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I was listening to the radio on the way into work this morning. they mentioned someone from the show is getting married in 39 days. she had taken to wearing hockey masks and catchers masks around the station. the hosts of the show put her on and asked why was she wearing these around the station. "I'm afraid I'm going to break my nose or get a black eye before my wedding. so I'm wearing protective face masks." (i rolled my eyes at this point.) They proceeded to take calls from women who got black eyes, etc. before the wedding. One woman called in saying she had poison ivy so bad that her eyes were practically swollen shut so she could barely see and had to be lead around on her wedding day. Right now I can think how silly is this woman, wearing a catcher mask around the office. She's practically asking for someone to hit her in the face. I can laugh at this now... who knows what I'll be like 39 days before my wedding. will panic set in? will i worry about getting hit in the face? will i decide i hate the color blue? will i sleep at night? probably all of these things will happen. I just won't worry about it now.
:)

We did sign with a photographer last night... check!

208 days...

I found an official wedding count down to add to my blog. cute, isn't it?

Last night was our first (and only) engagement party. Our extended "family" of the OOS (Olson, Olson, Schiller) group hosted us at one of the Olson's house. It was so much fun to have everyone there, well all local people. Two families are not in the area, Minneapolis and Vermont. We talked about them so they were there in spirit. We had the best strawberries for appetizers with cheese and crackers. Delicious vegetable lasagna with two salads and two kinds of bread. For dessert, a favorite of the kids, a cake from the Swedish Bakery. YUM! my favorite. We received a gift from the group, an entertaining book and square serving bowl, which matches our dishes very well. It was a good time for conversation. I'm the last of the kids to get engaged. We'll have to find something else to bring us together other than Korv making for my dad's birthday in December. Thanks to all. It was a wonderful evening. :)

countdown...

212 days and counting...

Tuesday I opened my yahoo mailbox to several emails declaring "7 months to go". I had to read a few before it set in that yes, seven months from Tuesday, April 13, 2010 is our wedding. Once my head stopped spinning I took at look at what we've accomplished and have scheduled.

date - check
church - check
dress - check
best man and groomsman - check
maid of honor and bridesmaid - check
register (at least three places) - check
reception site #1 - check
reception site #2 - scheduled appointment
reception site 3# - pending
DJ - check
photography #1 - scheduled appointment
guest book - check
invitations - check (picked out but not ordered)

I've started looking at flowers. We've looking at rings. We're working on transportation from the church. I think we are well on our way, so I'm feeling pretty ok right now. Things are moving along and it will happen.

222 days...

What a full Easter! What a wonderful Easter. Steve and I were able to spend time with both families for Easter. It's so nice how that works out. We are very lucky.

Wednesday is our first appointment with a possible reception hall. Saturday is my appointment at David's Bridal. I'm a little nervous. I don't like trying on clothes. oh well. I'll have to get over it. I just hope that I find something I like. I have no idea where else to look. Monday April 19th is our first appointment with a possible photographer. I'm also hoping that week we can squeeze in another reception hall appointment. We have our invitations picked out, as long as they come in the color we want. The DJ is set. We looked at wedding bands the other day. Steve found one he liked and we saw a couple possibilities for me. We wanted to try them on but service was not great at the store. things are slowly coming together. Steve is lucky that he doesn't have to get measured for a tux for another couple of months. He'll get in a lot of working out by that time. So lucky. ;)

229 days...

Steve and I got a few things purchased this weekend for our wedding. We decided not to go with the traditional guest book. how often are we going to look at it? exactly! So we purchased a large picture frame with a small picture format with lots of room around it for people to sign their names. We'll enjoy hanging that on the wall. I think we decided on our invitations if we can get the coloring we like in the design. We continue to work on our guest list, or we wait on my parents to make their final decisions on who made the cut.
:)

235... 236 days and counting...

I've signed up with two wedding web-sites for tips and information. One says 235 days until the "big day" and one says 236 days... hmm?

237 days...

What a lovely wedding on Saturday. Cathy looked beautiful in cream, Jeff wore a matching tie and vest under his tux coat. The women wore lapis (dark purple) long dresses and it snowed.
The reception was at Colletti's. A great place to eat. I wish they had a room big enough for my wedding. The food was just great.

Steve and I registered at Crate and Barrel yesterday. They have a new stand-alone building outside of the Woodfield mall complex. It's very nice. Large enough that they are able to have lots of furniture. Steve and I haven't been able to agree on stemware but we found the perfect coffee table at the right price. Crate and Barrel has some amazing furniture but the high price comes with it. I was really amazed at the price of this coffee table. I hope someone buys it for us.