Worthington

For the past several years, on the morning of July 4th, a group of us participated in the Colonial Hills 5K. It is the neighborhood where Dave and Melfi/Jess live. After the race, we gather at Dave’s house for a cookout and viewing of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Easting Contest on ESPN. After that, everyone leaves and it is nap time until whatever evening festivities we come up with. It has become a tradition.

However, this year, July 4th was Melf & Jess’ wedding day!

Dave was in the wedding so he headed over to the church early.

I met up with Roger & Matty at Dave’s house and the three of us went to the wedding together.





Jess looked amazing!
I have never seen anyone look so happy and not stop smiling for even a millisecond!



At the reception, I forgot to take photos of the coolest thing ever – grr!! I hate when I do that! Anyway, instead of having a cake there were cookies. Tons and tons of cookies. It is a tradition in the Melfi family. All the ladies of the family spend endless hours baking the most exquisite cookies imaginable for the wedding. I don’t’ remember the exact amount, but it was something like 120 dozen! There were even little bags for you to take some home. Such a neat idea and tradition!




Yes, I had issues with staying in my dress.

A great time was had by all! It was a very lovely reception and I am still amazed how Jess never stopped smiling!

Matty, Roger, Dave and I had a post reception gathering at Dave's. The boys watched episodes of "Cannon", I promptly fell asleep!

"WHO THREW OUT MY WINE??!"
That became quite the joke as when I woke up, someone had poured my wine down the drain. I was quite upset!

Another quote of the night...
"So he shot himself in the head twice and then his girlfriend?"