Family Reunion

Our stay on the vineyard in Salinas California. Our only refuge from the record heatwave was playing in the pool or playing cards in the one room with the air-conditioner we brought. The vineyard was a large plot of land the kids and the dogs could run around, play and explore. The last few days we were at the vineyard wildfires began to burn in nearby canyons. The sky became red and smoke filled the air but we didn't let that stop us from enjoying our time together. Later we made our way to Carmel-by-the-Sea where Chandler and I would prepare things for our Big Sur wedding.

Large old oak tree spreads its branches over manicured lawn.
Curved brick pathway through green landscaped garden with trees.
Vibrant yellow sunflowers blooming in field with mountains visible in blurred background.
Close-up of ripe purple wine grapes hanging on vine with leaves.
A playful moment peeking through green grape vines in a vineyard.
Close-up of green rosemary herb branches with soft bokeh background.
A winding dirt path surrounded by trees with a rustic wooden fence under a cloudy sky.
Mother and child enjoying summer day in pool with floaties.
Parent tossing child high into air above swimming pool on sunny day.
Parent tossing a child in the air at a swimming pool on a sunny summer day with water splashing around them.
Two people enjoying a sunny day in a backyard pool with blue water and trees in the background.
Child wearing goggles floats on a colorful pool float during summer fun.
Young swimmer wearing blue goggles smiles while swimming in a backyard pool.
Summer pool fun with people playing and splashing in turquoise water with pool toys.
Dachshund dog relaxing with companion on inflatable pool float.