So much celebrating lately - no time to take pictures! Luckily, other people do :)

Dr. Nick and his proud Fiance:



And from our engagement party this weekend - Nick's father threw us a wonderful pool party with both sides of his family, tons of food, thoughtful games and decorations (Nick's step-sister Tina is seriously my long lost twin in the party planning department), and generous gifts and messages of love...




I also forgot to mention that Judy found me some extra money this summer, which helps out tremendously, even if it is just a little. Faculty really don't understand how little we live on and therefore a little bit of help can go a long way.

So... good things.

In the presence of greatness!



Looking very grad studenty:



I have no idea what we are laughing about here: