All Dressed Up And Ready To Go!

CONGRATULATIONS JAMES & TERESA!!

James, Me, Teresa

This past weekend my brother tied the knot and I could not be happier for the both of them! 

Thursday I made my way home from Milan to Newark on the first flight out after Sandy! I was so nervous that I wouldn't be able to make it home I couldn't sleep two days before my departure date. I was ecstatic when my plane took off, and even happier when I landed! My first stop was Starbucks to get a large coffee in a to-go cup- something I have been missing since I've been gone!

Friday my parents and I headed up to Cooperstown for last minute wedding preparations. It was so good to see both families and have everyone together, especially since I haven't seen everyone since this past summer.

Saturday night was the Rehearsal dinner at the baseball hall of fame and it was a grand slam! At the beginning of the evening I met Ichiro Suzuki who was there for a tour. He gave my little cousins some autographs and they were beaming ear to ear the entire night. Playing off the location we had baseball themed appetizers (pretzels, pigs in a blanket, french fries) and desserts (Boston cream cupcakes and, root beer floats and milkshakes). Since I won't be home for Thanksgiving it was so nice to see my entire family as well!

Aunt Nancy & I at the Rehearsal Dinner

Sunday was a whirlwind of activity! Teresa gave all the bridesmaids these awesome fuzzy animal slippers which we wore all day and decided to bring with us to the reception as well. Mine are pigs and I have them at home and cannot wait to wear them again...

During the morning we had our hair and makeup done and before we knew it, it was time to get ready for the ceremony! Teresa obviously looked absolutely stunning and James was beaming when she walked down the aisle! The ceremony was beautiful and ended with the Marine Corp Sword Ceremony. (It snowed as they were leaving the church allowing for an amazing photo op and then stopped shortly after!) The reception was held at the Otesaga and I don't think anyone sat for long. The dance floor was packed the entire evening!

I cannot be happier that Teresa is now my sister and am looking forward to the many years ahead. Congratulations you two! I love you both so much and can't imagine life without both of you!