Columbus

Last weekend we headed up to Columbus, Ohio for Jake to be best man at a high school friend's (Matt Mele's) wedding. I almost didn't go because of the dreadful 7 hour drive but I'm glad I went. On our way up last Thursday I needed to make a stop for a restroom and we noticed a sign to Mt. Airy. "Mayberry," home of the famous Andy Griffith, had been on our "to do" list since we moved to North Carolina but just not a priority considering the 2 hour drive. Well, completely unplanned we stopped in for an hour visit of the town. What a blast! Especially walking down Main St. with the theme song whistling away.








Jake did an awesome job being best man. He helped calm Matt's cold feet, he didn't drop the rings, and he gave an AMAZING speech at the reception.
The reception was at Ohio State University. We had fun touring the campus a little bit and thinking of all our friends who attended here.
What a stud huh? I loved the tux!
...more Brussels friends
We were in Columbus for my birthday so we celebrated when we got home. Rachel had made a beautiful birthday banner and they were both SO excited to have me open my presents and help me blow out my candles. They're the best. And a big thanks to my mom for the gifts and the delicious cake!!

And the good news is...while we were away we received an offer on the house. We counter-offered but we settled at a pretty low price. It kinda stinks to be desperate! But, it is officially "under contract" and the headache of it is gone, although we do have to worry about inspections and everything else going smoothly. I wish I could relax for the next few weeks but we're headed out tomorrow to NYC to look for an apartment. Life is crazy right now!!!