Well besides going to uneventful work all of the past week, I also started school again. Bleh...it has been ok so far...but I'm only one week in. It's hard starting back after a long hiatus. I have a classmate whose name resembles a good friend of mine. My classmate's name is Mark FranTZen and my good friend's name is Mark FranDSen. I sent my classmate a note mentioning the similarity....and was really excited when I wrote it....he probably thinks I'm a fruitcake:) Eh well!! This past week was a short one because we had a 4 day weekend! I don't know when the last time I had a 4 day! It was awesome!

Over the weekend, I got to see a lot of my family. My cousin Steve married his Dreamgirl, Keva yesterday in downtown Chicago. It was such a beautiful outdoor ceremony and the weather was beyond perfect for the occasion. The wedding colors were a beautiful mixture of brown and orange....perfect for welcoming the fast approaching fall season. The reception was held in the ballroom of a library. How unique and beautiful it was! The meal was awesome and the cake was a lovely tower of cupcakes. Super cool! There was lots of dancing and fun had by all last night! At the end of the evening as the duo prepared to take off, the few remaining guest lit sparklers to see them off. It was such a wonderful day and I'm so happy that I was able to celebrate with them! Congratulations Steve and Keva...I love you guys!