The Baltimore Museum of Industry

We are SO happy that we decided to go with the Baltimore Museum of Industry for our reception. I don't know of another venue that has an airplane hanging from the ceiling! It's an awesome place inside and out with a lot of history. Funny, I grew up just outside Baltimore and never knew this place existed...it's a hidden treasure. A special thanks goes to my friend, Melody, who suggested it to us (she had her baby, by the way! I'll devote a whole blog entry to that later :) Here are some shots of the museum we took and a few pics from the reception that people have sent us.









Drew with his beautiful Mom (and my new mother-in-law, Lida :)



Erin's hubby took this one (thanks, Petey Pab!)... Our photographers were taking our picture with the Domino Sugar sign in the background. I cannot wait to see how that turned out!



Our FABULOUS Bridal Party (we love you guys!!) right before we were announced into the reception (this pic is missing the Maid of Honor - where were ya, Linz?)


Oh - and in case you were wondering, Drew and the groomsmen (and all of the other Filipino men & boys at the wedding) wore Barong Tagalogs (or Barongs, for short) instead of tuxes. Barongs are the traditional formal garment of the Philippines. It was actually Drew's idea to wear them, and I am so glad he suggested it! I think all the guys looked very handsome in them :)

Three Blondes and a Camera

We had so much fun at the "getting to know you" session with our wedding photographers. Michelle and Lisa of Three Blondes and a Camera are AWESOME!! We laughed A LOT...they made us feel so comfortable. We couldn't be happier that we chose them. They are freakin' phenomenal. We can't wait to see how they capture our wedding (only 1 day to go )... Here are a few images, or you can scroll down to the slideshow and view the whole gallery.

Chez Francois

For Drew's milestone 30th birthday, his parents took us to L'Auberge Chez Francois in Great Falls, VA for a delicious 5-course meal. Drew has been telling me about this restaurant for years, so I was excited to be able to tag along this time... His parents were so sweet. We talked and enjoyed our meal so much, we didn't even realize we were there for 4 hours! It was a great afternoon :)

Happy Birthday, Boo!

Drew turns 30 today!!  Happy Birthday to the most loving, wonderful, kind-hearted, gentle, caring, trustworthy, patient, loving, and HOTTEST man I know!!!  He has taught me so much over the past 4 years...most importantly, how to keep my finances in order :)  I LOVE YOU, SCHMOOP!!!! 

 

Team Vinnie

His mohawk and "Wild Child" t-shirt just kill me! :) -- Photo by Bill LaCosta.
Drew & I are participating in our second Down Syndrome Buddy Walk this October. As some of you know, my nephew Vinnie was born with Down Syndrome last March. He is the SWEETEST baby ever...I love him with every bone in my body. The money we raise will go to the National Down Syndrome Society and the Down Syndrome Network of Montgomery County, and will help support programs for people with Down syndrome in our area. We want Vinnie to have the resources he needs as he get older!

Please consider joining our team and walking with us (it's only a mile), or sponsoring us with a small tax-deductible donation. We would love your support!

Here's a link to the Team Vinnie page:
http://www.gifttool.com/athon/OurTeamPage?ID=1295&AID=98&TID=231

And here's a link to our personal fundraising page:
http://www.gifttool.com/athon/MyFundraisingPage?ID=1295&AID=98&PID=7882

Check out the fun we had at last year's Buddy Walk in Northern Virginia: