Last Sunday my mom's friends threw me an amazing around the calendar shower. I was completely overcome by all they did. All around the house were the best decorations for every month of the year. The food they made was absolutely delicious, as was the cake. And the flowers were beautiful!
It was so great to see everyone that I don't get to see on a normal basis. It was also nice to have Lauren, Betsy and Michelle there. They were all extremely helpful. When it was time to open presents, Lauren wrote down who they were from, Betsy helped collect trash and make the "bow"quet, and Michelle ran all the presents back and forth. It ran like clockwork.
Billy and I are so blessed to have amazing friends and family. We have gotten so many items that we definitely will need. We can't wait to move into our apartment and get married so we can use it all!
I was going to post pictures from the shower, but I did not take any and I have not gotten them from anyone yet. So as soon as I get those, I will put them up.
Tuesday (since that is my day off) has turned into the "get everything done" day. I took my dress back to the shop and got measured for alterations. The only thing I am doing is putting a bustle in and possible taking in the bodice. I finished writing all my thank-yous for the shower, and I did all my laundry. I did a few other little things and called it a day.
Tonight we are having a "Jack and Jill" Shower thrown by Billy's mom and her good friend. We are both so excited about it and we can't wait to see everyone! I am especially excited that Marisa and her husband are coming in from Dallas for the shower and Bryan and Betsy and Caleb are coming in town for the whole weekend!
I have to work both Saturday and Sunday, but luckily we will be done by 2 or 3 on Sunday. I hope everyone has a great weekend and has fun watching the Superbowl!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Anticipation
We are at the 50 day mark! Everytime I look at the countdown I realize that I have so much more to get done and so few days to do it all in.
This weekend is going to be VERY full. At work we have a tournament all day both days, so I will be up there a lot. Saturday I will be coaching a team until at least 2 and then will be working until playoffs are over. Then Sunday I will be helping coach in the morning for the little 11 and under team. Around noon I will probably head home to get ready for my first shower!!!! I am so excited about it. My mom's friends always throw an "Around the Calendar" shower and it is so much fun. Everyone invited gets a month and then they do something according to their month. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. After the shower I will probably head back to work for a little bit, and then my wonderful weekend will be over:(
On another note. I sent out invitations 2 days ago so people are beginning to get them. I can not wait until RSVP cards start coming in. It is so much fun to see who will be there and who will not.
Let's see, I still have a few big things to do before the Big Day:
* Ask the people we want to do the readings if they would do it
* Get the music worked out and programs printed
* Get the favors and other small table decorations ready
* Take my dress to get the bustle put in
* Get gifts for groomsmen, parents, etc
Those are only a few of the big things I can think of that we still have left to do. I am sure there are many more that I am not even thinking of at this moment.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and I will be sure to post pictures from the shower sometime next week!
This weekend is going to be VERY full. At work we have a tournament all day both days, so I will be up there a lot. Saturday I will be coaching a team until at least 2 and then will be working until playoffs are over. Then Sunday I will be helping coach in the morning for the little 11 and under team. Around noon I will probably head home to get ready for my first shower!!!! I am so excited about it. My mom's friends always throw an "Around the Calendar" shower and it is so much fun. Everyone invited gets a month and then they do something according to their month. I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with. After the shower I will probably head back to work for a little bit, and then my wonderful weekend will be over:(
On another note. I sent out invitations 2 days ago so people are beginning to get them. I can not wait until RSVP cards start coming in. It is so much fun to see who will be there and who will not.
Let's see, I still have a few big things to do before the Big Day:
* Ask the people we want to do the readings if they would do it
* Get the music worked out and programs printed
* Get the favors and other small table decorations ready
* Take my dress to get the bustle put in
* Get gifts for groomsmen, parents, etc
Those are only a few of the big things I can think of that we still have left to do. I am sure there are many more that I am not even thinking of at this moment.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and I will be sure to post pictures from the shower sometime next week!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Less Than 2 Months to Go!
We are down to 56 days! Every week seems to go by even faster then the one before. We have a lot to get done and not very much time left!
This past Tuesday I finally had the opportunity to take my bridal portraits. It was a little chilly outside, but it was sunny and beautiful, so I couldn't pass it up. My mom and I started off by going and getting my hair and makeup done. We then headed off to find some flowers so we could make a bouquet (yes, we forgot about flowers until that morning!). Around noon Lauren came over and the three of us headed to meet the photographers. There were a lot of photographs taken and they all turned out great. I wish I could share them, but that will have to wait!
