tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52178991331220360592024-02-20T10:10:40.303-08:00Lets Get Married in 2011!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-10806126419871462302011-01-15T22:52:00.000-08:002011-01-15T22:55:14.478-08:00Photography :: CHECK!<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Another "BIG" Wedding To-Do checked off the list. </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;">It felt amazing to put down our deposit. </div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;">I feel so confident in our decision.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Our Wedding Photographer</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Husband and Wife Team</span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">Brooke & Sean McDougal</span></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.twelve6photography.com/">http://www.twelve6photography.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had fallen in love with Brooke Aliceon while originally looking into getting married at the Eagles Nest Navy Golf Course in Cypress, CA. But fate led us else where, and blessed us with the possibility of having our photography done by Brooke & Sean at our new venue.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am beyond thrilled. Their style is amazing. Heartfelt. Crisp. Vivid. Natural. Candid.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Exactly what we had hoped for.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They made our decision so easy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Meeting with Brooke & Sean today, really made us feel even better about our decision to book with them. Their enthusiasm and passion for their work truly shines through! Not only are we thrilled, anxious and excited to work with them, but we truly feel blessed & honored to have found such a lovely couple to capture some of the first moments of our life together, as husband and wife.</div><div style="text-align: center;">:)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Can not wait for our Engagement Session, which only means one thing, shopping for a couple new outfits!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-6385564130685733202011-01-06T00:24:00.000-08:002011-01-06T00:24:11.966-08:00Date of the Year!<div style="text-align: center;">Really! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I get to say it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*Clears Throat*</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">YES! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*EEEK* </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>D</b>ecember 18th 2011 will be the day I marry the man of my dreams and better yet, my very best friend. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Procrastinator me, never got our Christmas cards out! <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">surprised?</span></i> Well we got some out, those who we saw Christmas day, at least. So I had to come up with an alternative. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy New Year!</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>*YAY!*</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So Christian and I went to Target in search of some cute blank but not so theme'y cards! Just something simple that I could write inside and insert the Save the Date Magnets we had made.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Side Notes: I'm thrilled with how our little project came out and I will definitely be blogging about it soon! Many thanks to my awesome photo/computer saavy friend "A". I love her so! It wouldn't have been possible without her! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">So we come across these two packs of 10 cards for $3.99/each, just enough! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKR2TRZqqAJOXoCpXGJEkeDytibbv70FydYD-lMzvilyloYOmzr_IId0DQw1oDrwUPZ3bKQX3f3IuY_C-heJ9egjKjZ3o-vTC6U6cXOGYNFSDUaJ2xEfplRV6o4NSK33ItQ4abyuKb4Q/s1600/HappyNewYear-STDs+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjKR2TRZqqAJOXoCpXGJEkeDytibbv70FydYD-lMzvilyloYOmzr_IId0DQw1oDrwUPZ3bKQX3f3IuY_C-heJ9egjKjZ3o-vTC6U6cXOGYNFSDUaJ2xEfplRV6o4NSK33ItQ4abyuKb4Q/s320/HappyNewYear-STDs+002.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Perfect find. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We came home, sat down and came up with a little rhyme </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu65En5Kdzra9KcJxgIT_vSxmWP5utKi6qKrS_qVLGMRyLonAM85UDRBQgFOyeoSroQSql-wINfCzAoVVIAgLfBYQJHE6LgIlNfyf4tGxQ_vWzN-EiT2MstdMzoBj_9jFC11M18fTJLY/s1600/HappyNewYear-STDs+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu65En5Kdzra9KcJxgIT_vSxmWP5utKi6qKrS_qVLGMRyLonAM85UDRBQgFOyeoSroQSql-wINfCzAoVVIAgLfBYQJHE6LgIlNfyf4tGxQ_vWzN-EiT2MstdMzoBj_9jFC11M18fTJLY/s320/HappyNewYear-STDs+005.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>"Happy New Year! Now that the countdown to 2011 is done, we start the count til our wedding bells shall be rung!"</i> </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Something simple, sweet and personal! Pardon my not so graceful and girly handwriting. I wish & pray to inherit my mother's beautiful whimsical handwriting!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Inside we placed our small business card size magnets, addressed the envelopes and they are ready for delivery! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been procrastinating on stamps. All the designs are, lack for a better word, lame. I love the American Flag and all but I was just hoping to come across something a little softer! But with time ticking, I might just give in! I can't wait to send them off! I might shed a tear, I am pretty proud of our idea and how well they turned out! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So happy to share my happiness with you all again!</div><div style="text-align: center;">:)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-5830433943909705592011-01-02T17:02:00.000-08:002011-01-02T17:09:57.903-08:00Shoe Fate<div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Thursday, December 30, 2010</span></div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I somehow managed to get Christian to go to the mall with me on Thursday!</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><i>**Oh ya he needed an oil change and its right across the street from the mall!**</i></div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">So we go inside, walk around and on our way back to go pick up the car there was a DSW! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I swear it was calling me, well we went inside! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Christian made himself comfortable on one of the benches.</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">First aisle, last pair in the row. </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">The color is a dusty grey! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Peep toe, sling backs with a cluster of rhinestones at each of the toes. </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">And the heel doesnt appear too high! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I look below for my size, they only have a few sizes left, so I grab the 8, I am a 7.5/8, so fingers crossed! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">THEY FIT!! Looking past my jacked up toe nail polish they are perfect! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><em><b>NOTE</b>: My wedding colors are <b>RED</b>, <b>PEWTER/CHARCOAL GREY</b> and <b>PEARL/IVORY</b>! </em></div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><em><br />
