new favorite
Wednesday, June 28, 2006Labels: wedding
I've been looking through my wedding pictures again. I can't believe it was almost a year ago. This is one of my new favorites even though Josh isn't even in the picture. (Photo taken by: Brad Neal)
I'm pretty sure I'm hugging my father-in-law. Jess and Emmy Lou are waiting next to me with my hair pin and flip flops. My dad is in the background, trying to get it together. Look at my pretty little momma in her pink dress, smiling...
This makes me happy. That day really was perfect...
Happy Valentine's Day
Tuesday, February 14, 2006I think it was my Junior year in college that I was feeling pretty down about not having a boyfriend. Valentine's Day was coming up and I had the usual feelings of "I hate this holiday". The dorm was doused in red hearts and everyone (at least it seemed like everyone) had a significant other. Labels: all you need is love, family matters, wedding
V-Day finally rolled around and I grumbled through most of the day feeling sorry for myself. Late in the afternoon I got back from class and headed to check for mail. I pulled out a wonderful little slip of paper that said I had a package. (Package slips were the best thing to get in your mailbox.) I went to the desk to get my package and Cindy the secretary brought out a bouquet of beautiful flowers. A couple girls were walking past and came over to check them out. They asked me who they were from and I said honestly that I didn't know. More people gathered... I opened the card. It said:
"Happy Valentine's Day! To my favorite daughter. Love, Dad"
Collectively we all sighed "awww". At that moment I realized that maybe I didn't have a boyfriend because of my dad. My dad had set such a high standard for me. He always treated my mom so well and with such respect. I knew that I wanted that and not just some stupid boy.
Luckily I waited and didn't settle. Now I'm married to my best friend who is more like my dad than I care to admit. But I'm so thankful to my Dad...my very first Valentine.
One last wedding present
Wednesday, November 02, 2005Labels: wedding
Josh and I still had a gift certificate to K's Merchandise from our wedding. On Sunday I saw in their ad this votive holder. I have longed for a similar one at Pottery Barn for about two years now. The one from K's is only $25 compared to PB's $100! We got it on Sunday and it makes the living room look so cozy. I love the warm glow from it. (The walls are actually beige, not orange.)
There's one missing on ours because we broke it while putting the thing together. Good thing for super glue!
Wedding Album
Friday, August 05, 2005The photographer has finished our wedding album (except for some minor adjustments). You can view it here. He'll send the pages away and in about a month we'll have our album! I'm so excited...I think it turned out great. Check out page 10, my hubby looks like a model! Labels: wedding
Flickr
Monday, August 01, 2005Updated Flickr with some honeymoon pictures. Labels: wedding
The Happy Knight
Friday, July 22, 2005Today I am leaving work early to go get my name officially changed. First I have to go to the County Clerk's office which is downtown to pick up our marriage certificate, then I drive to the other side of town to the Social Security office and then I have to drive to the exact opposite end to the DMV. Sounds like lots of fun, doesn't it? But Josh is going with me so we'll still have a good time. Maybe it'll hit me when I am legally a Knight. I still giggle when I get to say he's my husband. It has only been two weeks. Only? Good grief, I can't believe it's been two weeks already! Labels: all you need is love, wedding
I'm working on loading some candid wedding pictures into Flickr. It's funny because three different cameras so far have captured about the same look on my face. I was a little happy that day! Actually this has probably been the best 13 days of my life because I've been married to Josh.
The Big Day Posting
Wednesday, July 20, 2005I finally think I have time to write about the wedding. It's only been 11 days...that's not so bad. Saturday, July 9th I woke up just like any other day and laid in bed thinking about what I would be doing that day. It only took a few seconds to realize that it was my wedding day! I sat up in bed and then realized it was like 6:00 in the morning but I didn't care. I finally went into the spare room and woke up Jess. "I'm getting married today!!!" She just laughed at me. So I hopped in the shower and the bridesmaids eventually started arriving around 9:00. Morgan, our hair girl and her sister Becca showed up to beautify us. When we weren't getting our hair done we were watching the Friends episodes leading up to Chandler and Monica's wedding. My favorite part that I had to watch a few times was when Monica runs out of the bedroom and yells, "I'm getting married today!" and then trips over a piece of furniture. Totally something I would do. FINALLY it was time to put on my dress. I got into it and the girls laced me up. Once the dress was on I was SO ready to go to the church. Brad, my photographer, came over to take some pictures. He kept saying, "Softer smile" but I couldn't, I was just cheesing like crazy! In the pictures there are a couple where I look terrible, like I'm mad at the world but really it's just me trying extremely hard not to grin from ear to ear. Labels: wedding
The guys were suppose to be out at the church at 1:00 so we left about 15 minutes early so I didn't run into Josh in the parking lot or something. The girls piled me into the backseat of my car and Jess drove us to the church. As we were pulling up I see some tuxes walking into the church so I start yelling, "The guys, the guys!" Jess parked, located Josh, sent him to the sanctuary, came back and got me, put me in a room and then got Josh. Ha. She was awesome. So I'm standing in this conference room waiting for my future husband to come in. I kept fidgeting, fixing my veil, dabbing my eyes, adjusting my dress... Those 60 seconds felt like days. And then the door opened and there he was...walking in looking as handsome as ever... He had the biggest smile on his face and I could see tears in his eyes. For the longest time we kind of just stood there and looked at each other. Finally Josh said, "I'm speechless. You look . . . amazing." And all I could say was, "My dress is strapless!" (I never wanted a strapless dress and Josh knew that so he never expected it to be.) He walked over to me and pulled me into a hug. Yep, then I started crying. It was a really special moment that I'll never forget. We spent some time in there alone and then we headed out to the hallway. I turned around and there was my dad walking down the hallway. I just then realized that I hadn't seen him yet and I could tell he was crying. We didn't say anything just hugged and cried really hard. Even now thinking about it makes me choked up...
