a little over 6 months to go!

Today I had the day off so I decided to get some wedding work done!

I called Celebrations and spoke to the owner, since my wedding guy- James- was not available. He is the owner and a nice guy. He was able to answer all my questions and I got super excited knowing everything is coming along! I am really glad that I got going on this wedding stuff way before. This is when everyone called me crazy... crazy but NOT stressing!

I am super excited about the food at the wedding! After the ceremony, we have a cocktail hour. Open bar and appetizers! We are having-
* Coney Island Cocktail Franks
* Mushroom Florentine
* Assorted Knishes
* Risotto Croquettes
* Tempura Veggies
* Fried Shrimp
* Scallops and Bacon
* Mini Monte Cristo
We are also having Cold Buffet Hors D'Oeuvres that has all kinds of cheeses, veggies, fresh bruschetta, canapes, spinach in croute, and caviar. We have 2 hot Hors D'Oeuvres stations as well- Tenderloin tips in Burgandy sauce and Mozzarella En Corozza. I am not a caviar fan BUT it does come with the package so I am all for it!

After the cocktail hour, dinner will be in the ballroom. First there will be a fresh fruit plate (palate cleaner). Then there will be a spring mix salad with a raspberry vinagrette. The main course is next! Choice of Stuffed Capon, Filet Mignon, or Veggie Pyramids. The first 2 choices come with bundled asparagus and red bliss potatoes with rosemary. Dessert will be wedding cake and/or ice cream with fresh berries!!!

I FINALLY got the limo guy in his office, instead of on his cell phone while he was on 95. For those of you that know, him and I have been playing phone tag for some time. I just wrote the check for the deposit and I am good to go. I will call him back to ensure that he is giving us a big-ish limo- Me, Dad, Sarah, Sara, Alice, Mom. I think Dan is going to get a ride by Steve b/c I believe the guys will be getting ready at Steve's while we are getting ready at the house!

Final decisions are coming such as the songs and other things! NOW I am ready to work out and get into the dress!! PILATES! PILATES! PILATES!!!

Blank's Day Out

After having a shitastic day at work, I came home to take my stress out on the snow lying on the ground. Then, to make myself feel better I attempted to take Nudge out in the snow. No dice. He was not feeling it. When Nudge resists, there is always the Grey furred- green eyed lover. Blank is a sucker for the outside. I took him out and threw him in the snow. He was enthralled by it. He ran around making his Blank sounds, meowing, clucking, and yelling. I love looking out the front window to see him little paw prints in the snow.

Leave it to Blank to make my day.

Honeymoon here we come!

On Thursday night, Dan and I went and booked our honeymoon!!! I am so excited about all the places we are going to be going and all the sights we will be seeing! Let me give you some info-

• Day One- 8/30- Leave Phila. and fly into Rome, Italy
• Day Two- rest and relax on our own!
• Day Four- Rome, Italy- Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, St. Peter's Square, Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum
• Day Five- Rome to Florence- Academy of Fine Arts (Michelangelo's DAVID), the Cathedral, and Signoria Square
• Day Six- Florence to Venice- arrive in the city by private boat to St. Mark's Square- clock tower and the Bridge of Sighs- gondola ride
• Day Seven- Venice to Lucerne, Switzerland-
  
• Day Eight- Lucerne, Switzerland- Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge. Shopping afterwards. Maybe I will buy Dan a Swiss watch fora wedding gift!
• Day Nine- Lucerne to Paris- vineyards of Burgandy and spend the night in Paris
• Day Ten- Paris- Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees, Notre Dame Cathedral, Effiel Tower. Maybe a caberet show to close the night out
• Day Eleven- Paris to London- take the Eurostar Train into London and arrive in the later afternoon.
• Day Twelve- London- House of Parliment, Big Ben, Westminster Abby, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is up to us!
  
• Day Thirteen- Leave! The honeymoon is over!

We are so excited and the above are only highlights of what we will be seeing! We decided to go the tour route b/c they pretty much take care of everything you need that you might not think about! Super excited!!!

bittersweet.. but in a good way.

I had originally started this post on Wednesday night but needed a few days to get my thoughts together, due to how upset I was.

It is official. Sean and Alice are on the road! I spoke to Sean yesterday afternoon and they were on their way to Hot Springs, AR. Today is going to be a non-driving day for them so they can relax and get a break. We have been texting back and forth but it was a great thing to hear my brother's voice and catch up. If interested their blog is- http://seanandalice.blogspot.com/2009/01/troutville-or-bust.html

The reason I needed a few days was I was an emotional wreck. They were here Wednesday night to say good-bye. I was so good at controlling my emotions until they drove away. Then I was a mess. I am not going to lie because my brother is one of my best friends and now he is so far away. Thursday morning I was a bit emotional but became overwhelmed with emotion when Alice sent me a text that they were leaving Philly. I KNOW this is what they need to do to make things work. I KNOW they will be happy out in California. It is the distance. NYC- train ride away. California- a bit of a ride away. It will all work out... for sure!

I am feeling better and I am so excited for them to make this move in life! I know, and have come to terms with, that I will not see them until right before the wedding. As long as they are here on August 29, 2009- if not before- it will make my day!

2009 already!

2009 is upon us! Most of our guest just left after spending the night in our Cape Cod home. It was great to see everyone, especially one person from my past. I had not see my old friend, Kevin, in sometime. Initially, he was my brother's friend but he was more like a brother to me. It was kinda sad when my brother and him lost touch for a long time. He was married young and had kids young too. He is divorced now but is happy with his life and 3 kids. If he is happy, then I am happy for him! It was really great that he dropped by and hung out for a little while. I missed him a lot. Now my brother and him are getting back on track, despite Sean moving to the West Coast.

I find it amazing that you are able to track people down via the Internet. Amazingly, Facebook has re-introduced me to so many people I have lost touch with! I am one person that loves pictures and I love seeing them from the past and the present.

Anywho, I am excited for 2009. I am going to try to eat right and work out as much as I can, without killing myself! I have pulled out my Low-Carb Cookbook and plan on blowing the dust of the South Beach Diet Cookbook too! I will keep you all posted!

I hope you all have a great New Year!!

watching Nudge attack the new door mat in various ways. Freak.

is awake after a night of not-so-good sleep. I think it is par-tay excitement!!!!