I have wedding updates! I was in Meijer yesterday and saw some really beautiful fake calla lilies! They were only $2 a stem and I thought, Hm...those would be really pretty for my bouquets! So I picked them up today after work. My bridesmaids will carry one each and I made myself a bouquet out of 8 of them. I think they look pretty good! I had never considered calla lilies, but I have ended up loving them!
I am almost finished with my Mr. and Mrs. chair hangings. I just have to add the ribbon! I did finish my WE DO letters for the cake table.
We decided not to have a unity candle, so I took the one I had already bought (just a plain white candle) and decorated it with some ribbons. We will use it for decoration on the head table.
No pic's, but I think I may hijack Jon's computer this weekend and force him to figure out how to upload my pictures! I am out of room on my memory card on my camera, plus I'm tired of not being able to post pictures! This post isn't that exciting without them! I saw a wedding today that totally inspired me to use red heart shaped balloons as a back drop for my head table.
I decided to use white paper table clothes on our tables. I am going to get black paper table clothes and cut them into 3's or 4's and use them as table runners! We are going to have white and aquahttp://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2571033750168903085 containers with crayons in them so people can draw on the table clothes. Add some votive candles and our red and clear heart shaped votive candle holders, and there you have it!
We need to buy the table clothes, votive candles, crayons and containers, bubbles...oh there is still a whole lotta crap to get. But at least I know what I'm getting! It's not the wedding I planned on, but it's turning out ok. I'm trying to keep as much Jon and I in the wedding as I can. I think we are going to use Princess Lea and Han Solo figurines for cake toppers. We are entering to some song from Star Wars. It's the one where they get their meddles. I don't know what it's called. Jon picked it out, but I really like it too! We are working on something special for our programs, but I'm not saying what on here. I want to make sure it happens before I talk about it, but it is very us. I've been thinking about making EAT ME letters for the cake or food table and DRINK ME letters for the bar, but I'm not sure how the caterer and bar tender would like that. It would be an awesome way to bring my love of Alice in Wonderland into the wedding though. The one thing I so badly want is a photo booth. However, there is no way we have the money to rent one! I've thought about doing our own version of one, but I just don't think it is in the cards, money or logistics wise. Sigh. I need a rich uncle or something. Oh well.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
hump day
Just witnessed a conversation that showed me how sadly materialistic we have become in this county. That’s not to say I don’t like my possessions, but I would never be the person out there literally fist fighting over a purse! Geez!
Eric Clapton is coming to Verizon on July 2nd! Confirmed!!!! Oh I hope tickets aren’t’ too terribly pricey!
We had our first pre-marital counseling session last night with the new pastor. It was great! It went so well! Jon should be calling the old crazy pastor today to let him know we won’t be using him. Woop! One anxiety down!
It was really nice to see Jon during the week. We had dinner at O’Charley’s. He had never been and he was digging on their scrumptious rolls (oh yum). I could get used to seeing him on more than just the weekends! ;). Someday it will happen. But for now, I am lonely this morning. I loved seeing him last night, but somehow it made today harder. Boo! (secret: he left his shirts here and I kept smelling them last night. Does anyone else do this? They just retain his smell! I love it!)
I think I’m going to start dropping pennies so that other people can find them and have goo luck! You know the saying! Find a penny pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck! Do people still know this saying? Hm. Perhaps dropping pennies would be a futile effort if people no longer follow the penny/luck rule. Something to think about.
Saturday, I go wedding dress shopping. My mom, all 4 sisters, and one niece are going. That’s a whole lotta people. Afterwards, we are going to The Cheesecake Factory. I am excited about that. Yum, cheesecake. And of course, a Golden Girls quote!
“Blanche: Take it from me I wrote the book on dating.
Rose: really what's it called?
Blanche: it doesn't have a title you twit
Dorothy: Well Goodnight
Blanche: You’re going to bed already ?
Dorothy: well what's wrong with going straight to bed?
Rose: hey Blanche that's a good title for your book”
Because every time you mention cheesecake, what else would you think of except the GG’s?!?! oh today I am tired. I kept having nightmares about dress shopping last night.
Well, off I go, pip pip!
