Wild weekend

So B and I have just gotten back from a whirlwind weekend. While we didn't get everything done with got most of it done.

So I had my hair trial and loved it - messy bun that looks very nice. I know it sounds like an oxymoron that something messy looked nice but you had to be there.

Our engagement pictures with Sarah Tew were a blast. We had fun even though it was awkward at times. Sarah is very patient and the few pictures we saw on her camera looked great. My favorite so far is a picture of us at the end of a tunnel and we are in the shadows and jumping.

We had fun at B's sister-in-law's surprise party Saturday night.

On Sunday we went to Long Island and hung out with the brothers and Jackie. The DJ had to cover for an employee who got sick so we are meeting him next weekend instead. THis actually worked out for the best.

This morning we got out marriage license! We can get married in NYC sometime afte 9:28 tomorrow but before November 21. So we are ready to go. We got to the Brooklyn city clerk at 8:44 and left at 9:30. Not too bad since the line was looooooong as we were leaving.

I have not mentioned the make up trial and that will be coming in a day or two because it deserves its own post.

And the winner was...(clarification on I love hot dogs)

After the dog-off (historic I should say), one winner was finally crowned.
He won by seven seconds.
He is an American.
He is Joey Chestnut.

I love hot dogs

B and I have watched the Nathan's Hot Dog Contest since we first started dating. We love it. We think they are true athletes. When I realized that July 4th fell on Friday my first thought was "we have to go to Coney Island." Lucky for me, B was just as excited as I was. So we set the plans in motion and even convinced BFD (Best Friend Debbie for those who have forgotten) to join us.

We thought the contest started at noon but that is when the televised portion starts. They didn't eat until almost one o'clock. This was a blessing in disguise since BFD arrived late as she was coming from E. 91st Street. And she even arrived in the color of the day - yellow (B and I were wearing yellow by accident and then BFD showed up in yellow). We love you BFD!!

While we were waiting, B walked around and happened upon the bus of athletes about to arrive. Like any good fiance he ran over to get me and whisked me to the arrival area that was inexplicably empty. And then they all started coming off the bus - Sonia "The Black Widow", Badlands Booker, Kobyashi.








I missed getting a shot of Joey Chestnut - the reigning champion and world record holder. But I more than made up for that later.

Here are some pictures of the event. In the ten minutes, B, BFD and I screamed, yelled, and clapped all we could but it end in a tie. The first ever tie. To the dog-off we went. 5 hot dogs, first one to finish wins. All or nothing. America versus Japan. It was more than we had ever dreamed of. It was history in the making. And we were there to witness it first hand.

Pictures of the contest...







After the contest we walked up the boardwalk and caught up. We were getting hungry and decided to head to Park Slope for some food and a drink. While we were walking towards the subway we happened upon two crowds. One around Joey and one around Kobyashi. I thought fast and pushed my way to the top of the crowd and B followed. He got Joey to sign his t-shirt and then he muscled in towards Kobyashi and got his autograph. We are now the proud owners of an autographed shirt commemorating this historic day. We are getting it framed. No joke.

Other pictures of the day...







Shout outs: Happy belated birthday Tim in Georgia, Happy anniversary Jody and Katie, Happy birthday Matthew