Monday, September 24, 2007

Casey and Victoria's Wedding 2007

Casey and Victoria got married on the beach in Cape Cod!

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Casey and Victoria's wedding on the beach

Casey and Victoria met seven years ago on her birthday in September of 2005. He was performing in his band, and she was there to see the show. That's a pretty cool beginning. Two years later, they were married on the beach in Cape Cod not too far from where Casey grew up with Kevin. Victoria walked down a sandy aisle to Casey, where they were married right in front of the ocean.

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Quartet on the beach

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Walking down an aisle of soft sand

Casey's best man was his brother, Victoria's maid of honor was her best friend, and their dog Toby was there for both of them. The ceremony was small and very warm and intimate, with readings by friends and a speech by Casey's dad.

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A friend giving a reading

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A long romantic kiss

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Casey and his ushers, Kevin and Jon

The reception was in a restaurant right off the beach. It started with their first dance a champagne toast. And oh do I love a cake-cutting, since it means yummy cake is on the way!

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First dancce (you can see me taking the photo in the mirror- ha ha!)

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The beachy cake

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Cutting the cake

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Jon, Becky, me, and Kevin enjoying the reception

One of my favorite parts of the reception was that they had close friends perform wonderful live music. Such a nice personal touch, and even nicer than hiring a band.

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Jesse and Irene performing at the reception

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Casey's cousins

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Us with Casey and Victoria

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Baby Laylah 2007!

Laylah was a very special little baby in our lives. She was born shortly after Kevin and I moved in together in Charlottesville. I immediately volunteered to babysit and let me tell you, it was great preparation! Congratulations Becky and Brandon! Happy birthday, Laylah!

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Becky and Brandon with their brand new Laylah

What a cutie!
Babysitting

Monday, September 10, 2007

Charlottesville House Warming 2007

Kevin and I invited a bunch of friends over after the UVA game to eat at our new townhouse rental. Check out our new place!

Clou Cookout 2007
Kevin and Cory grilling in the back yard

Clou Cookout 2007
Brady prepping corn

Clou Cookout 2007
Audra making a dip in the kitchen

Clou Cookout 2007
Roger helping with onions in the kitchen

Clou Cookout 2007
Brandon and Becky

Clou Cookout 2007
Sarah, Elizabeth, and Jackie at our dining table

Clou Cookout 2007
Julie, Donald, Josh, and Audra in the living room

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Me and Sarah Ann

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Chicago 2007

We drove up to Chicago for the wedding of our friends Pete and Adrienne. We stayed for the long weekend and saw a great deal of the city. It was my second time in the city; the first was a high school field trip to the Art Institute. Chicago is the third largest city in the United States after New York and Los Angeles.

Cloud Gate
Cloud Gate

Chicago 2007
Cloud Gate

Chicago
Fountain from Married with Children

Face Fountain
Crown Fountain in Millennium Park

Kevin at the Art Institute of Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago

Billy Goat Tavern
Billy Goat Tavern

Navy Pier, Chicago 2007
The Navy Pier is a fun place to walk around with a drink

Navy Pier
Other side of the Navy Pier

Chicago Jazz Festival
Front seats at the Chicago Jazz Festival!

Wieners Circle in Chicago
Wieners Circle in Chicago

Cubs Game at Wrigley
Cubs Game at Wrigley Field

Cubs Game at Wrigley
Wrigley is awesome because people put bleachers on their rooftops

Architectural Artifacts Building
Pete and Adrienne got married at the Architectural Artifact Building

Monday, September 3, 2007

Pete and Adrienne's Wedding 2007

Pete and Adrienne got married! Kevin and Pete became good friends when they attended Iowa Writers' Workshop together. This is the first wedding Kevin and I attended as a couple. We road-tripped from Charlottesville to Chicago (12 hours each way!) to see them get married at the very cool Architectural Artifacts Building in Chicago.

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Adrienne and Pete right after they got married

They had a lovely ceremony with great nontraditional readings. The had a cocktail hour on the roof, and the reception inside with all the student artwork on display in both places.  They had a super awesome wedding favor: pins of their faces. We all wore them during the reception.

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Friends playing music

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Pete's family. For reference, Pete's Dad is 6 feet tall.

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With some of Kevin's friends from grad school in 2007

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Dance floor from above

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Me and Kevin wearing our Pete and Adrienne pins
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