Mad-town Delivers!

Hello, hello!!!

I have no excuses and wish I did. But alas I am back and want to catch up on what a fun fall we have had. In my opinion, this has been the best Fall to date in CO (since I moved here in 2008). The trees were so colorful, the temps have been great (cool in the morning, mid 60s in the afternoon) and the wind has not been so intense, so the colorful leaves have actually stayed put for longer than 1 week.

But with the great fall weather came our last wedding of 2013....if you remember, it's been quite a year for us, you could even say "the year of the weddings!" But Bridget and Chris's wedding must be talked about, because it was a weekend to remember. We all flew to Madison Thursday night, October 3rd and we were warned to pack our party pants, not only by the bride and groom, but also by every single person that has ever stepped foot in Madison....and let me tell you, it did not disappoint!!! In fact, I would say Mad-town delivered!!!

Bridget and Chris planned such a beautiful weekend and we were so honored to be included in so many of the wonderful events. AK got to golf the guys and I was invited to brunch with some super fine ladies, and Saturday I even got a sneak (early) peak of the beautiful bride....wait until the pictures...she was a show stopper!! :) The reception was gorgeous and Bridget made it so cozy by having so many unique DIY touches. I think my favorite part was the homemade apple pie for desert....genius idea considering the fall time soiree. My actual favorite part though, was the very touching father of the bride toast that Bridget's dad gave......just an incredible tribute to such a beautiful woman!!! Cheers to Bridget and Chris.....we are so happy for you and plan on making so many "married" memories in Denver!!!!

And to top it all off, Sunday after the wedding AK and I got up super early (too early for the day after a wedding) and drove down to Chicago to meet Alan and Kristyn's new little bundle of joy, Ethan!!! And we were able to confirm that he is just as handsome as his parents had said!!! It was the perfect cherry on top to a fun filled weekend!!!! :)

the lake that borders University of Wisconsin's campus. so pretty!

the famous capitol. also the center of the best farmers market i have ever witnessed.

before the wedding.....looking pretty dapper, Mr. Kay

i love this photo....bridget, her older sister jenny and her mom claudia, all helping her get ready!!!

mr. and mrs. lucas

all the denver girls in mad-town!

you guessed it, AK happened to meet a few more spartan fans. good thing they are as lovely as their smiles!!! :)

hashtag, great. hashtag, so fun. hashtag lolololololololol!! ;)

we were encouraged to kiss....i may have taken it to another level....but cute nonetheless.

i walked or ran by the lake every day while we were there. so gorgeous.

meet little ethan.

AK's a natural.

sail boats along the lake!!!

That's a wrap of wedding season, my friends. Thanks for taking interest. 2014 has already been labeled and it will be "the year of personal travel" as we have trips planned to Napa and Italy all before June....eeeekkk!!!!!! Also stayed tuned, I will inform you all about "the big reveal" regarding our trip to Napa and my mom just visited for a weekend so there are a few stories in the hopper!!!!

If I don't return before Thanksgiving, happy Thanksgiving to you all.....may you all remember your greatest blessings and all the things you're thankful for!!!!