tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39582333139209556942011-07-07T15:44:10.161-07:00Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-69810235431295375312009-07-15T19:03:00.000-07:002009-07-15T19:40:31.516-07:00<div>Rehearsal Dinner.....come on in.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaalGPnGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJae%7CRup6G0o%7C/of=50,590,392" /></div><div>Mary Ellen getting sisterly advice from Lauren</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaGJQGaQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJea%7CRup6G0o%7C/of=50,590,392" /></div><div>Bridesmaids, looking nice ladies.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaGJQaGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJan%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>Groomsmen, no comment necessary</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaalGoonQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJa0%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>Seattle weather to make us feel at home, rain rain go away. The Towers in the back is where the reception was hosted. </div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaeoeJnQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJ0G%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>Bride getting ready.....</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaan0leQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJel%7CRup6G0o%7C/of=50,590,392" /></div><div>Groom getting ready.....its a clip on.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaan0elQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJaQ%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>On the wall, Bill Wang, awesome photo!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaanaGQGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJaa%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>The Bride and her father</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaanaGlGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJaG%7CRup6G0G%7C/of=50,590,394" /></div><div>We got married, Father Taillon was phenominal, can't thank you enough!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlanQaGolQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJla%7CRup6G0G%7C/of=50,590,394" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlanolQnJQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJle%7CRup6G0o%7C/of=50,590,392" /></div><div>Megan gave a great toast! Cheers, thanks Babs</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlanolPaaQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJ0G%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>Not a dry eye in the house, tears of joy.....</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlan0ePnoQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJ00%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>My wife says let's party!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlanJnnQGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJnQ%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>Pictures of your boss dancing like a crazy man, sounds like a raise.......</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlanJaJ0JQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJaa%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>Did I say raise.....I meant to say BIG RAISE!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlanJnnlaQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJJQ%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div>A good time was had by all</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlanJnnJQQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJaG%7CRup6G0P%7C/of=50,590,391" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-6981023543129537531?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-60277819025537362682009-07-15T17:47:00.000-07:002009-07-15T18:58:09.649-07:00<div>Mary Ellen being a good sport took part in the Guiness tasting at 6AM while our flight from Boston connected in Dublin, quick pint then off to Milan. I am a lucky man.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGPel0aGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJnQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>After our pint of G, we hopped a flight to Milan, drove 3 hours and settled in a town called Santa Margherita. Great spot to hang for a few days, we did day trips and on our return plenty to do at night. First day we took the train to Riomaggiore, Southern most town in Cinque Terra. Quaint town built on the cliffs. CW we found your spot, several pictures to prove it. </div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQPJnPQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJPn%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Day 3 my land lover wife and I took the boat to Portofino. After Mary Ellen got her land legs back we made the most of our time in this very pricey tourist trap.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQPlQoQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJ0Q%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Casual Water's big brother!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQPGooQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJao%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>One of the best Christmas presents ever....Lonely Planet Italy! Came in handy several times. We are having coffee in Santa Margherita</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQPlPlQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJnQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Day 4, driving from the coast to Tuscany, Mary Ellen taking a break as we walk through the town of Lucca. We made a last minute call to visit this town on our way through Tuscany since Megan Bartley and Stacy Larson both have family ties back to this amazing city. Next time we are renting bikes to explore the city.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQJlxPnlxPoJxQQJlPnlPoJQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJon%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" /></div><div>Our favorite spot along the way, La Bandita. Mary Ellen relaxes after a long drive, we had a little trouble locating this place as it is very new and very hard to find. Thanks to Jason and Deb.....and Brennie for our GPS pre-loaded with maps of Italy we found her.