Kenny Chesney Concert

I took this same picture 4 months ago when he was at Mohegan Sun.

Waiting for Kenny's entrance

View from our seats

Me, Kyle, Carl, Mackenzie, Tori & Lee inside the concert

The tailgating crew: me, Ben, Chris, Jane, Lee, Tori & Kyle

The Blazek siblings--Brittany & Chris before the concert

Ben & Jane--There is no reason for this picture other than it makes me laugh.


Kyle & I met up with a group of friends for the Kenny Chesney concert at the Comcast Theatre in Hartford. Even though the crowds were insane, we were able to find everyone we wanted to before the concert (picture a group walking 2 miles with a cooler on wheels). Good times!

Jason & Lindsey's Wedding Reception

After party drinks with the bride and groom at Burdicks.

The Renaulds have a great yard for a party!

Aunt Annie, me, Aunt Karen & Steph

Natalie (in from San Fran), me, Lindsey, Kelsey & Aunt Cherie

Cute little Sophia Grace--14 months old

Brendan, Aunt Cherie, Natalie & Uncle Garry

Kyle & I spent another weekend in Michigan this past weekend (2nd for Kyle this summer, 3rd for me). This time we were in town for my brother and sister-in-laws wedding reception. Jason and Lindsey were married last Christmas Eve in snowy Bronson Park; at the opposite end of the spectrum their reception happened to be one of the hottest days of the year so far in Kalamazoo. Unfortunately, I didn't take my camera out too much so my pictures are limited. As always, it was great catching up with everyone (there's nothing better than seeing the entire family gathered in one location) and we can't wait to see them all again in 2 weeks as we meet up in Ohio for my cousin Travis & his new bride Megan's wedding reception.

The Grand Wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Grand

The ring exchange

I love this picture of Kay!

Chris, Drew, Jackson & Angie Reiter

Uncle Kyle teaching Alex bad habits

Kevin & Kayleen entering the pavilion

Lou, Alex & Andy Dampeer

Jack & Ang dancing

Kay & her niece Allison

The girls


Kyle and I made a quick weekend trip (when I say quick, I mean 32 hours) back to the Midwest last weekend to see our great friend Kayleen Cook marry Kevin Grand. We flew into South Bend and the Dampeers were gracious enough to let us stay with them for the weekend. We had a great time catching up with everyone and wish we could have stayed longer. Kayleen was a gorgeous bride and we are so grateful that we were able to be a part of the big day!

Kayleen's Bachelorette Party

Kay's first shot of the night--Monaco Bay

Angie and me pulling out our Thriller moves on the way out of the hotel.

Kay & Lou losing a game of caps.

Kay, Ang & Lou in our hotel room.

Beginning of the night at Burdicks.

Lou, Me, Kay & Ang relaxing after dinner.

Group shot

Posing for yet another picture--sitting on a rock, downtown Kalamazoo.

While I was in Michigan I was able to meet up with some of my favorite girls for a night out to celebrate Kayleen's last days as a single gal. She is getting married on 7.25.09 to an awesome guy and we could not be more excited to see her so happy. We spent the night hanging out in Kalamazoo which we haven't all done together (without our boys) in years! After picking up Kayleen at Kevin's house we had dinner at Burdicks then went to Monaco Bay & Wild Bull for a night of drinks, dancing and a lot of laughs. Yes, we did ride the bull and no, I will not be posting those pictures. Our next trip to midwest is for the wedding and we are lucky enough to be staying with the Dampeers for the weekend.

Kalamazoo College Bound

I flew out to Michigan to attend a couple different functions this past weekend (Kyle stayed home to hold down the fort). The primary reason for the trip was to attend my cousin Mitchell's high school graduation party. Mitch graduated first in his class at Loy Norrix, is a Heyl Scholarship recipient (which is an outstanding achievement) and will be playing baseball for Kalamazoo College in the fall.

Sophia Favorites

Sophia striking a pose.

Sophia holding the hands of 2 of he favorite people--Grandma & Mom.

Sophia is getting into everything these days

Wearing Mitch's Cardinals hat. If her Uncle Kyle was there this picture would not have taken place (unless it was a Mets hat).

Sophia's signature face

I didn't take too many pictures with my own camera this past weekend when I was in Michigan but of the ones I did take, these are my favorites of my niece Sophia Grace.

The Kardok Wedding

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kardok

The wedding party

Kyle & Keith

Kyle, Mike, Arthur & Todd

Amber & Kyle

Mike dancing with his mom, Gail

Me & Amber