6/11/2004

Tomorrow My Dad Is 50

Sections: Events — Posted @ 1:55 pm by Chris

Well, my parents were suppose to be in town by now but I haven’t heard from them yet so I will instead take this time to embarrass my dad. Tomorrow he turns 50 and he is not really looking forward to it. We are going to go out to dinner tonight to celebrate. They are in town for Aliciana’s college graduation, which is tomorrow. So, happy birthday dad! Remember, you are only as old as you feel… or smell… or something like that.

5/22/2004

BMX And Bands Show

Sections: Events — Posted @ 7:23 pm by Chris

Aliciana and I went to the BMX and Band Show this afternoon at Cal Poly. It was a nice day to get out so we ended up spending several hours there. We saw some amazing professional BMX riders do some incredible tricks and stunts. We also caught a good performance by a band named Joose who sounded a lot like Dave Matthews Band. Before checking out the show, we went over to both Nick and Jessie’s labs and saw them hard at work. Pictures of todays festivities are up on our photo album.

5/17/2004

Congratulations Brock and Mandy Nieuwkoop

Sections: Events — Posted @ 10:06 am by Chris

Aliciana and I spent most of the weekend in Bakersfield. We were there to celebrate Brock and Mandy’s wedding, which was beautiful. They had an evening wedding in Scott and Lisa Davis’s gorgeous backyard. The ceremony was very touching, including a special presentation by Brock to Brianne, Mandy’s daughter, promising to love her and to form a loving family. After the ceremony, the rest of the evening was filled with music and the usual wedding festivities.

The wedding was attended by our entire group of friends and it was great to hang out with everyone and catch up. In addition to our friends, the wedding was attended by Brock and Mandy’s families and family friends. There was around 60 people in attendance overall, so the evening was a small but intimate event. I was even given the honor to drive the newlyweds to their hotel after the party, which I was more than happy to do.

The joy experienced by all in attendance makes me wish that my own wedding wasn’t still a year away. I hope my own special day is filled with as much love and happiness as Brock and Mandy’s was. I hope that their union is filled with unending love, joy, and excitement. In the words of Ryan’s toast, may your marriage be as long as this pennido!