We started pictures as soon as everyone was ready. They went really quickly and it seemed like everyone was having a good time. It helped that we weren't doing your typical posed shots. We finished pictures up and had to wait around FOREVER (only like 45 minutes) for the ceremony to start. I sat in the conference room with some of my bridesmaids and my mom just waiting...and waiting. My mom kept asking me if I was okay because I got really quiet. I think I was just so ready to get the show on the road... Finally someone came to the door and said, "It's time. We're going to be starting." I waited just around the corner as my bridesmaids lined up. My dad paced back and forth and kept asking me if I was ready. And then there's that moment where the ushers closed the door and my dad and I walked around the corner. I put my arm through his and we stopped. I couldn't believe that I was finally to that point. We heard the music start and finally the ushers opened the door. My dad and I stepped through the doors as everyone stood in the sanctuary. In that instant I looked up at Josh and started to cry a little bit. My dad was doing his best not to cry. We walked down the aisle and I don't remember anything but looking at Josh. My dad and I got to the end of aisle and Pastor Jack started the ceremony. Before my dad could give me away Jack spoke and then said a prayer. During the prayer my dad reached up with his right hand and held onto my hand that was through his arm. At that point there were just tears streaming down my face. I found out later that my little brother who was standing up with Josh saw that and got pretty choked up as well.
The ceremony itself was beautiful. It felt like Jack was giving his little sermon just to Josh and I and everyone else was just there to listen. Tony sang the song that he wrote for us which was absolutely perfect. When Tony got up there he said how he wrote this song for us and that we mean a lot to him. He got pretty choked up and you could tell he was having a hard time getting out the words. I looked over at Josh and he just lost it for a second. I whispered, "The song hasn't even started yet!" We both pulled it together though and Tony sounded amazing.
One of things I had been worried about before was crying too hard to say my vows. But when it came time for them I actually did pretty good. Of course I was choked up but I spoke clearly to which Josh said later that he was surprised and very impressed. During the exchanging of rings Josh tried to put my ring on my right hand so I had to whisper, "Left hand, left hand" but it was really cute. And then the moment Josh and I had been waiting for was finally there. Jack pronounced us husband and wife. I can't ever remember smiling that big. We kissed and turned around to face everyone. Pastor Jack introduced as us Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Knight and we got huge applause. "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles started playing we walked back down the aisle as husband and wife.
Out in the foyer it was chaos...hugs all around. Of course my parents were crying but surprisingly when Josh's parents came out from the sanctuary they both had tears in their eyes. Josh and I dismissed everyone row by row which was a cool way to see everyone that came.
The reception was perfect. It was so nice to have everything in the same place. The women's fellowship did the catering and the food was delicious. The servers were on the ball getting everything out quickly. The place looked so nice with all the candles on the tables. I had put together a picture slideshow of Josh and I as kids so that was played after dinner. It turned out to be a huge hit. We feed each other cake and none of that shoving in faces...that's not us. Jess and Chunk both gave very nice toasts. Soon it was time for the first dance. Josh and I took two dance lessons right before the wedding and didn't tell anyone. Not even my mom knew what song we were dancing to. I was pretty nervous that we would just look like we didn't know what we were doing but as soon as "My Girl" by The Temptations started, I just couldn't help but have fun. We did okay remembering our steps but about halfway through I stepped out of my flip flop and had to try to get it back on quickly. We were laughing the whole time. I thought people were just going to think it was dumb that we tried but I've heard most people thought it was really cute and it looked like we were having a good time. It was fun though but definitely more difficult in my dress! The father/daughter dance was next and my dad and I cried through the whole thing. Although now when asked about the wedding my dad will say in a macho voice, "I was a rock." Sure, Dad. We did a special anniversary dance for all couples married in July since both sets of parents were married during that month. The weekend before us was a couples' 50th wedding anniversary. They have been like grandparents to me so I had the DJ say something special for them. It was so sweet to see my parents, Josh's...the other couples all dancing to "The Luckiest" by Ben Folds.
The rest of the night went great. There was quite a bit of dancing especially by the Knight clan who looked to be having a great time. My brother did a Napoleon Dynamite dance to "Canned Heat" by Jamiroquai. He had told me before that he was going to but I didn't believe him. He got out there and kicked butt on the dance floor with everyone in a circle around him. Hilarious. I laughed SO hard. I had such a blast dancing. Everything I had ever heard was no matter how bad of a dancer the bride is she still looks great. So I remembered that and I boogied down. So much fun.
Once the party was wrapping up our parents helped us load the gifts in my car (which by the way, was decorated with toilet paper and complete with cans tied to the back). Josh and I got back to my apartment and sat at my kitchen table eating ham sandwiches and drinking champagne.
The day was so special and I really couldn't have asked for things to go any smoother. I remembered to take everything in. Although the day sped by I don't feel like it's a blur. It was so fantastic to see all of my friends and visit with so many people. Jess was the best maid of honor ever...before I could even finish saying what I needed she would have it in my hand. Josh and I are so blessed to have friends like Jess and the others in the wedding and families like we do. My parents are exceptional people and because of them our day was everything we could have wanted it to be.
I am so lucky to have married my best friend.
Wedding Pictures
Tuesday, July 19, 2005Alright folks, you asked for it...my wedding pictures are up and going. Here's the link: http://www.thomas-bradley.com/KnightGouldSite/index.htm and the password is Gould. There's over 700 pictures so please don't look through them all but you can browse the index and then click on pictures to see them larger. Enjoy! (Page 10 starts some good pictures of Josh and I together...) Labels: wedding
I'm still planning on writing all about the wedding but for now the pictures will have to suffice. I'm trying to get back into the swing of work... blah. But luckily our luggage was delivered last night.
Ah yes, 98% humidity...Didn't miss that.
Monday, July 18, 2005We're back in good 'ol Illinois. And it's great to be home... My parents are completely and utterly amazing. They got us groceries and my apartment hasn't been this clean since I moved in. What a nice surprise to come home to especially when the airport lost our luggage which completely sucks. I don't even have a toothbrush. I called this morning and they've located ONE of the two bags and it'll be in at 5:00. Grrrr... I was so wiped out last night that I couldn't help crying when we realized our luggage wasn't with us. Hopefully it won't take two weeks to get like one of my dad's co-workers...all of my good clothes are in there! Well I have loads to write about with the wedding and honeymoon so as soon as I get a minute to think I will get on that. Labels: wedding
I love shorts and a sweatshirt!
Friday, July 15, 2005Labels: wedding
Bah Hahba is Gorgeous!
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And some more pictures
Thursday, July 14, 2005Labels: wedding
More Honeymoon Pictures
Wednesday, July 13, 2005Labels: wedding
Honeymoon Pictures
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The Day
Sunday, July 10, 2005It was perfect. I have a husband and he's awesome. Labels: wedding
Goin' to the chapel...