Also over the week, Billy and I booked a DJ (DJs Unlimited) and got a hotel room for our wedding night. We will be staying at the beautiful Magnolia Hotel in downtown Houston. We also have been looking for a place to live over the past weeks. We have found some apartments we like, but we are looking into renting a house as well. If we can not find a nice house in our price range soon, we will just go with an apartment. Either way, I just can't wait to be living in the same place as Billy!
Today my mom and I are headed shopping to find the bridesmaids some fun jewelry to wear. We are also going to be looking for a wedding book and some other last minute items. This is the last weekend I have off from work until the wedding so I am going to try and get all the little details done!
We are planning on working on invitations later on today and hopefully sending them out soon! I can not believe how fast the time has come, but I can't wait to see everything put together on the Big Day!!
This past Tuesday I finally had the opportunity to take my bridal portraits. It was a little chilly outside, but it was sunny and beautiful, so I couldn't pass it up. My mom and I started off by going and getting my hair and makeup done. We then headed off to find some flowers so we could make a bouquet (yes, we forgot about flowers until that morning!). Around noon Lauren came over and the three of us headed to meet the photographers. There were a lot of photographs taken and they all turned out great. I wish I could share them, but that will have to wait!
Also over the week, Billy and I booked a DJ (DJs Unlimited) and got a hotel room for our wedding night. We will be staying at the beautiful Magnolia Hotel in downtown Houston. We also have been looking for a place to live over the past weeks. We have found some apartments we like, but we are looking into renting a house as well. If we can not find a nice house in our price range soon, we will just go with an apartment. Either way, I just can't wait to be living in the same place as Billy!
Today my mom and I are headed shopping to find the bridesmaids some fun jewelry to wear. We are also going to be looking for a wedding book and some other last minute items. This is the last weekend I have off from work until the wedding so I am going to try and get all the little details done!
We are planning on working on invitations later on today and hopefully sending them out soon! I can not believe how fast the time has come, but I can't wait to see everything put together on the Big Day!!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Its January Already?!?!
Wow! The past 2 weeks have flown by faster then I could ever imagine.
Christmas was so much fun. My whole family was at our house for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning so we got to spend some quality time together. It was so exciting to be a part of my nephew, Caleb's first Christmas. I am very blessed to have a great family!
After Christmas we headed up to fort Worth for Billy's bowl game. We had a fun time up there and it was even better since the Cougars won the game! It was the first time in 28 years for them to win so it was awesome!
After the game we headed to North Dallas to hang out with Marisa and Brandon. Some of their friends came over and we all went out to dinner and then hung out at their house for New Year's Eve. It was a great way to ring in the new year. We are very lucky to have such great friends!
We headed back to Houston the next morning, but then left the following day to go to Austin. There was a big volleyball tournament there this weekend so I went to help coach. Billy came along as well and we had a great time! All of our teams did great so it made the weekend even better.
Now we are back in Houston and down to 68 days before we get married! It has been a speedy adventure so far and I know it will only get faster as the date gets closer.
I hope everyone has a fantastic 2009 and that you are blessed with many joys and fun!
Christmas was so much fun. My whole family was at our house for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning so we got to spend some quality time together. It was so exciting to be a part of my nephew, Caleb's first Christmas. I am very blessed to have a great family!
After Christmas we headed up to fort Worth for Billy's bowl game. We had a fun time up there and it was even better since the Cougars won the game! It was the first time in 28 years for them to win so it was awesome!
After the game we headed to North Dallas to hang out with Marisa and Brandon. Some of their friends came over and we all went out to dinner and then hung out at their house for New Year's Eve. It was a great way to ring in the new year. We are very lucky to have such great friends!
We headed back to Houston the next morning, but then left the following day to go to Austin. There was a big volleyball tournament there this weekend so I went to help coach. Billy came along as well and we had a great time! All of our teams did great so it made the weekend even better.
Now we are back in Houston and down to 68 days before we get married! It has been a speedy adventure so far and I know it will only get faster as the date gets closer.
I hope everyone has a fantastic 2009 and that you are blessed with many joys and fun!
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