Squeaky Joints

May 1 was the Arthritis Walk at St. Joseph's College in West Hartford. Thank you again to everyone that donated their time and money. I feel very loved and blessed to have so many people that love and support me. Our team, Squeaky Joints, raised over $700! The day was a lot of fun and of course I had to bring my camera to capture the moments.

My mother in law (MIL) and Bubby (Julia's Jewish grandmother as she calls herself)

Kara and Joe comparing cards. After every lap you received a playing card. If you had a royal flush you were entered in the raffle.

Amanda hey! Rob, Julia, and Reillyn

Julia pushing Reillyn

Team Squeaky Joints! Joe, Joe Sr. me, mom, Amanda, Rob, Reillyn, Bubby, MIL, Kara, and Jules. Julia is holding a sign she made for our team.

Bubby and MIL

Joe and I walking

Seppe

Julia pushing Reillyn

I love the determination on Mrs. G's (Bubby) face!

Ok these next pictures require no caption! Rob and Julia had their own style of walking. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants.

yeah I couldn't chose just one!

Amanda, Julia, and I got matching flower balloon bracelets

MTIBFF

MIL and Bubby

Julia getting a massage

Bubby why you sad?

Rob and Reillyn

Joe getting a massage

Our table

Love this picture! I think I captured his love for his cousin!

Notice the sign! "Doggy drinking station"

All of us showing our signs

Rob being silly

Waiting to get her face painted

Hold still

My little kitty cat

Amanda!

Me and my seesta!

Thank you everyone for such and amazing day!

Jason and Shannon's wedding!

Last Friday my cousin Jason got married. Jason and I have grown up and drifted apart in our older years, but from early jr high to just after high school we were really close. Jason actually introduced me to the heavenly music of my boyfriend...Bon Jovi. Every time I hear "I'll be there for you" I think of Jay. I am so happy for him and I know he and Shannon will live happily ever after. It was a beautiful night and a simple ceremony outside. There was sooo much amazing food. Here are some pictures I took.

The groom and his sister Melissa

Walking to the alter

Waiting with the best man

Uncle Dickie putting the finishing touches on.

my crazy uncle rah rah

Shannon's daughters

saying "I do"

and now you can kiss the bride

married!

me and my man!

cousins! (from left Jessica, Jennifer, me, Melissa)

sisters! (Jennifer and Jessica)

Auntie Jo and Uncle Dickie (my godmother and the grooms parents)

Mr. and Mrs. Bouchard

awe...I heart weddings!

during the toast

at the end of the night the girls changed into their jammies and danced in their slippers

Melissa and Auntie Jo (mom and daughter)

Pat and Diane

Melissa and her daddy

such a beautiful couple

mother and son

my dad and Auntie Jo (brother and sister)

Aunt Rachel and Auntie Jo

more dancing

cutting the cake

me and my dad dancing to our song (what a wonderful world)

I don't know who loves to dance more!

Can't get enough of them. They were so cute!

Holy crap is that the guy that just had hip surgery? My dad even got out there to dance with his niece!

Ok this was hysterical. When they say you marry your parents they are right. Joe and my dad wore the same thing to the wedding.

Jay's car

The three amigos

me and my Uncle Dickie!

Jess and my dad dancing again!

And that was our night! Thank you Jason and Shannon for a great night. I wish you many happy years. Love ya!