Stripey

Meet Stripey, our "pet" spider. He lives in the bushes just outside our front door. We've really enjoyed watching him spin his web and wait for prey. He really is quite beautiful, isn't he? As long as he stays outside my house!

Conrad + Evita

Our dear Wujek Conrad got himself hitched last month. To say it was a beautiful wedding would be an understatement. Every detail was perfect, beautiful, and elegant, including the Bride herself. Evita, excuse me Ciocia Evita (gonna take a while to get used to:)), has a keen eye for detail and stylish intuition that brought together unexpected combinations like a romantic vintage laced gown and sequin bridesmaid dresses. It totally worked! We were all blown away.

The Wedding Mass was at St. Cyril & Methodius Church in Lemont.

Job well done Sadie, now you can put on your dancing shoes :)

 Ciocia Evita's parents

Ciocia Evita's siblings

The reception was at the Rialto Theater in Joliet.

My Mom = STUNNING! My Dad's not too shabby himself ;) I hope I age just as well as they do!

 They honeymooned in Rome were they had a photographer take more pictures on the Amalfi Coast.

And the highlight of the trip...they met the Pope! There is a little known thing as Spoi Novelli tickets to the weekly Papal Audience in Vatican City. If you have a Catholic Wedding, and you're visiting Rome within two months of the ceremony, you can request tickets.

Congratulations guys! Wishing you the greatest happiness for the rest of your lives. We love you guys so much!

Photo credits; Marcin Cymmer Photography and Jenn Michelle Photography