Weekend Update: Wedding in New Mexico!

Despite the illnesses and ailments, we had a fantastic time in New Mexico! Read the descriptions of each days events below:

Tuesday:
We arrived in New Mexico around midnight. Cheryl (the bride) drove us to our hotel. For the first three days, we shared a hotel room with Brad and Dana (Russ's best friend and his girlfriend), but for the last three days we got some more space and went into adjoining rooms.

Wednesday:
Slept in and went to lunch at Weck's with Jacob. The food was fantastic. Then Dana and I joined the bride, Cheryl, and some of the bride's maids for a manicure and pedicure. It took forever, but it was nice to relax and chat. Then we headed to Cheryl's and got ready for the bachlorette party. The party was super fun. We played games and ate at Cheryl's and then went to a huge club called Graham Central Station. It had 4 bars: a hip hop bar, a country bar, a kareoke bar, and an old school bar. We had a blast dancing and singing.



Thursday:
Thanksgiving. The groom's mom was nice enough to invite Russ, Brad, Dana, and me over for Thanksgiving dinner. We had super tasty food and pie, and then I napped on the couch for a bit. We also played a bunch of games on the Nintendo Wii. I rock at tennis, but suck at bowling. We got a sudden urge to see the James Bond movie and headed over to the movie theatre with Matt (the groom). What an awesome movie. After the movie we just headed back to Matt's house and hung out. Bryce and Lauren came over so we caught up with them.

Friday:
Dana and I went to the bridal shower while the boys picked up their tuxes. Then Dana and I ditched the wedding rehearsal to drink wine and chat with Bryce at the hotel. We met up with them later at the rehearsal dinner though. We had very yummy food and drinks at Copelands. We spent the rest of the night partying at the hotel room.

Saturday:
The day of the wedding! I woke up with a bad cold, but took lots of drugs and tried to push through it. We got ready and headed to the church early. The ceremony was at 1:00 and was about an hour long. Everything seemed to go well, though it was a Catholic service so I had no idea what was going on. After some pictures, we headed to the reception at a country club. The reception was gorgeous. We ate, drank, and danced the day away. The bartender really added to the fun, he gave us lots of interesting shots. My favorite were the shots he poured in little chocolate shot glasses. Instead of taking the shot, you just put the whole piece of chocolate filled with alcohol in your mouth. Yum. After they kicked us out of the reception around 8:00, we headed to Dan's (one of the groom's men) to celebrate his birthday. I wasn't feeling well so I mainly just hung out on the couch until someone gave us a ride home.



Sunday:
Slept in of course, and then Bryce picked us up and we went to see Happy Feet. What an odd, but funny movie. Then we met up with Cheryl, Matt, and some of their family for dinner. After dinner we hung out the hotel some more with Jacob, Bryce, Laura, and Lauren.

Monday:
Dana and Brad took off early for the airport, and Cheryl's mom drove us to the airport around noon for our 2:00 flight. A very successful trip!

Weekend Update: The Calm Before the Storm

Friday night Lisa, Danny, Russ and I finally ate  at La Casona, the Mexican restaurant a half a block from our house. Dirty place, but tasty pupulsas! Then we went next door to Solly's and hung out for a bit. 

Saturday Russ and I went suit shopping. I was really afraid it was going to take forever, but the Men's Wearhouse was freaken awesome. Russ walked out with two great suits in like an hour. I wish it were that easy for me to find a dress! Luckily I left Russ and met up with Lisa at Union Station where I finally found one! Now that Russ and I have things to wear, we feel a bit better prepared for the storm. 

Saturday night we went to Danny and Lisa's for dinner and then to Penang for Paul's birthday party. I think Penang is a much better restaurant than club. 

Today Russ and I did like eight loads of laundry to prepare for the trip. Russ might have crab with Danny and Lisa tonight for dinner. That means three dinners in a row with them. It's fun to have friends so close by!

A week of bad news

First, we hear the A's are moving to Freemont. I suppose I'm excited for the move and a new stadium, but I really don't like the sound of the "Freemont A's," assuming they keep the "A's" name. I really hope they don't pull another Anaheim and call them the "San Jose A's of Freemont" or the "Silicon Valley A's of Freemont." Overall, the news on the move isn't that bad, its just a bit sad to say bye to the colliseum. 

Second, we hear that Ron Washington went for a coaching job in Texas. Huge bummer. He was definitely the crowd favorite for manager. 

Third, we hear that Thomas is going to the Blue Jays. Another huge bummer. Thomas really earned the respect of the A's and the A's fans.

Fourth, we hear that the A's name Geren the new manager. This isn't really that bad of news, just a a bummer that it isn't Washington. 

Finally we hear that they A's are interested in getting Bonds to replace Thomas as DH. Bonds? Come on! You are going to replace the fun jovial Thomas with the jerk Bonds? Way to put salt on the wounds of the week. 

Awesssssssome

I just saw Dar Williams! She was so amazing. She didn't play Another Mystery one of my favorites (does the name sound familiar?) but she played a lot of other great songs. I'm in such a good mood right now!

Weekend Update: Shopping and Flaking

Friday night we once again missed seeing a movie and headed to the bars instead. We have a problem with flaking out on movies. 

Saturday Lisa and I went shopping at Pentagon City for 6 hours. Six hours! That has to be a record for me. Neither of us accomplished our shopping mission, but I think we should be congratulated nonetheless. 

Sunday Eric from the 'no arrived at our apartment. He'll be chilling with us the next few days after finishing work on an Arizona campaign. Yay for hanging out with fun high school friends!

A DC first

Just heard gunfire from my apartment while I was watching a movie. Two minutes later and here are the sirens--at least there is a quick response. 

Dems Take Congress!

I am a very happy person today!!!!!!!