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THE WEDDING!! It was so much fun and as everyone says it went by SO FAST! I think that the ceremony turned out even better than I could have hoped for. The musician we hired was amazing! We hadn't heard him sing before the day (crazy, I know) so when he started I was very impressed! The only set back was during the unity candle he was supposed to sing a song called "this I promise you" by Ronan Keating (it's awesome! check it out... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om5QiTX47QI ) that we had sent him the link of, well, I guess there was a small miscommunication and he played "this I promise you" by Nsync! Most of you who know us know that we aren't exactly boy band people, but he pulled it off. Dustin, Ally & Kristin all read at the wedding like pros and we couldn't ask for 3 better examples to read. The reception was fun, just a little stressful. I am a control freak and it was too hot, too many lights were on, the martinis were hot and there wasn't enough room to dance.... but toward the end of the night none of that mattered and we had such a great time! My dress is destroyed, hopefully when they heirloom it, it can be restored. Our friends and families all made the night so much fun & I hope everyone had a good time. I don't think that I have ever been as exhausted as I was at the end of that night. I honestly don't have that many pictures from the night but I will put a few of what I have on here!! I need to gather up more pictures that aren't the professional ones then I will post more!Thanks again to everyone for everything! We truly are blessed!

Spa Day!

The day before the wedding before the rehearsal dinner I took all of my girls out for a spa day. I have to say that it was definitely needed! I left there SO RELAXED and I don't know what I would have done Saturday if it weren't for a little TLC the day before ( and a few mimosas!). Brian sent out some flowers that said, "I can't wait until tomorrow" ....what a sweetheart. We had fun gearing up for the rehearsal and all of the ensuing craziness.

Bachelorette Party!

My Bachelorette party was so much fun! We made it a little black dress party and everyone looked great. I definitely drank a little more than I should have but it was still fun. The night started with a lingerie shower at Kristin's and then we went to Shannon's for games. They asked Brian 10 questions and video taped his answers, I got 8 out of 10, not bad if I say so myself and one I was cheated out of because neither Brian or I knew the answer. Then we hopped into the limo and went around terrorizing the town. I must say that I hate digital cameras because there is way too much evidence floating around! I will post some of the ones that are from earlier in the night. Thanks to everyone for making that night so much fun!




opening gifts!













at shannons














in the limo













singing with the band



















being serenaded by a strange stranger


my mom & sharon

Garage Sale Time!

I am capital E- Exhausted! We just wrapped up our second day of our garage sale and man was it a lot of work. Pricing, folding, unfolding, stickers, haggling, packing, unpacking, etc.... On the upside we made some money and got rid of A LOT of stuff! Our mom's and Brian's dad helped us out a TON this weekend. We would not have been able to pull it off without them, that's for sure! Catholic Family Services will pick up the rest of the items on Monday and we may actually get to park in the garage for a change. We have been collecting stuff for months for this weekend and you could tell just by looking in the garage. We still have a lot to do but we are that much closer to being done! The next couple of weeks are going to be crazy! I can't believe that the wedding is 2 weeks from today. My bachelorette party is next weekend and that is just going to fly by. Before we know it we will be in Mexico! Well, I am off to bed. I think the puppies are just as exhausted as I am with all of the weekend excitement! Goodnight!

The Wedding is Crazy Close!

I can't believe that the wedding is in a little over 2 weeks! We just returned from Houston where Brian was a groomsman in one of his best friend, Craig's wedding. It was so much fun but made me kind of nervous because it was almost like a mental run through for me. If that makes any sense at all..... We finally booked our honeymoon and for once procrastination has paid off because we got a really good deal on a 5 star hotel in the Riviera Maya Mexico. My parents stayed at the exact same resort a couple of years ago and said that it is awesome. We will be there August 3-8. I can't wait. Unfortunately when we return there will not be much time to rest yet again because my friend Shawndi is getting married the very next day! Then the next weekend is my annual sales banquet and the next two weekends are occupied as well! I think we may have some down time between September and Brian's birthday....hopefully! Thanks so much to anyone who has helped or just put up with our craziness & we are going to have so much fun at the wedding!