Strike a Pose

After we stopped feeling dizzy from all the roller coasters, we were supposed to have our engagement pictures taken with Skye Blair Photography. Unfortunately, the week we picked had rain the forecast for the entire week. So, the day we had scheduled them, it of course was overcast, thundering, and just looked plain yucky during the afternoon. Skye and I decided to postpone them for a week and keep our fingers crossed. (Of course by the time we would have been doing our pictures, it was BEAUTIFUL!)

So, last week we met Skye downtown at Coolidge park and took our engagement pictures. We started at 7:30 and finished up at around 10:00. So we have plenty with sunlight, dusk, and night time. We had so much fun playing in the park and being models for a day. We also went over to Bluff View Art District and took pictures with all the gorgeous scenery up there and got a few shots at the actual spot where Josh proposed. We had so much fun and are still waiting for our disc of images. I know they are going to be beautiful and I will cherish them forever. And I promise, as soon as I get them, they will be posted so that everyone can see them. But for now, here is a little sneak peak.

Loop-de-Loops

The week after we saw Stephen's band play, Josh and I decided take a spur of the moment trip to Six Flags. We got to the park around 1:00 and spent all day riding roller coaster after roller coaster. After 8 hours of being at the park, we had been on every roller coaster, except one. The Georgia Cyclone was the only one we have left, and if you are not quite so familiar with that one, its the old wooden one by the front gate. Lots of fun, but beats you up. We decided that since we already got beat up on The Ninja, we would skip the Georgia Cyclone.
It was a perfect day. Not too terribly hot and the lines were the shortest I have ever seen them. The longest wait for a ride was only about 30 minutes. I think at one point we waited in line longer to get a drink than for any of the rides. The best part was watching Josh on Superman. He had no idea what he was in for and I just laughed the whole time we were on the ride. All in all we had an absolute blast going fast speeds, upside down, and just being with each other. It was a great break from all the wedding stuff we have been taking care of on our days off. We are already talking about going back and maybe even getting season passes for next year.

Ded Baby Robots

About 5 weeks ago, Josh and I went to see our friend's, Stephen, bank at The Honest Pint. The night started with a band called Baby, Baby. They played 4 or 5 songs and jammed out to each one. The lead singer cracked me up the whole time with his facial expressions as he was singing. But they were pretty good, and Josh really liked them so we ended up buying one of their CD's for $5. Then it was time for Ded Baby Robots, Stephen's band to set up and start playing.

If you like jam bands, this is the band for you. They write their own music and love every second they get to play. Stephen is an amazing guitarist and his vocals are really good as well. I had no idea he had so much talent. We danced and had a blast watching them play. After they finished their set the band Machines are People Too got ready to play. Unfortunately, we couldn't stay to listen to them, but I have heard nothing but good talk about this band. They even get to play a set at Nightfall in the next couple of weeks.

Here are some shots of Ded Baby Robots. Forgive the quality, they were taken from Josh's phone. And we did have some video, but it has gone missing since then; which means you just have to be on the lookout for when they play again around town. Trust me, this is a band that has some special and it's a great time to see them play, plus you get to have a night out and support local musicians, what could be better?!

I'm Back!

Yes, my friends, I have returned. I know I've been really bad at updating you all, but last month was super crazy and went by way, way too quickly. Between work, sleep, play, and wedding organizing; there wasn't much time blogging. I promise, things will be different from now on!

I really wish I could catch up all up on the happenings of our crazy life, but it's all happened so fast, it is just one big blur for me. I know we hung out with friends a lot, stayed at home and cooked a lot, worked a lot, and I wish I could say we slept a lot; but that's not the case.

