Eat, Drink, and Be Married

The main reason Mike and I came to Amsterdam wasn't for the fresh Amstel, or for the tulips, or for the Van Gogh's.  While those are just some of many good reasons to visit here, our main reason for coming was for the wedding of Mike's friend, Matt, to his Dutch wife, Ellen.

Mike actually knew Matt from his early high school days in Massachusetts, and Ellen from his senior year when she studied abroad at their high school.  All three of them were on the math team together, where Ellen apparently kicked some butt (you go girl!).  In college, Mike and Matt lived together for three years. Needless to say, they all have ties that go way back.

When we were invited to Matt and Ellen's wedding celebration in Amsterdam, we knew it would be a good time.  And it was.  Their ceremony and reception was held at a beach front property called Blijburg and was wonderful in every way.  We are beyond happy that we were able to celebrate their beautiful day with them.

And the most exciting news is that they have a baby on the way who is due in August!  Next week they find out the gender and Mike and I couldn't be happier for them.  After spending so long flying over the Atlantic to be with each other, it is so nice to see that they finally get to be together and have a family.  Cheers to all three of you! :)