Saturday, July 09, 2005Do you know what day it is? Yep, it's my wedding day. I've been up since 6am and I can't go back to sleep so I thought I would just get up. Things will be busy and start flying by before I know it. Rehearsal was good but I'll have to write more about that later. As of this moment...only 9 1/2 hours. Holy crap! Labels: wedding
I just wanted to thank all of my new Internet friends for being so encouraging. It has REALLY meant a lot. I'M GETTING MARRIED TODAY!
Wedding Central
Thursday, July 07, 2005I am wiped out! Good goo. We decorated for like 5 hours. BUT...everything is pretty much done. We have a trellis to do and some pew bows to make. Other than that...tables are up and even silverware is on them. Everything is looking so nice. I'm really happy with how it's turning out. We were even able to put up all the tables without being on the dance floor. Tomorrow should be fairly relaxing, believe it or not. I need to clean my apartment, possibly give my dog a bath if I'm feeling ambitious... I'm tanning and I'm getting a massage... Josh has to pick up his tux... Random thoughts... Sorry. I really don't feel stressed. And I still don't think its sunk in yet... Labels: wedding
Wedding Hotline
Where did the year go? How did I end up two days before my wedding? Honestly it just feels like last month that we got engaged. It still is all very surreal. It's like I'm planning this event for Saturday but the significance of it has escaped me. Josh said yesterday he was doing dishes and it hit him. His heart started racing and he really thought about it all. Labels: wedding
Last night we ran into town to pick up the last minute things. Once back in town, we picked up the chocolates that a family friend was making for the wedding. And then headed out to the church to figure out the whole projector thing for our picture slideshow. Youth group had just gotten over so there were loads of people there and I think we talked to at least half of them. It was crazy! It worked out good because Morgan, my hair girl, was there and Susan, who is helping with centerpieces was there as well. I think things are pretty much squared away.
I'm at work today. Last day for quite awhile!!! It's pretty quiet so I basically will work on all of my To Do Lists. I'm sure I'll hear from my mom 10 times like I did yesterday and the day before. I've started answering the phone, "Wedding Hotline". Today should be a busy day!
Time is flying
Wednesday, July 06, 2005Finally finished the programs! Josh and I formed a little assembly line last night and worked until we were done. My mom has taken over the project of doing all the excort cards so my work here is done. It's weird because I feel like I should be so busy but I don't have a lot to do now. Tomorrow night we will start decorating at the church and Jess will be getting in. Labels: wedding
I'm totally in a daze today. I'm not sure if it's allergy stuff or if I just can't believe that I'm getting married. I'm just waiting for it to hit me. Three more days!
Updated Weather Forecast
Tuesday, July 05, 2005Labels: wedding
A little recap
What a crazy weekend. I felt like everyone was running in different directions the whole time! Saturday my mom and I went out to the seamstress so she could look at my dress. The darn bustle was stressing me out. She said she can fix it but I was stupid and didn't bring my slip and shoes so I have to go back out today. She said that she'll be able to do it tomorrow...you know, three days before the wedding. Plenty of time! Labels: wedding
Saturday night was Josh's bachelor party. The guys went golfing, out to eat and then ended up back at my apartment. They made a bonfire and did "guy" stuff. Tony girlfriend, Emily, and I were banned from even going outside! It was annoying because it was just one guy that made this rule...even Josh wanted me to come out there after awhile. Oh well, Emily and I hung out which is cool.
I've been over at my parents making a billion K's out of frosting. I think they're going to look so cute. I can't wait to see them done. I ended up with a terrible headache yesterday and I'm praying that I don't have one Saturday.
I still can't believe that it's this Saturday. Honestly it still doesn't feel real. It's so weird. I wonder when it will hit me. As I'm walking down the aisle...oh great! FOUR more days!
Our marriage license
Sunday, July 03, 2005Josh and I went to the County Clerk's office on Friday to get our marriage license. McLean County has now authorized us to get married!! 6 more days! Labels: wedding
What about french fries?
Friday, July 01, 2005I was a little out of it yesterday. I went to the doctor and they gave me sinus infection meds and allergy medicine. I haven't ever taken allergy medicine so I felt high all day. Last night my mom, Tony's Emily and I tried to do my bustle again. Yep, still no good. It's so ridiculous. We are smart women, why can't we figure this out??? I'm feeling a little stressed about that. I'm emailing a seamstress today and if she can't help over email I'm going to call a bridal store in Pontiac. It's just crazy. Labels: wedding
Josh and I took a bunch of wedding stuff over to my parents. It was silly to have it in two places. That's an easy way to forget something. I also found my elusive paper cutter. I have one of those photo paper cutters that will work perfect for the programs. Well I couldn't find it. Josh and I looked everyone...twice! Finally last night I found it and felt like I found a little piece of my brain that was missing as well.
Here's an example of how out of it I was yesterday: At lunch I was visiting with some co-workers and we were talking about how one of them doesn't like or is allergic to eggs. Someone asked if he could eat them in baked goods to which he said yes. So we were naming all different ways to eat eggs to see if he could eat them. Some said "Fried?" and for some reason I thought fried potatoes... So I say, "What about french fries?" Everyone just sort of stopped and looked at me and then I realized that french fries are not eggs. Nice, Kimberly.
Not sure if you knew but I'm getting married
Thursday, June 30, 2005Hey, guess what? I'm getting married! Yep, and in only NINE DAYS... Dude, that's single digits. That also means that the 10-day weather forecast is up for next Saturday. Labels: wedding
I finished the seating arrangement last night. That means that no one else can cancel or say they are coming. My next task is to help my mom make 450 sugar cookies and to put together 150 programs.
I can't remember
Wednesday, June 29, 2005Sometime this past week I have turned into this flighty, giddy nitwit. I have begun leaving my things in random places like leaving the cordless phone outside for a couple hours or my sunglasses at the Walmart checkout. I have started walking into a room to get something only to realize that I can't remember what it was. Josh informed me yesterday that I was "flighty". Honestly I don't think I've ever been flighty in my entire life. Since I'm getting married in 10 days, it's okay. The funny thing is that it's not because I'm stressed...I'm just so darn excited! Labels: wedding
Yesterday I was reading up on Bar Harbor and got so amped to go on our honeymoon. I just checked the weather and it's 63 degrees! Here's it's already 82. How can I not feel a little crazy excited?
