Wedding Busyness

So the days are getting numbered and its crunch time...the day of reckoning is approaching. I've been pretty busy just doing the normal getting ready stuff. I've had a couple of bridal showers and I just did my bridal pictures. I think I'm going to love the day when I will not have to say the word "bridal" with relation to myself... I think I"m good with that.

But my sisters threw me a shower the end of February. It was mostly family but a few friends showed up. It was a lot of fun. I did however get put on the spot to tell everyone about Jason... since they all haven't met him. I get a little tongue-tied sometimes and the I said that the thing that I liked best about Jason was his chicken legs... I'm such a goober! But I think I survived.

We had a "pinkies up" policy at the shower whenever you would take a sip from your glass because we were dignified ladies!




















It was a lot of fun though. The people brought recipes that they liked, so I'm excited that I'll get to try out a lot of new recipes. Consequently though, a lot of the gifts were kitchen themed, too. I really look forward to trying all the gadgets and accessories I got. Very fun!

Then this last Friday, the Logan Library gave me a shower, too. It was nice to hang out with my fellow co-workers, and I don't think we talked about books once! But there was a lot of fun things I got. Thanks to all, it was a really enjoyable night. I really enjoyed an apron that my friend Allison made me.




















But the true starlet of the party was Eliza, better known as "The Child." She was sqwakin' and talkin' like no other. Super cute, though!
















And now the part we've all been waiting for! BRIDALS! So then next day, Saturday, I went down to SLC and had my bridals at Gardner Village. I was a little unsure of the location. I'd only been there once and it was a LONG time ago. And it mostly involved walking around and shopping... Let's say I was a little hesitant. But luckily I agreed to go here, it was super cute! My sister Susie helped me with my hair and... yes make-up. But Susie came, my sister-in-law Liane, and my mom. The photographer was super and nice and really fun. I'm excited to see the real shots. But Susie shot some amateur shots... so really I think we are in good hands if Susie's photos look good too!














So I ended up using my sister Lillie's dress. I really didn't want to worry about buying a new one that will never be worn again... so that $500 saved! But I think it works nicely, don't you? My mom did a lot of work to get it ready so she did a fabulous job! Ok, it was mostly hemming the dress cos I'm just blessed with so much height :) But I really like the dress and how it turned out.




















Now for all of you wondering what I decided for the shoes... here's the big unveiling! Yep, you guess it! Blue Chucks. My new ones hadn't come yet in the mail so I just had to make do with the old ones I had. I tried cleaning them up a bit before hand... but I think its a fun look.

But, overall, things are slowly coming together. And I bet the next time I see you all will be for the wedding. So let's hope all goes well!

Love that SoDa!

So I just got back from my birthday trip to South Dakota... to see Jason of course. It was surprisingly warm weather (for the most part), but when it was cold Jason let me wear his coat. So I survived.

But it was a pretty relaxing trip, pretty low key, even though it was the big 25th b-day... it was still the best!















We went to the mall to get my ring re-sized, but my favorite part about this picture is that we got the Victoria Secret store ad in the back ground...good timing. Its amazing the difference it makes to have your ring actually fit and not twirl around on your finger.

So after getting the "mall rat" phase out of our system we went and did some creative spending. I had a piggy bank filled with coins and we had a night on the town with our coins. Its always fun to see people's reactions when you pull out your baggy full of coins to pay for your meal, or silly things at the store. That was a memorable time!

But I got some fun stuff from Jason's parents... but the best part was getting the stuff to make Rice Krispies.














So of course we made the Krispies. I think we were a little impatient for them to fully set up in the pan so we just got our spoons and went to town eating away.














But I got a lot of birthday wishes, so thanks to you all... especially those who prepared special birthday songs. They were greatly enjoyed and appreciated.

We went on a walk one of the days... I'm telling you it was pretty low key, but still the best! But we just enjoyed walking and seeing all the animals that were about. Its not everyday you get to see tons of deer just casually look at you as if you were nothing.














But still lots of fun. (Odd side note... I'm the one taking the pictures with the camera usually so Jason's head always seems to get cut off, not too bad, but still... maybe I should let him take the pictures with his long arms and all :) )

But like all trips, they have to end eventually. Jason drove me to the airport, but I was TERRIBLY hungry... and it was 10 in the morning... so what did we do? Of course like any hungry person... we went to Little Caeser's! Nothing says good eatin' like $5 pizza at 10 in the morning. Luckily the place was open and made our pizza pretty quick. Hot and fresh. Can't beat that!














So there you go, my trip in a nutshell... it was fun and now it's only a few more weeks till I'm back there for good. A bientot!