September 2023

On September 9th Carley and Chris tied the knot! It was a beautiful ceremony, presided over by Becky, at a cute venue with a rustic vibe. Both girls were in the wedding. Lauren was a flower girl with Ari and Sophie was a junior bridesmaid. They did a great job and looked beautiful.

Becky as the officiant
Chris and Carley with the flower girls
Chris and Carley with the Juniors
cheezin with the bride and groom
The fam all dressed up

It started to rain right at the end of the ceremony, but it didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits. The party inside was hopping and everyone had a really good time.

Lauren caught the bouquet, but quickly passed it over to Hayley, who was very much angling for it.

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Well, it finally arrived. The dreaded first day of school. And the year that both girls are in middle school!! Gray hairs to arrive shortly. We’re a few weeks into it as I write this and so far, so good. Both girls are doing sports this year, which is new for us. Lauren is trying cross country and Sophie made the volleyball team. Lauren also decided to be on the theater crew team for BC Applause. We’re excited to get them out there and involved with more activities.

First day of 8th
First day of 5th
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It was a good, long summer with lots of time in Maryland.

Over the last few weeks we had more friends come and visit, enjoyed several sunset sails, and listened to Dave’s dad band.

My family came for Pirates and Wenches Weekend again (it maybe become a tradition!).

The girls both had friends for the last weekend in August, and The Devine’s came down for Labor Day weekend. I’m always sad to leave when summer ends, but fall is also a great time down there as well 😉

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