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQPlGnQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJeJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Private dinner for two on the back patio....private chef, four course meal. Great wine, we are now fans of Brunnelo's....major fans of La Bandita.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQPGl0QQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJa0%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>We had a visitor on our second night at La Bandita, Cartuzzo. The chef David has a cat that stays on property. Day 5, very peaceful, toured a nearby town, lounged at the Bandita and made dinner our major event for the day......honeymoons are great! My wife is beautiful.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQ0GnaQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJlQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Touring Sienna, Mary Ellen on the far left. Day 6 was very busy as we drove through Sienna on the way to Florence.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQJlxPnlxPJlxQQJlPnlPJlQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJJo%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQJlxPnlxPJJxQQJlPnlPJJQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJGG%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" /></div><div>Dinner in Florence, my wife takes a break before we walk by several vendors selling jewels!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQ0elnQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJJJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Day 7 we hit the streets of Florence, the Duomo is large. I think the best picture of this place would be taken from space.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQJlxPnlxPloxQQJlPnlPloQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJon%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" /></div><div>Most people do their research before Florence based on the historical sites....we based our trip on great food, well done Mary Ellen. Trattoria Marioni, everyone waits outside and they do one seating, finally they open the doors and everyone rushes in, fearing of not getting a table! Fun place, great food.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQ0elaQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJGa%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Day 8, we drove northwest to Milan. Stopping in the town of Parma, home of....Parmesan cheese. Milan was very slow as it was Sunday but I have a great picture of our hotel and Mary Ellen taking down a little "Coke Lite" from Mickey D's, uh trust me that cup is hers.</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQGnPGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJPo%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>I also fell victim to Mickey D's with a McFlurrey, check out our Fiat Punto...coming to a Chrysler dealer near you!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQGnPaQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJPJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div>Day 9, return the rental car, check in, Milan to Dublin.......was there ever a doubt? Cheers!!</div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQJGoQ0leQQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJGQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-6027781902553736268?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-64657709286312361472009-07-15T17:16:00.000-07:002009-07-15T17:43:51.752-07:00<div>Jesse and Jenn, married July 11. Rehearsal dinner, Salty's on Alki, great spot that looks back into downtown Seattle, shown in the second photo with Mary Ellen not Jesse. For all you Seattle people you know how great Salty's is on a summer night. Our trip had many highlights, Mary Ellen played her first round of golf of the year at Jefferson Park! </div><div>The wedding was great, thanks Ron and Sharon! Great to catch up with many of our friends especially Jeff and Meghan who were dearly missed in Rhode Island, CW, Chicky Correa, T-bone and of course Jesse and Jenn were gracious hosts! Thanks to my mom for housing a hurricane, in and out....thanks Seattle we miss you already.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaQ0oaGQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJlJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaP0nQaQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJJQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-6465770928631236147?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-1179035594187533292009-07-15T16:58:00.000-07:002009-07-15T17:03:45.423-07:00<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's been a crazy couple of months. July 4th weekend Mary Ellen and I drove to Toledo to watch Anna play in the Jamie Farr Classic, yes Jamie Farr is still alive and very tan. Anna was able to score us tickets for the Toledo Mudhens game Saturday night! Great ball park, home of the Triple A team of the Detroit Tigers. Thanks Anna, we had so much fun! </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpD0fRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaP0anlQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJeo%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /></div><div><br /></div><img src="http://render-2.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3D0-qpDJfRt7Pf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQGPxnJJxe0Pxv8uOc5xQQlaaQ0olPQQeqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgX0QJll%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-117903559418753329?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-81496440183023777622009-02-16T11:23:00.000-08:002009-02-16T11:30:07.767-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-uG1AlSI/AAAAAAAAACQ/ZfqBF2sALco/s1600-h/P2140039.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-uG1AlSI/AAAAAAAAACQ/ZfqBF2sALco/s400/P2140039.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303479735521678626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-XYeXO7I/AAAAAAAAACI/E6RVXbghXgU/s1600-h/P2140042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-XYeXO7I/AAAAAAAAACI/E6RVXbghXgU/s400/P2140042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303479345121541042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-KkUTNrI/AAAAAAAAACA/vqkYozO8GpY/s1600-h/P2140041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-KkUTNrI/AAAAAAAAACA/vqkYozO8GpY/s400/P2140041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303479124962260658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-C3p8MsI/AAAAAAAAAB4/AoZUxOCxUcM/s1600-h/P2140037.