Eric Clapton is coming to Verizon on July 2nd! Confirmed!!!! Oh I hope tickets aren’t’ too terribly pricey!
We had our first pre-marital counseling session last night with the new pastor. It was great! It went so well! Jon should be calling the old crazy pastor today to let him know we won’t be using him. Woop! One anxiety down!
It was really nice to see Jon during the week. We had dinner at O’Charley’s. He had never been and he was digging on their scrumptious rolls (oh yum). I could get used to seeing him on more than just the weekends! ;). Someday it will happen. But for now, I am lonely this morning. I loved seeing him last night, but somehow it made today harder. Boo! (secret: he left his shirts here and I kept smelling them last night. Does anyone else do this? They just retain his smell! I love it!)
I think I’m going to start dropping pennies so that other people can find them and have goo luck! You know the saying! Find a penny pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck! Do people still know this saying? Hm. Perhaps dropping pennies would be a futile effort if people no longer follow the penny/luck rule. Something to think about.
Saturday, I go wedding dress shopping. My mom, all 4 sisters, and one niece are going. That’s a whole lotta people. Afterwards, we are going to The Cheesecake Factory. I am excited about that. Yum, cheesecake. And of course, a Golden Girls quote!
“Blanche: Take it from me I wrote the book on dating.
Rose: really what's it called?
Blanche: it doesn't have a title you twit
Dorothy: Well Goodnight
Blanche: You’re going to bed already ?
Dorothy: well what's wrong with going straight to bed?
Rose: hey Blanche that's a good title for your book”
Because every time you mention cheesecake, what else would you think of except the GG’s?!?! oh today I am tired. I kept having nightmares about dress shopping last night.
Well, off I go, pip pip!
Monday, April 26, 2010
This time, monday doesn't suck so bad
Because,
I am listening to Iko Iko by The Dixie.
I am watching Sex and the City (which is about to be followed by some Golden Girls).
Itunes finally got Daria...and My So-Called Life.
And of course, the best thing of all....I get to see Jon tomorrow! Even though it's for pre-marital counseling, I'm just excited I get to see him during the week! I think we may get dinner afterwards. Of course, this is all pending his car actually making it up here. He desperately needs a new one. Speaking of cars, I have officially paid my car off! So that's some extra money every month! Woot!
Did I mention I get to see Jon tomorrow? During the week? Ok, so I may be slightly annoying about it, but I'm just so damn excited!
Today, they began installing central air/heat in our house! This is our last BIG $ project, so I'm super excited! Jon and I were talking about it and how it makes us feel like we really are IN the house now! I still think it's crazy that we are homeowners! And we are getting married! So adult! I mean, I'm 27 (ok almost 28) so I am an adult, but hitting all these big milestones is pretty darn cool. In a totally sophisticated adult way of course ;). Ah adulthood. Once you get past all the responsibility stuff, the rest of it is pretty cool. I'm enjoying it anyway! By the way, I am so in love with this from We Heart It.
I am listening to Iko Iko by The Dixie.
I am watching Sex and the City (which is about to be followed by some Golden Girls).
Itunes finally got Daria...and My So-Called Life.
And of course, the best thing of all....I get to see Jon tomorrow! Even though it's for pre-marital counseling, I'm just excited I get to see him during the week! I think we may get dinner afterwards. Of course, this is all pending his car actually making it up here. He desperately needs a new one. Speaking of cars, I have officially paid my car off! So that's some extra money every month! Woot!
Did I mention I get to see Jon tomorrow? During the week? Ok, so I may be slightly annoying about it, but I'm just so damn excited!
Today, they began installing central air/heat in our house! This is our last BIG $ project, so I'm super excited! Jon and I were talking about it and how it makes us feel like we really are IN the house now! I still think it's crazy that we are homeowners! And we are getting married! So adult! I mean, I'm 27 (ok almost 28) so I am an adult, but hitting all these big milestones is pretty darn cool. In a totally sophisticated adult way of course ;). Ah adulthood. Once you get past all the responsibility stuff, the rest of it is pretty cool. I'm enjoying it anyway! By the way, I am so in love with this from We Heart It.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
i love bob ross
totally random, but just had to say it, I LOVE BOB ROSS! The Joy of Painting was one of my favorite shows when I was little. Once again, I LOVE BOB ROSS! Can someone please put the series out on dvd? Pretty please?!?!?