</em></div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">These shoes are PERFECT! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Bended kneed I <s>ran </s>ok more like shuffled over toward Christian for his approval.</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">He thought they were cute, but then had to damper my parade with the big </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">"<em>How much are they?!</em>"</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">So I look! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Blue Tag! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Blue Tag = 50% off tagged price! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">He gave me a kiss and a high-five</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i>Well because thats what we do!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">And we both happily walked out with my perfect shoes for $30! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I love shoes and I am so glad I found them by surprise, and especially having Christian there. </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">I was really having a hard time looking at shoes without knowing the exact height. </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">So shoe fate found us and graced us! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">And I thank it! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">And Christian probably doesnt realize but having him with me made the moment even more special! </div><div style="font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">Saturday, November 6, 2010</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Finally the day had come! No No No, not THAT big day!<span> </span>But today was almost as important. </div><div> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">For the first time in seven years, our families were coming together! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Minus a <span> </span>few here and there!)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">The financée and I had been planning this for quite some time! My momma had wanted to throw a get together as soon as we got engaged. But do timing we scheduled it out a few months to give us time to prepare. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Christian and I knew we wanted a formal wedding so we thought something super casual and relaxing for our picnic style “meet-n-greet”!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Friday night came, my stomach was in knots, there was still so much to do or that in my mind, still had time to be done. Eventually I went back down stairs due to not being able to fall asleep. Pacing and seeing if there were any last minute things I could do to make the next few hours a little easier. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I don’t remember sleeping that night. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Just remember the sound of the alarm going off at 8am, without being startled. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I woke up, stretched and went down stairs. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We started packing the car. I had all my checklists around the house, on the fridge, on the computer, on the floor, anywhere visible! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So we finally leave, it’s a little past 9:30am. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span> </span>I still have to drop off my car payment, wax my eyebrows and pick up ICE. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We drop off my car payments. DONE!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We go across the street because Christian was going to pick up ICE and something to drink at CVS, while I run next door and get my eyebrows waxed. That’s when we BOTH realize neither of us have our ATM cards! We are in a sheer panic now. He had his credit card, so he sent me off to get my eye brows done. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So there I am laying on the waxing table and he walks in, she just smeared the HOT wax across my eyebrows, and I hear “Oh gosh, excuse me I am so sorry, Meg, ugh do you know if this place takes credit cards?!!?” My heart drops! The lady see’s my reaction and quickly replies with “Yes, Yes, don’t worry!” </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> We both gasped for air! *Phew* Eyebrows DONE! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Back on the road and heading back towards the house. <span> </span>A detour if you will! Taking you the scenic route! <span style="font-size: x-small;">*Rolls Eyes*</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We make it home, its probably about 10:15am or so now. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Now I am starting to worry that the area we had hoped in taking would still be available. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We grab our wallets, get some refills and some extra things we had forgotten! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">And we are off, but for real this time! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Financée , got us there, in no lie 15min! His bride-to-be was happy and pleased!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We got to the gate and my stomach sank, here we go! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Around the curve we go…and our spot is FREE! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">No one is there practically! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> I was screaming out of pure joy, happiness and relief!! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Mom was only 10 minutes behind us. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We unloaded the car and marked our area! Soon after our photographer pulled up and asked if we were Meg and Christian?! We hadn’t met prior to this event like we had hoped for so we weren’t sure who he exactly was at first. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So then I start panicking, the photographer is here and early like he said he would be, but WAY early. Oh and check me out no make up, hair tossed up, in black gauchos from 2007 and wearing one of my favorites, a “Save the TaTas” tank top! <span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Picture Man showed up and he was awesome, offered to help us! And gosh we needed it! We had to gather up a bunch of picnic tables from all over the park and the Financée definitely needed some more strength than just me and mom! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Mom finally got there; we unloaded her car and started setting up. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Ju, my Maid of Honor, showed up shortly after and we unloaded her car. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We got all the tables up and covered and the food set up! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I ran over to the park restroom and quickly changed into my outfit for the day! Soon realizing the park had no lighting, I had to sit in the grass and put my make up on! It actually ended up being a moment of peace for the day before all our guests would be arriving! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">That’s when I just let go of everything and started enjoying myself! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I can not wait to see the pics! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
It really seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves and having a great time meeting one another. And that is truly the biggest wish that has come true for Christian and I! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Just solidifies the fact that we were made for one another and our families can see that too! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-24949896594181090562010-11-01T12:25:00.000-07:002010-11-01T12:26:35.751-07:00OC REGISTER SWEEPSTAKES!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">VOTE FOR US!!! </span><br />
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The OC Register is having a Wedding Sweepstakes! </div><div style="text-align: center;">and the Grand Prize...a 150K Wedding! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Incredible right?!) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">It includes everything and anything you could possibly imagine! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Christian and I signed up a little late, but hey you never know!<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeCIXQSwmOt5yxHuPE7fUS3BTu1FTi1gxISMRKU3-qVvwqR1vAJQBxHvOT-mBadaJMeHm0jURP4_bJmtJh1zkGZV2RGrVVs7M8QRNKl1bC0wFQ4XwERrJOiDWMPeZDP0bvUCRRo9tuU0/s1600/JustUs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeCIXQSwmOt5yxHuPE7fUS3BTu1FTi1gxISMRKU3-qVvwqR1vAJQBxHvOT-mBadaJMeHm0jURP4_bJmtJh1zkGZV2RGrVVs7M8QRNKl1bC0wFQ4XwERrJOiDWMPeZDP0bvUCRRo9tuU0/s320/JustUs.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="color: purple;"><b><a href="http://ocregister.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?p=V&c=22066&s=5436791&i=1#SD">CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!!</a></b></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Registration is required but its quick, I promise!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just make up a username and password and vote! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Feel free to comment! </div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Vote per Day, per IP Address</div><div style="text-align: center;">So vote at home, at work, at your neighbors, the library, </div><div style="text-align: center;">how ever you have to get as many votes in as possible!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Voting is over <b>November 9th</b>, so this is it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We are hoping to get in as many votes as possible! </div><div style="text-align: center;">The Top 5 in Votes, are chosen for Round 2 as well as the judge's Top 5 Picks! </div><div style="text-align: center;">So we still have a chance!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please tell everyone you know! