Well.... I didn't get as much done as I wanted to this weekend but it was still great!
-I'm pretty much done with Jake's portion of the "Growing Up Slideshow"
-I HAVE THE FLOWER GIRLS DRESSES AND I LOVE THEM!!!
-I picked up my wedding dress from the store so I can take it for alterations tomorrow
-My parents visited which was wonderful! My dad got fitted for his tux=)
-Jake finished the fence! It looks wonderful! And I loved seeing Roxie get to run around like
crazy!
-I gave the FG baskets I spray painted to my mom she is going to line them
-We added a couple people to our guest list because we know of a couple that cant make it. (ie. Cory is shipping off to boot camp)
-We are still waiting to hear back from our associate pastor about doing the wedding.
-Got some shoes for the Rehearsal!
-We selected a hotel for our out of town guests, it was going to be Days Inn on Sunshine, great
location but it was just kind 'bla' inside. So we decided on Sleep Inn at Campbell and 60.
-I got layers cut in my hair which will help with the style I'll be going for, for the wedding.
I guess it sounds like I did a lot =) But I still didn't do a lot that I meant to. So I hope to make up for that this week in the evenings.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Blog 19
I think I have the full vision for the reception tables now. I've changed them slightly a few times but now I've got it. Plus I've decided on alternating damask and black napkins. Its going to be sooo pretty!
Also, Roxie had a photoshoot last week for a picture frame collage that will be set up at the wedding, here's one of her adorable outtakes.
Also, Roxie had a photoshoot last week for a picture frame collage that will be set up at the wedding, here's one of her adorable outtakes.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Pictures!!!
Spray Painting Flower Girl Baskets and Card Cage, the progress on the fence!, Awe... our initials, and the office room at our house which as you can see has become my wedding preparation room.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Blog 18!
2 months and 28 days. Wow! This is way too exciting!!
Over the weekend Jake and I took the Map and Directions I made and printed them off at Kinkos. I found a GREAT dress to wear to one of the showers, it matches my wedding perfectly, the colors the style its so fun I just had to get it! I got a bunch more pictures of Jake scanned in but then he decided he wanted to pick out some more so I haven't gotten to make his slideshow yet, but he did pick out the songs for it.
Here's something exciting, the posts are up for our fence! I'm about positive I've talked about this before but our back yard is fenced on all sides except along the back because its a wooded area but we decided to close it in, it will increase the value of our house and let Roxie run around!!! So the posts are up thanks to Jake and his step dad Greg, next they jst have to put up the pickets and theyre done! I can't wait to open the back door and just let Roxie go running out!
I spray painted the flower girl baskets and the "card box" which is a pretty birdcage. Tonight I'm going to turn them over and spray the other side. Then they'll both be ready to add ribbons and other pretty things to =)
I have a couple pictures to post, I'll try to do that tonight.
Over the weekend Jake and I took the Map and Directions I made and printed them off at Kinkos. I found a GREAT dress to wear to one of the showers, it matches my wedding perfectly, the colors the style its so fun I just had to get it! I got a bunch more pictures of Jake scanned in but then he decided he wanted to pick out some more so I haven't gotten to make his slideshow yet, but he did pick out the songs for it.
Here's something exciting, the posts are up for our fence! I'm about positive I've talked about this before but our back yard is fenced on all sides except along the back because its a wooded area but we decided to close it in, it will increase the value of our house and let Roxie run around!!! So the posts are up thanks to Jake and his step dad Greg, next they jst have to put up the pickets and theyre done! I can't wait to open the back door and just let Roxie go running out!
I spray painted the flower girl baskets and the "card box" which is a pretty birdcage. Tonight I'm going to turn them over and spray the other side. Then they'll both be ready to add ribbons and other pretty things to =)
I have a couple pictures to post, I'll try to do that tonight.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Blog 17
I probably mentioned this already but Jake and I are doing premarital counseling on Wednesday nights for about 4 or 5 weeks. We went last night for our second session and it was INCREDIBLE!!! I just feel like lately I've had a fresh perspective on so many things. Even during sermons at church I can hear the Pastor preach on something I've heard a million times but lately it just hits me in such a different way. And that's how it was last night. I was learning all about myself and why I do the things I do, and its stuff I've thought of before but last night it just seemed to all make sense and on top of that we had Bob and Tammy to help us and challenge to do specific things to work on those areas that need worked on. I am so blessed to be with Jake Turner. Not only does he go with me to these sessions, he wants to go with me and he gets out of it just as much stuff as I do, he's even the one that set this all up! I loved that when we were in the car afterward last night he referenced a verse that was talked about during the session and then he talked about how he wanted to apply it to his life.
