Married

We're finally married!
We're back from the Honeymoon!

I will have to post words & pictures of both the wedding and the trip. Both were amazing.

I have to be at work early to go to the United Way Kickoff tomorrow at Victory Park. Woo!

Goodnight!

Countdown

5 days away!!!!

10 Days Away!

As my title states, the wedding is only 10 days away! How exciting! I can't wait for it to be here! All of this planning seems crazy, but when the day finally comes, then it will feel great! Really though, it hasn't been very stressful since I started work at all.

We already have rsvps for over 100 people, and still growing! I hope we don't go over our limit. But then again, the more the merrier!

Well, I am off to do my errands:

• Tiffany's at Northpark to pick up an engraved paperweight for the Board President
• Thomas Reprograhics in Park Cities to get a blueprint of the Children's Center copied
• FedEx in North Dallas to get one of those tube things to mail it

Then I get to have some lunch! :) Yay, lunch!

Long Time

Here are the shower pictures!

In other news -
I feel like it's been so long since I posted. in here! Work is going great - People {in my life} are starting to accept the "Nonprofit" thing. The wedding is only 27 days away, and my bridal portraits are this Thursday. Things are really moving along!

I am slightly disappointed in my Bachelorette Party happenings. Only a few of the people I invited are going to be able to come, we are having to alter the plans and schedule, etc. I am now having to plan it with one of my bridesmaids, Michelle. It's still going to be one of the BEST nights of my life! Be ready for pictures! :)

Shower the Lovebirds

Today was the shower at the CS Roberts House. It was fabulous. We had plenty of food, cake, punch, coffee, etc. for everyone - which was good because we had 45 people there! Michael and I got a ton of stuff, and we are so blessed! I am very grateful for all the things we've got, and we get to move a lot of it in tomorrow! My mom and dad, michael and I are going to paint the bedroom and living room of our apartment tomorrow, and also move some stuff in. I think it's going to be a good day, and we'll get a lot done. I will post pictures soon, so everyone can see our progress. :)

Apartment Found!

We will be living at the intersection of Coit and Forest Lane in Dallas. We are super excited, and we get to start moving in on Sunday! We're going to paint the living room, dining room and bedroom and then start moving in the week of the 3rd-9th. Hopefully we will be completely moved in by the 9th and we can start getting on with our lives! :)

Work is going well and the wedding is a month away! Get Ready!

Apartment Hunt!

While we look for houses, we are going to live in an apt. We don't have the time to spend right now seriously looking at houses, so we will make plans to do that after the wedding - and maybe after the first of the year! Today we are going to Dallas & Richardson to take a look at our top 5 choices for apartments.

Wish us luck!

Time To Blog

Work has been going great. Tomorrow will be the end of my first week, and I feel very accomplished. I have learned a lot, and even got to go to a training session at the Center for Nonproft Management (http://www.cnmdallas.org/). This whole first job thing is very exciting. I went to a New Hires Benefits meeting today, and will be signing up for my own insurance soon. Gah, who knew we'd ever grow up?

Because I've been so concentrating on my work life, my social life is in need of some good times! Michael and I managed to go see Mama Mia! on Sunday before I started work. It was REALLY great. Not only was the movie great, but we got to see it for free! While we were standing in line, a lady came up to us and asked if we were going to see MM. We said yes, and she handed us two prepaid tickets to see the movie, and told us two of their friends couldn't make it. So, we saved almost $20, and got to see an awesome movie!

The reason I get to blog tonight is because I am skipping working out tonight. I am a lame-o, I know. I will pick it up tomorrow, unless I find something fun to do!

Oh, and I think La Vie En Rose will be our slideshow song - in case anyone cared. :)

Hobo No More!

The Executive Director of the nonprofit called me this afternoon and offered me the job! I am so excited, and pleased that I got this position.  After waiting and hoping for so long, I have a job. Let that sink in. {I am even MORE excited about the fact that Michael and I get to begin looking seriously at houses. YAY!}

Tonight is Amanda's birthday rendezvous part One. It's going to be extra special now since I have a job! I would say drinks on me, but I don't have the money YET. {Laughter?}

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows

I finally finished it. The last Harry Potter book. It's the end of an era. I know I am a little behind, okay, a lot behind, but it's still a monument! The publishing of this book was (and is) a turing point for American culture in so many ways. Eyes were opened, people drew moral and religious lines, and children's fantasy novels were taken to a new level.

Now, after all that, let's get on to what I thought about the book. First, I am pleased with the outcome. I wish there were a few other characters with finished or more fleshed out story lines (ie. George, Draco, Cho, Hagrid, etc.) I am happy that JKR decided to "kill off" some of the good guys so there was a balence to the end, and a bittersweet feeling. Otherwise, it would have been to sugary and childish. However, I ended wanting more - but isn't that the aim of all authors? I knew there were rumors there would be an "epilouge book," but those have died down since the release of the final book. I think the final book is going to be final. We'll see how the directors finish off the series on the big screen.

On another note, I need help deciding a good song for my wedding slideshow my cousin is helping me put together. I had chosen "That's Amore" by Dean Martin, and then "A Crazy Little Thing Called Love" by Queen, but I don't think I want either now. I am thinking I want something that's lovey but not cheesy. Difficult, I know. Any suggestions?