Tuesday, February 26, 2013

M E X I C O !


Greetings from Puerto Morelos, Mexico,

There are not many things that I am afraid of in this world, but Mexican food is definitely one of them.  That said, It was going to take a lot more than a battle with Montezuma's Revenge to keep me from making my way down here this week.

Along with some of my best childhood pals, I was fortunate enough to come down here to have a little fun in the sun and be part of Frank and Laura's wedding.

15 years ago I teamed up with a partner in crime willing to take on all that adolescence had to offer.  Whether we were taking on opponents twice our size on BC High athletic fields, figuring out how to get me to pass algebra and chemistry, brainstorming on how to pick up girls, or scheming to escape the wrath  of our parents, Frank never left my side.  I can't say we always made the best choices, but we made many of the important ones together.  We lived and learned together and I think we are much better off for it.  I know I am. 

At some point, life got in the way and our childish ambitions gave way to adulthood.  With it, our challenges have certainly changed and the miles have grown between us, but one thing has never wavered.  Frank has been there for me through it all.   With this guy, I have always had someone pushing me to be a better man.  His loyalty, generosity, and drive for both personal and professional happiness are second to none.  He has successfully won over the woman he dreamed of marrying, the love of his life Laura, and landed the career he always wanted.  All this while keeping family and friends close, and staying true to who he is as a man.

Not that it matters what I think, but shortly after I met Laura a few years back, I had been rooting for Frank to put a ring on it.  It is hard to describe just how nice she is.  The fact that she is easy on the eyes and makes fun of Frank certainly doesn't hurt either.  You are a wonderful woman and it is so easy to see how Frank fell in love with you.  Are you sure you don't have any single sisters?

Your wedding was beautiful and I'll forever remember being part of it.

Viva La Mexico

PS shout out to the BC Sailing and Chicago crews!      

Mark/Chops


4AM AT JFK AIRPORT-NYC.  I WAKE UP ONLY TO FIND THAT AN ARTIST PAINTED ME WHILE I SLEPT. 90% CREEPY. 10% COOL?


BEHAVING WHILE PRACTICING FOR THE WEDDING

NO LONGER BEHAVING
BC HIGH DINNER
DAY ONE IN MEXICO WITH THE GROOM TO BE!  FRANK AFTER A FEW CERVEZAS!
TWO THUMBS UP FROM LAURA JUST BEFORE GAME TIME!

PARENTS OF THE GROOM AND TWO OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD.  MARY AND BUTCH.  THANKS FOR EVERYTHING OVER THE YEARS YOU TWO.
VIEW FROM THE WEDDING CEREMONY
VIEW FROM THE WEDDING CEREMONY

GAME TIME FOR LAURA AND FRANK!

WEDDING PARTY JUST BEFORE THE WEDDING

TOAST TO THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE LAURA AND MY LONG TIME BC HIGH PAL FRANK

FRANK AND MARY'S DANCE

BRIDE AND GROOM'S FIRST DANCE!
AMANDA IS IN THE ZONE ON THE DANCE FLOOR!  

JAMMIN OUT ON MY AIR GUITAR AT THE RECEPTION!



STOLE B'S WIFE AND MY DEAR FRIEND BRENNA FOR A QUICK PHOTO.  NOT SURE WHERE I AM LOOKING. 

CUNNINGHAM LANE REUNION WITH CHRISTINE!

CATCHING UP WITH THE BEST MAN MIKEY AND THE MOTHER OF THE GROOM, MARY.

KARATE KID PRACTICE WITH HAWAII'S ONE AND ONLY DAWN!

POOLING IT WITH THE NEW BRIDE!  LOVE LOVE LOVE LAURA.  FRANK IS A LUCKY MAN.

SAYING FAREWELL TO MEXICO AND MY BOYS PETE AND FRANK
The Future Is No Place To Place Your Better Days

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