Bride-to-be at dinner
Zoned out, pondering wedding logistics
Milling around, awaiting a decision
In search of lunch
In Tom and Marna's backyard
Toiling away in the fancy kitchen
Happy hostess
A few pre-show announcements
Marna and Tom, live from the east coast
Marna ready to paddle
Marna on the open sea
New cat shirt for Ruth
Marna's new hat
The assembled crowd
Lots of Eckels
Opening the memento box
State report
Proof of graduation
Magic carpet
CLOWNS!
Marna and her orange
Present sorting
Marna and Sam decipher the complicated instructions
Waiting for present opening turns
The whole gang
Pete and Marna sitting around
Trivial Pursuit
The Nosferatu group
Let the opening madness begin
Now Marna can make even more pies
The fashion show begins
Reflective leg bands make for a safe present opening experience
Monkey sock time
Monkey sock surgery
Testing out the new camp chair
Back row viewing
Careful flicking
Two-fisting
The year of the spork
Folding up some dinnerware
Marna explains the ins and outs of the house
Adjusting the rods
Group shot #1
Group shot #2
Out in the woods
Heading down the boardwalk in Delafield
Taking it all in
Puzzling out Mobi
Ruth on the go
Mid stocking unloading
The whole crew
Exploring the wonders and wilds of Finland
Supervising the baklava carefully
Stocking discovery
Cookie gathering
Stacy's leg stash
The crew, arrayed as they should be
Everyone, including those now partially hidden
Taking in the performance
At the big table
Inspecting the calendars
The whole gang
The whole gang, one with a fun hat
Parceling out the next batch of cookies
The knight's in your face
The full crew
Synchronized unwrapping
Masterminds at work and play
Approaching the Milwaukee Art Museum
Max and Marna
Ruth chomps into an apple
From the other end of the tables
Brewing up some trouble
And back to a mellower disposition
The whole gang
Storytime for Max
Chowing at Culver's
Gathering at the table
The distribution begins
Waiting patiently
Double checking the tag
Sharable socks
Ruth and Max take charge
Out on the deck
New lion necklaces
The whole gang
Post lunch happiness
Dye master Marna
Reading up on the Bananagram rules
Wild-eyed Sam
Big smile for the photographer
Attempting to line up for the family photo
On the prowl for baskets
The hunt continues
Gathered in the rental house
Pizza dinner
The rowdies one row forward
Celebrating the birthday boy
Wiener Schnitzel alla Holstein - eggs on top, not cow
Sam offers up a delicious gooey piece of celephane
Don't jump, you have so much to live for!
She decided not to jump after all
Art delivery time
What could it be?
A bug, the highest form of art
Waiting for the rest of the crew at the L station
The whole gang in Lincoln Park
Sandals going on and off
Trying on some new outfits
A very pink chef
Eating from rectangular plates
The gang (minus the sleeping Ruth)
The embarcadero crowd
Scoping out the crustaceans
The whole lineup
Ever so slightly goofier
Hiding in the corner
Reading up on the big gun
Puppet show
Conductor cap?
Many armed chat monster
Presenting the trophy
Marna and Tom (and ice cream)
Happy parade watcher
Marna and Tiffany
Right in the eyes
Another puppet show
Gathered in the living room
Marna and Tom
Waiting for lunch
Twisting
Dark glasses
Chomp
Finishing a sensible early lunch
Take 1
Take 2
Take 3
Take 4
Mary Ann, Marna, Lisa, and Jess ready to eat some lamb
Happy onlookers
Marna gets set for action
Dreaming up more haiku
Only a few more poems to go
General merriment
All the kiddies
Relaxing before dinner
Catching some rays before it's time to change
Waiting for the rest of the guests to arrive
Lunchtime chatter
Taking in the Fruit by the Foot photos
A small packing of roving photographers
Just about to get underway
The bride
The officiant begins
Telling the story of Marna and Tom
Telling the story of Marna and Tom
Telling the story of Marna and Tom
Ring exchange, part 1
Ring exchange, part 1
Ring exchange, part 2
Ring exchange, part 2
Mere seconds from being married
The kiss
The kiss
The kiss
A happy looking wife
The married couple
Heading on to the reception
Greeting the guests
Working the door, checking for ties
Waiting for the ceremony
Working out the last minute logistics
Places, everyone
Showtime
Marna with the Large Anchor
Marna out snowshoeing
Jess and Marna marvel at the space age technology
Marna and her new friend, the Camperdown Elm. Check out the sign
Marna on the ferry
Marna on the ferry
Marna up close
Careful balancing
Wind at her back
A little wading
Tickle torture
Marna prepares to get wet
Marna and me on the trail
Marna and Mary Ann after some lunch
Marna makes a final lunge
The full assembly line
Strolling along the path
Pens!
Present intermission
Pulling cookies
The whole gang
Two seconds later
Tape!!
Inspecting Brendan's grab bag
Sharing the loot
Playing Life
Reading one, i carry your heart with me, ee cummings
Listening to Roger
Me and my family
Me and my extended family
Marna hides Tom
The whole gang
Just a touch silly
Munching on the bench
More shade
Waiting for the action
Fake reading, part one
One for the reader
Ready for things to get underway
Enjoying the sun
Lucas takes a swing
Looking forward to some of that custard cake
Sneaking a few curds
Marna chats with Tom
More cheese
The Grinch trying to steal Christmas
A sled promissory note
Betty all around
Sporty Potato Head Spice
A little unwrapping music
The whole gang
Marna in the post-present calm
Play-Doh at its finest
Marna and Pete get ready to head out to Madison
Marna doing a little pre-carride exercise
Ice cream watchers
Hanging out in the Arboretum
Hanging out in the Arboretum
Marna escapes with berry pie
The whole gang
Watching the photo show
Marna waiting for the pictures to end
Setting up for dinner
Quiet at the table
The largest dinner of the gathering
The full group
Looking sharp
Chicken attack
Plenty of plumage, but no full bird
Plenty of lumbar support
Snoozy
Spirographing
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