Merry Christmas!

Alright, alright, so I am a little late.  I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday.  I had a very nice Christmas and I got a ton of sweet stuff from my loved ones!  First let me tell you about the awesome crap I received.  I GOT A KINDLE!  Which, if you know me at all I have been wanting one for about a year.  So I was pretty stoked to unwrap that Christmas morning, and may I add that my mom rocks.  My mother-in-law (it is down to three days so I can officially call her that right...?) got me a new coat and a fab new purse along with some cute clothes and a rocking ring I had picked out for my wedding.  I got some other stuff from other family on Jeremy's side, and overall it was a really nice day celebrated with family.  Jeremy and I had decided not to do gifts this year, because really, we have enough on our minds. Which, we actually have only bought for each other one year since we have been together.  We are in full swing of wedding mayhem.  It is now only 3 days away.  I think that I have almost everything done, and I just have a few strings to tie up and I will be ready to get my dress on, marry the man of my dreams and dance my tail off.  I am excited to spend a fun night surrounded by the people we love the most.  I feel so blessed to be able to celebrate with everyone.

Going into the new year and through the holidays I also have to add that this year has been a year with a lot of ups and downs.  We moved twice, I started two new jobs and we are getting married.  But, I am so thankful for everything and everyone I have.  I cannot go without saying that my family has also lost a very important part, and I will be think about Grant not only on my wedding day but for every day of my life.  He was a very special person, and he had a bright future ahead of him, and he was taken from us too soon.  We all miss him so much.  My heart is with my Aunt Uncle and Chase at this difficult time of year.

I also want to tell a little story about my first matchmaking success. I worked at Jack's with a girl named Marcelle a few years ago.  One night as we were working together she commented that she thought this guy sitting at the bar was cute, I looked over and this guy looked exactly like someone I would picture Marcelle with.  He was wearing a band tee shirt and was drinking a beer with his friends on a break from the military.  I told her to go get his number but she sheepishly said no way (which if you knew Marcelle you would know "sheepishly" is not a word that describes her).  So, I went over to him, pointed at Marcelle and said "That girl wants your number can I give it to her?"  I think he was flattered and he ended up taking her number.  Now, I guess as they say the rest is history. I have to add that I have a special connection to this couple, I feel oddly bonded to them, and I feel honored that I helped Marcelle, in some twisted way find Eric.  Marcelle and I have kept in touch through facebook and she got married to Eric this summer!!  She showed me her wedding pictures, and has talked to me about their house that they moved into after the wedding in California, where he was stationed for the Marines.  He went to Afghanistan shortly after they moved and Marcelle stayed in California.  On December 22, 2010 she had gotten news that Eric had been killed by an IED, and that his body would return to America in a few days.  She told me of his death and I was devastated. What do you say to console a 20 something year old widow?  How do you comfort her?  As I drive around Lancaster county and see the flags flown at half staff my heart aches for her.  I am going through so much joy and excitement with the wedding and she was just doing this months ago, and now she is burying the man she vowed to love until death do us part.  I am so proud of her fr not only having the courage to marry a military man, but for having the strength to endure what she is going through.  Today he is being laid to rest.  Please pray for peace and understanding for Marcelle.  And, count your blessings this new year.

12 days!

Well, today marks the twelve day point, that's 2x6, 3x4, or in other words, not a lot of time.  My mot dreaded question right now is "What do you have left to do?" I hear it about 58 times a day, and it makes me pretty angry, but I try to control myself.  Now, when people ask me that I cannot help but think a couple things about this question.  One, when I tell you about the hundreds of things I actually have to do what are you going to do about it?  Are you going to help me?  Most of the time the answer is no.  Two, do you really care what I have left to do, or is this a standard question people ask people that are getting married in 12 days.  And three, I have no idea what I have left to do, if you know me whatsoever you would know that I do not keep list, I wait until the last minute, and I forget A LOT of things (which could be prevented if I did either of the previous two things).  Now with all that said, I have realized today that I have about a billion little things to get done, and not much time to do them, and on top of all that I am developing a cold.  Today, I went tanning for the first time, which I had told myself that I would start doing December 1st.  While laying in the tanning bed, probably developing some sort of skin melanoma I could not help but think about the tremendous about of stuff I have left to do, so I mentally noted them, and called my amazing MOH and finally gave in and dictated what I need done, which I did not want to do, but I have no other choice.  Now, I am lucky because she took on the job, and I am thankful for that.  As I write this Jerm is finishing up the Christmas wrapping while watching the Eagles, and Rip is sun bathing, I guess life is good.
Until next time.

A PSA to new brides.

Hello all,
I decided as a free service I am going to write a blog entry to those of you who are getting married in the near future, or for that matter getting married ever, or just read this for your entertainment.  When planning a wedding, everyone tells you what you should do what you shouldn't do, what would look nice, what would look funny, how to handle vendors, what to buy from vendors, what kind of cake you should get, how many people you should invite, where not to seat the people you invite, who they want to sit with. Everyone has got an opinion about EVERYTHING.  But, when planning a wedding, and I suppose this pertains to other things in life, do what you want to do.  In 10 years no one is going to remember the kind of cake you have but you.  No one is going to remember the music that was playing while you walked down the aisle to meet your soon to be husband but you.  So, get an upside down pineapple cake, shimmy down the aisle aisle to Nine Inch Nails, wear your hair in a bow, and wear blue shoes.  Yes, it is important to take others opinions into considerations, but if their opinions are shitty, leave them at that, shitty opinions.  As my wedding in approaching quickly there are things I wish I would have done differently, there are things I wouldn't change no matter how much someone tells me they don't like them.  I am excited for my wedding, but people need to understand that a wedding is not about anyone else but the bride and groom.  So, may the good lord bless me as I struggle through these next couple weeks, and if you are a soon to be bride, may he bless you as you plan your wedding, and remember, dance to the beat of you and your fiance's drums!
Plan on!

