2008-July: Fasy & Jennifer's Wedding

Rob's elder brother Fasy was married to his true love Jennifer in a lovely outdoor ceremony in Erie, PA July 18, 2008. All the cute kids were in attendance, and too many photos were taken to post here, so take a look at the picaso slideshow.

Fasy & Jennifer

We took advantage of a few days off from work to relax and enjoy a brief summer vacation in Erie. Besides the wedding, the highlights were the fantastic and romantic bed and breakfast where we stayed and Bess' tour de Presque Isle via a water taxi and a big yellow bike. Rob enjoyed a day at the waterpark with his nieces and many hands of hearts with Ben and the family.

2007 Travels - Double Birthday in MA

A quick trip to Worcester to see Mom & Gram for their birthday in April.

Gram shares her cake as well as the day of her birth with her daughter.

Mom enjoying her newly-remodeled kitchen with her birthday icecream.

Austin & Auntie Bess say "cheese".

Gram and her ladies: Barbara, Marian, Judy, and Barbara.

2007 Travels - Atlanta, GA

Robert and I both had conferences in Atlanta in March, so we packed up the cat and took a road trip to the Southeast. I was encouraged by the CIMS crowd while Rob learned more about statistics at ENAR. On our day off we had a delicious lunch at the Watershed restaurant (recommended by Christine & Kevin as a must for Indigo Girls fans) and explored the Botanical Gardens and Centennial Olympic Park.

Debra-Bess-Rae @ CIMS

Life imitating art....

Orchids, LOTS and LOTS of orchids....

Another plant that I first discovered while seeking refuge in the warm, moist greenhouse at Conn when there was snow on the ground outside. I just adore the juxtaposition of soft green leaves on the strong black stem. Beautiful. Does anyone know the name of this plant? I always forget to write it down when I'm busy soaking in the beauty of a greenhouse.