Memorial Day weekend

We flew into Houston from Paris on Thursday and spent less than 24 hours at home before hopping back on a plane and heading to Philly! Cory's friend, Ben, who was a groomsman in our wedding, was getting married to the wonderful Molly! We wouldn't have missed their big day, or a chance to get to see Cory's friends from high school. They're such a great group; every time we're together it's just constant laughing and fun.

Friday we made creative use of our hotel room recycling bins by using them to ice down our beer. After a few Yuenglings in the room we headed out for sushi dinner and some drinkin'. Saturday we strolled down to South Street for a cheesesteak lunch at Jim's and dessert at Rita's water ice. Oh Pennsylvania, how I miss all your delicious food and beer!

That night was the wedding at F.U.E.L. house http://www.fuelcollection.com/, which is now a small art museum, but it was also the Real World Philly house. It was a beautiful ceremony and the reception was great too, with delicious food and fun times! It was also nice to see Ben's dad, Mr. Pinder, who married us in October.

Sunday my dad picked us up and we went to my house for a picnic with Cory's mom, Cory's dad and Suzy and Grandma, and some of my aunts and uncles and cousins. It was great to see everyone, and once again the food was delish. I was especially glad to see my cousin Missy who just had her first baby that I got to meet, and my cousin Derek who will be leaving in August for basic training before he sets off to become a Navy Seal!

We got back early Monday and I relaxed on the couch all afternoon catching up on tv shows while Cory played golf. The weekend only added to our exhaustion from our Paris trip, but it was well worth it!