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At the end of May, Michael, Debbie, and Lindsay threw the most fantastic engagement party for Eben and me! People keep bringing it up and raving about how wonderful and fun it was. We are very lucky to have so many amazing friends who care so much to come together and celebrate with us!

It stinks we weren't able to get Eben in this shot, but here I am with three quarters of my bridal party. Since Elias was due the day before, Vanessa wasn't able to make it.

For those not in the know, Michael moved out of the basement in March and has been living it up in his gorgeous penthouse apartment in Boston's South End. Not only does he have balcony porch at this new place, but he and Aaron (his new roommate) also have access to the building's private, exclusive roof-deck. The weather was incredibly cooperative so we were able to enjoy both.

There were LOTS of very yummy foods and pretty flowers

Everyone took advantage of the pretty interior, balcony, and the roof so no matter where you went, there were lots lovely people. Sarah (in sunglasses) will be the one marry Eben and me come next September. Her sister Laura (who went to Belize with me in college) and Kim (a friend from Catherine Hinds) are with us on the balcony. Look at that view!!!

Adam, Sarah, and Emily took in the view and the sun while munching on fresh fruit from the watermelon bowl on the roof. Did I mention it was a perfect, gorgeous day?

Some people traveled quite a distance to come, like Paul who came from New York City.

Andre came all the way from London for the party!!! ok maybe he just happened to be in town that weekend, but we were still surprised and excited when he showed up!


Are they models? Might as well be! Michael, Henry, Osten, Eben, Kevin, and Erik all looking springy and fabulous!

These two lovely ladies, Kim and Fiona, will be the greeters at the wedding so you'll see their smiling faces again soon!

Mario and Chrystina came, and though she was missed, it was the first time they have both been out together without Pearl. We were so happy they made the trip from Ware and Pearl had lots of fun with that day with the neighbors. I'm not sure if I've mentioned this yet, but Mario is going to be Eben's best man!

Kevin took my ring and insisted that we do a 're-engagement.' Eben recounted the January evening for the crowd and I got my ring back once I re-agreed to marry him. This was was quite the crowd pleaser, although there were a few shouts for me to leave him hanging a bit longer than I did.

It was an amazing day! We even got some lovely gifts, which was unexpected! The re-engagement part made me really anxious though, which successfully made me even more worried about my nerves on the big day!