Wedding Weekend in Newport

We took a quick weekend trip to Newport to attend Sarah Garrett and Joe Osnoss' wedding. Dave had never been so he had his very first Del's (yummy frozen lemonade--kind of a Rhode Island signature drink) in front of Newport's famous wave statue.

Saturday afternoon, Joe's family hosted the bridal party for a boat cruise around the harbor.

Dave found the boat he would next like to own.

But more than likely, his next boat will look more like this one.

The bride and groom enjoying the cruise.

Chris and Jennifer White.

Ocean Cliff, the scene of that evening's rehearsal dinner.

Sarah and Libby.

Maid of honor Kristy Grippi and Sarah.

The reception site, Belle Mer, from the water.

Rehearsal time...Waiting for the fun to begin.

The view of the Newport Pell Bridge and the harbor from the wedding site was fairly amazing.

Rehearsal done? Check. Onto the lobster bake!

The view from Ocean Cliff, pre-fog.

The fog rolling in....

And pretty well settled.

Wedding day, Sunday, June 29. The unveiling of Sarah's dress. T-minus 2 hours to wedding and counting.

Kristy and Sarah's sister Rachael getting her zipped in.

Veil time.

Jen and Kristy.

Matron of honor Candice Russell and Kristy.

Sarah needed a veil fix during pictures.

Our pretty bouquets.

Cocktail hour.

Mr. and Mrs. Osnoss...

First dance, the culmination of many lessons and hours of practice.

Woo hoo!

Sarah's parents, Milton and Cheryl, take their turn.

Even Joe's grandmas got in on the fun.

Sarah and her dad taking a spin.

Michael Maduri and Dana Maybo's Wedding

Practicing for the big day, Friday, June 6, at Shore and Country Club in Norwalk, Connecticut.

And the big day arrives (along with the heat and threat of storms), Sunday, June 8, 2008.

Dana and her dad...

Made it through the ceremony just in time for the storm to come...perfect timing.

Cruise Day 7--One Last Day at Sea

Almost home...

Our assistant waiter, Titi, bringing out the Baked Alaska at our final dinner.

It was a great cruise...thanks to Ken and Peggy for inviting us and to Matt and Mary for making us laugh...

Cruise Day 6--Relaxing at Sea

We spent a day at sea on Friday, making our way back up the coast of Mexico towards San Diego. It was a great day for watching for whales, seals and dolphins (all of which I saw from our balcony!!) as we passed by Cabo San Lucas. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera. Fortunately, we have video. I will get that up when I can.

Pretty sunset.

The traditional champagne toast after our second formal night.

Cool cats.

Cruise Day 5--Puerto Vallarta: Shopping and More Guacamole

Our third port of call was Puerto Vallarta. Most of the gang was done with laying in the sun so we decided to do some serious retail therapy and exploring instead.

The sand sculptures along the beach were amazing.

We came across this performance...not sure quite what to call it. But they played a flute while coming down the pole in maypole-style.

The famous seahorse statue.

Some of the Mexican beaded artwork.

Matt in a tree.

Hitting the vendors, ready to bargain.

Dave was muy happy with the 2-for-1 mango margaritas he got at lunch.

Giddy up, cowgirl.

Dave keeping watch outside Senor Frog's.

Dave showing off his purchases of the day. Of course he had to get the Ravens blanket. He has been told it has to be worn at at least one tailgate this fall.