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Family and Friends! </div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-41801183657720874552010-10-27T23:30:00.000-07:002010-11-02T12:31:17.631-07:00E-Picnic: Two Week Warning!<div style="text-align: center;">Its time to make a checklist! </div><div style="text-align: center;">*Shivers*</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ughh the dread checklists! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Who really can stand looking at all the things you NEED to do LISTED out in front of you!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh the thought makes me cringe! </div><div style="text-align: center;">But we must! </div><div style="text-align: center;">So here we go...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Food & Drink</b>s</u>: </div><div><ul><li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Croissant Sandwiches or Turkey Rolls, Deli or Costco (Mom)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Fruit Kabobs (Tia L and Tia F)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Mini Versions of Cupcakes, Brownies and Cookies (Me)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Chips, Dips and Salsa (Auntie J and Tia C)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Lemonade, Fruit Punch and a Few Select Can Sodas (MIL, Me, Mom)</span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Aunt Pam's Famous Potato Salad </span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Veggie Platter (Nana and Matron of Honor)</span></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Am I missing anything?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><u><b><span style="color: black;">Supplies</span>:</b></u></span></span><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Pink and Orange Cups (Maid of Honor)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Plates (Maid of Honor)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Napkins and Utensil Sets (Maid of Honor)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">2 6ft Tables (Cousin Mike)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Table Covers (Me)</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Ipod Radio (Cousin Mike)</span></span></li>
</ul></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Am I missing anything? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="color: black; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Activities and Games</u></b>:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Meet and Greet, Introductions</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Newlywed Type Game (Host: Maid of Honor)</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Volleyball</span></span></li>
<li style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Scrabble and other Card and Board Games</span></span></li>
</ul><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Am I missing anything?</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><br />
</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Finishing some cute little things I wanted to put together last minute!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">I am getting nervous and excited, I just want it to go perfectly!</span></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Things are bound to happen that are going to be totally out of my control...</span></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">but dang it a girl can pray! </span></span></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-36893452366290476632010-10-21T12:46:00.000-07:002010-10-21T12:48:33.002-07:00E-Picnic: Introduction of Family Members!<div style="text-align: center;">Mom brought up a good point! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>"How are you going to introduce everyone to everyone else?" </i></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think this was in the back of my mind but I was just avoiding it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">As much as we love (and I mean LOVE) being engaged, we aren't very "showy" people! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I can be the type to soak up attention but not much, but more so than the "Financee". </div><div style="text-align: center;">So what do I do?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've "Google'd",</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've posted on boards,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I've asked family and friend what has worked in the past,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I am still lost! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do I play a game?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do I stand up with each person or family individually and introduce them?</div><div style="text-align: center;">or </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do I let them mingle amongst themselves?</div><div style="text-align: center;">We <b>are</b> adults here! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The "Financee" said having a game to introduce people reminded him of what our teachers/professors made us do on the first day of class every year.</div><div style="text-align: center;">As much as I didn't want to hear it, he was right! </div><div style="text-align: center;">(<i>Why must he be so sensible at times!?!</i>)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">About a month ago I came up with the "brilliant" idea to make Name-Tags!</div><div style="text-align: center;">But then I thought, having a photograher there, I dont want Name-Tags in the pics!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Right? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Or am I over analyzing too much?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4WcH9lVA-m2kiYBHCAn0M4PiQM80MM-mnMVyacUVXlP8DhFZsdsr9Hdfognu4uF1UCdYX-eoUro3Lx0_mZyBDT_qSbgH58aSJGcz2srAyhyphenhyphenMfL4ABPAkrg0YMNYlhxuMIuvssSOPTIg/s1600/NameTags.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4WcH9lVA-m2kiYBHCAn0M4PiQM80MM-mnMVyacUVXlP8DhFZsdsr9Hdfognu4uF1UCdYX-eoUro3Lx0_mZyBDT_qSbgH58aSJGcz2srAyhyphenhyphenMfL4ABPAkrg0YMNYlhxuMIuvssSOPTIg/s320/NameTags.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> (Name Tags I made)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEl2LhC60h8ByG24ChkqeTxcqH99TJ8SXEU3oDEfqA4W2uHdA2Pa5nHhslFuRdh7kXFfQiy3WI9aeoyHK9qAiM4dfINXlN-hIzLkYMEUHD-3iOeNoYZSEXdFPDOqH1HoafWZDQf5eh9E/s1600/NameTags2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEl2LhC60h8ByG24ChkqeTxcqH99TJ8SXEU3oDEfqA4W2uHdA2Pa5nHhslFuRdh7kXFfQiy3WI9aeoyHK9qAiM4dfINXlN-hIzLkYMEUHD-3iOeNoYZSEXdFPDOqH1HoafWZDQf5eh9E/s320/NameTags2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Close up, I used our Logo as well as their relation to us)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We already have some games that we are planning on doing that involves everyone, but when it comes to "meeting and greeting", well as you know, I am LOST! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone want to throw out any suggestions, I'd be forever grateful!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then...back to stressing...</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-84728069141301582852010-10-20T11:20:00.000-07:002010-10-20T11:22:09.218-07:00First Photography Consultation!<div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>October 18, 2010</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #b45f06; text-align: center;"><b>Cantina Light Photography</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>2941 E. Miraloma Street Suite 2<br />
Anaheim, CA 92806</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Photographer: Kayley </div><div style="text-align: center;">Meeting: 6:30pm</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Initially I had signed up for a $20 Mini-Engagement Session (with a free guest-book) with them through a Promo I had received through email! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Part of the deal was to come in and discuss photography packages/pricing as well as your mini-engagement session. <br />
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So we arrive about 8 minutes late because, well they were in "Anaheim" which seemed to be more like Placentia, being that it was off the 57 FWY and 91 FWY, so traffic was pretty bad!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But nonetheless, we arrived! Out popped this chatty cute girl Kayley! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Blonde, about my height and she just broke her toe, poor thing! </div><div style="text-align: center;">She was luckily just finishing up an appointment with a client! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
She let us start by checking out some of their albums, I had seen them before at previous Bridal Shows, but went over them with the Financee! <br />
