to have most of the family together for his service, I wish it had been for a much happier reason, and that Alan would have still been with us. We all miss him so much already, and it's hard to think that this June was the last time we saw him. We had so much fun talking to him (and introducing him to Kate!) and it's just so strange to think that we'll never hear his laugh again or his voice. We miss you and love you, Alan!


At the Spaghetti Factory in San Jose; Tracy and I hate not having a Spaghetti Factory in Madison, so whenever we're in a town with one, we have to go. We headed there right after we got in to San Jose, and luckily my mom landed around the same time, so we were able to all meet up.


In the hallway of our hotel, the Hayes Mansion, after the family service on Friday the 19th.


Kate was not having the picture taking!


My grandma, me, Kate, my mom, Tracy, Dan, and Tracy's best friend, Kirsten, who drove down from Oregon for the service, which was so nice of her.


Karissa, Aunt Chris, Katrina, uncle Mike, and Matthew, in addition to the rest of the group.


Three generations.


Silly girl!