Andi's still traveling for work this week, so I spent the evening with his mom and dad. First, we went to Let's Dish to for our monthly make & take meal night. Afterwards, we went to dinner and than back to their house to check out Jim's ever-expanding backyard garden. New this summer - a row of asparagus plants which join the already growing brocolli, rubarb, beans, sprouts and spinach.
For Father's Day, Janie gave Jim a pear tree for the backyard. He was proudly showing off his new tree and said the sweetest thing. "Heather, someday I just imagine my little grandkids calling me up to say 'Grandpa, can I come over to help you pick pears from the tree?" Hearing him say that melted my heart! Jim - I'm looking forward to that moment too.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Here Comes the Bride ...
It's all coming together! Dress, shoes ... now wedding bouquet. I'm thinking long-stemmed Calla lillies, tied with a white ribbon. Not sure I need something THIS big, but we'll see what the florist has to say ...
Today, I began working on a wedding scrapbook for our photos. I'm thinking of doing one for our ceremony / dinner and another one for the Thailand honeymoon. Too many pictures to capture I'm sure.
Thought I'd share a few of the pages with you. (They're obviously blank for now) so I think they'll come to life once I add our wedding photos.
Today, I began working on a wedding scrapbook for our photos. I'm thinking of doing one for our ceremony / dinner and another one for the Thailand honeymoon. Too many pictures to capture I'm sure.Thought I'd share a few of the pages with you. (They're obviously blank for now) so I think they'll come to life once I add our wedding photos.
Enjoy!
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Wedding Dress Details
So, I did some more damage with my online purchasing this weekend ...
With only 50 days until the wedding, I decided I better get organized and accessorize the rest of my wedding attire. I need shoes, some sort of hair piece (a sparkly head band maybe) and jewerly.
Here are the shoes I picked out for my dress. A little edgy I realize, but remember "casual wedding" ... I think I can get away wit
h green shoes. :)
Can you visualize the sandels with my wedding dress ?
What do you think?
LOCATION UPDATE
Andi and I have also decided on a new wedding location. Originally, we planned to have the ceremony on a boat on Lake Minnetonka. But, we've recently been thinking about changing to the Noerenberg Gardens on Lake Minnetonka.
I love the pillars in this garden - what a perfect place for a wedding ceremony. Or, in case it rains, there's a boat house that covered and overlooks the lake. Crossing our fingers, they'll have a spot available for July 31! I'll keep you posted....
With only 50 days until the wedding, I decided I better get organized and accessorize the rest of my wedding attire. I need shoes, some sort of hair piece (a sparkly head band maybe) and jewerly.
Here are the shoes I picked out for my dress. A little edgy I realize, but remember "casual wedding" ... I think I can get away wit
h green shoes. :)Can you visualize the sandels with my wedding dress ?
What do you think?
LOCATION UPDATE
Andi and I have also decided on a new wedding location. Originally, we planned to have the ceremony on a boat on Lake Minnetonka. But, we've recently been thinking about changing to the Noerenberg Gardens on Lake Minnetonka.
I love the pillars in this garden - what a perfect place for a wedding ceremony. Or, in case it rains, there's a boat house that covered and overlooks the lake. Crossing our fingers, they'll have a spot available for July 31! I'll keep you posted....
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Get Free Shipping!
This is such a good find, I just have to share....
Did you know you can Google "free online shipping codes" and get free shipping from almost any online store? Amazing, I know! The internet never ceases to amaze me.
So, tonight I ordered a few dresses from J Crew and Anne Taylor Loft for my bridal showers this summer. I have three showers coming up this month and next, one thrown by my aunt Cheri (for my family), one thrown by my best friend (for all my girlfriends) and one by Andi's aunts / cousins (for his side of the family). I am sooooo excited!
Cute dresses. Good deals. Who could ask for more?
Did you know you can Google "free online shipping codes" and get free shipping from almost any online store? Amazing, I know! The internet never ceases to amaze me.
So, tonight I ordered a few dresses from J Crew and Anne Taylor Loft for my bridal showers this summer. I have three showers coming up this month and next, one thrown by my aunt Cheri (for my family), one thrown by my best friend (for all my girlfriends) and one by Andi's aunts / cousins (for his side of the family). I am sooooo excited!
Cute dresses. Good deals. Who could ask for more?
Monday, June 1, 2009
2 Months
It's exactly two months until the wedding!
Perhaps it's because I have little wedding planning to do before the big day (the joy of planning a small wedding!) but I feel like the time is draaaaging on and on. Without wishing my summer away, can July 31 please hurry it up already?!?
Andi and I had our last marriage class tonight. It was, by far, the best session we've experienced to date. Before each class, we prepare by completing homework Pastor has assigned to us. This time, we were asked to review Ephesians Chapter 5 verses 21 - 33 where the Bible discusses the roles of a husband and wife.
I've never felt so in love and been so excited to be married as I did while we discussed this passage with Pastor today. He explained the true meaning of this verse and how important of a role being a husband and wife is to one another. Wives voluntarily submit to your husbands; husbands serve your wives and give everything to ensure they're safe and provided for. What a wonderful experience we're about to embark on! How awesome is it to have someone's unconditional love and support?
