Freeport and Cook's (more lobster)

Today we spent the day shopping and eating more lobster. That's all there really is to do in Maine. ;)

Lobster!!!

So there we were...

Camden Maine, enjoying the true lobster experience in the hometown of the lobster festival. It was a heck of a experience. Being that it was both our first times ;) we had to get through the breaking it apart and everyone telling us to eat the nasty yucky green stuff that tastes like mud. We were surrounded by a true cross section of Maine society. Behind us at the bar were fishermen on their lunch break drinking and cussing like sailors. To our right was the high society of Massachusetts up for Grandma's 90th birthday, but really just talked about skiing, sailing, and politics... "I ski AND sail... it's difficult to choose between the two sports (I'm so gosh darn good at both of them)..."

-the honeymooners

Off to the honeymoon!!

The wedding went off beautifully. My bride was beautiful and we all danced the night away. If you weren't there you really missed out ;) Thanks to all that helped and made it a day to remember.

We're up in Maine now on the honeymoon. Lobster is yum-yum-yummy and it's supposedly and aphrodisiac ;) We're going to eat tons and go see all the lighthouses, ice, snow, and crazy beaches we can find in our "off" time.

-Mr and Mrs Adam Messer

Things to Do in Austin!!! WooHoo!!!

These are a few of our favorite things... ;)

1) Chuy's TexMex Restaurant: The chips are out of this world... and ask for a side of creamy jalapeno to dip them in... We LOVE this place!

2) Round Rock Donuts: One piece of advice... order a dozen donut holes (you'll get closer to 2.5 dozen)

3) Round Rock Outlets: Has only been open since last fall... fun, clean, nice outlet mall :) There's also one down in San Marcos worth checking out (supposedly the biggest outlet mall in the states!)
4) Bob Bullock TX State History Museum: Everything you could ever want to know and more about the great state of TX...

5) LBJ Library: LOTS OF BOOKS!!!

6) "The Drag" at the University of Austin: Downtown in the heart of Austin... Guadalupe Street, one of the busiest streets at UT... with lots of cool stores and a most certain college campus feel...

7) Alamo Draft House: Catch a movie and dinner... at the same time! You can even order during the film :) My recommendation... the deep fried pickles... MMmmmm!

Directions from Camp Mabry to Casa Blanca

Don't worry... we'll pass out directions after the ceremony at Camp Mabry ;)

Directions to Camp Mabry from Round Rock

Camp Mabry is located in the Northwest corner of the intersection of Loop 1 (MoPac) and 35th Street. The main entrance is located on 35th Street.

From Mopac heading South (i.e. coming from Round Rock)...
Take the 35th Street Exit and turn RIGHT (West)
You will see Camp Mabry on the right but the old main gate has been closed since 9-11
Go straight through one stop light you will see the new entrance on the right up ahead.

PLEASE BRING PHOTO ID TO SHOW GATE GUARD FOR ENTRY ACCESS!

Go straight to end of road... it will end at a T, turn RIGHT
Go straight to stop sign and turn RIGHT again.
Go straight (you will pass an ATM machine) through a stop sign
You will eventually see the TEXAS MILITARY MUSEUM on your right
The Chapel is across the street on your left.

If you get lost and need help, call Dad (Vern) @ 512-635-5315 :)