Sequin overload!

Is the weekend really almost over?  It seems like I was just getting out of work on Friday night.  So, for those of you who work 5 days a week, I give you props.  Since the last post Jeremy and I went and looked at the house I had put a link to. And...it was amazing.  It was so nice!  The kitchen was fairly updated, the living room had a fire place, hardwoods throughout, a sweet master bathroom, and a walk in closet to die for.  Just one small issue, we are not sure we would dig the payments where they would be.  We don't want to have to just make it every month.  So, we have decided that we might just wait, see if the seller makes another price reduction, or just keep looking, this time at something with a lower price tag.  Which, to put it bluntly, sucks.  But, if that is the biggest of our worries I guess we should consider ourselves lucky. 
I had my bachelorette party this weekend.  It was a lot of fun.  I was with my best friends in the world, how could I have possibly not have had the time of my life.  And, I owe it all to them.  We went to Baltimore, had a delicious dinner and went to the piano bar after.  It was so much fun.  We danced, we sang, we laughed and we drank.  We also got in to trouble.  As soon as we got in there we pushed our two tables together, and we got in trouble.  Danielle sat on the banister, and she got in trouble.  I sat on the banister, I got in trouble.  I danced on stage, I got in trouble .  But, we are badasses, so expect nothing less.  This morning I felt fine, especially after our NOT FREE continental breakfast at the hotel.  I think I ate about 6 slices of bacon.  I am so thankful for my friends for planning that badass party! 
And more good news, my scarf is almost done, I went and bought one last ball of yarn to finish it on Thursday, and on Tuesday I am going to see Sue so she can teach me how to finish it! I will post pics when it is completed. 
Knit on!

As Promised.

Happy Saturday! Today marks 27 days until I get married!  Which is practically 20, which is almost ten, which is close to one, I might as well just say it is tomorrow!  Today, I have wedding on the mind.  Last night we went to our friends wedding, it was beautiful!  We enjoyed ourselves, and I almost vomited.  I looked around as realized all the SHIT I have left to do.  Everything looked so put together.  Warning: My wedding may not.  As the bride (Lizzie) walked down the aisle I could not help but notice how everyone was just staring at her.  Now I get it, its the point but everyone is just...standing there, looking at the bride, what a strange tradition if you ask me.  Anyway, with all of that said we met with our DJ this morning.  We gave him the low down and told him to play some funky hip hop that people can dance to.  So, for those of you attending where your dancing shoes!  I practiced my sweet moves last night, it was awesome. 
Now, if you have been reading the blog you know I started a new job on Monday, everything went well, It was a little hectic the first week, but I don't care, as long as I am getting paid.  The drive there every morning is so great, but it will be better once I am on night shift.
On Tuesday Jeremy and I are going to go look at a house that will be a little closer to work than I am right now, and the house is really nice.  Here (click the "here" for those of you not technically savvy) is the house we are going to look at, I am not sure how much I will like it but, I think it i a good place to start our search.  We are going Tuesday at 4, so hopefully it will still be light enough for us to see the outside of the house. 
Now, "As promised" here are some pictures for your enjoyment...

This is me knitting with Ripken on my lap.  He likes to sit on the yarn, and make it as difficult as possible for me to get any progress done.  And he distracts me with his extreme cuteness. 

I am not good at this picture thing yet, so this is still a little small but this is the scarf I am making for my Aunt Nadine, it still has a little ways to go yet, but it is coming along!  And I will add some fringe when it is completed. 

 This picture is of the pattern of the scarf, I think it will turn out really nice!!

 This is Ripken, it was too cute to resist. I had to add it.

 Here is my sexy new car, it is a 2010 Toyota Corolla S. So far I really like it.

Here is a small sampling of our new engagement pics!  They were taken by our wedding photographer, Edwin Huddle.  They turned out really good, we were pleased with them.

I put this one on here for entertainment purposes, and in case there is a modeling agent out there that may be reading my blog....call me!

And, last but not least, I will overload you with cuteness. Aw.

Until next time!
Knit on!

Happy December!

Well, it is official, and it only took my maid of honor to bring it to my attention, we are now in the month of my wedding.  It is only a measly 30 days away, unbelievable.  I have been so busy with so many other things I really have not had a free second to think about my wedding.  But, I can set your mind at ease, it will be awesome.
I hope that everyone had a very happy Turkey Day!  I was blessed enough to have to work, and I ate a left over Thanksgiving dinner at 2 am.  Luckily, I scavenged about 4 Thanksgiving dinners from food the nurses brought in.  My last day at Hopkins was Saturday, it was bitter sweet.  My friends had a nice going away "dinner" for me and we laughed all night, I will miss that.  I started at Hershey on Monday at 6:45 am, now I know that I am not a morning person, and I have to do days for 3 months more than likely.  I am always so sleepy.  Hershey is going well, I think I will enjoy working there. 
My knitting is going very slow, because I have not had much time to work on it so I have not seen Sue in a week!  I hate that I am not learning anything new, but soon I will have a little bit more free time.
I am sorry I do not have much to update about.
Until next time....Knit on!