I'll stop giving out so much personal information, I'm just so glad we were building this great foundation for our marriage. I wish everyone would. Wedding stuff... I've scanned in a lot of Jakes pictures for the slideshow and the next thing I'm going to work on is making maps for people so they know how to get from the church to the reception. And then also for my out of town family that will need to know how to get from their hotel to Mr. Yens! (Rehersal Dinner)
I'll stop giving out so much personal information, I'm just so glad we were building this great foundation for our marriage. I wish everyone would. Wedding stuff... I've scanned in a lot of Jakes pictures for the slideshow and the next thing I'm going to work on is making maps for people so they know how to get from the church to the reception. And then also for my out of town family that will need to know how to get from their hotel to Mr. Yens! (Rehersal Dinner)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Ayisha!
I HAD to post this picture of one of my BEAUTIFUL Flower Girls! This is Deana's little girl, Ayisha. Deana is my cousin and Maid of Honor.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Blog 16!
3 months and 4 days!! 3 months and 4 days!! 3 months and 4 days!!
Can you believe it?? And in 5 days I can say 2 months and 30 days! Wow! That sounds so close!! I don't care how many times any one has made fun of me for my countdown because I'm just SO excited with every day it draws closer!!
Our Marriage Retreat was SO great. We want to go back every year. And a bonus... aside from building us closer as a couple, it was a great time that we got to fellowship with other Christian couples, and get to know people from our new church better.
Last night I worked on some flowers for the lobby table at the church. Today at lunch I bought some stuff for my memory book so I can work on that tonight. Also, I think I will buy Jakes wedding gift today. I've thought it over for about a month so I hope he ends up really liking it!!
Can you believe it?? And in 5 days I can say 2 months and 30 days! Wow! That sounds so close!! I don't care how many times any one has made fun of me for my countdown because I'm just SO excited with every day it draws closer!!
Our Marriage Retreat was SO great. We want to go back every year. And a bonus... aside from building us closer as a couple, it was a great time that we got to fellowship with other Christian couples, and get to know people from our new church better.
Last night I worked on some flowers for the lobby table at the church. Today at lunch I bought some stuff for my memory book so I can work on that tonight. Also, I think I will buy Jakes wedding gift today. I've thought it over for about a month so I hope he ends up really liking it!!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Blog 15
I think I'm in a lull? I feel like the rest of the stuff that needs done doesn't really need done until it's closer to the day. Plus I work better under pressure so I think I'll wait to do some of it.
I'm pretty sure my Mom and I are going to address invitations while I'm home Easter weekend! Then I'll probably send them out that next week. Also, while I'm home I'm going to pick out some more picture for the slideshow. I decided I'm not entirely happy with the ones I have now.
If I could take unexpected expenses, ball em up, throw them in the air and destroy them with a shotgun I would. Stupid unexpected expenses. =) Yeah yesterday I found out my car was going to cost me hundreds and hundres of dollars to fix. Bummer. Oh well, I've always taken the approach "it is what it is".
This morning Jake went with his uncle to buy the posts for the fence. YAY! It's really happening! I can't WAIT until little Roxie gets to run free in the backyard! Shes already such a happy dog I can't even begin to imagine how happy she'll be when that happens!!!
As I said before we have our premarital counseling on Wednesday nights but last night it got canceled. No big deal though he warned us it might. The reason being, our premarital counselors, Bob and Tammy Chambers are the ones putting on the marriage conference this weekend and they needed the time to prepare. I can't wait! We had the option to go and stay friday and saturday night but most of the retreat is all day saturday. So saturday morning we will drive down to Branson and then drive back late that night. I just have a feeling it's going to be such an awesome experience!