She asked what we liked and what we did not like about the books we saw, we told her our suggestions. <br />
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I knew going to this appointment that we wouldn't be making any solid decisions about our photography needs. So it kind of made the appointment a lot easier too! She didn't feel the need to "sell" us, though she did go over their tempting package pricing. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I told her that we were on a strict budget but we knew that photography was really important to us since those will last a lifetime! <br />
(Im pretty sure she hears this ALL day long, lol) <br />
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The owner introduced himself, he was trying to sneak in, but Kayley told him that we wanted to get married at the Eagle's Nest, and he quickly replied with "Amazing Sunsets, when is the date?" We quickly replied with "November 5th, 2011", and he said "Autumn Sunsets there would be gorgeous, and we are on their preffered vendor list! So we definitely have experience with that location!" That sure made me happy! Kind of makes you breathe a little easier, just knowing they know their way around the grounds and all the "hot picture spots"! When we told him about the time of the event he quickly warned us that we might not get all the shots that you would hope for, whereas if you were doing a day time wedding with endless possibilities.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It broke my heart. Christian and I had envisioned this evening candelight ceremony in our minds, and then it quickly got ran over! We aren't giving up hope of our evening ceremony but it was the honesty that we truly appreciated hearing. Rather than someone just taking that risk with it! We appreciate that, so Kudos to you Mr. Owner! I think his name was Sam! And he was Filipino! We got to keep those Filips close! <br />
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Kayley even suggested we use an outside source to design our own album! And they even do a service for you where they set up your layout and you send off to who ever you want to publish your album! Awesome! It actually comes in all of their packages!</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Ex. Shutterfly, FlutterFrog (?), YorkPhoto, etc.) <br />
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We talked a LOT! She was very thorough and let us take our time and ask all the question that may have come to mind in and out of all our conversations. Christian was getting tired, so we started to wrap it up! We got to pricing! She was honest and said, you should SHOP for photography, and that a lot of photographers don't get much business between the months of Oct. - Dec., so they are <i>very </i>negotiable, and so should a lot of places! So now knowing that, she brought out her price sheet and started working her magic! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DIy7G7G0NBxBwaTzarPxMMYKecB9P7_Wn7Sr5QHeT9hLS2xqcWCcnnLTbPPC27JGkv_czjpv0m6yKqwnvqSTTmMqex_skcdW4J9mNmP8bHCS5jki03l8jpcZK19LwFBCwxMlYVo6krM/s1600/CantinaLightPhotographyPricing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_DIy7G7G0NBxBwaTzarPxMMYKecB9P7_Wn7Sr5QHeT9hLS2xqcWCcnnLTbPPC27JGkv_czjpv0m6yKqwnvqSTTmMqex_skcdW4J9mNmP8bHCS5jki03l8jpcZK19LwFBCwxMlYVo6krM/s320/CantinaLightPhotographyPricing.jpg" width="303" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(Regular Pricing)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ2mz4dxuYvPMaNwoX_ul2I5lwccT2KYqWqqfRob8bY7asQUJHkwvCbZthCdrNbQZJfjZEut7POhH-xM2EuzkPsV3bgarC-BJrJc70Cku8b5Zsyo0RZohWP9SwJUZHMBSeiiJD5CP52cc/s1600/CantinaLightPhotographyPricing-MyDeal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ2mz4dxuYvPMaNwoX_ul2I5lwccT2KYqWqqfRob8bY7asQUJHkwvCbZthCdrNbQZJfjZEut7POhH-xM2EuzkPsV3bgarC-BJrJc70Cku8b5Zsyo0RZohWP9SwJUZHMBSeiiJD5CP52cc/s320/CantinaLightPhotographyPricing-MyDeal.jpg" width="303" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(Our Pricing)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We also discussed Video, they do the short story videos too! Love it, but still want to shop around, definitely would be an "<b>EXTRA</b>"<br />
But she said she would do -$100 so $799 for the smaller of the two video packages, I forgot the details, will update those soon! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Also, they are required to do yearly workshops, so its nice to know they keep their photographers fresh!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Overall we liked them very much, but knowing we could negotiate prices, was nice too! </div><div style="text-align: center;">:) </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-50874517911323473312010-10-19T12:58:00.000-07:002010-10-19T12:59:42.526-07:00Fiancé’s Turning 25!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">He just turned a Quarter of a Century! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
He’s more handsome than I ever could have imagined! </div><div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I thought the only things that got good with age was cheese, wine and a good steak! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i>My Gift Idea</i>: Christian has always teased me, since being engaged, saying it wasn’t fair that I got to wear a beautiful ring to show the world I was getting married, but he didn’t have anything to show that he was engaged and going to be married. So we talked it over, and he seemed to be “over it” but I knew I wanted to get him one! So I let it go, and thought his birthday would be a perfect time for it!<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><b>October 16, 2010 </b></u><br />
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</b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">The morning started with my getting up and out of bed and making the Birthday-Man homemade waffles. He always wanted waffles, but would never let me just buy the Bisquick to make them, he would say “Those aren’t for waffles! Those are for pancakes and cooking!” So I made the exception for his birthday! Its not everyday he turns 25! So to my amazement it didn’t take very long, it took a couple tries wit the waffle maker, but I got it down! He didn’t want anything on the side, just some waffles in bed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We lounged for the rest of the morning and then I got ready to go out and buy some things for his birthday dinner! His request, Roast or Ribs with all the sides! A Feast for a Birthday King! Well while he went back to sleep or played video games, it was his free time, you know how men are, so simple! (Well ok, at least for me!) I was out picking up his wedding band, and grabbing stuff for dinner, so I wasn’t a complete LIAR! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I finally got home, after panicking the last half of the trip because I had misplaced my phone, and wasn’t sure if it was just at home or if I left it somewhere. So just hoping it was at home, I went about the rest of my errands. Finally got to Cerritos Mall picked up his ring, PERFECT! They even gave me a cute box! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I went to Albertsons, didn’t find any good looking pork roasts, so I opt’d for the Baby Back Ribs! YUM! And there was just enough time to have them done in perfect timing! Ribs, bag of potatoes, we had all the veggies at home and last but not least Breyer’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Christian’s very favorite! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Rushing home, I picked up lunch it was about 2pm and I knew he wouldn’t have fed himself, so I picked us up some quick and warm teriyaki bowls from a place that just opened up the street. Yamas I believe, so good! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Got home, set the table with lunch, but before going upstairs to get Christian I wanted to hide his ring! Well this is where my genius comes in! Christian ALWAYS throws on his slippers when he comes down stairs! It’s his routine, mind you he always harps on me for being barefoot! So I hid the box deep down in the toe of his slipper! I went upstairs and he was sound to sleep so he asked for another 5-10 minutes and he would meet me downstairs. No problem, I went downstairs and sat on the couch. He came down, PASSED the slippers , grabbed our lunch off the table and brought it to the couch! I was bummed, but I wanted to have it play out naturally. We are done eating, just cuddling on the couch. It was a rainy day on and off all day! So finally he picks up the stuff to throw it away and he starts walking towards his slippers, its going to happen, I swear everything was slow motion, I was just so excited! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">His eyebrows quickly perk! “What in the world?!” as he reaches down for his slipper, “Babe, what is this?!” He puts everything down, and walks back to me with the box. He opened it and freaks out! “OMG! Babe this is awesome!” He puts it on, “Perfect!” with a huge smile on his face! