We started the weekend off, with a trip to the Memorial Union to meet Hillary's friend from UW, Heather Anderson. We spent many fine hours here "studying" while we were in school together. 
Grady spent most of time checking out all the sorority pledges walking by. "Hey ladies, want to do shots?"
SATURDAY
Hillary drove up to the Twin Cities with Heather for the wedding of their friend, Emily Mraz. Emily's dress is absolutely beautiful. What you can't see is a beautiful fabric floral strap. Emily was stunning!
The Happy Couple--Emily and Pam. Congratulations from all of us! It was a beautiful wedding at the Gale Woods Farm, west of Minneapolis. It is an educational and sustainable farm that is part of the Minneapolis Parks. We were able to take a hayride (sans hay) around the grounds, play lawn games (see the pictures below. 
Hillary getting artsy with the camera.
Hillary and Heather enjoying the reception.
This is where the ceremony was held. What a beautiful view.
Following the ceremony, guest were able to enjoy many different lawn games. Heather and Hillary apparently chose to duel in badminton.
Hillary giving 110 %.
Evidently she gave too much and the birdie never came down. Poor Heather is still waiting for it.
Your 2009 Pam & Emily Open Champion.
Back in Madison, the boys were enjoying the changing of the leaves, while...
...tailgating!!! Grady taste testing some Grandpa Lobe's cooking.
Grady had a special visitor at his first Badger tailgate. Annie Van Dyck made the trip from D.C. to join in all the fun.
Annie wore her finest Badger gear and posed for a picture with her Mom, Elinor.
Geno, Annie and Grady's buddy Woody.
This is officially Grady's first UW Football Game. After carrying him from the tailgate into the stadium and up the ramp, as soon as he saw the field he threw up. I attribute it to nerves. While I can't ever remember throwing up before a football game (maybe a couple times after, but that is another story) but I do remember being nervous before a game. I am predicting in 18 or 19 years he will do the same before starting his first game for the Badgers. Grady listens to the UW Marching Band prior to kickoff. A special thanks to our friend Aline who provided us with her season tickets for the game. And a thanks to Woody for assisting.
Grady and I debate who should be the starting QB for the Badgers.
UW would lead 28-6 early in the 4th quarter when we left. They would hold on to win 28-20.
Grady's career record is (1-0)
SUNDAY
Grady and I headed to a co-workers wedding. Hillary was working on driving home from the Twin Cities.
The Wedding was at Olbrich Gardens in Madison. Katie, who is a Photojournalist at NBC 15, is escorted by her Dad. I had a chance to talk with Katie's parents at the reception (Katie's Dad works in the Newspaper Biz) which was very nice!
The weather was beautiful for an outdoor wedding.
The Happy Bride and Groom! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Katie Rousonelos.
After the ceremony Grady and I checked out the gardens. 
Grady got us kicked out for picking flowers. j/k
The reception was held at the Warner Park Community Center.
It was a very enjoyable reception, and dinner was great. I especially enjoyed some of the stories about Katie and Mike prior to Katie joining us at NBC 15.
Hard Rolls are not only tasty while awaiting dinner. They can also be used to occupy a noisy 9 1/2 month old.
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