Sorry I don't have much in the way of actual planning to talk about right now. But I of course will keep you posted when things do come up.
I'm pretty sure my Mom and I are going to address invitations while I'm home Easter weekend! Then I'll probably send them out that next week. Also, while I'm home I'm going to pick out some more picture for the slideshow. I decided I'm not entirely happy with the ones I have now.
If I could take unexpected expenses, ball em up, throw them in the air and destroy them with a shotgun I would. Stupid unexpected expenses. =) Yeah yesterday I found out my car was going to cost me hundreds and hundres of dollars to fix. Bummer. Oh well, I've always taken the approach "it is what it is".
This morning Jake went with his uncle to buy the posts for the fence. YAY! It's really happening! I can't WAIT until little Roxie gets to run free in the backyard! Shes already such a happy dog I can't even begin to imagine how happy she'll be when that happens!!!
As I said before we have our premarital counseling on Wednesday nights but last night it got canceled. No big deal though he warned us it might. The reason being, our premarital counselors, Bob and Tammy Chambers are the ones putting on the marriage conference this weekend and they needed the time to prepare. I can't wait! We had the option to go and stay friday and saturday night but most of the retreat is all day saturday. So saturday morning we will drive down to Branson and then drive back late that night. I just have a feeling it's going to be such an awesome experience!
Sorry I don't have much in the way of actual planning to talk about right now. But I of course will keep you posted when things do come up.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Wedding Map
I made this awhile ago but didn't know if I'd ever use it. But since I have this blog now I'll share it... It is a map of all possible wedding weekend locations you may need to know. Enjoy!
WEDDING MAP
WEDDING MAP
Blog 14
Jake and I had a fantastical night last night! We are doing premarital counseling and we got hooked up with our friends parents that we go to church with. The momma was sick last night so we just met with Bob Chambers and it was so nice. Everything I wanted premarital counseling to be like. We just sat and talked about ourselves as individuals and as a couple. He was showing us how important it is to know why we each act the way we do. Which I think about and consider often but it's so nice to talk it out. We will meet with them at least 3 more times. So anyway, I'm really happy and anything we can do to strengthen our marriage makes me happy. And I guess I should also say Jake really enjoyed it too.
So, since the weather is going to be nice this weekend I'm going to do some spray painting of wedding stuff. And now that I'm thinking about it, I may also sit on my back porch swing with my lap top and make that slideshow.
Jake and I both know what we are getting back in taxes and we can afford the fence, the landscaping and then some. Wahoo! We are each getting tattoos. I haven't totally designed mine yet, but I always said I'd get a tattoo when I was getting married. I'm picturing a music staff with jakes name or initials then maybe a couple colorful stars. Eh I dunno. But I'm also going to finally add to my back tattoo. I got it geez, about 6 years ago and have always wanted to add to it. Aside from that though I'm not a big tattoo person I think its silly when people fill up their bodies, for me just a couple nice ones that i really love is good. The only other thing I think I'd ever get would be something for my kids, but I dont even know for sure that I would do that. But anyway, Jakes clueless on what he's getting he just knows he want one.
Well, thats all I got for today. I'll try to have some sort of pictures again soon.
So, since the weather is going to be nice this weekend I'm going to do some spray painting of wedding stuff. And now that I'm thinking about it, I may also sit on my back porch swing with my lap top and make that slideshow.
Jake and I both know what we are getting back in taxes and we can afford the fence, the landscaping and then some. Wahoo! We are each getting tattoos. I haven't totally designed mine yet, but I always said I'd get a tattoo when I was getting married. I'm picturing a music staff with jakes name or initials then maybe a couple colorful stars. Eh I dunno. But I'm also going to finally add to my back tattoo. I got it geez, about 6 years ago and have always wanted to add to it. Aside from that though I'm not a big tattoo person I think its silly when people fill up their bodies, for me just a couple nice ones that i really love is good. The only other thing I think I'd ever get would be something for my kids, but I dont even know for sure that I would do that. But anyway, Jakes clueless on what he's getting he just knows he want one.
Well, thats all I got for today. I'll try to have some sort of pictures again soon.
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