Wow, being gone for 5 weeks sure has been fun, but also good to get back home. We really enjoyed seeing alot of family and friends that we only get to see rarely. Well, here are the highlights--started off going to New Hampshire, then Jim left for Oklahoma for a class while Shauna and the kids stayed up there with Grandpa and Boba. Did get to Boston Common and ride on the Swan Boats! Highlights included a trip to Canobie Park Amusement Park, York Beach on a chilly day, the Manchester Fishercats minor league baseball game, and just spending time visiting. Jim's highlights included getting back to see his babies and Spud.
Then, the herd rolled south to Georgia, to hang out with Meme and Papa and crew. We managed to get Adele Elise baptized with the help of her godparents, Joe and Beth Szucs. They graciously made the trip over from Houston with daughters Gracie Beth and Ella...those are some great young ladies. Then had some golfing with Uncle Trav, swimming at the pool, a trip to the Georgia Aquarium with Cousin Jackson and Cousin Claire, a nice get together to see many friends/family at Casey Bones' house, and a cheerleading extravaganza put on by Aunts Kelly and Kait. If that wasn't enough, the kids got worn out at Monkey Joe's Jumpcastle house (2 visits) and Jim got worn out hiking around Kennesaw Mountain with Dr. Riddle.
Then, the herd rolled south to Georgia, to hang out with Meme and Papa and crew. We managed to get Adele Elise baptized with the help of her godparents, Joe and Beth Szucs. They graciously made the trip over from Houston with daughters Gracie Beth and Ella...those are some great young ladies. Then had some golfing with Uncle Trav, swimming at the pool, a trip to the Georgia Aquarium with Cousin Jackson and Cousin Claire, a nice get together to see many friends/family at Casey Bones' house, and a cheerleading extravaganza put on by Aunts Kelly and Kait. If that wasn't enough, the kids got worn out at Monkey Joe's Jumpcastle house (2 visits) and Jim got worn out hiking around Kennesaw Mountain with Dr. Riddle.
Then we headed up to one of our favorite spots in the world, Lake Rabun to hang out with family--Aunt Cici, Cousin MoJo, Cousin Elizabeth (Roll Tide!) were gracious to have us over to their place for the day, and then we hit Minnehaha Falls, nature walks, and went on the boat again the next day. Nolin even got to go tubing with his Meme and Papa. Then we did more hanging out back in Atlanta for a couple of days and then back up to New Hampshire for the DiPirro-Nolin wedding extravaganza.
Aunt Jayne and Uncle Kevin had a great rehearsal and dinner--nobody seemed nervous except for Mary Caroline. Then on August 9th, the sun shone brightly for the whole shooting match. The wedding went off without a hitch. Nolin served as ring bearer, and was really good. Mary Caroline was the prettiest flower girl around, and wanted to help her daddy do the reading. Then, Jayne and Kevin smiled throughout their vows, and bam, it was official! The reception at Andover CC was great, and Nolin really showed how he could shake his tailfeather on the dancefloor. Who would have thought that he could channel James Brown like that!
The following day, had the honor of taking the newlyweds to their cruise ship heading for Bermuda, and getting lunch with Boba and Grampa at Anthony's Pier 4 down on Boston Harbor...neat setting and good food. Finally did a little more relaxing and had some good meals (including Cracker Barrel with Boba, Grandpa, Aunt Mary Beth, and Tina) and then it was time for us to enjoy 18 hours of travel back to Aloha land.
Great trip, but good to get home for sure. Enjoy just a sample of the pictures....we probably have over 1,000 from the trip if you are really interested.
Great trip, but good to get home for sure. Enjoy just a sample of the pictures....we probably have over 1,000 from the trip if you are really interested.