Sunday at home
Sunday. It has been raining all day. No outdoor activities today either. When, may I ask, am I supposed to plant my flowers?! Oh well. This morning we had eggs. Yup. Super exciting. Then we ran to Big Lots and the flea market. Not much to be seen. I started work on my "Our Adventure 2010" box. So far so good. Now we just have to start doing stuff to fill it up. Ok, technically we started yesterday since "Eat at Rockford" was on my summer to do list. Sonnie, Phil, David, and Kate came over for a bit. Josh has been playing with his Lego's all weekend! They are a miracle toy for rainy weekends! I've never seen anything keep a kid's attention for so long! I made a cake, again out a box. I know, I'm so lazy baking this weekend! Not to mention that I'm baking an awful lot in general. I don't know why, I guess I'm feeling like a suzy homemaker this weekend! Or maybe it's the rain. Who knows! We have just been chilling out all day. I'm making shepard's pie(one of Jon's favorites) for dinner. Josh and I will be gone for dinner, but Jon loves it and then he has left over for the week. Ok, so I might have a bite before I leave. It's one of my favorites too ;). Tonight, I plan to curl up with my cats and my favorite girls.
Nothing can cheer me up like these ladies. They have gotten me through many a night where I was super lonely being away from Jon. I can't believe that April is almost over. My April scrap-journal is coming to an end. It gets to end on a big note, b/c this Friday (the last day of the month) we are going to see the original Nightmare on Elm Street at the drive in. Woot! I really liked doing this project, so after my "Our Adventure" project, I think I may do another one for October. Lord knows we have a lot to journal/scrap on during that month! I also started collecting plates for my plate wall. Jon isn't too keen on the idea, but I think he'll come around once he see's my vision. Well, I'm off to spend what time I have left this weekend with my honey. Happy Sunday to all!
"Dorothy: Ma, "disdam" is not a word.
Sophia: It certainly is!
Dorothy: Okay, prove it, use it in a sentence.
Sophia: You're no good at disdam game." - The Golden Girls
Nothing can cheer me up like these ladies. They have gotten me through many a night where I was super lonely being away from Jon. I can't believe that April is almost over. My April scrap-journal is coming to an end. It gets to end on a big note, b/c this Friday (the last day of the month) we are going to see the original Nightmare on Elm Street at the drive in. Woot! I really liked doing this project, so after my "Our Adventure" project, I think I may do another one for October. Lord knows we have a lot to journal/scrap on during that month! I also started collecting plates for my plate wall. Jon isn't too keen on the idea, but I think he'll come around once he see's my vision. Well, I'm off to spend what time I have left this weekend with my honey. Happy Sunday to all!
"Dorothy: Ma, "disdam" is not a word.
Sophia: It certainly is!
Dorothy: Okay, prove it, use it in a sentence.
Sophia: You're no good at disdam game." - The Golden Girls
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Saturday night relaxations
sometimes, there is nothing better than sitting with my love
while reading this
and listening to this happening outside
while reading this
and listening to this happening outside
Saturay's are nice, even when rainy
Ah. I love Saturdays. Today, we ran to Target in Columbus so that Josh could finally use a Target gift card he got for his birthday. He got Lego's of course! I got complimented while we were walking out of there! Some random lady said "Oh you look so cute i love that!" (referring to my outfit. I was wearing gray skinny jeans with a yellow dress over them) I felt so good! Then we had lunch at Rockford Ridge, aka home of the best onion rings of all time! No joke, they are the ultimate in food. They are a little local place here is Seymour. It's a drive up (like Sonic) and they have the best burgers and onion rings I've ever had. It's not just me, they are 3 for 3 with our family! Yum! After that it rained on and off all day. Raining right now as a matter of fact! So we have spent the afternoon and evening indoors. We came home and I made brownies (out of a box so no recipe) and Josh has been playing with his Lego's. That kid can play with those for hours on end and not get bored! We chilled for a bit, and now some white chicken lasagna is bubbling away in the oven and Jon and I are enjoying some wine (Josh is having a red cream soda). This time, I switched the ricotta cheese for cottage cheese, b/c that's what I was able to get at Target. I also downloaded Nighttiming by Coconut Records today. I love it! Oh I also watched something that made my heart rate go up. A new trailer for Eclipse is out! I can't wait! The movies are pretty darn cheesy, but I still love them!