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">He was in such shock; he said “You got me good! I was NOT expecting this.”</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I rarely get to surprise him, because like he says "He can read me like a book", so I am glad I was able to keep this one a surprise! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I knew i didnt want to do anything "BORING" so I started thinking outside the box.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What reminded me of the Park? </div><div style="text-align: center;">Ice Cream...Ice Cream Trucks...</div><div style="text-align: center;">and it hit me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #e69138; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>50/50 Cream'sicle Bars! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">((YUM!))</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I thought, could they do this in a cupcake?!?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So what is a girl to do but <span style="font-size: small;">'GOOGLE'</span> and to my surprise found the most amazing recipe by fellow blogger CupCakeRehab </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(thank you girl!!!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="min-height: 50px;"><div style="margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><i>Ingredients:</i></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="min-height: 50px;"> ½ cup unsalted butter, softened</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 2/3 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;"> 3 large eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp. orange extract</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 ½ cups all purpose flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 ½ tsp. baking powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">¼ tsp. salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">¼ cup milk</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="min-height: 50px;"> <div style="margin: 1em 0px; text-align: justify;"><i>Directions:</i></div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) and lightly butter or line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.</li>
<li>For the Cupcakes: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract and orange extract.</li>
<li>In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.</li>
<li>With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and milk, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.</li>
<li>Evenly fill the muffin cups with the batter and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool. Once the cupcakes have completely cooled, frost.</li>
</ol>Are you Drooling yet?!?<br />
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Well here are some pics of my baking adventure!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdw2Zeoc4Mxepee3aKNGV7Y0p-V6gY_PUy87Tjumv8wZ9N9rVaLtHIA4q1jCg_XVvfDU1UsCawAdWUScDzgaFlVgVveVxIivX_pcFvTZM6vJz_sI1TJXhUScHdNC4u5aZxoJ1_7d0vs0/s1600/CreamsicleCupCakesTake1+004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGdw2Zeoc4Mxepee3aKNGV7Y0p-V6gY_PUy87Tjumv8wZ9N9rVaLtHIA4q1jCg_XVvfDU1UsCawAdWUScDzgaFlVgVveVxIivX_pcFvTZM6vJz_sI1TJXhUScHdNC4u5aZxoJ1_7d0vs0/s320/CreamsicleCupCakesTake1+004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>(<i>Attempted </i>Homemade Frosting/Icing from the back of Confectioner's Sugar box)<br />
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I think these are the most delicious cupcakes I have ever made personally or ever tasted for that matter!<br />
The cake was so fluffy and spongy!<br />
PERFECT!<br />
Everything a Box of Cake/Cupcake Mix cant even come close to offering!<br />
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So my next thing is to figure out an awesome frosting!<br />
Chocolate? Cream Cheese? Buttercream?<br />
Cant wait to experiment!<br />
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Oh and I have one more review, from my One&Only!<br />
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<i>"Awesome, so soft, I hate dessert, but this is delicious. Great job Babe!" </i><br />
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Seriously, that made it so worth it and sealed the deal for this being a MUST have at our E-Picnic! <br />
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Next experiments before the picnic is Banana Cupcakes, Carrot Cupcakes and More Sweet Surprises!<br />
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</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-25478281017873923952010-10-06T15:46:00.000-07:002010-10-06T15:46:07.824-07:00BMaid Dress - Adventure #1<div style="text-align: center;">Last night my Maid of Honor (MaidOH) Janice, AKA: Ju, and I decided to go try on B.Maid dresses on! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Im an early planner and I'm excited, but I do plan on making my decisions early on, so we can avoid any mishaps farther down the line. I've been pretty solid on my color selections, so I don't think ordering, and in the colors I prefer, would be a problem! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So we arrived at Alfred Angelo in Brea RIGHT ON TIME! We stood at the front desk for about 5minutes before becoming bored and wandering the store ourselves. We went back to the front desk, where after another few minutes, someone finally greeted us. I told her we had a 6pm appointment for B.Maid dresses, and she happily reported she would be assisting us today. Oh great, and you already suck! hahaha! She then asked my style and what I wanted to see. I instructed her that I was trying to figure that out but was leaning more torward the tea-length or long. She picked out every dress, that met my criteria and lead us to our fitting room. We soon realize we are in the BACK CORNER of the store. Last fitting room, she called it the "Suite" of the fitting room because we could be left alone and try on the dresses. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">At first I didnt like that she just left us, but soon found out it was more fun and we could do what we wanted. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I was camera ready and Ju was ready to try on some dresses!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dress #1</b></span><br />
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<b>Likes</b>: The Hi-Low cut, strapless, soft and elegant looking<br />
<b>Dislikes</b>: to me it felt like a homecoming dress, just bleh, could have been the color<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dress # 2 </b></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpybY9v0gAi0CI2wcvVLSUEFDbgOYGQnkfVOoJcMAD1WkpwuvBXMT8ikv6rO7CseXoD0bUE-0towAieHR7BuN8pppj2vujbVAMcOZZuk9InHgMfZe1MMsFeV88KFDVPgqgM-qeoPApxY/s1600/AlfredAngelo-7004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpybY9v0gAi0CI2wcvVLSUEFDbgOYGQnkfVOoJcMAD1WkpwuvBXMT8ikv6rO7CseXoD0bUE-0towAieHR7BuN8pppj2vujbVAMcOZZuk9InHgMfZe1MMsFeV88KFDVPgqgM-qeoPApxY/s320/AlfredAngelo-7004.JPG" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPeUJG7Cb9AF6QE_OupQuN6TRjWlRxkZZkQ2hsveD06TdvRKUtfz8Tnu72E0XcxaPSx7cocWNn_rdKqnBhC_mCZoD_HUw6fVFo3064_xcqKcLSaY-bKIfcWg9n_moyBxABP4VLLcGQolc/s1600/AlfredAngelo-7004-Back.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPeUJG7Cb9AF6QE_OupQuN6TRjWlRxkZZkQ2hsveD06TdvRKUtfz8Tnu72E0XcxaPSx7cocWNn_rdKqnBhC_mCZoD_HUw6fVFo3064_xcqKcLSaY-bKIfcWg9n_moyBxABP4VLLcGQolc/s320/AlfredAngelo-7004-Back.JPG" width="180" /></a></div> <i>(Ju and her silly faces, such a dork)</i><br />
<b>Likes</b>: Hi-Low Cut, Material, Strapless<br />
<b>Dislikes</b>: Sash is way too small<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dress #3</b></span><br />
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<b>Likes</b>: Large Sash/Band, Flowy'ness, looks comfy, and would look great with Flower Girl dresses<br />
<b>Dislikes</b>: None, just not set on a LONG dress<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dress #4</b></span><br />
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As you probably have noticed, this is the SHORT version of Dress #3!<br />
<b>Likes</b>: Same as Above and knees will be covered<br />
<b>Dislikes</b>: I feel this shortens her or cuts her off, I like how in comparison #3 elongates her.<br />
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Ju and I agreed on Dress #3 as the winner for the day!<br />
Few alterations, with a Hi-Low Cut (longer back shorter front).<br />
I really dont want my girls to have to pay an arm and a leg for their dresses to be completely altered.<br />
I feel that they should be able to order it, get sized and pick up! <br />
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I told Ju all the things I have shared here and luckily she agreed!<br />
