I have NO idea why this picture was on the camera, but it's just too good NOT to post. Let's hear some caption suggestions in the comments... 

On the way down, they stopped over in Pismo Beach at an amazing hotel. I didn't go on the trip, so I'll be buggered if I know the name of it. However, it's highly recommended by all involved. 

Marcella chilling in her Laz-E-Boy... 

Just a quickie trip to visit Donn and Marcella - at right is Lisa's sister Linda, and on the left, The Mom (Diana) is holding some tomatoes at a strange height. Makes Donn look a little sunburnt, if you know what I mean...

Lisa went to visit her aunt and uncle last weekend - on the drive down, they passed some brush fires in the distance.  

And as per usual, he'll happily sit there for hours while you slide him up and down. I think it's because we both were going "WHEEE!" every time that amused him more than anything! 

Although he was a tiny bit confused at the concept... "You mean you WANT me to slide down here on my butt?" 

At a garage sale, we bought this playhouse for $15! Although it's only 2 foot high, Owen loves the slide! 

Yeah, yeah...

I'm a giant slacker. No posts for over a week. BOO HOO! Well, since nobody's complained, I guess I'll post some Owen-y updates for you all...

Until it was time to say goodbye and head for the airport. Don't worry, little guy - you'll see Mo again next year at the wedding... 

So he just kept playing with his little squeaky toy... 

Although Owen is not convinced.... 

Before he left, we figured out that babies in cowboy hats were hilarious. Most of us were even sober! 

Sadly, Will had to go pack for a hunting trip - Owen was crushed... 

One by one, everyone left, until it was just us, Mo and Will hanging out. Will does a pretty mean dancing bunny impersonation, as you can see by Owen's face... 

The next day, a somewhat delicate Pete (fortified by a large greasy breakfast and a pot of coffee) drives us all up to Boulder where Lisa's favorite Mo throws us a Sunday brunch. She invites all of the Boulder crew to come visit, which was really great. Mo and Will live on a couple of acres, and have quite the menagerie. Here, Blanca the horse makes Owen's acquaintance. He's really not a horse person... 

We ended the night by continuing to drink heavily downstairs in the bar. The reception ended at 8pm, and we stayed in the bar until 11:30. That's WAY past my bedtime! 

This girl's check bounced, so I'm posting this pic. I forget her name, but she was with one of the groomsmen... 

Owen and Lisa went back to the room because he was asleep on his feet. Pete stayed behind to ensure the beer supply didn't run out and to shake his booty on the dance floor. However, Shawn demonstrates perfect "White Man Running In Place" dance steps, while Shannon and the groom's dad look on in awe. There are several other pictures from the reception, but until the blackmail checks clear, they'll stay in the vault. 

However, before we can get there, Mary from Rochester has to get some Owen time. Mary used to work with me and Al at Linens N Things WAY back in a different lifetime. Fabulous lady and a total hoot to hang out with. 

After a quick change of outfit, Owen's ready to hit the dance floor... 

Al's Uncle Scott and I were the ushers - so we thought we'd ham it up as her bodyguards... 

Also present were Dan and Holly from Buffalo. Dan used to live in Denver and is the HUGEST (well, even though he's 5'6") Bills fan! He signed the guest book "#78 Bruce Smith, 1 Bills Drive"!  

We were lucky to be sat with Jim and Donna H - good friends of Al's from Maryland. Super cool people and a ton of fun to hang out with. Donna played "Open the box, close the box" with Owen for a LONG time! 

Had a lot of fun at the reception, including putting flowers on Owen's head... 

As she was walking down the aisle, she had to get one last wink in to me.... I was at the very back of the church (I was an usher.)