We Miss RL...A LOT!

Weddings = reunions. 3 out of 4 is not bad but we do miss our beloved RL.

Dear RL,

This is our formal plea: PLEASE COME BACK AND VISIT.

We can have a slumber party and I'll promise to attempt to stay up past midnight...but no worries, MP will definitely stay up with you just in case I fall asleep.

We also want an email update on the adventures of R. Lane, pretty please. Thanks!

We love you!

Yours Always,

KT, MP, and JB

Happy Wedding Day BS and BWG!

First shot of The Greens after the beautiful temple sealing!

A gorgeous and loving couple. I may possibly be their biggest fan, like I almost made a banner that read Go Team Green (but the poster board clashed with my dress). Seriously though, I love BS and BWG. BS and I been friends for almost FOUR years and I'll tell you what, in that four years my respect and admiration has continued to increase for this guy as he constantly and sincerely cares for those around him, including me. He's my favorite. I've been privileged to visit teach BWG for almost two years now...she has spent more time teaching and serving me than I to her. Her love, listening ear, humor, wisdom, and shopping expertise in unbeatable. I love this woman. Now you can see why I'm the biggest fan of two of my favorite friends tying the knot, making one more eternal family! Plus gorgeous people should marry gorgeous people.

MP and I

KT and I (love love the poke-a-dots!)

The bride with her beautiful maids

BWG and her ladies

The whole group celebrating!

Inaugural Cooking Club Event

We are a generation of clubs I've decided. Book club, golf league, poetry club, FM club, The Yankees club (clearly the numbers are stronger in NY but I faithfully lead the PA chapter), the JP Fan club (I am the president no matter what DB says), and now we have the cooking club (thanks to Bena and HN).

Objective of the club: learn how to cook better and eat, obviously. Each month we meet and cook the main dish together, with two girls bringing sides, and one girl bringing dessert. This month's maiden voyage was excellent! This month: skirt steak pita! Delicious!

I brought "icky chickies" (commonly known as Peeps to non-Berrys) as a "pre-dinner" dessert. I soon learned that all my fellow cooking clubbers are anti-icky chickies to my dismay.

MP's awesome salad...love the color

The cooks

I gladly took the grilling job!

***I feel it is important to note that next to a hot tub a grill is my next large purchase. Grilling is in my genes folks.

Ready to eat!

Favorite picture of the evening! NB, a red meat lover. hehe

Like I mentioned...delicious

Dessert: Berry Delight (made that name up about a week ago). Made by Cook Berry

The Visual Definition of Adorable

Maybe I'll bring back the ruffles?

Double Winners

Remember that video contest I mentioned here?

Well...we WON! For Visitor's choice (thanks to each of you that voted!!!) and won our particular category, thus becoming double winners. You can see the winning videos here.

When I told my family the news this is the reply from Dadio:

Was there any doubt? My daughter is awesome. Congratulations. Love ya. Dadio

My reply:

No doubt...Berrys are winners.

Clearly the apple doesn't fall very far from the tree when it comes to confidence.

Why Monday Is The New Friday

There was no typo in the post title. I assure you, Monday is the new Friday. Why?

GOLF LEAGUE IS ON MONDAYS!

A change to golf at least once every week. My dream come true really. I've been meeting the future "me" in several of the ladies in the league. 50 something spit-fires that have pretty killer golf games.

This week I sunk a 35 ft putt on #4, pared 4 holes, continued my love affair with my driver, didn't land in the sand once (yes I am shocked over this fact too), and shaved off 8 strokes from my game compared to last Monday. This is why I love golf. Always room for improvement.

Did I mention that after our round of golf we had some good looking men from the clubhouse serenade us while we dined? Yes, this league is legit.

Can't wait until next Monday!

Jess Berry Quote Of The Day!

I have never been especially impressed by the heroics of people convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to make one small difference.

Ellen Goodman

What Is Almost As Sweet As Watching the Yankees Win?

Watching the Red Soxs lose when you're with a Soxs fan, and lose badly to boot!

Thanks to Sammy P and Mr. Ohio being too "busy" to go to the game LS and I were afforded the opportunity to go in their place! A well spent night in my humble opinion.

Things I heart from the evening:

1. The Yankees fan decked out in Yankees gear, who became my immediate friend when I playfully tapped his shoulders and said: LET'S GO YANKEES

2. Being an obnoxious Yankees fan among Red Soxs fan NEVER gets old! NEVER!

3. Waving arrogantly goodbye to the Soxs fan as they made the walk of shame, leaving early when they realized their team was not going to make a comeback.

4. The hot dog with relish (thanks LS!). There is nothing like the first hot dog of the season.

5. Winning the Dibs challenge...first time EVER!

LS and I at the game. I had my Yankees shirt on but it was FREEZING so it unfortunately was covered that evening.

Things I bet LS did NOT heart about the evening:

1. Red Soxs losing (obviously)

2. Listening to an obnoxious RS hater all night long (pretty sure she'll not be wanting to hit up anymore games with me)

3. The cold weather that burns a little more when you're losing

I heart BASEBALL!

Mondays = Plaid For The J's

Jess Berry Quote Of The Day!

The fountain of youth is made up of tears.

AR

Oakland A's Opening Night!

Such a beautiful night...even if the A's lost.

Everyone should go to opening night! I heart baseball!

New Era Commercial - The Trash Talking Begins

Squasher At His Best

Averina Is A Southpaw

The fact that Averina is a Southpaw is a guarantee that she is my mini-me! Welcome to the next generation of Berry greatness.

Only 3 DAYS Left To VOTE!

A short film some friends at Church made about the service given to me as I live with cerebral palsy has been selected as a finalist in the International Video Contest for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! It was an awesome experience and I want to share that video with you. To see more of my thoughts on the making of please see my additional post.

1.) Go to http://classic.lds.org/visitorschoice

2.) Then click onto "Amateur - US & Canada (10 videos)"

3.) Click "Next" on the bottom right

4.) Then find our video, entitled "Our Hands His Hands, Our Hearts His Heart" somewhere in the mix. The video has a picture of a girl with curled brown hair.

5.) Click directly on top of the video (it should have a play button) to watch.

TO VOTE:

1.) Make sure the box to the left side of our video is checked, and everything else is unchecked.

2.) Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, and click "Next" on the bottom righthand corner.

Voting goes until APRIL 4TH! PLEASE SHARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS...INVITE THEM TO VIEW AND VOTE!

Thanks for all the support guys!

Love,

Jess