Bachelorette Party
Tuesday, June 28, 2005We all met at my apartment. We headed into town for dinner. We ate at a nice little restaurant and it was delicious. The girls treated me which was so sweet. I had only been there twice, once for a wedding reception and once for prom so it was a nice place to go for dinner. We had a nice time there just visiting. Labels: wedding
After dinner we headed over to paint your own pottery place. I just love doing that. I painted this cool triangle plate and had all the girls sign it. It was pretty quiet while we were doing that because we had to concentrate so hard. I can't wait to pick up all the pieces on Saturday to see how they turned out.
Once we were done painting pottery, the six of us older girls went to a bar down the block. The girls gave me a bag with some goodies that included a shot glass on a string that said, "Buy me a shot, I'm tying the knot". We sat out in the beer garden and talked about really girly stuff. It was so great to be with girls! Not that I don't like hanging out with Josh and my brother but I do miss being with the girls. Plus it was great to talk about wedding stuff and boys. We ended up meeting a group of guys and one girl. The girl, Laura, was so friendly and gave me all sorts of wedding advice. She was a little inebriated so she told me that the first year of marriage was tough about ten times. We tried hooking Erin up with one of the guys. They were all really nice and it was fun to hang out with them.
Overall the party was a lot of fun and it was great to hang out with my friends especially since I don't get to see them all that often. We laughed because the party was so tame but I really wouldn't have wanted something wild and crazy. Josh's bachelor party is Saturday so hopefully he'll take our cue and have a calm party as well.
My Five Questions
Monday, June 27, 2005I have lots to write about since my bachelorette party was Saturday but I want to post pictures too so I'll wait until I can do it all at one time. I had a great time though and it was awesome to see my friends. Until then.... Labels: wedding
I got tagged by Pam. So here are my answers:
1. You are a superhero. Choose three superpowers, a costume and a theme song.
I mentioned to Josh that I had to answer this question and he got really excited. He started naming off all kinds of superhero powers. "Do you want radar sense like Daredevil?" It was a tough decision but I would love to be able to teleport because I hate wasting time driving somewhere. I would love to read other people's minds. I always want to know what someone is REALLY thinking. I think my last power would be mind control. Something like a jedi knight...
I had a hard time thinking of a costume. Instantly I wanted a cape but according to The Incredibles those are bad ideas. Maybe I'll go leather...something I would never wear normally.
Oh, theme song...crap, I don't know. Probably a Ben Folds song, maybe My Philosphy...
2. What is your number one worst wedding fear?
My worst wedding fear is probably that something would happen to my dress before the ceremony. I tend to be kind of clumsy especially when I'm nervous!
3. Write a few sentences of your vows to Josh. Include the words banana, minivan, and heart.
Josh, I am so glad that you will be my husband. From the first time you offered to make me a banana split, I knew we would be together forever. I know that even after we have our minivan full of kids we'll still be in love like we are today. I think that my heart grew three times the day I met you....
4. You've been selected to write a guest article for Modern Bride. What do you write about?
I would most likely write about the pressures of dealing with new in-laws. Since that's the only thing I've been somewhat stressed about... I would encourage brides to still be themselves around the in-laws because it doesn't matter what they think, only the groom.
5. Finish this sentence: I'm so happy our wedding is only a couple of weeks away because ________.
I can't wait to say that you're my husband and to go on vacation with you!!
The Friend dilemma
Thursday, June 23, 2005Today has been a really down day. I found out that one of my favorite co-workers from my last job will not be coming to the wedding. Her kids are on the swim team and will be out of town that weekend for swim meets. I guess the thing I don't understand is why her husband can't just take them this one time. My wedding is once in a lifetime, swimming is EVERY weekend. I just got so upset and I really hate crying at work but I don't get it. Why am I always the one to rearrange my schedule for my friends when it's not usually done for me? Sometimes I just feel like I put so much into a relationship and the other person just doesn't care. It makes me feel like I shouldn't even bother. Labels: the one with friends, wedding
Don't get me wrong, not all my friends are like this. One of my friends has been a friend since nursery school! I know her and most of my other friends would do whatever they could for me but it's those few who only call when they need something...that's what is frustrating. It just makes me want to reevaluate how much energy I put into some people. Anyway, enough with that. I just had to vent. I'm hoping to feel sunny again soon.
Update 4:05pm: What a day. I just got an email from one of my friends. She's not able to come to my bachelorette party. I got this lame excuse about this thing came up, blah, blah, blah... What a bunch of crap. Whatever.
Always send in your RSVP
Why would you not RSVP to a wedding? Sure there's the people who forgot but there's also the people that just do not feel they need to. Are they too important to let us know if they're coming? We have a total of eight people on Josh's side (which really is 20 people if you count their guests) that didn't bother sending their card in. Now we have to try to get ahold of these people. The bad thing is that most of them Josh doesn't even know that well so his parents really need to be the ones to call. I have to call the caterer and cake lady this weekend with the final head count so hopefully they'll get in gear and call these people. I think if they haven't done it I will just ask for phone numbers and call myself. I know that I'll get it done! Labels: wedding
Trio Meeting
Tuesday, June 21, 2005The meeting with the "Trio" went pretty well. I met them and my parents out at the church last night so we could finalize everything for the reception. They didn't try and push me around about anything so I was very relieved. Ha! Although I found myself super-concerned with saying the right answer to their questions. At one point when I answered a question I didn't really get a response back so I said very tenatively, "Is that right?" Labels: wedding
But I think we've got everything worked out and of course, there is a lot more to think about than just getting the food on the table. Luckily I have a lot of people willing to help out and make sure things run smoothly.
After the meeting Josh, Tony and I ran over to Josh's folks to pick up wedding decorations. This is stuff from his sister's wedding last year and his cousin's wedding a few weeks ago. Okay, let me just tell you that there are some interesting things in these boxes. The worst was this wire heart that was wrapped in white tinsel with little tinselly hearts hanging off. Josh decided that they looked like they belong at a Jr High Valentine's dance so he burnt them in our parking lot last night. But on a good note, there are quite a few things that we'll be able to use. It's just sorting through the junk to find the good stuff!
18 days to go...
