marcel and paula get hitched

We've been working on fixing up my dad's house for months and months and months now. We're *finally* getting to the point where it's almost there.

-new carpet downstairs and upstairs
-new deck out back
-new walls just about everywhere
-new paint to go on fancy new walls
-new dishwasher
-new kitchen, really! cabinets, counter, etc.

Few more days. So much to do still!

The Takoma Park Jazzfest is happening on June 10th. They have a bunch of different musicians out, as well as craft vendors and food. Might be nice to relax for a couple hours and enjoy the music! About a mile or two from downtown Silver Spring.

Congrats to Jen and Matt, for kicking off the Summer of Weddings! They had a lovely ceremony on the Chesapeake Bay... only a few setbacks, and a few lessons learned (eat food!)! ;) Definitely a great dry-run for June!

By now I think we've painted just about every reachable painted surface at my dad's house! We've had tons of help from family and friends (thanks SO much!!) and it's really starting to get done. Next week we will have new carpet and will be able to start moving furniture back downstairs! Then we can attack the living room and dining room!

As far as wedding planning, we're starting to take care of the last few details - cermony, readings, music, etc. And favors and programs! I hope to get out my printer again some if we have time!

Don't forget to book your hotel room soon - the cut-off date for the $119 a room rate is the 9th of May!