While our kids stayed home with Nana, followed by Matt & Lisa, we enjoyed an awesome trip to DC for Bill & Katie Woityra's wedding. (Note - Edison insists on wearing the giraffe outfit all the time now.)
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We got to spend the weekend with our Coast Guard friends. Eben loved being back with the guys. This was our hangout for the weekend, RJ's house.
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The gang before we headed out: Eben, Paul, Craig, Josh, RJ & Ratch.
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With my hubby - all dressed up for a change!
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Craig, Bill (the groom), Eben & RJ.
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Bill & Katie hosted an amazing pre-wedding eve party at Marvin in DC.
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Craig & RJ.
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My buddy for the weekend, Wally. The only other lady amongst these guys.
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At the wedding reception. It was a grand affair and the bride & groom are so happy and in love.
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Fun to have a giant "date weekend" for a change!
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Paul, Eben, Craig, RJ, and Josh.
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At the after-party.
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And, as RJ calls it, the after-after party at his house. We had a blast playing Rock Band.
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We were on fire!
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Last ones standing... nice duets RJ!