450 cookies
Monday, June 20, 2005In my last post with all the wedding stuff I forgot to write about how my mom and I are going to make 450 sugar cookies for the wedding! Yeah, last Wednesday while Josh was in surgery I was reading through Martha Stewart Weddings and saw this: Labels: wedding
Isn't this so cute? Well I showed my mom and she loved it. So we decided that we're going to do it for favors since we didn't have anything. Nothing like making 450 sugar cookies 3 weeks before your wedding. I think it'll be great!
19 days left
Holy crap, I am getting married in 19 freakin' days! I can't believe how fast June has gone. I also figured out that counting today I only have 13 work days left until I'm off for the wedding and honeymoon! Could I be anymore excited? Labels: wedding
Tonight we are meeting with the "Trio". This is what I have dubbed the three women in charge of my church's womens fellowship. These women are often the most intimidating women in my church. They like things a certain way and aren't afraid to tell you. My dad informed me that one of them informed him that they decided my head table should be up on the stage. (Of course, I do not want to be up on the stage at all.) So I may have to stand my ground or turn into bridezilla but I will not let them push me around about my wedding!
I'm really looking forward to my bachelorette party this weekend. We're going out to eat, then to paint pottery and then us older girls will head out for a little partying. Should be a blast.
Shopping
Saturday, June 18, 2005I can't remember the last time that I bought that many clothes in one day. I have been putting off shopping for honeymoon/summer clothes and then I realized this week that the wedding is only 3 weeks away! Since Josh is still laid up I headed into town got it done. I actually had good luck which was surprising. I found a cute pair of khaki shorts and bermuda shorts, an outfit for the rehearsal dinner, a swimming suit, and some new shirts. I also got a couple "special" things for the honeymoon. It was weird shopping for that stuff but actually pretty fun. I was so worn out! I still need shoes for my rehearsal outfit though. And I'd like to get one more special thing and a pair of jean capris. Then I'll totally be set for the summer. That is awesome and a huge relief. Now we just have to get some stuff for Josh since he also has nothing. Labels: retail therapy, wedding
I finally rented the centerpieces for the reception today. Nothing like putting something off... But I think it's going to look really nice. We got a few more RSVP cards in the mail so there is now 206 people coming to the wedding. Although still about 30 total guests unknown.
Josh is feeling a little bit better but now he's trying to be macho and hold off on the vicadin. I had to make him take one when I got home from shopping because he wouldn't. He could barely get off the couch otherwise. I'm praying that he'll be doing even better tomorrow. I'm tired of him not being able to do anything, as I'm sure he is.
And last but not least, my best friend Jess (my maid of honor) called me this morning... Her and her boyfriend, Tommy, got engaged this morning! I'm so excited for her. They're talking about getting married next May. I think that is a good length for an engagement. Anyway, congrats Jess!
Bill Flick's Column
Friday, June 10, 2005Josh and I were in the paper today! Check out Bill Flick's column in the Pantagraph today. He writes a column three days a week where people send in funny things they say, kind of like Leno/Letterman does... Labels: all you need is love, wedding
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Wedding Bands
K's called the other day to say that our wedding bands were done so Josh and I took his dad's '68 corvette convertible to town last night. (Taking that car was a blast and we looked pretty good!) We dropped off the last two guys' measurements for tuxes and picked up our rings. I was so nervous before that the engravings were wrong. Luckily, they were right and they look really cool. I'm so glad that we did the ones that we did. Labels: wedding
Josh's ring:
His inscription reads: "better than ice cream". When Josh and I first started dating I would tell him that I liked him better than silly things. Like, "You're better than my favorite movie....or chocolate..." Well finally one day I told him that he was better than ice cream and he knew that was it. Because NOTHING is better than ice cream.
My ring:
My inscription reads: "feels like home". Josh says that no matter what he does or where he goes, as long as I'm with him it'll feel like home.
Is that enough mushiness for a Friday?
My first wedding nightmare
Sunday, June 05, 2005Last night I had a nightmare. I dreamt that I was at the church on my wedding day. It was 15 minutes before it was supposed to start and I realized that I had forgotten to bring the music. We would not have anything to play when we walked in or walked out. I started to panic so my dad told me to run home and burn a cd real quick. As I was getting ready to leave the church I peeked into the sanctuary and everyone was in there. This annoying choir director guy was walking up to the front to "entertain" everyone and then he called up this lady that hasn't been nice to me. I was so upset! I had to walk home and decided to take a shortcut. The shortcut ended up taking me longer than the regular way. By the time I got to my house I was so frustrated and upset about the wedding. I tried burning the cd and it wasn't working. Labels: wedding
Suddenly I was back at the church and the ceremony was over. I remember looking at Josh and saying that I didn't remember anything that happened during the ceremony. I asked him if we walked out to the song we had planned on walking out to.
And that was my first wedding nightmare. They say that lots of brides have them but I never expected to. I mean, I'm not stressed about anything at all. Hmmm....maybe I should just get the music ready for the wedding now...
Hair Trial
Wednesday, June 01, 2005Tonight I had my hair trial with Morgan, my hair girl. She just graduated from high school and works for a photographer. She did a great job. I was really happy with how it turned out and I know she'll do a great job on the bridesmaids. I can't post pictures though because I'm not showing Josh how it'll look. Labels: wedding
We got a bunch more RSVP cards back today. It's so exciting to see who is coming. We did get a few no's today which is good. We only need about 35 more no's to have the seating work out the best way. All RSVPs are suppose to be in by next Thursday so hopefully we start getting the rest soon. I really don't want to have to call a bunch of people to see if they're coming. Apparently though its proper etiquette though so you can do the seating arrangement.
I have my last shower this Saturday and Josh's shower is next Saturday. I got my invitation to the bachelorette party which I'm stoked about. I think it'll be a blast and I know Jess will make it really fun.
Things are really coming together. Sometimes though I can't help thinking, "Holy crap, I'm getting married."
