A damn fine birthday

Birthday boy and grill.

Boy grilling on said grill for his birthday.

Raspberries, chocolate, and Cate's prowess combine for a delicious birthday treat.

Showing Ferdinand the Pinata who's boss.

Transporting Ferdinand the Pinata to the Bocci Cellar - the place of his eventual dismemberment

We've arrived at the Bocci Cellar - where festivities kicked into high gear.

The attack on Ferdinand the Pinata begins!

I wear the head of my enemy as a hat!

Wedding Awesomeness

The festivities sure started off right: Canlis (widely regarded as not only the oldest restaurants in Seattle, but also one of the best), sunset, views of Gasworks Park and Lake Union, champagne, the most delicious wines we've ever had, and a guest list that oozed class.

For instance: the Jillian prowl,


and the wedding shoe game.


The following day, we feasted, danced, and drank at the Red Lion in Bellevue

Cate and Zach enjoy the appetizer bounty


Hot Dancing


Center of attention dancing!


Oh My God - I'm Married!!!

(not to take anything away from the groom, but how radiant is the bride?)

Our favorite twosome (perhaps you can tell which two?)


Dick (the groom's - Chase - father) and cohort regale the audience with an energetic rendition of "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay"


More dancing


WHHHOOOOOOO!!!!! Marriage!!!!!!!!!