Not Officers but Definitely Gentlemen

My babies grew up! They are all married and adulty. That's okay as long as they don't get boring and I can't see that happening. It seems like yesterday that I was berating them for "Austin Powers" immitations. Now Dakota and Rick are both married and working young yuppies. Yes, I said yuppies. I had hoped I could instill just a smattering of liberal insight into their minds before it was too late. But alas, I have been a dismal failure in this pursuit. I console myself with the fact that both of them are at least thinking conservatives. And I haven't given up trying to bring them into the light.
Even with their yuppie leanings, I am very proud. Dakota is working at a job he seems really happy with. Afterall, he is dealing with stocks and bonds and money-like things. Rick is heading off to a "high falutin' law school" and Rutgers should consider itself lucky to have him. They aren't my babies anymore, but they sure did turn out good.

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Holmes

Now I am officially a mother-in-law and it was a lot of fun becoming one--so much easier than becoming a mother. The wedding was gorgeous, as were the participants and there are dozens of stories to be told about the day (but only in person.) Debi and Dak look so happy and are out in California living it up for a few more days. I'm sure there will be lots of stories about that too. Some, we will get to hear.
I loved meeting Susan and having everyone down here. Now we are being plagued by scheming kids, planning ways to get to the next wedding. They love the partying and dancing. Looking at my pictures you would think they are all there, but that would be a mistake. After I get them all, I am going to sort them out. In the meantime you just have to plow your way through them.

Paige was all for toasting her Uncle Dakota and new Aunt Debi, but she wasn't quite ready for the taste of champagne.