Recapping the Weekend
Tuesday, May 31, 2005Josh and I spent the weekend mostly just bumming around and it was . . . great. Saturday for lunch we met my brother and his girlfriend at Chili's and then did a little shopping. It's so much fun to spend money that you don't have, right? There were some things on sale so I started shopping for the bridesmaids. We met my good friend Susan at a bridal place to look at some centerpieces. It took forever because they were so busy but I think we found what we're looking for. It's so awesome that Susan wants to help. She is such a blessing. We also dropped our wedding bands off at K's to get engraved. Josh's old supervisor there is going to get the fee waived so our engravings will be free. I thought that was so great. Labels: all you need is love, wedding
We sat outside a lot with Bebo. Bebo rolled around in the grass and fell asleep in the sun. I think summer is his favorite season. He cracks me up because he knows he's not suppose to be in my flowers or digging in the dirt. So when he thinks we're not looking he'll creep over and slowly sniff the flowers, then he'll put his little white paw in the dirt. Little pain in the butt.
Yesterday my day off was great. I slept in, cleaned my apartment up, plucked my eyebrows, watched The Wedding Planner, rented the movie Birth and watched it with Josh, sat outside with my bro, his girl and our friend Brett. Nice relaxing weekend...
Engagement Pictures
Friday, May 27, 2005Labels: wedding
Engaged for a year
Tuesday, May 24, 2005Yesterday when I got home from work I was sitting outside waiting for my dog to go to the bathroom. It was so incredibly windy! I started thinking about tornados and then tried to remember the last time we had one. I realized that the last one I remember was the night I got engaged! I then figured out that yesterday was the 23rd of May...one year of being engaged! Holy cow, I can't believe that it took me all day to remember that. Labels: wedding
In some ways I feel like I've been engaged forever and then in other ways it's like it was just last month... That night was so special and I'll never forget seeing Josh down on one knee.
Sunday Josh and I got our first wedding gifts. Here are a couple pictures from opening them. Obviously we were excited about getting some of our dishes.
My 2nd Shower
Monday, May 23, 2005I had my second bridal shower on Saturday at Susan's. It was so nice. It was great to have a bunch of my friends in the same room. Quite a few couldn't make it but there was still a nice turn out. We ate some great food and laughed a lot. I had my first mimosa. Labels: wedding
Hump Day
Wednesday, May 18, 2005Finally, the halfway point in the week. Yesterday I thought it was Thursday. I truly hate that. My days have been moving slowly. I think its because I'm excited about my shower on Saturday. Last night Josh and I tanned. Josh has been feeling pale and since I'm so tan he suggested that he start tanning as well. So I took him over to the tanning place with me. I'm sure he was afraid he'd look "girly" but I know he'll feel better when he has some color. Labels: wedding
Evenings are weird lately because Josh is around. When he was working at K's he would be gone every other evening. We would always have plans for the off evenings. Well now since he's home every evening, we don't know what to do! We'll talk about what we should for an hour and then usually just watch some TV. It's nice though to have him around so much.
Um, yeah...I'm getting married in 52 days. Whoa. I can't believe how fast May has gone. The invitations were mailed and we've started receiving RSVP cards. Now that is exciting. We got a couple returned invitations that I still need to readdress and mail out again. One of my co-workers didn't get her invitation for a week. When she finally got it...it was postmarked for Las Vegas!
Built-in God
Tuesday, May 10, 2005Tonight Josh and I dealt with the big bad. We finally came together and did something about a situation we should have long ago. It was not easy and there wasn't really a resolution but we both feel a lot better. It's hard dealing with difficult people and it's even harder when you have to say that they're wrong. But we stood our ground and really put it out there. I'm proud of us and we feel like we have closure on this tough situation. Not that it won't still be hard but things are much better. Thank you to anyone who has been praying. Labels: all you need is love, deep thoughts, family matters, wedding
Tonight Tony emailed me the words to the song he wrote for our wedding. Wow, definitely brought tears to my eyes. Okay, okay, it did more than that but I've had a VERY emotional day. It was perfect for us...basically our story. I can't wait to hear it with the guitar. My little bro is so talented. I'm so excited that he's going to be a part of that day.
I feel wide awake even though I should surely be asleep. All the lights are off in my apartment but here I am sitting on the couch typing on Josh's computer. This week has been so crazy. Yes, that's right, this week...I know, it's only Tuesday. I feel physically drained because of this cold thing and emotionally drained because of tonight and well...all the crying! But I also feel relief and uplifted. I feel like I don't have to let this huge thing bother me anymore. I actually had a huge sigh of relief.
Now there is less than two months to the wedding and we can concentrate on getting things together. Yesterday when I was really sick I still went with my mom to the lady that's doing her dress alterations. I had to get my dress bustled! So here I was standing in my wedding dress feeling like I was about to die or at least pass out, definitely not feeling like a bride... And surprisingly we figured out that there is a built-in bustle with my dress. No sewing needed. All this time I've been worried about what we'd do and it was right there.
Okay, this is a really weird analogy but I kind of feel like that's how God is like with me. I worry and worry about things but if I just took the time to really look at the situation, I would see that He has the solution already worked out. He's like my built-in bustle!
Obviously from my typing it's late but I just wanted to get this out. I hope that you can all find God built-in to your tough situations.
My first bridal shower
Sunday, May 01, 2005Friday night Josh and I drove up to Ottawa to pick up the bridesmaid dresses that came in. I thought Bridal Elegance was open until 8:00 but they were actually only open until 6:00. Luckily we made it up there at 5:45. The dresses looked great. Unfortunately Jenna's dress had a huge flaw in the front of the dress. They're ordering another one for her which will be in the middle of May. We ran over to Walmart before we left town to pick up some snacks for the ride home. Our checkout girl says in a total valley girl voice, "Are you guys like going on a road trip?" Hmmm...is an hour drive considered a road trip? Labels: wedding
Saturday was my first bridal shower at Mrs. Ringger's. It was really nice. Quite a few people didn't come which was disappointing but there was still a good group there. Once everyone got there I opened my presents up. Let me just say that that was a little nerve racking. I didn't think it would be but man, I was sweatin'. It's like Christmas times 12. Everyone just watching you. Josh and I got some really nice stuff though so that was exciting. We got our deep fryer, electric skillet, silverware, a cooler...just to name a few things. After that we ate awesome food and chatted. The nice thing was that Mrs. Ringger said she didn't believe in playing games. Thank goodness! Most are a little hokie.
When I got home from the shower Josh and I played with all our new stuff and found places for everything. We set our table with our new placemats, napkins and new candle. We hung our living room curtain. It was funny because it's like we're finally making this place home. Very exciting. We also bought french fries so we could try out our new deep fryer.
Things are happening!
