Not Up to Sharing

So, blogging is something I thought I'd jump up of bed everyday and do, but as bloggers know, it's not that easy.  After almost four months of hiding living, I'm BACK!!!

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August and September were very difficult months for both me and Mr. H. We lost his brother (Oh, Billy boy, we think about you everyday), had to have our well re-dug (yep, no water coming into the house), and  had to have our cat put down (diabetes did him in). No point in dwelling up that experience again, but the truth is without Mr. H by my side, I don't know where I'd be right now. I'm glad we have each other to fall back onto.

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But now, onto wedding related topics: I said YES to my dress, and my mom got hers. (Ironically, it's the green of our wedding choices AND my Grammy wore green to my parent's wedding) Like I talked about here, I have been in love with a dress since day one. And, well, it's the one I got. When I put it on, mom and I both teared up and I didn't want to take it off. I can't wait to get married in it. No spoiler alert, though, because I will not be posting pictures of it until AFTER the wedding.

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Mom and I have also be designing the favors and decorations for the reception. It's been a lot of fun, with only one little snafu, so that's a major blessing.

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Next month, the wine will be sampled and chosen  bought for the reception. January is the bridesmaid's dress shopping trip, even though the girls and I already have our favorites. April is my first fitting, and that's exciting and scary all in itself. It's really starting to since in that I'm going to be a MRS.

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Well, that's all for now, but more to come, in the next couple of days (not month, I promise).

One Year to Go!!!!

So I haven't been the best blogger lately, but there's a very good reason for it: LIFE!!!

While everything hasn't been roses, it's be a crazy month. 

After a WONDERFUL vacation with Mr. H, we had some family obligations to take care of. 

Mr. H"s brother has been in and out of the hospital for the last few years, but about one week before we left for vacation, he was admitted to the ICU and has since be transfered to a rehabilitation facility and is doing much better. We went and saw him and then discussed with the other brother and sister what our game plan is going to be. Next month, we'll be relocating his apartment goods so when he's out ,he can be closer to one of the siblings. 

Then last week, my cousin in Arizona was in a very bad motorcycle accident and is still in the ICU, but is going to be transfered to a rehab facility soon. The first few days were touch and go, he's now doing much better than everyone excepted, but has a long road ahead of him. I think about Bryan every day and think about how well he's doing so far...

Last week, was our first official summer BBQ. It was so much fun and cannot wait for more. 

Mr. H and I were also able to hear our DJ at another BBQ and so that's now a go.....

He only plays LP's so the search is on, and I've been having a lot of fun with it.... 

Now the exciting news, ONE YEAR from today, I'll be MRS. H!!!

That's right, 365 days, or 5 weeks, or 12 months to go!!!!! 

I cannot wait until we are Mr. & Mrs.....

I promise to try to be a better blogger.... I'm meeting with the flower lady next Wednesday with my mom, so I'll have a recap of that. Plus there's my DIY project for the cocktail hour that I'm getting ready to start, so I'll share that. All I can say is I love Japanese paper tape!!!!

A little Thursday on the Agenda

First off, let me just say:

 Lá Fhéile Pádraig

which translate into HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!!!!

As if being Irish isn't cool enough, we get a national holiday to celebrate it!!!

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After a yummy dinner of corned beef, potatoes, and onions (sans the cabbage cause it's YUCKY), 

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I'm list making.... Why you ask? Two of our dear friends are getting married this weekend!!! 

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Its gonna be a small personal affair on the coast that has been pulled off in a very short time.

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After the ceremony, everyone is going to one of the bride's and groom's favorite restaurants to celebrate. Follow that up with some more girl time (and some boys, too)...

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Plus, we'll be consuming one of my all time favorite cocktails: LEMON DROPS!!

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And as a bonus (time and weather permitting), our photographer wants to do a beach engagement shoot. (Let me just tell you how exciting this is!!!!) She's a guest at the wedding, and since we'll be out there, why the hell not? Hopefully we can get something like this:

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AND NOT THIS:

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Or maybe a little something in between??

This post is really short and sweet since I've got a ton of things to do before we go, not to mention regular house hold stuff, but much, much more to come after we get home from playing all weekend. 

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!