Annaliese is getting married! Let's celebrate...

Two weeks ago we all gathered to enjoy a beautiful bridal shower in honor of Annaliese-  it had been too long since we'd all been together- can't wait to celebrate the wedding in August!

Friday night upon arrival, it was good to see Wolfie again...

...trying to steal a sip of her Papa's beer...  

... and helping Nana Mum order Chinese... 

..at Saturday's shower meeting cousin Ashley Rittershaus and loving Aunt Emily... 

Bride-to-be! 

Rittershaus cousins

Bridal party... and Finn... 

....after the shower, hangin' with soon to be Uncle Rich and Beluga... 

... breakfast with Aunt Claire...

...loving time with Grammy Alice... 

Fun Uncle Ben

Ann Arbor Greek Fest

If there is authentic Greek food to be had, we are there... so when a few weeks ago the local Greek church hosted the annual festival, we packed up and headed over for some delicious music, food, and pastries.  Finn enjoyed. 

Bath time

Water baby all the way...

Outnumbered...

Over Memorial Day Weekend, we had two of Ahren's oldest friends come and visit us (and to see the Red Sox play Detroit)... fun times had by all, and Finn loved Chris!

Best kind of guests make you fancy breakfasts...

Virginia Travels, Part 3

Our trip east ended with Summer's graduation from UVA.  She is a rockstar, and I am so proud of her and all of her accomplishments, especially her swimming career.  Finn and I spent Saturday night at Luke's new house before the ceremonies on Sunday. Then it was back to Ann Arbor!

In the meantime, I found some photos that I had overlooked from the condo the day after Luke's wedding that were too cute not to post...

Virginia Travels... Part 2

We left Wintergreen and Luke's wedding bound for our new home, Raleigh, North Carolina!  With a short amount of time to find a home, it was a hectic trip, but we found a great place to spend at least the next year. 

Your new skyline, kiddo... 

managed to find a local brewery for lunch-

and a stop by the Guptills' so they could meet you!

Ahren flew back to Ann Arbor from Raleigh to work, and I headed to the river to visit with my grandparents.  Gee was unable to attend my brother's wedding, so Finn brought the party to him.  

It's OK he thought you were a "fella"... you all seemed to have some good conversations.  

Lisa, Mary and I crossed paths in Richmond for an afternoon...

...and a quick visit with Janie, too!  Never long enough... 

Virginia Travels... Part 1

So my little brother tied the knot, and my little sister graduated from college- all in one week!  This made for a crazy and fun filled trip back home. We'll start with Finn at Luke's wedding- Ahren, Finn, and I headed for Wintergreen, Virginia- a beautiful ski and golf resort outside of Charlottesville.  My friend Mary was joining us to help with Finn during the festivities, and extended family was staying around the resort as well.  Although Finn didn't go to the rehearsal dinner, she was all about the wedding, and she loved all the attention-  and the live music, of course...

Waitin' for the big day at Wintergreen- 

Couldn't have gotten through the weekend without Mary-

Woo hoo!  You did it!  You're married!

Congrats to Luke and Mary!