Thursday, April 28, 2005Last night Josh and I met with our Pastor for our last pre-marital counseling session. We went over the actual ceremony and what it entails. He speed-read through the "Do you, Josh" part. Josh and I both kind of just looked at each other like, whoa this is really happening. We got to figure out the details of our wedding and Jack kept reiterating that we can do whatever we want. We've decided not to do a unity candle because quite honestly I think they're overdone and kind of hokie. Besides why would we spend money we don't have on something like that when we'd rather have so many other things. I think the basics of the ceremony is worked out, now it's just finalizing the details. Labels: wedding
Saturday after the bridal shower we're going to a rental place in town to see about renting a dance floor. We've got to get that rented!
When my parents remodeled their kitchen a few years ago all we heard for weeks was my dad saying, "Things are happening." It's funny because I was immensely annoyed by it but now with wedding stuff all I can think is "Things are happening!".
Woohoo, wedding stuff
Wednesday, April 27, 2005I got my first shower gift yesterday. My great aunt can't come to the bridal shower on Saturday so she sent me a card and some money in the mail. Boy was I really darn excited. I then proceeded to write my first thank you note! I'm sure I was a lot more excited about the first than I will be about the last. Everything is really happening now. Yesterday my mom found a lady to alter her dress and do my bustle. I called a friend of a friend about doing hair and she's going to. AND the bridesmaid dresses came in. Whew. That was a serious wedding stuff day! Labels: wedding
I love it. I don't think I could ever feel really stressed with planning. It's all too exciting to feel stressed about it. Maybe I should have been a wedding planner.
Only 76 days
Sunday, April 24, 2005Yesterday Josh and I went into Target to add a couple things to our registry. Josh's family is having a shower for him so we wanted to be sure there were "guy" things on our list. (Not that Josh wouldn't be stoked about kitchen stuff...) We added a really cool grill. He would flip out if someone got that for us. Labels: wedding
Last night I worked like crazy on wedding invitations and they are done. Addressed, wax sealed, and stamped...ready to go. I'm missing a couple addresses but other than that we're good to go. I'm so glad to have those done. May 9th we'll mail those out.
This Saturday is my very first shower. I'm so excited that I can hardly stand it. I can't even wait to write the thank you notes. It should be really nice.
I'm not crazy I'm just a little unwell
Friday, April 08, 2005This week has been well...one of those weeks. I went from crying, to being really angry, to feeling better, to feeling crappy again. It sucks because at one point in the week I felt like maybe the medicine for Hashimoto's was doing it's job. Then a day later I was crying because I couldn't handle something. I've been on the medication for two weeks now and I do feel like maybe it's helping. Today I started the higher dosage so we'll see if I really notice a difference.
My first bridal shower invitations went out this week. It's so darn exciting. I can't believe tomorrow is three months until the wedding! Holy crap! I'll be somebody's wife. And that somebody is pretty amazing. He wrote some poetry this week. He is so talented. The poem about Bebo is so great. I'm pretty lucky to be marrying such a deep and intelligent guy...
Josh and I cashed in change from our wedding jar. There was forty bucks in there! I have it on good authority that good 'ol Steve and Karen have been dropping change in there when they stop by. (They also dropped a twenty in last month but Josh had to use that for gas money.) We're using that $40 to go down and see Jess this weekend. Jess bought a house and they closed last Friday so we're going to be helping her out doing some painting and stuff. My little Jessi is all grown up...she's a homeowner! I told her that I would have begged for money if I had to so I could see her house and help her out. I know she would do the same thing for me.
Here's hoping that today will be a good day. It's Friday, thank goodness. And it looks like a beautiful day in the neighborhood. posted by kimberly, 8:33 AM 0 comments |
Icing on the crappy day of a cake
Saturday, March 26, 2005I have been planning for awhile to do something for Josh and my 2 year anniversary. I got tickets to the Ben Folds concert in May and was going to surprise Josh. Yeah, he definitely found out today. I don't know why but he decided to "get organized". He went through my PDA and wrote down all the important dates so he would know what is going on too. I was a dope and put the concert on my calendar. Here's how I found out that he knew: Labels: all you need is love, music, wedding
Josh and Tony were chatting and I was working on wedding invitations (THERE ARE SO MANY!).
Josh randomly says to me: It would be really cool to go to a Ben Folds concert.
Me: Yeah, it would be cool.
Josh: *smirks*
I then turn back to my invites. The wheels in my head were turning. I realized that 30 minutes ago he was updating his calendar with my PDA...I remembered that I had the concert on my PDA....CRAP!!!
I looked back at him and said: You little brat! DARNIT!
He laughed and then definitely knew. So I told him and he felt bad that he figured it out but it wasn't his fault he was just trying to "get organized"! Oh well. Now he knows.
It leaves him time to plan something in return.
"Tuxado" shopping
Monday, March 14, 2005Saturday was tuxedo shopping day. Of course all I could think of all day was Franc from Father of the Bride saying, "Tuxado..." We walked into Ducky's and Brian, our fashion consultant, asked the lady right away if we could interchange jackets with pants. She says, "Well it depends...". And then looking at Josh, "When is your prom?". Josh was so surprised that he didn't really know what to say. Finally he stammered that he was getting married. We all kind of laughed and Brian points to me and said that I was his prom date. Yeah, FOR LIFE. We didn't hold it against her and picked out our tuxes there. It was great because Tony, Josh and Brian could all get fitted. Another thing to mark off the list. Ooo, and I started addressing invitations which was fun for about the first 3. Labels: retail therapy, wedding
What about the bustle?
Thursday, March 10, 2005Wedding stuff just kicked into high gear. Yesterday was exactly four months! We had pre-marital counseling last night and tonight we're meeting with our cake lady. Saturday Josh and I are meeting our friend Brian and shopping for tuxedos. Brian is "fashion forward" so we're making him come with us so we don't look back at the tuxes 10 years from now and say "What were we thinking?!". In the past two weeks I now have dates for both of the bridal showers on my side AND my bachelorette party. Whew... Labels: wedding
Josh and I have also been trying to figure out if we're doing favors, and what we're getting our wedding party and people that are helping out. Yikes. We got to get on the ball now. Ha! It's so much fun though. I think this weekend I'm going to start addressing the invitations.
