engagement party fun

Last night we attended the engagement party of my cousin Jimmy and Katie G. at an Irish bar outside of the city. It was so much fun, though I can not remember the last hour! We hired Jamie's brother Ryan (while his girlfriend, Courtney, babysat Brenna) to drive us to and from the party so that we could relax and have a few drinks.

Waaaayyyy too many drinks later, I woke up his morning feeling like Ryan Howard was having batting practice inside my skull.

My cousin Caitlin sent an email out today with party awards, and here they are, with pictures for each:

Party MVP: Rob

Post Party MVPs: Colleen (one last margarita and lots of drunken babble) and Meghan (one last glass of wine and passed out)


Day After MVP: Rose (a strange yet hilarious article)

Cutest Couple: Jimmy and Katie G.

Cutest Couple Runners Up: Kelly and Ian

Although Meghan and Jamie made a run for this one, we all love when they make out in public.


Best Shot Takers: Jamie and Katie B.


Fastest Starter: Erin (ran to the bar upon arrival and downed three rum and cokes)

Biggest Sacrifice: Kevin and Rose for waiting for a cab.


Biggest Sacrifice Runner Up: Mare for taking Colleen back to the city.

Best Toast: Chris
Most Memorable Quotes: Sally
Best Designated Driver: Jack

Best Mommom: Mommom

And, finally, a picture of our two families' "kids" even if some of us have our own kids now:


It was a great night, though as my Aunt Mare pointed out in another email, today was probably not the best day ever (like last Saturday) for many of us :)