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Our search shall continue, but I wanted to get an idea of what I like on her and what I don't, this trip definitely helped! <br />
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Cant wait for our next adventure!<br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-3020243195357258842010-10-05T12:54:00.000-07:002010-10-05T12:59:56.118-07:00E-Picnic Location<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Sunday, October 3rd, Christian and I went to Irvine Regional Park to check out the area, so we wouldn't be completely lost the day of our E-Picnic, because Lord knows we are going to be more than busy! </div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>((I am so excited!))</i></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">We found a really great location, easy to find, close bathrooms, close parking, and best of all surrounded by shady trees and plenty of picnic tables. </div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Seeing it today, really made it that more REAL for me!<br />
Like its REALLY happening! </div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;">The reason we chose Irvine Regional Park was because, its a great park and its generally in a central location for all our family members. Since we have family coming from South Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and even Christan's Uncle Tory and Cousin Regan, are planning on coming out from Mesa, Arizona!<br />
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While we were there, I snapped a few pictures of the location!<br />
As you can see, Mr. Bear was excitedly pacing around the area.<br />
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We excitedly called my parents while still there and told Mom we found a great spot!<br />
We went home and I quickly put together a map for our guests so they know what general area we will be in the day of our E-Picnic, since the invite stated the exact location "TBA".<br />
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Hopefully no one will have any troubles reading or understanding our map.<br />
We also plan on making arrows or signs leading the way.<br />
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So I plan on making a email reminder about our party as well as information about parking and directions.<br />
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Now its time to practice baking all the sweets and treats for the party!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-4059303028518224512010-09-23T00:40:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:23:10.756-07:00Flower Girls & Their Dresses<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">To ask my Flower Girls I made them a card, and a doll cut out, custom to look like them, complete with smiles and googly eyes! And I also gave them peacock fascinators! We are going to play with them, and see what way works on them best! I just thought they were too cute! </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">About my Flower Girls! We decided to choose two young ladies, one from each side of the family, we have so many adorable and wonderful cousins to have chosen from and it was so hard, but I know the girls we chose are going to be so delighted! <br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Grace Lucille Hall : <o:p></o:p></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhE93TApF4hpu5VfTLcUR6xGXicqmA10-PkvdY8pT90v3g5ngG0qzBq9AXhWACdHc5wOY2ZR2-iN45NMw1y8xPeSkPvjp1IqbPge2OmhToLzKiDu0b0XY-7tRgOKwhcotlReZni9b4bs/s1600/GracetheFlowerGirl.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhE93TApF4hpu5VfTLcUR6xGXicqmA10-PkvdY8pT90v3g5ngG0qzBq9AXhWACdHc5wOY2ZR2-iN45NMw1y8xPeSkPvjp1IqbPge2OmhToLzKiDu0b0XY-7tRgOKwhcotlReZni9b4bs/s200/GracetheFlowerGirl.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><b></b></u><br />
<u><b></b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">My cousin Mike, eldest of my Aunt Pam’s three children, has the cutest daughter in the world! She is currently in 2<sup>nd</sup> grade, she’s definitely shy but once you crack her, she’s just one ball of fun! We wanted nothing more than to have her be apart of our big day. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Regan Isabella Long: <o:p></o:p></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-5LkKlj_vsXgooJL4oEYVT4j8kae5w0tgEzZ8qTLOsMpsgwgFrG5maLDLGE92aeR7PMCMwmCYMo4DREHO4YlmrxDBr6EBtM6Y2Ev3-ihgWx0iM-MZLbLJ2Gz22s3ut35QW5USkzrl3E/s1600/Regan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-5LkKlj_vsXgooJL4oEYVT4j8kae5w0tgEzZ8qTLOsMpsgwgFrG5maLDLGE92aeR7PMCMwmCYMo4DREHO4YlmrxDBr6EBtM6Y2Ev3-ihgWx0iM-MZLbLJ2Gz22s3ut35QW5USkzrl3E/s200/Regan.jpg" width="153" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><b></b></u><br />
<u><b></b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Christian’s Uncle Tory, lives in Mesa, Arizona, so rarely do we get the pleasure of visiting and spending time with he and his beautiful daughter Regan, but when we do, its always memorable! Regan is in the 1<sup>st</sup> grade and not only is she adorable, but she is such a character. She truly is a princess on Earth! We couldn’t be more excited to have her not only come out from Arizona for our big day, but to have her in our wedding!<br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I know these two girls are going to bring so much joy , love and beauty to our wedding, and we thank you both so much for accepting our request to be apart of our wedding party!<br />
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<u><b>The Flower Girl Dress</b></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So I know I am early but I jump started on my Flower Girl dresses. What can I say, I got excited! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">My previous L.A. trip (September12th) is when I discovered these beauties! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">$30 for the cutest dresses and *BEST OF ALL* in my colors! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So I knew it had to be meant to be, right?? </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">September 19th, Mom, Aunt Jill (Mom’s Little Sister), Janice ( Maid.O.H) AKA: “Ju” , Grace (Flower Girl) and I all jumped in the car and headed to L.A. Fashion District on Sunday morning! We all met at my house about 10am, then picked up Aunt Jill on the way to the freeway, we eventually got on the freeway about 11am. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Typical L.A. traffic, ugh!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We all survived Mom’s driving; she even managed to go down a one-way street with cars heading full speed toward us! Yes my mom is no Angelina Jolie but she thankfully got us off the street and safely parked atop a roof. We ended getting great parking (Santee and 12<sup>th</sup>) and the stairs took us right down into the alley! SWEET! The crowd was NOTHING, compared to what its usually like. We did some Santee Alley browsing and then walked up to Pico and Maple.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">The first place we stopped at was this huge two story building with dresses galore and I believe (Olympic and Maple) they had the dress in the window that I liked, just not the color, but they had a nice dressing room area, so we thought it would be best to even try on for sizing. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">The dress was adorable! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLi7b7OjKEo03kjXdu4LVxHKmFA6YCb4UvgWig8XQhsRXU3QrtfXJfb_Y6y_-OMGymxT_ppPOaEk18sfrhhnuHGp9BvD3RWdenPvUFMODjpRGHiJd_1YBAE6G2hruVoIXfITiMyt4tAY/s1600/GraceintheFlowerGirlDress.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLi7b7OjKEo03kjXdu4LVxHKmFA6YCb4UvgWig8XQhsRXU3QrtfXJfb_Y6y_-OMGymxT_ppPOaEk18sfrhhnuHGp9BvD3RWdenPvUFMODjpRGHiJd_1YBAE6G2hruVoIXfITiMyt4tAY/s200/GraceintheFlowerGirlDress.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Here is Grace modeling it in Fuschia for us! Isn’t she just a doll!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">This particular shop wanted $50, I knew a few doors down I could save at least $20 more! So we passed, especially since they didn’t even have the dress in the right color we wanted! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Next shop, same dress, $40…PASS! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Hi-Kids Collection! WINNER! Even though last week she said $30, she wouldn’t go past $35, she said it had been a slow day or something, which I did notice. So we got two dresses, guess’timated the size and the lady ensured that we would be able to exchange as long as we had the receipt! *PHEW* </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I know I’m jumping the gun, I mean my wedding is more than a YEAR away, but I have learned that when you go out to L.A., it might be there then, and then gone tomorrow, so I knew I had to jump on it. And the price was right and I wouldn’t kill myself losing $35!