Brightwash

Anna-Claire turned 30 and had a party at her adorable new house. There was a “Gods Must be Crazy” costume theme, hence some of the strange party-wear. Ginny, as always the amazing gift giver, gave us both metal prints, mine was of Chuck! I love sharing my birthday with Anna-Claire every year. It’s like having a well spoken, older and more respectable twin.

For my birthday in Virginia Beach – Mike, Mike & Emily took me out for sushi at Kanpai. We got to eat at the floor table!

Mike’s friends Parker and Leah got married at this crazy Japanese garden I never new existed in Virginia Beach. It was a small family wedding and I was honored that I got to be there. At the reception a standard poodle climbed the fence to hold my hand.

Earlier this month we went down to Wilmington, NC to get Mike’s gigantic tattoo started. I really like the illustration and I think Mike will be really happy with it, he’s already delighted with the line work.

More weddings for me and Mike this fall, good wedding times. Tim and Alisha got married in Roanoke last month! They had a fun, pretty reception in their cute backyard. There was a candy table, pirate costume and Dan Mills - the only thing missing was Satchel. I had never been to Roanoke before, they have hills! Our hotel had breathtaking views of high end signage.

I’m having a really good (busy) time. This is Annie and Shelley hitting the water with Marie on her wedding night. I won’t say I feel like I’m in high school again, because I don’t! But it’s nice to see good things happening for all your old friends.

Kelly is getting married next week! Her bachelorette party was real fun. Small amounts of food and large amounts of alcohol… and hallway dancing boyz club. 3 years later things look pretty much the same – minus the degrees, home ownership and marriages. (Theirs not mine, I have regressed!)

Jenny, one of my besties from youth, got married this weekend! The wedding was quite a party and held at this strange/fun bed and breakfast. She is moving to England next month for four years so this was one of the last times I will see her before the move. Her brother covered “Fight to Live” and there was a “Bohemian Rhapsody” singalong. I don’t know her new husband very well, but he was an excellent sport about the wedding being on her home turf and mostly her people in attendance. Jenny looked great and did this hilarious surprise dance with her dad (video below). I love the Stone family! More pictures on my flickr.

A good looking bride threw a good party. Congratulations Susan! Are you using your new e-mail address?