Heather and Barry's Wedding

Both born in the state of New York, Bernie and Esther met in Cortland some 32 years ago. They both had a passion for art, music, and education. They honed these loves together and then passed them on to Heather, for which she is very grateful.

Mom Barbara has been progamming computers since “programming” meant “connecting ALUs together with wires.” Like mother, like son. Thanks, mom! :-)

How many dad’s start learning to hang-glide when they are 70? Well, this one did! We both hope we can remain as active as he is.

We are blessed to have a wonderful friend (and Hebrew teacher!) officiate our wedding. You can learn more about Natasha at http://www.natashashabat.com/.

Bethie is the HIP Heather has known the longest. Granted, she is her little sister. Hopefully Heather’s niece will come into the world in time to let Bethie come to the wedding. :)

Rach is Heather’s best friend. She is also the person who is to blame… we mean, has the honor of being responsible… for this whole wedding, really.

Bonnie was the first person to befriend Heather in Boston when she first moved here. She has been an invaluable resource both in helping Heather to find her way around the city and in establishing ties with the local Jewish community.

The best big brother a guy could ever have, we are happy to honor him in the most important day in our lives, despite some past history with Cheerios.

Len is as excellent a game player as he is a friend. Most recently, he has been kicking Barry’s butt at racquetball. Hint: Don’t bet against him.

Wes, Man of Many Talents. One of them is helping Barry make sense of this crazy world. If he lived closer than 3,000 miles away, Barry would be much more sane.

Barry and Adam have been friends since the early 1980s when they met “online” which, at that time, meant BBS’s over 300 baud modems! It was a total mAdHoUsE.

Ang and Heather met in the good old days of high school and college, way back in the younger days of their adventures, when color guard was a huge part of both their lives. Like good wine, this friendship has grown richer with each passing year.

Heather and Steve became chums instantly. As the wife of Rachel, he and Heather spent a lot of time together, often grumping about the joys and hardships of teaching, medical health, and other things that they have in common.

When Barry met Beth, he was pretending to be a dead ghost and she was pretending to be an old lady in love with a different dead ghost, who later became alive. It was all very confusing, but musical.

Barry and Rob have lots of experience wearing tuxedos together before today. Granted, there were usually a lot more people watching, and a funny-dressed guy with a baton. La la la la la!

Heather’s most adorable nephew ever! Check him out as he smiles for his auntie.

Our first little girl, The Beanster entered our lives and our hearts via Rachel and Steve a year after we started dating.

Little Rorykins joined our ranks a few short years ago. Little sister of Julie, Rory is also the daughter of Rachel and Steve.

The cutest little Cutie Cat ever, Miss Pikkels will be walking down the aisle with us in spirit when we take the plunge.