Quick Hamilton trip

We're falling behind on our updates . . . guess we've had a busy August. Last weekend, we made a quick trip to Hamilton to visit some of my family. Oscar got to come along this time . . he just snores away in the backseat when we're driving. My parents also met us over there so we had lots of people to visit.

The first picture is the three Hall men: my uncle Don, my grandpa, and my dad. It seems that my grandpa is pretty much all healed after the broken hip - back to weekly dances anyway.

Next is my dad & Oscar lounging in the shade. The weekend was really hot and we don't usually have such hot weather here in Seattle. So you can understand why Oscar was so excited when the sprinkler system came on. I don't think I've ever seen him so happy.















I have three cousins from that side of the family and they have a total of six kids. They never miss a chance to get together and we happened to be there for my cousin's bday party. The first picture is Brooke, my aunt Nancy, Jenny and me at the birthday party. The next picture is
Lindsey, my mom, and Taylor (they live in Idaho). As you can see there were lots of people to see, but we managed to cram it all into about 24 hours. Never long enough, but fun nonetheless.

WOULD YOU RATHER . . . be stranded on a mountain-top or on a deserted island . . . AND WHY?

Would you rather?

Karlee and I thought we should go with a non-gross 'would you rather' this week. Don't worry, there are plenty of off color ones to come.

Since most everyone has met our pets (or at least knows of our pets)... Would you rather live one entire month as Oscar or Moka? If you have time, explain why!!!

Going to the chapel ...

OK, now that we have sufficiently grossed everyone out - we're moving on to the main event of our trip to the midwest - Casey & Jodi's wedding!

It was a beautiful event - as you can see. The bridesmaid dresses were aquamarine and the flowers were aqua and orange. (Casey might argue that was for the Miami Dolphins but Jodi may disagree.) I have plenty of pictures but I tried to pick a mixture - more to come soon.

Day 3 - On to Michigan

After our excitement in Chicago, we drove to Grand Rapids for my cousin's wedding. It was great to be able to spend time with everyone, but the weekend went quickly. All of my cousins from my mom's side were there (9 of us) - a few that I haven't seen in years! (which is hard to believe) I'm thinking now that we should have gotten a "cousin" picture - oh well, hopefully it isn't "years" again before we're all together.

Friday night was Casey and Jodi's rehearsal dinner. We had a great Italian meal and lots of fun catching up with everyone.

The first picture is my cousin Jodi's new daughter (Mackenzie) . The next picture is just the group at the rehearsal dinner. Then it is Chelsea and my cousin Jon's fiance, Becky. We have lots of wedding pictures, so stay tuned . . .

P.S. Brandon & I decided to make "Would you rather . . . " a weekly game. SO this Sunday's would you rather is - WOULD YOU RATHER never be able to shower/bathe or never be able to wipe (gross, I know).

Chicago/Michigan: Day 2-Late Night

See all the cool things you miss out when you go home early... Leaving Wrigleyville after the game we got to meet a Chicago celebraty, Ronnie "Woo Woo" Wickers. He is the unofficial cubs mascot. I didn't know a lot about him before we met him, but you can check out his website to learn his story. Don't forget to listen to his audio cheers that made him famous.

www.ronniewoowoo.com

Chicago/Michigan: Day 2

Due to our awesome timing and Aaron's awesome people skills, we got to do something that I never thought I would get to do. The first full day we were in Chicago, Aaron's law firm was having an outing and they rented a rooftop deck overlooking Waveland Ave. and Wrigley Field (or as Karlee calls it Wrigley Stadium). Aaron found a way to hook us up on Uncle Chappy's dime as dates of a couple of the lawyers and we got to watch the Cubs beat up on Cardinals. It was a really good time (free food and drinks were a plus too). That is what all these pictures are of, minus the picture of Karlee and I eating at a completely mediocare restaurant . By the way, the building we were in was called Brixen Ivy and it is the gray one in the pictures. If you ever get the chance to hit a rooftop, it a really good time. PS. Last time Karlee and I were in Chicago, Aaron's lawfirm was having their Christmas party. I am waiting for the newest roster of activities before we plan another trip to Chicago. We are huge moochers