Getting together with our friends and family is what Jaylin and I are all about, and thats what we spent our entire weekend doing. We were very stoked that my freind Jerry was in town to spend some time with us and the other members of the bridal party.
Jerry, Frank (my other groomsman) and I were able to get some fantastic (chuckle) Golf in on Friday afternoon.
It was so good to catch up with both these guys in the same state at the same time.
Then we got to have an amazing meal at McCormicks in Beaverton with the boys and Franks girlfriend Jen (who has become one of our dearest friends also..she's so sweet!!)
...and her friend who came up with her from Eugene, Cyndi.
It was so much fun and yes...Jaylin finally got to meet the infamous "Jerry D'. (she approves highly of my selection of friends by the way).
The whole gang went out after dinner for some Kiiler karaoke at the Golden Crown - our favorite haunt (Mary and Linda are always so sweet to us).
Saturday was no less Busy with a big home style BBQ at My place with the usual suspects again...where at least one attendee was heard muttering..."I dont even like Lamb and that was AWESOME!!"(...ok, a little shameless self promotion there...sorry!) Anyhow, after dinner it was off to the Dublin for some live acoustic music and pool (Sorry Frank - I still refuse to call that move dancing) and one of Jaylins' bridesmaids, Amanda, was able to meet up with the whole crew there and hang with us. Very Cool and so good to see her. if you ever get the chance to get an "Amanda Hug", you will know instantly what an amazing, beautiful and tender human she is. One of the best for sure...You rock for hanging with us girl!!
Then Sunday, we celebrated Mothers Day with the Rider / Miller Clan which was so great because Grandma Miller came over with Merlene, Ryan and Heather and getting to be a part of that group is always very insightful. I feel like I am getting to know more about Jay and her history every time we get to sit around the table and just visit...what a wonderful day!! (I hear the Pork wasn't too shabby either...)
So, as you can see... Wayne and Jay did a LOT of the things we love to do, cooking, entertaining and running around this busy weekend!!(Whew...we were/are totally exhausted as I threw a 3am wake-up call onto this morning just for kicks) Needless to say, we haven't posted in a couple days, so, Heres the update...
Jay and I have a Photo Shoot / "Get To Know You" meeting with Daniel Stark, our wedding photographer, this Saturday evening. We are so excited!! We will be taking pictures in the Pearl District and Jaylin got it all booked on her own...(she is so good at this stuff!!)
We are really looking forward to it, and Jay really wants to include the kiddos too, so Piper and Parker will be coming along for the fun! We plan to have a fun evening of hanging out with the family and our new friend Daniel.
We are looking forward to getting the pics online as soon as we get them from Daniel..(have I mentioned how much we really like him) so we can share them with you.
Also, I will get the pics up of our fun weekend with the gang for everyone to see and get to know our dear friends...
Also, we had a great chat with Jaylins Mom on Mothers Day about "Wedding Plans" so that we could make sure we are all on the same page - and I just gotta say...I feel so fortunate to be welcomed into this family!! Jays Mom really makes us feel so supported and loved with all the planning, and her and Jim have really made this event a priority so it has been fun to just get to hang out and get great advice and dream of how wonderful things will be....plus - Jim is just full of catering ideas....KFC yeah you know me baby!!
That's it for now...Blessings and Peace to you,
wayne-o
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