A Big Hit

Our engagement party last weekend was a huge success! It went off without a hitch! Everyone got along, and really enjoyed each others company. It ended up that my family - my Mom, Scott, Amy, and James - drove in from MD, and got in around 1:00 am on Saturday morning. (This was still Friday night for us...) We stayed up for a bit and chatted before hitting the hay.

My Grandpa Jon, Grandma Judy, and Aunt Jennifer then flew into Columbus on Saturday morning, so I went and picked them up from the airport (it was so nice to see them), and we all went to an awesome deli in German Village called Katzinger's. Brian and I also took everyone to Goodale Park (where our ceremony will be held), and The Smith Bros. Venue (where our reception is) for the final approval. (Actually, there's not a whole lot we could've done if 'our places' weren't approved, but we were pretty confident that they would be so we decided to show them off!) We then headed to the engagement party, and by saying that it was awesome would be a complete understatement. It couldn't have been more perfect! Mary and Tom had an awesome spread with tons of great food, and the big screen was set up in the garage to display the winning prowess of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

On top of it all, there was a Hokie bird and a Buckeye that adorned the table with their mascot spirits! (Pics will be posted soon!! Brian and I didn't bring our cam along so as soon as we gather up the lot we will post them!) Being a Virginia Tech graduate, I am extremely proud to be a Hokie. (We're ranked number 4, by the way!) And for all of you who've been wondering, I'll be decked out in maroon and orange come 2014 when OSU plays Virginia Tech!

So, on behalf of Brian, myself, (and Bun), we would just like to extend a humongous thanks to Mary and Tom for hosting an engagement party for us, and another humongous thanks to all of our families and friends who were able to celebrate the day with us! We really had a blast with everyone, and are, once again, so thankful to have you all in our lives!