Second Most Important Event of the Summer

Let's not forget the second most important event of the summer, the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa!

Last World Cup a group of us would get together at The Cooler Bar in the early mornings to watch the big games and enjoy a hearty breakfast.

This year the US vs. Slovenia game falls on our wedding weekend and I would love to get everyone together to cheer our boys to victory over the hated Slovenians.

The game is Friday 6/18 at 6:30am (I know, I know...)

I hope to see you there!

Also, to get you in the spirit, check out this amazing ad campaign from Puma:



USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!

Hotel Links

A couple of you have asked for hotel recommendations here in Eugene, so here is the information for;

Residence Inn
(541) 342-7171
http://tinyurl.com/ykum79u

and

La Quinta
(541) 344-8335
http://tinyurl.com/2cxmxz

Each hotel has blocks of rooms-- be sure to mention the Parkman / LaDu wedding for the special rate.

Both are very close to all of the planned wedding activities and centrally located (its not a very big town).

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Tyson Anthony Roberts

Keeping with Elizabeth's art-related theme, I thought that I'd post a great video of another of our favorite artists. Tyson Anthony Roberts is a Northwest painter whose work we both really love-- he seems to capture the feel of the Northwest incredibly well.

Painting Progression from Tyson Anthony Roberts on Vimeo.

We're looking forward to putting up a print or two in our new place in Baltimore to remind us of Eugene.

La Noce

A few days after Ian and I got engaged we went to Paris, and while we were there we visited the Georges Pompidou Center. Although Ian and I had both been to Paris before, it was our first time to the Pompidou Center. The Pompidou's modern art collection is truly spectacular and as modern art appreciators, Ian and I enjoyed our time there. Once piece in particular caught our eye: Marc Chagall's La Noce (The Wedding). Being newly engaged, we couldn't help but to be drawn to the subject matter. We loved the image of the bride and groom surrounded by, and celebrating with, those dear to them. The wedding Chagall depicts is simple and humble but full of joy. We have both kept this image in our minds as we have planned our own wedding and hope that our day reflects the same sentiment.