{image from we heart it}
"Do not, on a rainy day, ask your child what he feels like doing, because I assure you that what he feels like doing, you won't feel like watching."
Fran Lebowitz
{image from we heart it}
"Do not, on a rainy day, ask your child what he feels like doing, because I assure you that what he feels like doing, you won't feel like watching."
Fran Lebowitz
Friday, April 23, 2010
Now we have peonies?
Oh my word! It looks as if we also have a bunch of peonies beside our house!!! Only my favorite flower!!!! Spring is bringing us many surprises! First lilacs, now peonies! I also have 2 different kinds of plants that have come up in my flower bed. Who new I'd discover so many plants at this house! Good thing too, b/c it means less work for me!
Fill in the Blank Friday
1. One song that always takes me back to my youth is …baby one more time by Britney spears. And yes, still love her .
2. My first concert ever was hm…I believe it was george strait, but I don’t really remember. My parents took us.
3. If I could create my dream music festival I'd want these bands to be there: The Beatles (without the screaming girls), Iron and Wine, She and Him, Led Zeppelin, Guns n’ roses, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Hendrix, I could go on forever with this one .
4. The best make-out/"boot knocking" song ever is I don’t know the name of it, but I think its by Ananda Shankar .
5. The best concert I've ever been to was Tom Petty .
6. A memorable musical moment for me was Jon and I’s first concert together. We saw Tom Petty and it was amazing! .
7. The song on my iPod that's getting the most play these days is Possibility by Lykke Li .
And here are some random thoughts for you.
Sometimes, there is just nothing better than a good old original flavored chip. Why is this? They are full of salt and have nothing good in them that’s why. Much like their beloved cousin the French fry, we just love the salty goodness that has way too many calories, fat, and sodium. And on a slow day, there’s just nothing better. Then we drink them with diet coke. Does this make sense? Nope. But we don’t care! We just love our afternoon snacks! (lucky they don’t happen every afternoon or we’d all be whales!)
Totally random (but that’s normal!) but I’ve seen What’s on Your Nightstand? posts going around so I decided to do mine! Currently, my nightstand houses a lamp, red box (nothing in it), various nail polishes, a picture of Jon, my alarm clock, various bills, a coaster, scissors, various pens/pencils, and at night add in my glasses and engagement ring. No pictures b/c I still have a craptastic computer. (will I ever stop complaining? Yes, yes I will.)
I am so ready to be home. I hate that I have to spend 1-1 ½ hours driving to get there! Where is my teletransporation device!?! Where is my Jetsons travel tube?!?! I need those! Beam me home Scotty! Blech. It’s raining and nasty and I just want to be home with Jon. Plus, my favorite bra just broke. At work. Sarah just got grumpy.
2. My first concert ever was hm…I believe it was george strait, but I don’t really remember. My parents took us.
3. If I could create my dream music festival I'd want these bands to be there: The Beatles (without the screaming girls), Iron and Wine, She and Him, Led Zeppelin, Guns n’ roses, Tom Petty, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Hendrix, I could go on forever with this one .
4. The best make-out/"boot knocking" song ever is I don’t know the name of it, but I think its by Ananda Shankar .
5. The best concert I've ever been to was Tom Petty .
6. A memorable musical moment for me was Jon and I’s first concert together. We saw Tom Petty and it was amazing! .
7. The song on my iPod that's getting the most play these days is Possibility by Lykke Li .
And here are some random thoughts for you.
Sometimes, there is just nothing better than a good old original flavored chip. Why is this? They are full of salt and have nothing good in them that’s why. Much like their beloved cousin the French fry, we just love the salty goodness that has way too many calories, fat, and sodium. And on a slow day, there’s just nothing better. Then we drink them with diet coke. Does this make sense? Nope. But we don’t care! We just love our afternoon snacks! (lucky they don’t happen every afternoon or we’d all be whales!)
