Today we visited a non-Catholic church that we liked to see if we could have our wedding there. Crystal doesn’t like to go to church, but she was surprised to see how things went at this church compared to the church she is used to going to with her parents when she was younger. I was surprised to see how similar worship was to the Catholic style. After the 11am sanctuary, we spoke with one of the pastors to discuss the possibility of having our wedding at the church. Crystal and I were surprised again to how easy and smooth it was. The pastor was very flexible and did not pressure us at all. After all was said and done, we signed up for the church for our wedding date. We were so happy to know that we now have the biggest things out of the way and booked (the reception hall and church). Now we have lots of other things to book (photographer, flowers, save the dates, invitations, etc.).

After going to the church, meeting with the pastor and signing up for our wedding, we headed over to the Centerton Shopping Center. First stop was Pet Smart to look at the kitty cats. Crystal loves cats and so do I, but I’m highly allergic to them. She picked up some information on how to volunteer at Pet Smart to take care of the cats. There were a few kittens and a whole bunch of little doggies getting groomed and waiting to get groomed in the back near the grooming area. We were getting really hungry so we got some lunch at Panera Bread. As usual, they had some samples they were giving away, but this time it wasn’t your regular old bread. This time it was shortbread cookies. We both got a soup and salad combo.

…5 Below, Hallmark, relax, laundry, parents, Chinese food, Giant lose, stupid penalties

Kitty at Pet Smart

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Jess’s 21st birthday, hanging out at PJ’s,

Min and Jess

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lots of bikers on Route 70, brunch with Cristina and Lev, Water Works Restaurant, oolong/orange/African Nectar tea, coffee, hummus, almond baked Brie, Serrano omelet, cinnamon apple Tsoureki French toast, surf and turf eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, Fairmount Water Works, walking around, home

Skuykill River

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gym, I shopped for groceries, Crystal doing work at the library, relax, dinner at Maggiano’s, bruschetta, sliced tomato with fresh mozzarella, Caesar salad, Maggiano’s salad, four cheese ravioli, gnocchi in tomato vodka sauce, chicken Parmesan, salmon lemon and herbs, N.Y. Style cheesecake with seasonal fruit, tiramisu, Apple Crostada, Caramel Sauce, candles, so full, drive home, look up at stars, see exploding looking object, comet

Us at Maggiano’s

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bank, library, Philly, walking around, Capriccio, bagel and cream cheese, window shopping, random stuff, nothing in a container for $5, clothes, wedding bands, walking around, Coast Guard ship, Mikado, home

Coast Guard ship docked at Penns Landing

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Parents visit, Crystal and the moms look at wedding dresses, Dad and I eat lunch at a Filipino place in Cherry Hill, Fiesta Bistro, food good, cafeteria style, celebrate Crystal’s birthday at her parent’s house, forgot camera, pizza, ribs, cookies, cake, Halloween party at the Bass House, mulled spiced wine, vegetarian meatballs, roast beef, chips, hummus, lots of costumes, Ghostbusters, Nude on Strike, Britney Spears, terrorist, getting old, done around midnight

I love Halloween

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Finish watching Knocked Up, drive up to NY, Dunkin Donuts, no traffic in Lincoln Tunnel, always find parking, UCB Theater, “You are not the father”, alligator, midget tossing, swamp, prom, twins, Denny’s, butt smacking, lol, don’t block the sidewalk, Peter McManus Cafe, spilled drinks equals free drinks, wings, onion rings, walk to PATH, back to Brian’s, only 250 sneakers made, Duffy, Momma Cat, sushi, no bubble tea, drinks or juices, Starbucks, drive home

UCB class ending their show

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Drive up, traffic on West Side, traffic cross town, Hispanic Day Parade, traffic everywhere, park in garage, get there a little late, my first Christening I’ve ever been to, so many babies and couples, took pictures until scolded, no flash photography equals no photos at all during the ceremony, missed that announcement, lots of pictures afterwards, more traffic, park on street, Devin Tavern, lobster Benedict with no lobster, possible typo, lots of family and friends, cupcakes, photo album

Matt and Max’s Christening

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Bank, library, Promenade, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Apple Store, Chung’s early birthday linner, Redstone Grill, singing birthday bag, porcupine massage card, photo album and frame, monkey card, Eagles (Westbrook) 75th anniversary jersey, Fighting Phillies towel, rotisserie chicken soup, sea bass, salad, ribs, salmon, cake, coffee, Halloween store, Giants, visit parents

Birthday cake

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Twosday, Tuesday, Two Years, October 2, two year anniversary, first date alone together, first kiss, celebration dinner, Scatturo’s, bruschetta, salad, penne a la vodka, scallops, cappuccino machine broken

Crystal smiling

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