Mexico and Marriage!

I just returned from Mazatlan, Mexico where my I gained a sister and my brother, in his words, became half of a new dynamic duo, and I am so elated for this new marriage (and my new tan!)

I have work to do in preparation for a week of travel for work (well, really, just an entire week spent on the campus of Dartmouth interviewing potential candidates) so I'll keep this update brief.  I just wanted to say HI! and I've been dying to tell everyone where I've been for a week! (I didn't share here or on Facebook because of all of those crazies that stalk such things in hopes of robbing people while they're on vacation).

So, Mexico.  Since images speak louder than words, I'll sum up our trip by showing you:

Mexico City is ENDLESS. It was nuts.

My wonderful brother, in the middle, who was one short day away from being a husband!

We're more alike that I'd like to admit, goofing around at his rehearsal on the beach.

There is nothing more gorgeous than a sunset in the background while your brother practices for the most important ceremony of his life.

Suffice it to say, there was a LOT of tequila and general drinking over the week.

Drinking for which we paid a price.  Topher on the morning after the wedding...

While Topher recovered (story coming soon), I hung with the parental units!

Did I mention there was a good deal of alcohol? Yes? Did I forgot the ridiculous balloon hats? Oh, ok.

Open air "taxis" are terrifying the best!

Of course, we gather classic kissing-with-the-ocean-background shots.

Perhaps second best of all (after a week at the beach celebrating my brother's marriage) is the chance to buy amazing chocolate. Kinder is my favorite.

How was your Thanksgiving? I didn't get to say it, so Happy Holidays!