Well folks, we have another cousin ’round these parts. Welcome Logan, brother to Connor, son of my cousins Jimmy and Heather. You still with me?
So cute, yes? Welcome to the family, kid. Get ready for an exciting, busy, fun-filled, bustling family — and life. We’re happy to have you!
Congratulations to Jim and Heather — so excited for you guys!
Today is Round Two of James.
Yesterday we arrived at 3 pm, were in line by 3:30, and were comfortably sitting on the lawn by 4:30. We had turkey + cheese sandwiches (my favorite.)
Last night was just the dress rehearsal, as Mikie said.
We set up our table and staked our claim, and then put out our hand-picked backyard flowers.
Then we quickly pulled out our vodka, mint, basil, cucumber drinks. Heaven.
Here is my brother, all decked out as Jackie, which is what we used to dress him up as when Nikki and I were little.
James played all the greats, and we spent a fair amount of time dancing. Today we’re going to do it all again, with fried chicken, cobbler, boxed wine, and a fair amount of watermelon.
Happy Saturday, y’all.
We went hiking.
Then, there were horses.
I call this “Ode to Horse Bottom.”
Not pictured: fish tacos, melissa’s birthday party, the muppets, dinner at home restaurant, laughing, racing around town, phoenix, kinky, and blueberry (two babies and a dog), the Grove, lots of friends, the Hollywood sign, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, brunch, coffee at all hours, and “How old do you think I am?”
I love having family around.
Nikki’s dress is on…
Dad watching Mom…do this…
This is my Goddaughter, you know, he whispers to Jeff.
Palluzzi women.
And men.
This kid. My fave.
To throw you a bone because I haven’t gotten more wedding photos up and because I’ve been busier over at GMS, here’s my Maid of Honor speech from the wedding.
More to come from Wedding Weekend, I promise!