It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!

The first stop in our vacation was to spend the weekend in Charlotte attending the wedding of Jay's cousin, Chad. Jay's Aunt and Uncle hosted a fabulous rehearsal dinner on Friday night for Chad and Ashley. We enjoyed a true "game day" feel as we feasted on barbecue, peanuts and signature label beer (complete with Chad & Ashley's photo and "It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!"). Each table cheered on a different sports team, of course Jay and I were seated at the Florida State table! From our rooftop view, we looked out on the Charlotte skyline and the Panther's stadium. It was a lovely event and so nice to be able to spend time with family we don't get to often enough. The celebration couldn't have been more perfectly planned! Jane (at right), you did an exceptional job (Richard, I hear you helped some too!)!

Travis (Jay's brother-in-law) wears part of the centerpiece from our Seminole table.


Melodie and Madison (the daughter of Jay's cousin, Sherry).


We all loved meeting Michelle, Mike's girlfriend. Mike is one of Jay's cousins.

I was actually able to get a photo of Jay's Aunt Margaret while she was looking at the camera (far right). She dodged the camera all night but I kept trying! She is joined here by Jay's sister, Stephanie; his mother, Brenda; and Margaret's daughter, Sherry (Madison's mom).

Tilley family, I have more photos from the weekend but I don't have time to upload them now. I'll send them out when we get back from vacation.