baby on the way and Devin had suggested his co-worker Caroline several times because she is pursuing a photography degree. I've seen some of her photos on Facebook and I didn't think she had the style that I 
was wanted for our wedding photos so Devin suggested she do and engagement photo shoot so I could see her style. Everything posted on Facebook has a fashion magazine, highly edited look and I wanted a more natural style.We had a lot of fun going through the boardwalk and taking pictures of us in our hiking boots. We even got to climb a tree which was lots of fun. Although, getting up the tree was much easier than getting down. Then we ditched the boots and headed to the beach. There were huge flocks of skimmers and she got some
good pictures of us running towards the birds. She said we were naturals at posing for photos. We also had a lot of fun splashing each other in the water even though the water was really cold.
Now we have some nice photos of us which I will eventually get around to printing. Although she's a good photographer both Devin and I are looking for someone else because she's not exactly the style we're looking for.
That evening we met up with Trina and Ryan at Makotos. It was really nice to see them again and we had a very yummy dinner even though I can't eat the appetizers or fried rice because it is not vegetarian. It was a very fun Thursday.
to the wedding to have a chance to meet Devin. It was an awesome, awesome shower. Sarah got there first to help out with getting things ready. She was super prepared and had a notebook and pen for writing down gifts and a paper plate for making the ribbon bouquet. My mom and I made pinwheel cookies the night before for the party and my cousin Heather made the most divine key lime and banana creme cupcakes.
I didn't feel like I had enough time to talk to everybody. Mom had picked up beach themed things for party gifts and grandma also added some stained glass art for gifts. My mom had three wedding games, a wedding crossword, famous couple matching, and how well do you know the bride and groom
quiz. After the games we had food which mom and Babi spent the day before getting ready. Then Devin and I spent the rest of the party opening gifts. We received a lot of generous gifts. While most of the ladies were watching us open presents the guys were in the living room watching the Bears vs. Packers game. It's impressive that this went so well considering half of my family is from Chicago and half is from Wisconsin. I really can't say how nice it was to see my family. I can't believe how big all the kids are getting. I almost wish I was still in Chicago so I could see everyone more often.
play. Tuba gave me a ride and so Tuba, Annie, Dave and his girlfriend, all of the music equipment, and I all squeezed into his van. Tuba gave me my Christmas present which was a super awesome Jack (from the Nightmare Before Christmas) action figure. A bunch of friends were out to play/see the show, Jake, Ryan, Megan, Cassie, and Nicole, and it was great to see everyone. I met the drummers girlfriend who is from Scotland and she was awesome. After Article 101 a Tool cover band came on and played until midnight. They had a woman performing to some of their
songs with fan and a set of sai. Right before the midnight they handed everyone hats and noisemakers. We got really bad champaign slightly after midnight due to the poor management of the staff which I took a sip of and then decided against drinking the rest. So I got to start the new year with my friends which was awesome and then Tuba dropped me off at my parent's house and I went to bed. Happy New Year!!!