Wedding Crashers

Jenna, our fellow wedding buddy (we have been at three Peace Corps weddings together in the last couple of years), was in town to start an internship at the Utne Reader. I don�t know if this is official, but she holds the record for longest time without washing a pair of jeans. Was it a year?

Jenna is working for the Utne Reader this fall. Congrats. We went down to check out her new work environs. Here is a view from her office in Loring Park neighborhood. It is near the Walker and Basilica.

Jen and Jenna walking through the Walker sculpture garden.

The Basilica.

We got to eat at our favorite breakfast joint in St. Paul, Day by Day, with my parents. Eggs with a cause; it is a self-sustaining, drug/alcohol treatment program. We also like the vibe of the place.

Jen and I decided that there are fewer funky places in DC; things here are just a bit more slick and polished. Less artwork climbing the walls.

The barber got me good. I went in to get a NORMAL haircut before the wedding, one where my hair could be parted and combed, and where my forehead was less exposed to the elements.

Ok, some of the blame belongs to me. I did go to the barber across from the Marine Barracks whose clientele is primarily African American, but in my defense this is not the haircut I asked for. What you can't see is the long wisp of uneven hair that is pushed back from the front. Think of a rat tail from the 80's but jutting from my bangs. John Ratigan was kind enough to inform me, in a nice way, how bad my haircut was.
Motto of the barber shop, "It pays to look well" Hmmn... Shouldn’t that be, “It pays to look good”?

We had an awesome time attending Adam Thomas' wedding at the beginning of September in Minnesota. It gave us a chance to catch up with many of the old gang from high school and college. Jessica was nice enough to hold a BBQ at her new home in South Minneapolis.

Thanks Jess. Great house!

My parents were also able to come down to the wedding and hang out with my friends, as well as pat the growing belly

Tara and new baby Sophie

Tara and new baby Sophie.

John and Kristen.

John and Kristen's daughter Nicole.

John and daughter number 2, Tona.

G was in the house.

It has happened, another high school friend has joined the married ranks. If feels like yesterday that we were cruising up and down Broadway in Fargo in Adam�s Cavalier convertible, trying to pick up girls, seldom succeeding. It appears that you have found a good one Adam. Congrats!

I also have to say this is the only wedding I have attended where the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) made it into a toast. Believe it or not, the toast was a tearjerker. God bless you Andy.

Proud parents look on.

The bride in her glory.

The happy couple on the dance floor.

Many old friends made it, including Kim, two days after having her second baby. We are in awe. This character is none other than Dan Rosh. I love the beard, but what happened to the vest?

Here she is, week twenty-six! The baby is constantly on the move and kicking.

People are calling out to Jen now.
"Boy or girl?"
"Is there a baby in there?" followed by "Cool".

Ladies, having a baby is a sure way to get attention.

Ella, our dog, is also getting acquainted with the baby. The other night Jen and I were sitting on the couch with Ella sprawled out in between us with her head resting on Jen�s belly. The baby started kicking and booted Ella in the head. Ella, startled, raised her head with displeasure and trotted out of the room. The dog is in for a rude awakening.