defense, part 2

before heading to the picnic, beth took a group shot (plus jack). our group doesn't have the best track record of taking good pictures...but this one is surprisingly good.  i already miss these people so so so (so!!!) much....

my mom and brian put together a lovely picnic with killer food. it was so nice to eat and visit with friends and family.

i finally got a picture with mr. webb (who is totally rocking the deep-V)....

thanks for the banner shari!!!

jeff, jess, and ava made the trip from charleston wv. krista traveled from nc. krista and jess are college roommates...as evidenced by their trip, they are unbelievably supportive.

this is the charlottesville crew (though we are missing alan)...terra, robin, jeff, lauren, and evan (dude, where is your deep V?).  i can't hardly look at this picture without getting weepie.....

aunt betsy traveled down from dc. this picture is crazy to me...there is no mistaking that we are family. if my grandma had been there and in line with us, this would be even better...like looking at my future self....

my uncle dennis and aunt paula came up from raleigh. i got a picture with them, but my aunt paula would kill me if i put it on the internets ;-)

my mom and dad were probably more excited for this day than me. they were behind me from day one...

part of brian's family came in from charleston wv and greenville sc. they have taken such good care of me....his dad and mom, sister kelly and david, and our sweet nieces gracie, mimi, and maddie. is that a pretty family or what!? (we missed you jen, andrew, davis, and riley!!!)...

my second family, the fortney's, also came...from home in wv and columbia sc. brenda was my first babysitter, so dee and i have been best friends since i was born. she's really like my sister...and that's my new sweet 'niece', baby ansley. i hope i get to see her more now...

i didn't get pictures with everyone...and there were so many other important people there to celebrate with me. thanks to everyone who came...the day was perfect with you there.