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">As for the color I chose, it was tough! They don’t allow you to take pics, but I snuck some! It was between the Purple and the Teal! Grace loved the "Blue" (lol) and she loved the dress, which made me happy! Spaghetti Straps, Square cute neckline, large band waist, with removable bow (which will stay), removable brooch (will be removed, cheesy), matching shawl and a bubble hem!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">And being that both my flower girls are currently both in 1<sup>st</sup> and 2<sup>nd</sup> grade, I loved that I could possibly get away with a brighter and more fun color, so I chose the TEAL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrj5OplBfDzpLx4h8Jo_AYBHakt1j9pMKCMLo8Y7TuzL4MLb6Ks0B4eH9uj_czhYc2OY_eLMdeCNhhD34cdgVt-t9fcTPuj_LB04dkjjSVODHFdrhHz4-A68vcJPpPaT9YoPedcwQbJo/s1600/FlowerGirlDress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrj5OplBfDzpLx4h8Jo_AYBHakt1j9pMKCMLo8Y7TuzL4MLb6Ks0B4eH9uj_czhYc2OY_eLMdeCNhhD34cdgVt-t9fcTPuj_LB04dkjjSVODHFdrhHz4-A68vcJPpPaT9YoPedcwQbJo/s200/FlowerGirlDress.jpg" width="133" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I really love these dresses, they really mean the world, and are going to tie so well into the wedding! And of course, going to look AMAZING on the flower girls! I already cant wait!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-28052947662147104972010-09-17T14:54:00.000-07:002010-09-19T22:26:40.514-07:00E-Picnic Favors ::FAIL::<div style="text-align: center;">If you didnt know, we will be having our Engagement Family Picnic November 6, 2010. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> It will actually kick off our 1 YEAR COUNTDOWN until the big day!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the CUTEST idea for inexpensive but cute favors. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I found these huge packs of tealights for dirt cheap, like $3 for 25 and they come in these cool colors that I still think would be considered fall'ish! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I went to the DollarTree to do my usual "lunch browsing" and found these cute small tins 3pk for $1. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I grabbed a few packs of tins and went on my way.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a MESS! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Super Glue everywhere, Tins were so cheap they would bend/dent from just the pressure of holding it! </div><div style="text-align: center;">They were just UGLY! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I even made these cute small labels with our "logo" from our E-Picnic invitation.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Such a bummer, so now I am looking for new ideas since I have all these tealights!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Here they are! </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I asked some friends and actually got <b>IDEA #2</b> from my friend CeCe!</div><div style="text-align: center;">She suggested getting those small metal pails they sell for favors at Micahels or JoAnns and then putting the sand or whatever filler in then put the candle, decorate with ribbon and Wa-La!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought how adorable would that be, and how perfect that would go along with that simplistic picnic idea!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So heres to <b>IDEA #2</b> taking into effect! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-74504794174762494192010-09-14T15:48:00.000-07:002010-09-14T15:48:15.583-07:00Accomplished!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:DontVertAlignCellWithSp/> <w:DontBreakConstrainedForcedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:Word11KerningPairs/> <w:CachedColBalance/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">What to do? What to do? </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">It feels so weird to have everything done, and early! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So I have almost all of the engagement party invites out! We only have about 3 or 4 that need to go out but we are just waiting on addresses. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I feel so accomplished, like I am on this! I’m usually such a procrastinator, but hopefully planning my wedding throughout the next year, will teach me how to be a little more diligent! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b>LA Day</b> was a success, which makes me ecstatic, and even more so after telling my MaidO.H. about the flower girl dresses we found and what a great deal it was! After discussing it with her and my mom, we decided to give it a shot! What’s there to lose, right? So our plan is to get their dresses at least one whole size bigger than what they current wear. Using my cousin Grace, who will be one of my two Flower Girl s as our model! <span> </span>Depending on the fit and sizing, we’ll see what we do! Best case scenario, they are a little big on them the month or so before our wedding and we can have them altered to their size. Worst case scenario, they don’t fit and we just have to buy new ones! <span> </span>Is it worth the deal? HECK YES!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">So what’s next? Now its time to save my dollars and cents for this engagement party! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">This is my chance to go DIY crazy, and that is the most exciting part! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">We aren’t doing the typical engagement party. <span> </span>We are going to host a family picnic! Complete with blankets, butt cushions, lemonade , yummy finger foods <span> </span>and games to help us get to know one another better! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">I am so excited, yet so nervous! So much to do, and what seems like a lot of time, but really its NOT! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Im so anxious for the weeks to come! </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">This week we are planning on giving our Bridal Party Gifts out and doing our “askings”! So far so good! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Everyone is so happy for us, which only makes us that much more excited to get married!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">PLANNING PLANNING PLANNING!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Now Im currently brainstorming, what do you think of when you think of a picnic in the park??</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">= )) </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-5292430074306581542010-09-11T22:49:00.000-07:002010-09-11T22:54:20.179-07:00L.A. DAY!!<div style="text-align: center;">Oh how fun today was!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had my Mom, my Dad and my Financee!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Yes, Christian is my Finance-e, he says im worth making payments toward!!)</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">What more could a girl ask for!?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Productive!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We can officially cross off Bridal Party Gifts!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The cards have been made! CHECK!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The shirts have been bought! CHECK!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now its time to ask! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So let me tell you about my THREE Deals!<br />
