Update

We are up to our elbows in cardboard boxes.

Pictures to follow.

Oh Mexico... sounds so sweet with the sun sinkin' low

We had the wonderful experience of going to Rosarito, Mexico a couple weeks ago to celebrate the marriage of Nikki Marshall and Ryan Jauregui. The weather was so warm, and our hotel had the most incredible view of the ocean. We turned the event into a whole weekend getaway, and we had so much fun! Thanks, Jaureguis and cheers!

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The first night we went to Puerto Nuevo for some delicious langosta.

Aqui esta mi langosta de amor:

The Enrique Crew

Not sure what "poker" is in Spanish, but money spends the same

Relaxing on the wedding day

Best Man Jones with the Groom's father

A little dip in the infinity pool

Cabana girls

Nate doing what looks like a dance move... maybe a full-body dry heave...

... and it's wedding time!

Here she comes!

The ceremony was so fitting... lighthearted but really touching.

The waves were crashing so loudly, it was just lovely.

Parris, Katie, Boston, Bobby, and Sonja (sp??)

Ryan and Drew showing off the bling!

Steph, Kayla, Beautiful Bride, Mandy, and Me

Some quality time with Sagi

Reunited with my girls (Sorry Nik and Jaud if you get a mini photo shoot in the middle of your wedding photos... really... who do we think we are?)

Viva Los Novios!

The naught boys at table 16

Let the dancing begin!

He saved a couple dances for me when he wasn't performing the splits

... and I think it's safe to say that we are at the end of the night!

Brooke's Bridal Shower

On August 2nd, Brooke's two San Diego bridesmaids (me and Cindy) showered her with food, drinks, and of course, wedding presents! Joanna was gracious enough to let us use her great place:

Cindy cookin' up some absolutely sensational food!

The mimosa bar

The eats... main dishes compliments of Chef Cindy, sweets provided by yours truly

Brooke loves birds, so I sort of went with a bird, nest and cage theme.

Brooke's shower memory book that I made for everyone to sign

The three bridesketeers... that was dumb.

schwag!!!

Joanna, Kasey and Cindy

Kaitlyn and Natalie won the two games and got bird-themed prizes

A shower is not complete without humiliating games!

The bubble gum game (note the lovebirds' cage in the background!)

Not so fun is it??!! (Brooke made me do this at my shower)

Kasey and Brooke holding the fans I made with Brooke's initials on them

Me and Brooke playing with the lovebirds

The worker bees... thinking we are funny (we are not).

Our Wedding Slideshow

I am so glad that Drew talked me into having a slideshow at our wedding, and I was absolutely floored to see the final result that my brother put together. Toby did an incredible job! We periodically sit down together and watch it, and somehow it "gets us everytime" to use Andrew's words. The part that always "gets" us (meaning the water works), is the proposal video that Toby somehow spliced in... I am so thankful that we have that moment recorded. Anyhow, thank you so much, Tobe we just love it!

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Here is my favorite baby pic of Drew:

Here is Drew's favorite of me:

Aint no party like a Holy Ghost party!

For Brooke's 29th birthday, and last one in San Diego :( , we headed downtown to the House of Blues for the world famous Gospel Brunch. They served up some delicious Southern-style dishes, such as fried chicken, cheese grits, biscuts n gravy, jambalaya, and bread pudding- mmmm! After we stuffed ourselves, a purple-robed Gospel choir got us on our feet- and even gpt Brooke onstage for a special birthday dance! A good time was had by all, Happy Birthday Brooke!

Things will be great when you're downtown!

Just waitin on the birthday girl (and Darin) to arrive!

A very kind gesture by Kasey!

Addi and Brooke

... and the dancing begins! Joe does not look entirely convinced!

Think they're having fun?

Steak, Austin, Queso

"They're gonna make me do what??!!"

Natalie waving her prayer napkin and being supercute.

Don't mess with these dancers

Brooke looking thoroughly embarrassed onstage.


lerdies.

... and Brooke got just what she wanted for her birthday... a mostly naked Comicon nerd.