We are here in NC and I could not sleep so I decided to get up and blog. I'll be croaking come tomorrow when I have a 12 hour drive on three nights of little sleep. Then I'll work for 3 days and on the road again to DC for a few days visiting Amber. Then on the way home we will head to PA and see Evette's new house and a bit more visiting with them.

The weather here in NC has been wonderful. Yeah a bit hot but the humidity has been lower and NC in Aug. can be dreadful. We have had a lot of fun and Ashlin and Amber coming was a big surprise for Kristian. He was surprised Fri. evening at the rehearsal dinner when Amber showed up then around 10 that night Ashlin came walking in the hotel room. You can see his excitement and even with the hug and kiss and telling him to look this way to take a pic. he could not seem to get his eyes off cartoons! LOL KIDS! MEN! LOL

It was nice to get the kids together that have been friends for 16 years now. Brooke was not able to make it here and we missed her! Karen was not in the Bittmann/Lippert kid photo either because she has her new baby and this pic was taken well after she was worn out for the day. You can see Ashlin holding her bundle of joy practicing up for her baby days. =)

The wedding was beautiful. There was more people than the church could seat (4o0 capacity) so many people were put in the balcony and unfortunately they were only able to see the organ pipes on the back wall and the tops of a few people's heads. Some people were not even able to get seated. What a crowd! You can see my quiet/meek friend sitting on the front pew waiting to see her beautiful daughter. LOL Of course, she was talking right up until Cynthia began playing the wedding march! (OK, maybe not the whole time but anyone knowing Evette KNOWS she can't be quiet for more than a few min. unless she is sleeping!) My mom made the comment when she was in Ohio about her and I and who decides who is going to talk. There is no decision even though I LOVE to talk too I don't get much of a chance! LOL Love ya Evette!! =)

We will be heading to Tori's house today to help get it ready for their homecoming after the honeymoon.

Have a great Labor day weekend everyone!