Dear Nine Days of Nothing,

Nine days of the most wonderful nothingness I've ever done. (Actually, it might just be the only nothingness I've ever done, and as a nothing novice I have to say I did quite well). Matt and I spent 9 wonderful days in Cancun full of:

nothing at the pool
napping nothings
nothing out to dinner
nothing snorkeling
nothing on the couch
nothing in the kitchen
delicious mango nothings
bathing suit nothings
nothing but tans
reading nothing
loving nothing

I've settled the sleep debt. I've adequately satiated ever worry stress and concern I harbored up til June 27th. I've emerged victorious- relaxed, fulfilled and with an attentive and thoughtful husband in tow.

As for the nuptials that necessitated this nothingness - The wedding was a wild success. Not because every detail was executed perfectly or the evening stayed on schedule - but because Matt and I, surrounded by 250 of our closest friends and relatives danced the night away, shared sweet tender moments and celebrated the joy and excitement of our marriage. Professional pictures are forthcoming, but I've included a few for perusal.

Highlights:
- Happy Ever After in Your Eyes dancing with Matt as tears filled our eyes, and our family and friends looked on
- Jake, Erica and Kimmy's WONDERFUL toasts that warmed our hearts and set the perfect tone for the evening
- The Paul Rich band which brilliantly executed Rascal Flats "Life is a Highway", Alicia Keys "No One" and a few Beyonce/ Jay Z numbers with their 10 piece band. Left the dancers awe struck with their talent
- Laura Gufarotti catching the bouquet (she's a childhood friend, who's been dating my other childhood friend Jerry for something like 5-8 years)
- Bridal party get down let by the one and only Dance Captain L. Diane Rees - I thought I couldn't love these ladies anymore, but it turns out I was wrong. AND their dresses were PERFECT, almost beautiful enough to make the bride wonder if she should have just donned one for the party as well.
- Gnocchi
- The dessert hour that kicked off with delightfully over-the-top fireworks and streaming fountains, complete with chocolate fountain, crepe station and every pastry imaginable