getting our game faces on to defeat the groom's side in volleyball match.

drinks at Genna's to get the night started off right!

In appreciation of those toiling behind the scenes

Lest we forget to express our appreciation for our hardworking parents, who have been laboring tirelessly on this wedding, I'd like to take this opportunity to say...

Thank you!

You're the best!

This is Mom, filling trail mix baggies.

She's got a real system going.

Ain't she cute?

Bachelorette Party Photos

As promised: photos from the Bachelorette party. I left after dinner, so I 'm sure there will be even more crazy ones from our other contributors later on.

The Dark and the Light. Actually, a Cab and a Riesling.

Rebecca with her free chocolaty shot. It was our waiter's "special" drink.

All the gals.

I'm Packing the Sports Stuff

Mom and Dad and I went through the sports detritus in the garage this afternoon. We cleaned up and packed a whole bunch of stuff to play with at Devil's Lake:

Two soccer balls

A bunch of footballs, most non-regulation small sizes

A volley ball

Badminton rackets and birdies (4)

Frisbees of various sizes

Croquet set

So far that's it. Hopefully that's plenty. Should be fun.

So Almost Bride Lady, How are You Feeling?

I've been wondering. With the Wedding only 9 days away, how are you holding up?

Nervous, energized, sad, excited?

I think we'd all love to hear about it.

And writing always seems to help me with the anxious/nervous thing.