At last... my love has come along...

So, things are completely different from the first plan and we are getting married in two days on Friday the 13th. Sweet. Heading out of town on Saturday at 6am for our honeymoon...Disneyworld, here we come!

At this point, I am very, very tired.

My world is dog.

I can't believe how much of our time is spent doing dog stuff now. Puppy Kindergarden every Wednesday for the next four weeks, dog park every day, vet appointments for shots, pet stores for toys, treats and food... Oi! I love the little guy and his constant need for attention has made me appreciate my relationship with M even more (if that's possible!) as our alone time is limited now.

Also, my cd player is starting to crap out and....yes, I know, who even uses cds anymore in the era of the Ipod? Well, I do and I need a new portable cd player. Preferably one that plays mp3s. :D

And also...

Wedding plans have changed almost 100%. The owner of the old venue called me a few weeks ago and said she had some bad news: they are being shut down and their last day of operation is Sept. 9th. So we had to find a new place, new caterer and less expensive bridesmaid dresses to help make up for the cost increase for the venue. Needless to say I was pissed, but now everything is fine and we're having our wedding on October 13th like we wanted in the first place. Ahhhh.

This is our new baby, Malcolm:

What a handful!

It's about time...

...and my abundance thereof. I have a new job coordinating system access set ups for new and current users at one of the biggest insurance companies in the US. It's easier than it sounds. So I've been diligently planning wedding and reception details and we've decided to turn it into a two day event. We wanted to get married on October 13th but, after looking at the calendar, decided to do it on the 14th because it's a Saturday. After a few headaches and several sketches of the table set up for the reception getting thrown in the garbage, I ran a bath ( I do my best thinking while I'm soaking in the tub). Ten minutes later, called for my sweetie and asked what he thought about having the ceremony the night before, on the day we originally wanted anyway. I said there would be no table moving, no "who has a seat and who has to stand" worrying, no rushing to get things rearranged while 200+ people are staring at us waiting for the party to start...no stress! Plus, it would make the ceremony more private - immediate family and close friends only would be invited - and we could have it at a park or down on the waterfront or at the Japanese Gardens... ahhhh. Beautiful. He got right on board with that idea and when we told our families this past weekend at the engagement brunch my parents hosted, they thought it was a great idea.

I can't wait.

my brain is about to explode.

I need to go get a manicure, pedicure and massage. I didn't sleep well last night with all the running around worrying if there were enough chairs for everyone and pages of cake pictures and bakery ads flipping through my head. Some decisions need to be made pretty dang quick so I don't have to go beg some doctor for valium or lunesta or something. Also, everything I eat is making me ill.

Eloping is starting to sound like a good plan.

it's on!

We're getting married October 14th. The planning phase is in full effect and our parents are meeting for the first time next weekend. I've pretty much decided on bridesmaid dresses and we're narrowing down places to have the reception. We're going to Disney World for our honeymoon and the girls, except my sister, and my mom and I are all going to a bridal show this weekend to taste cake and take notes.

I will need a nap some time soon.

*bells are ringing*

Matt proposed last night! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!