But I'm still not stressing. Am I normal!? It's funny but the only thing I keep thinking about and kind of having a mini panic attack is how I'm going to bustle my dress. How ridiculous is that!?
A better day than yesterday
Wednesday, March 02, 2005Do you ever have one of those days that are so tiring and draining that it feels like the longest worst day when really nothing terribly bad happened? That was my day yesterday. Nothing bad really happened but I just felt down. I was so tired that I could barely make it up the stairs at work. Finally it was 4:30 and time to go home...I felt like I was in a daze. I walked out to my car, started it and then totally zoned out for a minute. I'm sitting in my car staring into space when I realized "Hey! You can go home!". So I shook my head out and drove home...but it was the weirdest thing. My mom said that when she was dealing with her hypothyroidism before it was under control she had the hardest time focusing at work. Labels: wedding
I think that when you have a day like I did yesterday it makes the next day seem really good (even if it's not really). I definitely have more energy today which I'm SO thankful for. I was panicking yesterday thinking that I was going to be this tired for the next three weeks until my endocrinologist appointment.
Did you know that I'm getting married in four months and one week? Holy crap, where did the time go? I'm suddenly realizing that I have to figure out the reception decorations, who's doing what during the ceremony, and how I'll bustle my dress! Ha. I guess we should probably start addressing invitations. I think I'm putting that off because then that would mean the dreaded guest list is final.
Josh got his wedding band last night. It FINALLY came in. I had him try it on and I almost cried. Isn't that stupid? But I couldn't help it...to see his actual band on his left ring finger. I just about lost it. Man, maybe I should consider a tranquilizer for the wedding?
Two Day Recap
Saturday, February 26, 2005Yesterday was the slowest day at work so I decided to take the afternoon off to help my little momma paint. She had taken on the project of painting the living room by herself. She was so surprised that I was there to help. (I HATE painting.) We got a lot accomplished so we started the den as well. It was fun to work with my mom. It's going to look so nice when it's all done. Labels: wedding
Josh and I went out with his parents last night. We went to see the movie "Hitch". It was very entertaining. I really like Will Smith and the actress that was the other main character was really good. She was gorgeous! The whole time I kept thinking, "Man, I wish I had her hair". After the movie we went to a pizza place. This was an option for our rehearsal dinner. The place was a lot nicer than I expected...really open and light. The pizza was pretty good although Josh and I both felt sick later. I think we're just not use to eating that greasy of stuff. The place was cool but we didn't really think it was nice enough for a rehearsal dinner. Plus I'd hate for everyone to feel kind of yishy the night before I GET MARRIED!
Today has been a busy day. My parents' new couch came so we got their old one. We ran to town to pick up more paint for my mom and a couple other odds and ends. When Josh and I got back we worked our little butts off rearranging the living room and cleaning things up. I think there was an inch of dust everywhere. Pretty disgusting. But now things are clean and the living room looks really good with our new-old couch. We also took Bebo on his very first walk and he did so good. He took a two hour nap afterwards though! Ha, he was beat!
I'm baking an angel food cake for my mom's birthday so the apartment smells yummy! Well, back to it...until next time.
What, no hot topics?
Thursday, February 24, 2005Josh and I met with Pastor Jack last night to start our counseling sessions. The first time we met, we filled out a super long inventory. Last night we went over areas we felt were our strengths (finances, marriage expectations, children and parenting...). We also talked about areas where we need some growth (communication, conflict resolution...). It was funny though because all of the things we disagreed on we already knew. We almost would just laugh. Luckily we didn't really disagree on too many things. Labels: wedding
During our discussion on personality, Jack said, "So who's the stubborn one?" We both laughed and I said, "I am". At the same time Josh said, "I am." Well, yeah...we're both a little stubborn. Luckily we know it and work around it. Usually we just see who can "out-stubborn" the other.
Eventually we're going to do a little scenario where Josh will be the agressive one while communicating because that was one of the things to work on. We'll also talk about finances more and budgeting. And of course we have to talk about our families of origin...there was a little map that he showed us of where everybody's families fall. Our families of origin were in completely different places on the map so we'll talk about how that affects who we are and how we communicate. It's all very interesting and I think we're going to learn a lot.
At the end Jack said that he would like to give us some homework on conflict resolution. He said usually something comes up while talking about our strengths and weaknesses that we have a "hot topic". Something that we need to work through a little bit. Since there was no real hot topic we didn't have to do any homework because Jack said, "I don't want to MAKE you guys have a conflict!"
Don't mess with me...I might start crying
Saturday, February 12, 2005What is my deal today? Augh...I feel so emotional. On the way to town I was listening to my Ben Folds compilation for about the 5,000th time. (I have worn the cd out.) "The Luckiest" came on and I actually started crying. I thought about Josh and our wedding... I started thinking about that day, the people, the ceremony and dancing with my dad. It was a snowball effect really.
I thought about my parents and how long they've been married. They still chase each other around the house and my dad still informs us that "mom has a nice butt". I can remember as a little kid laying in bed and hearing my parents talking in their bed long after we should have been asleep. I always wondered how they could still have stuff to talk about when they had talked all evening! I mean, really...could two people have that much to talk about?? I could only hope that Josh and I are like that after 25 years of marriage. I always am a little sad when we go out to eat and see an older couple just sitting there eating, not talking...
I guess it's just so crazy to take your life and your spouse for granted. But when you think about it...we're so lucky to have found that one person that we want to spend the rest of our lives with.
Alright, sorry for the extremely sappy entry...it's just one of those days. posted by kimberly, 3:35 PM 0 comments |
Premarital Counseling
Wednesday, February 09, 2005Tonight Josh and I had our very first counseling session with Pastor Jack. I was so excited. We took this really long inventory questionnaire thing. It was cool though because I think it's a really good place to start. Some of the questions were about if we have talked about certain things like kids, faith... Labels: wedding
I had to laugh when I got to a question that was something along the lines of "You feel your partner is sometimes too stubborn", I'm guessing Josh put "Strongly Agree" for that one! We had to answer a bunch of questions about the families we grew up in. Josh and I put our answer sheets up to each other for that section and they were A LOT different. But we already knew that we grew up in different family environments. I'm anxious to see what the results are like. Jack said he'll get the results in a couple weeks and then we'll meet again.
Josh sat his Jones' Soda pop cap on the seat of my car this afternoon. How sweet is that?
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