Here we go....

Well, in just a few minutes I take off for my niece and her soon to be new husband's rehearsal dinner. How many people are invited to a rehearsal dinner? Well, in this case it is 150. 150? This is BIGGER than most weddings.

I guess I'm nervous. I hate crowds and big social events especially since I'm not comfortable in my own skin these days. I am going to put a smile on my face, wipe off my smart-ass cynicism and have a good time. If for no other reason than for my daughter's sake.

I'm very happy for my niece and her soon to be husband. They look like they belong together:

Madeleine is already with everyone. She spent the day with my sister, husband, nephews and a few other relatives. I was so happy for her that I was able to make that happen for her today since I had to go to work. Here she is with her cousin Ben (and other cousin Haley) from last night:


What a pair they make. You can see them here to see how much they have both changed over the last 3 years. They are 8 months a part but they both start kindergarten in the fall - I mean summer (back east they start in September...here they start in the beginning of August).

Anyway, I'm procrastinating...so I'm off. More pictures to come of the event of the decade!!