My Kind of Town

Everyone who is not related to me, brace yourselves. I am about to post a million and one photos from my cousin Tony's wedding. Since I don't know how to make slideshows, you'll have to suffer through a very long post. This is the best way for everyone to see the photos - plus, they're tons of fun. The bride and groom were so happy and the guests danced the night away. Really. The dancing didn't stop. The floor was packed. Grandparents, cousins, aunts & uncles, and friends all squeezed together, dancing off the calories from the dinner!

{The Ceremony}





You've heard of the Pink Ladies?




{The Reception}

This is the gorgeous wedding cake... Isn't it amazing? The world city skylines were incorporated into a lot of the wedding details - save the dates, invitations, seating cards, and the cake. It was a great detail that tied everything together.



Let the crazy dancing commence!









I think I might make this my signature shot. I love the way the wine glass sparkles!


My family has had an extremely trying week this past week. It was important for me to post these photos in the hopes that they might put some smiles on some faces. There are tons more, but I couldn't put up ALL of them! I hope everyone enjoys these! Love you.

Sweet Home Chicago

So, it's not my home, but it's still a cool place to be. I visited over Labor Day to attend my cousin's wedding. Before I get to those photos, I wanted to post a couple non-wedding-related photos.

This is taken at Millenium Park; there's a giant reflective bean-shaped structure and you can stand under it. This is what you see. We can make it a Where's Waldo game; can you find me & Doug?


This is my very good friend Robynn and her daughter Kyla. I've known Robynn since we were freshmen in college - she lived downstairs from me. We had quite the year! Then, in the middle of sophomore year, she abandoned me by transferring to a different school. That didn't stop us, though. Our friendship is just as strong now, living over a thousand miles away, as it was all those years ago when we lived just a floor away. She's one of those amazing friends who always manages to squeeze in time for you. She makes me want to be a better friend, because, let's face it, I have a lazy streak.



Totally off-topic, I had a hair makeover yesterday and I'm practically blonde! It's an insane change, but I think I like it. I've never dyed my hair to this extent before. It looks totally different. That's all. Maybe later I'll post before and after photos.

To Everything, There is a Season

This photo has nothing and everything to do with the events of 09/11/01. Instead of posting a photo of a flag, I thought this image was more about healing. The statue is located at Navy Pier in Chicago and I happened across it doing the tourist thing on my recent visit. I started editing the photos today and when I saw it, I thought it represented the way I feel about 09/11, without being too hackneyed. Always tell the people you love that you love them. Hold hands. Give hugs. Smile. Laugh. Remember. Always make love stronger than hate.