Totally random (but that’s normal!) but I’ve seen What’s on Your Nightstand? posts going around so I decided to do mine! Currently, my nightstand houses a lamp, red box (nothing in it), various nail polishes, a picture of Jon, my alarm clock, various bills, a coaster, scissors, various pens/pencils, and at night add in my glasses and engagement ring. No pictures b/c I still have a craptastic computer. (will I ever stop complaining? Yes, yes I will.)
I am so ready to be home. I hate that I have to spend 1-1 ½ hours driving to get there! Where is my teletransporation device!?! Where is my Jetsons travel tube?!?! I need those! Beam me home Scotty! Blech. It’s raining and nasty and I just want to be home with Jon. Plus, my favorite bra just broke. At work. Sarah just got grumpy.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Happy Earth Day!
Do something good for the earth!
I have a wedding announcement! I have fallen in love with donut cakes. Love them! And they’re cheap! I had wanted to get a cake done by my mom’s friend, but I’m really having trouble justifying spending that much money on a cake! So I’m beginning to seriously consider a donut cake! Cheap, cute, and totally us (we’ll had some donut holes for Jon). Yep, I think it’s a go! Also, I am going to try my hand at making fabric flowers for the bouquets and my hair piece! Wish me luck! One wedding thing we have to get a move on is registering. Our wedding is less than 5 months away (oh dear lord how in hades did that happen?) so we need to get off our bums and go register!
Our house. It’s coming along. The central air/heat is being put in on Monday! Woop! I have a million little projects I want to make for the house, but somehow never find the time. 2 I plan on starting this weekend are a photo wall (the photos will be hung from clothes pins on twine) and a plate wall. I love the plate walls I’ve seen and think it’s a really neat way to showcase your personal style. So I’m going to start collecting plates (ok so I already have) for the plate wall. I am so hitting target for the Liberty of London collection. I hope they still have a plate! Those two projects are low maintenance and shouldn’t be too pricey!
http://www.blurb.com/ - makes a book for you! I have got to do this!
http://www.blyberg.net/card-generator/ A library card generator?!?!? Yes! (does anyone else miss the card catalog? I do )
Idea – paint a stripe wall (horizontal wide stripes) at the head of our bed.
http://emilyframe.blogspot.com/ cute blog, check it out!
And tonight, I am going to spend some time with my twin nephews and their older sister. love those kids! I spend a lot of time with them during the week. That will be the hardest part about moving away (whenever that happens, no time soon fo sho, which is sad). And away I fly!
I have a wedding announcement! I have fallen in love with donut cakes. Love them! And they’re cheap! I had wanted to get a cake done by my mom’s friend, but I’m really having trouble justifying spending that much money on a cake! So I’m beginning to seriously consider a donut cake! Cheap, cute, and totally us (we’ll had some donut holes for Jon). Yep, I think it’s a go! Also, I am going to try my hand at making fabric flowers for the bouquets and my hair piece! Wish me luck! One wedding thing we have to get a move on is registering. Our wedding is less than 5 months away (oh dear lord how in hades did that happen?) so we need to get off our bums and go register!
Our house. It’s coming along. The central air/heat is being put in on Monday! Woop! I have a million little projects I want to make for the house, but somehow never find the time. 2 I plan on starting this weekend are a photo wall (the photos will be hung from clothes pins on twine) and a plate wall. I love the plate walls I’ve seen and think it’s a really neat way to showcase your personal style. So I’m going to start collecting plates (ok so I already have) for the plate wall. I am so hitting target for the Liberty of London collection. I hope they still have a plate! Those two projects are low maintenance and shouldn’t be too pricey!
http://www.blurb.com/ - makes a book for you! I have got to do this!
http://www.blyberg.net/card-generator/ A library card generator?!?!? Yes! (does anyone else miss the card catalog? I do )
Idea – paint a stripe wall (horizontal wide stripes) at the head of our bed.
http://emilyframe.blogspot.com/ cute blog, check it out!
And tonight, I am going to spend some time with my twin nephews and their older sister. love those kids! I spend a lot of time with them during the week. That will be the hardest part about moving away (whenever that happens, no time soon fo sho, which is sad). And away I fly!
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