I got hitched!

Yep.  I’m (we’re) married now and recently returned from the honeymoon.    I have so much to blog about I don’t even know where to start.  With a final wedding guest count of 28, we’ve already got more than 200 wedding photos (that’s not everyone’s).  And we actually got our marriage license in the mail when we got home. 

The photographer’s preview slideshow makes me even more anxious to see what’s to come.  (Check out the slide show HERE.) 

Once I get things a little more organized (around the apartment, and my thoughts) I’ll be sharing everything with you.

I will say, I had such a great time. My best friends (bridal posse) were there along side me and helped so much along the way!  The weekend was fantastic and I can wait to share with you!

One week

Just one week left before we’ll be married.  Exactly week from now we’ll be getting back in from taking post wedding pics in downtown Austin. 

This weekend I’ve managed to get a lot of the little, last minute things done.  And have made my running lists even longer.  I tried out makeup.  99% finalized with the restaurant.  Started organizing centerpiece materials to bring with us.  Put together my bridal posse’s gifts.  Pulled out suitcases and actually started putting clothes in them.  Printed place cards. 

And Taylor picked up his suit today. 

I can’t wait for Friday when we pack up and hit the road!  Next weekend is going to be so great.

Get Moving

This weekend we’re trying to get Taylor moved over.  Currently he is out fishing and I am here cleaning.  He has not packed anything, but fortunately, we are not combining two houses into one.  His stuff is mostly clothes, shoes, and weapons.  (ha!) 

I’m doing my best to purge as much as I can part with to make room for the stuff he is bringing and to finally get all the wedding presents out of their boxes and into a place around the house.  I spent about 20 minutes trying to find a different place for the microwave so I could open up counter space for the blender and some storage canisters.  In the end, it’s in the same place it has been for the 3 years I’ve lived here. 

Anywho, a couple random photos of my “progress”.

Exhibit 1: A box/gathering place for wedding decorations.

Exhibit 2: Piles important things I need to find a home for or take care of.   

Starting clockwise in the left hand bottom corner: camera cords, bed bath and beyond gift cards, a note card box that I used as a coaster for my coffee this morning, thank you notes I need to resend, thank you notes i need to write, stamps, coupons for a friend, pictures for family members, scrap book paper, (now moving to the right) my netflix movies, a lottery ticket winner for $5, a drink mix sample, food & family magazine, life insurance quotes, address book.  And you see that bag in the bottom right corner…FILLED TO THE BRIM with stuff I’m getting rid of.  

So even though it looks like a big mess, I really am getting somewhere.  It’s early in the day still so I’m bound to be successful! 

Hope your weekend is wonder and productive!

Come on get happy

This Improv Everywhere Surprise Wedding Reception just brought tears to my eyes. How fun and cool!?!   You better go check it out.

How to feel like you’re getting something accomplished

Step 1.  Take the day off work.  Play hooky if desired.

Step 2.  Arm yourself with massive (pre-wedding/honeymoon/other) to-do list and credit card. (Note: You can feel much more accomplished if many of the items are online purchases!)

Step 3.  Make appropriate online orders, send emails, do research, etc. 

Step 4.  Leave the house to run a few errands.  Shower not necessary.  Brushing teeth is.  Sunglasses make a great headband in a pinch.

So….following my own steps, what did I accomplish today?

1.  Purchase tickets to Aquarium and Alcatraz for the honeymoon.
2. Email potential hair stylists.
3. Research rental cars for honeymoon.
4.  Go to the bank to deposit a check.  Forget PIN #.  Drive to another bank to make deposit. Luckily remember PIN. 
5. Go to jewelry store to find out if they would be able to attach a broach to my veil.  They said yes. 
6. Order makeup sealant to try out so wedding day make up doesn’t run or smear. 
7. Order the last of the bridal party gifts. 
8.  Almost order wedding flowers.  (got scared because I couldn’t find a place to enter the deliver by date… I certainly don’t want those delivered this week.)
9.  Mail something for my dear, sweet fiance’.
10.  Email with mom and members of bridal party. 

And the day’s not even quite over. 

See, you too can get lots accomplished, if you follow my simple plan.  The key is…TAKE A DAY OFF!

Laugh out loud funny

Taylor’s laughing at me because I’m sitting in here laughing out loud.  I’m goofy I know. 

I saw an article featured on Yahoo about a wolf t-shirt suddenly becoming an internet hit.  So of course I had to see what it was all about.  And let me tell y’all, this ranks right up there with the time I found someone selling an air guitar on Ebay!

Here’s the article about the shirt featuring 3 wolves howling at the moon but the funniest part was reading the reviews of the actual wolf t-shirt.  Tons of people are buying the shirt, just so they can comment! 

I just love that kind of humor. 

You can also check out similarly hilarous reviews for:

Tuscan Whole Milk, 1 Gallon, 128 fl oz and Zubaz Pants

Happy long weekend everyone!!