Which is the second part of the excitement!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Only because Financee and I had a really great idea for our awesome Bridal Party)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>DEAL #1</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was planning on buying Tuxedo Tshirts for the Groom and his Dudes </div><div style="text-align: center;">I found some on Etsy for $9.99/each + $14.95 S/H </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(that was their offer to me for a large order)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Which was actually pretty decent compared to what I had seen elsewhere. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until Today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This shop in Santee Alley was full of shirts!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I asked the guy <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(fingers crossed)</span> if they had a Tuxedo Tshirt?</div><div style="text-align: center;">He said "YES!!"</div><div style="text-align: center;">Their offer $8/each; 3/$20 or Buy 6 get 1 Free!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I needed 6 Total</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(Groom, F.O.B and Groomsmen)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">So we walked away with 6 Tuxedo Tshirts and 1 Laker Tshirt for the Fianancee!</div><div style="text-align: center;">All for $42 and some change!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>DEAL #2!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bridesmaid Tanks!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So a few weeks back at the Queen Mary Bridal Show in Long Beach, I bought my mom and cousin a rhinestone ribbed tank top each to where for the rehearsal or engagement or wherever else they wanted to wear it! Since then I have been trying to find a good deal on them since I paid $20/each for those at a "Bridal Show Only Price" and are listed in their catalog at $30/each! Ouch! I love all my girls that I am asking to be in the wedding but at $30/each that was going to hurt! Even just buying 3 more! So I search and decided I would just buy the rhinestone transfers and some Old Navy Basic Ribbed Tanks and make them myself. </div><div style="text-align: center;">NOT!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because after today I dont have to, and for cheaper!</div><div style="text-align: center;">All black, all in great sizes and fits for each girl, and rhinestones! </div><div style="text-align: center;">and at the perfect price! </div><div style="text-align: center;">$10/each!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So once again UNDER BUDGET!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>DEAL #3</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to do something different for my Flower Girls! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I didn't want to just so another tank top or tshirt but something any little girl would love!</div><div style="text-align: center;">HAIR CLIPS!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So since I am going to be incorporating Peacock feathers in our wedding, I decided to give them a little preview through the flower girls!</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are adorable and handmade oh and at only $5/each, I couldn't help it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really can't wait to see everyone and ask for them to be apart of our wedding! </div><div style="text-align: center;">...and to give them their gifts!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The only person we have left to get a little gift for is our ring bearer, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and we are thinking up something special just for him!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But the best party of TODAY was just being with my parents and Financee, on such a beautiful day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">=)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-30879862668419267192010-09-10T12:02:00.000-07:002010-09-10T12:03:50.093-07:00Theme? Style? Formal? Casual?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Its really been fun looking through catalogs, going to Bridal Shows with my mom, seeing whats out there and what people typically do for decoration and so forth. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There are so many options, its amazing! So much talent, and locally! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Not only am I fan of local talent and vendors, but I truly love the website Etsy.com. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I buy hair clips and ribbons and bows, anything that really catches my eye! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh and its great form of window shopping!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So back to my "style", I have never thought of myself on top of the Fashionista world and always have considered myself a "T-Shirt, Jeans and Flip Flops" kinda gal! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Simple!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But now that I am becoming a Wife, I thought, why not turn up the "Classy" notch a bit!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So my theme and style is "<b>Sexy</b>!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"> And Christian wants "<b>Formal</b>"</div><div style="text-align: center;">So it works!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been asked so many times and its something that I find myself continously struggling trying to explain to other my vision. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Until I met my Wedding Planner Nikki! </div><div style="text-align: center;">She is going to make my visions come into a reality! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so lucky and so grateful that she understands me and what we want!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We want a romantic ambiance. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Dim lighting, candlelight, colored lighting coming from the corners of the room.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ostrich Feathers, Peacock Feathers, Modern-Marie Antoinette! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Our main colors will be are Black, Teal, and Sangria or Plum with a Silver Metallic Finish. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's going to be BEAUTIFUL, let me tell you right now! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I can not wait until we start gathering our supplies and stuff for our centerpieces and decorations for the wedding!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Wedding Coming Fall 2011! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217899133122036059.post-16078267084508463442010-09-08T14:56:00.000-07:002010-09-08T14:56:02.301-07:00The Proposal!<div style="text-align: center;">So its every girls day dream right? To envision the day Prince Charming comes and swoops you up and takes you back to a life full of oohh and ahhhss! Well I found him and for the rescue, I'm loving every minute of it! </div><br />
<b>July 20th, 2010</b><br />
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<span style="color: #605e5d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span><br />
<div style="margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #605e5d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Well since Christian broke his right foot that Sunday, he was relaxing on the couch when <span class="il">I</span> got home from work. We snuggled up and talked about our day, as we do everyday after work, and he went on to tell me how he got me a little present for all the help <span class="il">I</span>'ve been since he injured his foot. Only problem was that it was upstairs in our room, we eventually got upstairs! So there he was hobbling around the room, mumbling to himself, he <span class="il">said</span> </span><i><span style="color: black;">"<span class="il">I</span> must have hid it somewhere good because <span class="il">I</span> can't remember where <span class="il">I</span> hid it."</span></i><span style="color: black;"> While <span class="il">I</span> sat there watching him hobble around the room, <span class="il">I</span> finally told him to sit down since he needed to stay </span><span style="color: black;">off his foot and <span class="il">I</span> would look for him! Im looking everywhere, cabinets, under the bed, drawers, etc. So there <span class="il">I</span> am on my hands and knees looking in the closet and <span class="il">I</span> hear </span><i><span style="color: black;">"Oh, here it is!"</span></i><span style="color: black;"> Happy to have thought he finally found where he might have misplaced my present, <span class="il">I</span> turn around, and there he was, with my ring, asking me to marry him! <span class="il">I</span> just melted! It was perfect, he caught me totally off guard, wasn't expecting a thing! <span class="il">I</span> didn't know what to do or say other than jumping up and down saying "<span class="il">Yes</span> <span class="il">Yes</span> <span class="il">Yes</span>!"<br />
</span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #605e5d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span class="il">I</span> was so excited! <span class="il">I</span> didn't know what to do first!<br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #605e5d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">We decided to get ready and head out to grab some dinner! We headed to the Cheesecake Factory, had some great food and dessert, talked about our plans and how excited we were for the future.<br />
</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #605e5d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Unfortunately we didn't take any pictures other than my ring, but that night will forever be a memory in our hearts!</span></span></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #605e5d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div><span style="color: #605e5d; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0