I had a super-busy weekend! I'll start with the sad part, which is that Charlie the dog has kennel cough. He seemed to be doing much better as of yesterday, and I'm hoping for a full recovery in the next few days.

I don't remember what I did Friday night, but it wasn't very exciting. Saturday morning Smiley and I took Charlie up to Tanah and Alison Barchichat's new home in Marietta. They have a big fenced in back yard and a dog of their own, so Charlie had quite a good time. This was before we realized he's sick. Lunch was Quizo's, mmmm!!! Saturday night I met up with one of my pledge brothers from my frat boys days, Howard Lacheen, who got married later on in the weekend. Howard and I, along with a few other guys headed out to the Highlands for dinner and some drinking. Sunday morning my parents came by to meet Charlie. My Dad is even less of a dog person than I used to be, but he really seemed to try to get to know Charlie. My mom, on the other hand, took to Charlie immediately, and wishes she could dog-sit. Then my good friend from college and another pledge brother, Brian Shedrow, lately of Nashville, TN, came by to hang out for a while. Sunday evening was a surprise b-day party for my uncle, which was interesting, and the food was good. Monday morning was Howard's wedding. The ceremony was long and drawn out like all weddings, but the reception was pretty cool. No dancing, but I got to see a lot of friends from school, and the food was also good. Aron, another guy from the same frat, but a few years younger than the others I've mentioned came by for a visit. He had just gotten back from Italy where he visited his girlfriend, who happens to be the younger sister of yet another former frat brother, Jared, who was also a guest at the wedding. Aron told us all about the trip, and it sounds like he had a fantastic time. I'm very jealous! I did learn that all Italian men are skinny and have small muscles, and wear very tight shirts. They smoke and their names are either Fabio or Antonio. Aron, Smiley and I went out to Rib Etc. for dinner, where I had a half slab of pork ribs. Yummy!!!! Back to my place for a bit, and then Brian Kime and his gf Caroline stopped by. Brian is yet another old frat brother. We all then drove to the Highlands to meet a bunch of people, including Howard and his new bride, Brandi. Finally it was off to bed for me around 12:30 last night.