Spending time together each week to reflect on our relationship, and our relationship with God, has truly been a highlight the last few weeks (minus a few akward "sex" talks). This fall, we plan to join a couple's bible study so we can further devote this time to one another.
The future holds some good things for the new Mr. and Mrs.
Last week, a good friend of mine had her first baby. Listening to her experience being a first-time mom makes me so excited for the many chapters ahead we'll have. Here's to soaking up every single one of them!
Perhaps it's because I have little wedding planning to do before the big day (the joy of planning a small wedding!) but I feel like the time is draaaaging on and on. Without wishing my summer away, can July 31 please hurry it up already?!?
Andi and I had our last marriage class tonight. It was, by far, the best session we've experienced to date. Before each class, we prepare by completing homework Pastor has assigned to us. This time, we were asked to review Ephesians Chapter 5 verses 21 - 33 where the Bible discusses the roles of a husband and wife.
I've never felt so in love and been so excited to be married as I did while we discussed this passage with Pastor today. He explained the true meaning of this verse and how important of a role being a husband and wife is to one another. Wives voluntarily submit to your husbands; husbands serve your wives and give everything to ensure they're safe and provided for. What a wonderful experience we're about to embark on! How awesome is it to have someone's unconditional love and support?
Spending time together each week to reflect on our relationship, and our relationship with God, has truly been a highlight the last few weeks (minus a few akward "sex" talks). This fall, we plan to join a couple's bible study so we can further devote this time to one another.
The future holds some good things for the new Mr. and Mrs.
Last week, a good friend of mine had her first baby. Listening to her experience being a first-time mom makes me so excited for the many chapters ahead we'll have. Here's to soaking up every single one of them!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Freeze Frame This Perfect Moment
I am so in love with my fiance.
What a great Memorial Day weekend we shared together. On Friday, we went up North to a friend's house to spend the weekend grilling, relaxing and boating. The couple we stayed with are work associates of Andi's and we had a great time getting to know them better. We have plenty in common - both love to travel, spend time outdoors, etc - and it was so refreshing to get to know someone new. Change up our surroundings a bit. The other couple is also about 10 years older than we are, more settled into life and have a child. Sort of like they're in the next phase in life. I mostly enjoyed spending time with them because it was a great forecast into our future. I found myself imaging Andi and I sitting with the neighbors, having cocktails by the file and toasting marshmellows with our kids someday. So relaxing and fun. The real American dream.
Times like these make me realize what a great fit Andi and I together. We get along so well; we have fun, we laugh and we truly enjoy our time together. I know we're making the right decision by taking the next step into marriage.
Speaking of marriage, we're nearing 2 months to the big date. I'm starting to get really excited. Plans are coming together. Only need to get Andi's outfit, reserve the dinner location and buy Andi's ring yet. Oh, and make a spa appointment for the girls, order flowers, send out our wedding website and finalize our photo locations ... guess we have a few more things to check off the list of To Dos. But ...
at the end of the summer, I'll be a wife. And I can't wait :)
What a great Memorial Day weekend we shared together. On Friday, we went up North to a friend's house to spend the weekend grilling, relaxing and boating. The couple we stayed with are work associates of Andi's and we had a great time getting to know them better. We have plenty in common - both love to travel, spend time outdoors, etc - and it was so refreshing to get to know someone new. Change up our surroundings a bit. The other couple is also about 10 years older than we are, more settled into life and have a child. Sort of like they're in the next phase in life. I mostly enjoyed spending time with them because it was a great forecast into our future. I found myself imaging Andi and I sitting with the neighbors, having cocktails by the file and toasting marshmellows with our kids someday. So relaxing and fun. The real American dream.
Times like these make me realize what a great fit Andi and I together. We get along so well; we have fun, we laugh and we truly enjoy our time together. I know we're making the right decision by taking the next step into marriage.
Speaking of marriage, we're nearing 2 months to the big date. I'm starting to get really excited. Plans are coming together. Only need to get Andi's outfit, reserve the dinner location and buy Andi's ring yet. Oh, and make a spa appointment for the girls, order flowers, send out our wedding website and finalize our photo locations ... guess we have a few more things to check off the list of To Dos. But ...
at the end of the summer, I'll be a wife. And I can't wait :)
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Graduation Over ... It's Wedding Time!
On Sunday, we celebrated my little brother's high school graduation. I am soooo proud of him! I'm still amazed at how much he's grown up - a complete transformation from shy, akward teen to hansome, poised young man. Good work Brother! Off to the next chapter in life ...
Now that graduation's over, it's full on wedding time! The next big event is my bachelorette party in June and then a bridal shower my aunt is hosting. It's really starting to feel like we're getting married now! Starting to get calls from friends saying they've received their bridal shower/bachelorette party invites. I'm so excited to see them! My best friend made them. I'll post one up here for you to see this week.
The wedding countdown begins...
Now that graduation's over, it's full on wedding time! The next big event is my bachelorette party in June and then a bridal shower my aunt is hosting. It's really starting to feel like we're getting married now! Starting to get calls from friends saying they've received their bridal shower/bachelorette party invites. I'm so excited to see them! My best friend made them. I'll post one up here for you to see this week.The wedding countdown begins...
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