(my) PART TWO'D!!!!!

Well, let's see what we learned in our last blog:

1. Babies kick ass
2. Waffles under cars kick ass
3. The Waking Eyes kick ASS
4. Grabbing my ass doesn't kick ass.

all caught up? Good!

I wouldn't say I am willing to share with you the most intimate details of the day, but I will say that Brett's grad was definitely a good time. The ceremony was fairly short (just a little over 2 hours for over 50 grads... compared to the 3 hour service we'll likely have to endure in April for our... what? 8 grads... 9 tops). The whole Brandon gang looked quite snappy in their business suits as well, I must say. Plus, some foreign guy's name was JAG!!!! hahahahaha.

I didn't look to overly fancy for the event, I just wore a pink shirt with my omni-skirt (omni is a word, isn't it, Brett...). But yes, twas a nice afternoon. We got to have tea and teensy sandwiches after the ceremony. I was addicted to these green wrap things that had cheese in the middle. I'm a sucker for cheese.

Oh, I should mention that during the guest speaker, some people, likely a couple of years younger that were sitting behind me were laughing hysterically for some reason. I don't think Brett's parents were too impressed... but... they were a little funny. They stopped when they started handing out the... thingies. What were they handing out actually? I think they got some sort of poster, and a big folder with a piece of paper in it. Yeah, that's it.

Anyway, sorry this blog is so random. I spent the night watching (not actually doing) pilates videos with Stef and Nicole... and we ate a lot of fruit. And Nicole kicked me.

So the evening!

After the ceremony, we hung out in the hotel room and Brett and his parents talked to his little sister, Cali, who was having her 21st birthday on the very same day, all the way in Alabama! Happy Birthday, Cali! (I'm always so paranoid that I spelled her name wrong. I mean, I know a Kali (and hers is pronounced kay-lee), and my little brother's name is Calan. Oh dear, I just know it's going to get worse some day).

So yeah, just hanging out basically. Then we got dressed. Brett and his Dad had some very snappy tuxes, and his mom looked quite lovely as well (she has a butane curling iron... I've never seen one of those before!).

We then went to the MNP hospitality room for free booze and some socializin (though I didn't drink, I promise!), and the company made a presentation to the five grads. Well, I think there were seven, but five of them were from the Brandon office.

We talked for some more, and then went upstairs to the main ballroom for supper, which was delicious! I wish I had room for all of it though. Nothing beats a good steak with trimmin's. And cheesecake for dessert.

A bunch more speeches were made, and then a dance took place. The rest of the night was spent either in the hospitality room, or the ballroom, and we made our rounds with Brett's buddies, as well as Lindsey and Laine (again... forgive incorrect spelling if I misspelled).

Near the end of the night, we danced a little bit (we really should do that more often... why don't we????), and I think I made it back to the Perron's at about 2.

Some funny sidenotes:

-Pete or Peter.. the guy sitting next to Brett sure likes his red wine, and was a very entertaining guy to listen to during our meal.
-The drummer in the live band they had at the dance was tons 'o fun
- Basically everyone except Brett, Jey, and some guy whose phone number is 990-BUCK were either engaged or married. It was quite amusing
-Accountants really know how to party
-There was too much cutlery to count at my setting, and I only used 1 of my three goblets... for water.
-The Fairmont is gorgeous. A FRICKEN BELHOP!
-I didn't take many pictures because I was busy enjoying the evening
-Brett's presenter, Meaghan, reminds me of a cross between Tina McTavish and Vicki Heasler (both of which I enjoy very much, so don't worry Meaghan, you're alright!)
-I think the parkade attendant thought I was drunk when I was leaving the hotel because driving Brett's car is much different than driving mine, and I accidentally rolled down the back window when I was trying to give him my stub
-I didn't realize that I drove all the way to Felicia's with the window rolled down, and almost went into the house :S
-I was very scared that my cleaveage was going to fall out of my dress and kept sneaking looks at myself to make sure I wasn't pulling a Tara Reid.

Now, the moment you've actually been waiting for (or those of you too lazy to read... the moment that you scrolled down).......

PICTURES!!!!!


Brett and Meaghan- she has fraternal twins, and lots of stories!


Brett looks a little surprised in this pic... but I dug the tux :)


Brett and Gail's sister, Corrinne... S'toon and family... you have no idea who Gail is :S


Black and white cuteness. It's just an irresistible picture :D


This isn't the greatest picture... my eyes are half closed!!! Brett's mom got a better one


More close-ups


Brett's cohorts at MNP Congratulations, guys!
The guy on the very left is Lee Bass... he's not one of the five
But from Lee on are:

Julie, Brett, Jey, Mike and Melissa!


I just had to post a pic of the ballroom. It was pretty cool.

Now that I post these pictures... I realize that I never got any pictures of Brett's parents (they looked so nice), or Brett with his parents... or Brett with Lindsay and Laine... or more closeups of Brett and the other UFE grads from MNP... I guess I can't change that now though, eh?

But the memories live on!

Way to go, Brett, I'm proud of ya!!!!!!