In June Marie had a bridal tea – it was soo pretty (and hot out)! The lovely ladies from her church prepared delicious teas, sandwiches, treats, and punch. This tea party got me crazed on cucumber sandwiches, but after reading an intimidating Wikipedia article I gave up on my dream of only eating cucumber sandwiches.

Also in June I was able to attend Drupal Design Camp at MIT in Boston. It was a quick trip, and I learned a lot in spite of my failed laptop and met some very fun Drupal people. This was the first major design/front-end event for Drupal I believe, and it was much needed as there are many mysteries in designing/theming for Drupal. If interested, this is the session list complete with slides and videos (if available).

Marie then got married! It was quite a party for a Thursday.

In July I had a birthday (we had no six candles!). Then my dad and I went to the beach and he and Annie helped me move into my new apartment in Williamsburg!

Now I’m in my new place! Mike put together my dining room table, it’s solid as a rock. We had pool times this weekend and found some mexican food. It’s kind of lonely but I’m sure I’ll get used to it, I’ve lived alone before I can do it again! Soon Seven will be here and hopefully she won’t quit me and pee on everything.

As promised! Our Dad, our uncle Mike and their cousin

Most of you (I think?) are aware that my dad had some major surgery about a week and a half ago. The surgery involved removing a cancerous tumor from his mouth followed by some reconstruction. It took all day, at least 10 hours I think (photos of waiting room excitement above). Everything went so well! I can’t explain how relieved and lucky I feel my whole family feels. He is home, talking, upbeat (considering) and it looks like he will make a full recovery. He may need radiation in the upcoming months, but the huge part is over and I am very grateful.