Weekend in Baltimore

This past weekend we were in Baltimore for a wedding of one of Nick's college roommates. The kids stayed home with Nana and Grandpa--thanks so much Nana and Grandpa. We REALLY appreciated you helping us out and allowing us to have some alone time! It was much needed. Anyway, we had a really fun time reuniting with some other college friends, but the weekend just went by way too fast! We left Friday morning and came back Sunday afternoon.

Friday night the Detroit Tigers were playing Baltimore. The guys did a quick rehearsal (Nick was a groomsman) at the hotel and then we walked to the baseball park. We had a nice dinner with drinks in this private room at the park. Then we had kind of like a suite, but it was outdoors. There were a lot of people from the wedding group (probably 60) who came to the game.

Earlier in the day, when we landed in Baltimore, we went out for a nice lunch. Nick started drinking at noon and was in rare form 12 hours later. I had two Bloody Mary's which were awesome! Above is Suzanne, Nick and I with the Baltimore Oriole. Suz and I have become great friends over the last few years. Our husbands lived together in college and we sort of knew each other then, but have become much closer since.
Nick and I outside the part. I really like this picture of us!

Justin and Suzanne at the baseball park.

Justin, Nick, and Joe. Joe was the one getting married. Justin was the best man and Nick was a groomsman.
The guys with a Babe Ruth statue.

We went to the bar after the game on Friday. Nick needed to be drinking water, but ran into a friend randomly from high school and next thing I know they are doing shots. That put him over the edge. I had to babysit him and hold his hand to walk back to the hotel. That's what happens when you drink for 12 hours straight.

Nick and I at the bar after the reception on Saturday.

Kind of blurry...I feel like we look alike here for some reason. Maybe the somewhat similar dresses and hairstyle.

Justin & Suzanne at the bar after the reception. It was so awesome that the ceremony, reception, and bar were all in the hotel and we didn't have to go anywhere!
Mike and Jacque. They just moved back to Mi from Baltimore. They have a boy who is Jack's age and another boy on the way. They moved about 20 minutes from us, so we are excited to hang out with them.
Our group sitting together at the bar after the ceremony. Kind of a dark picture, but oh well.
It was such a nice weekend away from the kids! We went to this restaurant called Phillips for lunch on Friday. I had two Bloody Mary's and they were delicious. I also had a yummy crab cake sandwich.
Nick and I were both darn excited o see a tv in the bathroom. I was so happy to watch Oprah re-runs while getting ready for the rehearsal dinner!