Congratulations to Kim and Josh!

Last weekend, our friends Kim Gross and Josh Pierce got married! Kim is a 2nd Generation OJIF. She and Josh met in college while they were working at a Movie Gallery rental store. Kim and Josh are also de facto captains of our softball team, as the organizers, fee collectors, and information distributors. They got married in the same historic church we did. Shannon and I were honored by the bride and groom to sing "The Prayer" as a duet during the ceremony. It was a challenge - Shannon's part was mostly in Italian, but we worked hard and did our very best. We were happy to be a part of the Pierce's special day. Shannon has posted some pictures on the Oddwalk blog that he took with his phone at the rehearsal. Madeleine, as one may imagine, thoroughly enjoyed the festivites. She played Bride and Groom for a week with various grooms, including her stuffed Simba and her brother. She was absolutely enraptured by Kim the Bride, and would have followed her everywhere that day if I had allowed it. I have some more pictures of my own of the wedding and reception, but here are a couple I lifted from Facebook.

More Gulf Shores Fun!

Please to enjoy!

Hitting the road!

Finally here! The toddlers need a snack.

Playing with goldfish crackers and bubbles on the deck.

Illegaly sneaking a drink of my coke. "My Cama! Cheese!"

Maia on the beach!
Everyone on the beach!
Noah discovered Uncle Chris' music. He loved listening to the earbud. Maia's got the other side.
Noah on Pirate Night. Aargh!
Grandma helps Madeleine read the Treasure Map.
X marks the spot! Digging up the booty.


A whole different kind of booty.
Avast! Ye Jolly Roger flies!

Maia readies to board the conquered vessel.
Taking a morning away from the beach, at a tiny amusment park called "The Track"

The train was very squeaky - too squeaky for the girl.
I've got more pictures from the second half of the week, to be posted soon!

Gulf Shores Mid Week Update

Here's your update: vacation is fabulous. See for yourself!