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm-C3p8MsI/AAAAAAAAAB4/AoZUxOCxUcM/s400/P2140037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303478992714347202" border="0" /></a><br />We decided on a Valentine's Day in this year. But that doesn't mean Andy didn't get dressed up for the occasion!<br /><br />There was a little role reversal this year, with Andy preparing the meal from start to finish - appetizers, asian stir fry and a delicious dessert sundae with homemade rasberry sauce, courtesy of Lauren.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-8149644018302377762?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-6689286716935734202009-02-16T11:19:00.000-08:002009-02-16T11:23:12.056-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm9C92fJ1I/AAAAAAAAABw/pWh8T2jMrbo/s1600-h/PC310030.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm9C92fJ1I/AAAAAAAAABw/pWh8T2jMrbo/s400/PC310030.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303477894865954642" border="0" /></a><br />Here we are celebrating the New Year and our "5 Months To Go" mark in Wheeling Illinois! We got dressed up for the occasion and had a fabulous dinner at the local Westin's osteria.<br /><br />All of this was a big surprise for M.E., coordinated by Andy from start to finish!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-668928671693573420?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-41886826752483739222009-02-16T10:45:00.000-08:002009-02-16T10:56:58.036-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm1g0oo2zI/AAAAAAAAABo/NuYXF8oaZLU/s1600-h/PC250014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm1g0oo2zI/AAAAAAAAABo/NuYXF8oaZLU/s400/PC250014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303469611695004466" border="0" /></a>Just another casual dinner at the Grzebiens!<br /><br />This is a Christmas picture of Mary Ellen and Kate Hudson!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm1QbHV7qI/AAAAAAAAABg/nfmDXHt2S2k/s1600-h/PC250021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SZm1QbHV7qI/AAAAAAAAABg/nfmDXHt2S2k/s400/PC250021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303469329966558882" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-4188682675248373922?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-26165905977279239782008-12-09T16:13:00.000-08:002008-12-09T16:18:18.204-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/ST8JyIe6qxI/AAAAAAAAABI/XT8Stu9WpQ0/s1600-h/Christmas+Tree.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/ST8JyIe6qxI/AAAAAAAAABI/XT8Stu9WpQ0/s400/Christmas+Tree.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277948045176777490" border="0" /></a>Well take a look at the tree we cut down at my dad's house! Mary Ellen and I had a great time helping them pick out their Christmas Tree. The local Christmas Tree farm not too far from their house, a saw and some hot cider provided us with a highlight from our trip home to Seattle. Although this was not the only highlight from our trip it is the only one we captured on camera. Happy Blogging!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-2616590597727923978?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-30996695701101089542008-11-21T10:44:00.000-08:002008-11-21T10:55:42.040-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SScBv2iFkkI/AAAAAAAAABA/hw2BZdewmpQ/s1600-h/Dad+and+Lori.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SScBv2iFkkI/AAAAAAAAABA/hw2BZdewmpQ/s320/Dad+and+Lori.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271183810464420418" border="0" /></a>Our Thanksgiving plans include a trip to the shores of Hood Canal. My dad (RD) and step mom Lori have a gorgeous view of the Olympic Mts, among other things. Please notice this picture was the first picture that does not have one of 6 dogs included. The dogs are actually holding the camera during this shot....well done Boone! Lori does a nice job keeping the place looking good, those flowers are real and coordinates nicely with her shirt!! RD get those steaks ready, he is a great cook. I heard the BBQ Hall of Fame retired his apron back in 1998.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-3099669570110108954?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-45829399056869782512008-11-21T10:40:00.000-08:002008-11-21T10:44:10.448-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SScA3CBMZDI/AAAAAAAAAA4/pRpJ5-64jVw/s1600-h/Mom+and+Clark.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SScA3CBMZDI/AAAAAAAAAA4/pRpJ5-64jVw/s320/Mom+and+Clark.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271182834295137330" border="0" /></a><br />Here is a picture of my mom and Clark down in Key West for my Step Brother's wedding last year, we also took pictures in this silly HogsBreath Saloon sign but promise that photo will not see the light of day!! We will be spending Thanksgiving with these HogsBreath patrons.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-4582939905686978251?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-15561386206226877332008-11-21T10:29:00.001-08:002008-11-21T10:30:02.128-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SSb-ENb0O3I/AAAAAAAAAAw/2ViHR1QXw0k/s1600-h/AD+and+relatives.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SSb-ENb0O3I/AAAAAAAAAAw/2ViHR1QXw0k/s320/AD+and+relatives.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271179762163006322" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-1556138620622687733?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3958233313920955694.post-81988755960396962512008-11-21T08:27:00.000-08:002008-11-21T09:31:31.780-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SSbwRdCoEkI/AAAAAAAAAAM/ccqSJQNb5fo/s1600-h/ADME.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RNqo8DQt5RE/SSbwRdCoEkI/AAAAAAAAAAM/ccqSJQNb5fo/s320/ADME.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271164596527829570" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3958233313920955694-8198875596039696251?l=maryeandadsfamilyadventures.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Andy, Mary Ellen and......http://www.blogger.com/profile/07647441795309494775noreply@blogger.com1