Wedding stuff is coming along. We only have 136 more days!! I can't believe it's less than 5 months away. It still feels like we just got engaged! Here's what we got done in the past month (or since my last post):

-We booked our photographer, and set up our engagement session (July 6)
-We started brainstorming with florist
-We booked our honeymoon (Whoo hoo for Jamaica!)
-Mom and I started making the invitations
-Mom and I got all but 3 centerpieces figured out (planning for if every single person comes)
-Picked out envelopes for invitations
-Scheduled our first counseling session with the minister
-BOUGHT OUR RINGS (they make me smile really big)
-Bridal party has been notified
-Dress alteration appointment has been made
-We possibly have someone to do our cakes, still waiting to hear from him
-We have picked out favor boxes
-Bought hopefully all the paper and ribbon I could possibly need

Holy man that's a lot of stuff done! I think that's all of it. Every once and awhile I wonder if DIY was the way to go. It's so hard finding time to get things done, that sometimes I think I should have hired people. But then I realize: 1. that would be way more expensive 2. that's why family and friends "volunteer" (haha) and 3. I really enjoy DIY crafts and such!

Alright, I guess I better get back to work. I promise to keep you guys better updated. You may even get a couple sneak peek pictures, only if you're good though!

May Goals

Alright my friends, a new month means new goals...or maybe some repeats from last month that didn't get done. It's all the same, right?

FUN:

- READ..I really, really want to finish my book.

- Hang out with friends and family as much as possible

- Take more pics

-Update blog more frequently

HOME:

-Spring clean

-Put away winter clothes

-Go through clothes

-Clean out and organize garage

-Plant some pretty flowers

(Do any of these sound familiar to anyone else?? Maybe because they were last months home goals?? Sssh, don't tell.)

WELLNESS:

-Really and truly start getting into shape for wedding and honeymoon. I mean it. It will happen.

WEDDING:

-Book photographer

- Start brainstorming with florist

-Pick out linens for reception

-Make wedding website

-Book honeymoon

-Apply for passports

- Start pricing things that need to be rented

That's all folks! It's going to be a busy, busy month for wedding stuff. Only 6 months to go!

April Recap

April was a crazy, crazy month. It flew by so quickly I hardly got anything accomplished! Josh and I spent most of our month busy with work, but we did get to have some fun at the same time. A lot of my goals didn't get done, so here's just a quick recap of what we DID do.

First, I did in fact start one book, however, I never finished it; which means I never even picked up a second book. Oops. BUT, we did go to a Lookouts' game with my parents aaand there was lots and lots of hanging out with friends. I had lunch with Amy, Josh had co-workers of his over for a cookout and I got to hang out with co-workers, Amy, and Rikki, Lindsy, and Austin. There was definitely a lot of fun going on in April.

As far as stuff getting done around the house, that was just an epic fail. With work and all the playing we did, we let all chores and house improvements go by the wayside. I had started to spring clean and put away clothes and what not, but stopped in mid-process. So, I have start from scratch all over again. BOO!

My health goals, other than drink water, was as well an epic fail. I really need to get motivated with this section. Help, please?!?

Wedding planning was very successful this month. We paid out deposit for our reception. Dropped off paperwork to the church, booked the DJ, and made appointments with photographers. We would have probably gotten a photographer booked already if we didn't have to reschedule our appointments because of the horrible storms that came through on Wednesday. But, we are meeting with them this coming Wednesday, so hopefully by the end of the week we will have one picked out. I also got all of my centerpieces for the reception, with the exception of the floral displays I'll be getting from our florist. I was also going to meet the the florist this week, but again, the storms made us change our plans. I didn't not get all the stuff I need for invitations, but I got some. I also go stuff to start working on our guest book and my veil.

Even though it doesn't seem like much, we did get a lot done. Time just keeps flying by and there is so much more I want to accomplish, but at least wedding stuff is coming along, because let's just be honest, it's coming up quick! Let's see what I can get finished in May! I'm ready, are you??

April Goals

April is here, and I am ready for the springtime weather and fun. Let's see what I have in store this month: FUN: --Finish new book and start AND finish another --Go to Lookouts game --Host a cook-out

-- Enjoy the company of at least 2 friends for lunch/ dinner

HOUSE:

--Spring clean

--Put away winter clothes

--Organize closets

-- Keep up with chores

HEALTH:

--Water, water, and more water

--Really, and truly use the Wii Fit

--Take Lola for walks

WEDDING:

--Book photographer

--Start planning with florist

--Buy invitation stuff

--Start planning out ceremony/reception decor

My list may not look all that big, but I've got some big things to get done; particularly in the wedding department. I can already tell it's going to be a fun month, and I can't wait!