So I am surviving teaching and still loving it! I really enjoy the little kids and I'm really happy with the school district that I am in. Everyone is really incredibly nice and I feel like I made the right decision to teach grades that I never even observed while in college, and teach in a private school! I'm just really glad everything is working out so well.
So my friend Alli and her boyfriend Travis got engaged this weekend! It is ironic because of the simillarity that their relationship has to me and Chris'. Only 1 month apart in dating, getting engaged, & the wedding date! Now we might just have a bet going on who will have the first kid! lol.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Clarify
So I guess I wasn't crystal clear on the details!
1. I found the DRESS - it is absolutely beautiful and I am just waiting to buy it!
2. We booked the CHURCH! - same Church as in the pictures on this blog. Gorgeous Church and the dark blue color will look gorgeous with the marroon decord in the Church.
3. We have our OFFICIANT - My fiance's uncle will be conducting the ceremony!
4. We booked the RECEPTION HALL/CATERER - Location #3 in the pictures. Beautiful hall and we are excited.
5. We got the CENTERPIECES - they are really neat candle holders! Don't have a great picture cause Mom has not sent that yet, but they are nice. Once we decorate them appropriately, I will post some pictures.
6. We are finalizing the following: Musicians, Photographer(s), & Invitations.
7. Our Wedding Website is now running and we are just missing a few things on it!
8. I got my ONLINE BRIDAL SHOWER ready to go - just need to get the guest list done.
Is this better, Sara? lol.
1. I found the DRESS - it is absolutely beautiful and I am just waiting to buy it!
2. We booked the CHURCH! - same Church as in the pictures on this blog. Gorgeous Church and the dark blue color will look gorgeous with the marroon decord in the Church.
3. We have our OFFICIANT - My fiance's uncle will be conducting the ceremony!
4. We booked the RECEPTION HALL/CATERER - Location #3 in the pictures. Beautiful hall and we are excited.
5. We got the CENTERPIECES - they are really neat candle holders! Don't have a great picture cause Mom has not sent that yet, but they are nice. Once we decorate them appropriately, I will post some pictures.
6. We are finalizing the following: Musicians, Photographer(s), & Invitations.
7. Our Wedding Website is now running and we are just missing a few things on it!
8. I got my ONLINE BRIDAL SHOWER ready to go - just need to get the guest list done.
Is this better, Sara? lol.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
GREAT WEEK!
WE BOOKED THE RECEPTION HALL & THE CHURCH!!!!
I also did my first two days as a teacher! Very exciting, no problems what-so-ever. I'm really thankful that the school district I teach in is very nice, and I feel really happy to finally be teaching.
I also did my first two days as a teacher! Very exciting, no problems what-so-ever. I'm really thankful that the school district I teach in is very nice, and I feel really happy to finally be teaching.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Reception Sites
NOW BEAR WITH ME - IM POSTING 3 OPTIONS - 2 OF WHICH ARE NOT DECORATED FOR A WEDDING AND 1 IS - WHICH MEANS THAT THAT ONE WILL LOOK THE NICEST!
#1 - In town at a hotel. Very nice in side, but everything is red! Decorated it will have a buffet line, dance floor, and the tables and chairs will be in all white with chair covers and sashed.
#2 - In town and a Veterans club. Not as nice of a place, have less options and would have to rent out for our linens and things.
#3 - Preferred Choice!! Beautiful inside, price is decent! Has catering, dance floor, and all the other things as choice #1.
sorry the lady had just turned on the lights - this is just $35 extra to have!
sorry the lady had just turned on the lights - this is just $35 extra to have!The Church
This is an absolutely beautiful church that we saw and I REALLY REALLY want to use this church for the wedding. To me, there are no other options about what church to use!
It can seat up to 350, the colors in the church will work wonderfully with the dark blue that I am going to have. There are rooms for the Bride and Groom to hang out in. Plus, with the deposit we get use of the kitchen and fellowship hall for a rehearsal dinner. The pastor at the church will actually be there running the sound equipment for no extra cost! Plenty of room for the musicians and the reciving line will be lined up here...
Zoo!
We went to the zoo today and had a blast. We seem to go twice a summer - one with the two of us and one with the rest of his family. Actually - Chris even told me that he was even considering proposing to me at the zoo - but I think Fenway was a WHOLE LOT BETTER, hehe.
The Zoo in Omaha is really cool and host a large amount of titles for the largest or the biggest or the most of different exhibits and animals. We are allowed to bring in our own coolers and eat our own luches next to Pea Fowls, there is a high petting zoo. A Shark tunnel and a Dessert Dome. Plus one of the largest indoor Rainforest. We really like going and it was a nice way to end the summer!
The Zoo in Omaha is really cool and host a large amount of titles for the largest or the biggest or the most of different exhibits and animals. We are allowed to bring in our own coolers and eat our own luches next to Pea Fowls, there is a high petting zoo. A Shark tunnel and a Dessert Dome. Plus one of the largest indoor Rainforest. We really like going and it was a nice way to end the summer!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Bridal Package?!
Okay, So I got a postcard in the mail today from a make-up consultant. No big deal right? I figured, I'm knew and she got my name from someone at school.
Turn it over only to read:
Thanks to David's Bridal - you are getting a FREE BRIDAL PAMPERING PACKAGE!
So I first called a friend who is in the buisness and she tells me it is ligit... So I call the number on the postcard. She answers and she starts to tell me about this wonderful Bridal Package:
2 Appointments - 1st appointment is about skin care and getting to know me and what is going on with the wedding; 2nd appointment is make up, she brings a special pallete filled with all the make up that would look the best on me for my wedding. And I could invite friends...
AND THATS IT! No free gifts or nothing. It is basically just the same show that the company does on any other night. Except instead of finding the best day and evening make up for me, it is supose to be the make up that would look the best for me at the wedding. AND THEN SHE WOULD TRY TO CONVICE ME TO BUY ALL THE COLORS SHE PICKED OUT FOR ME!!!
I don't know maybe it is worth it, maybe not. I would hate for her to drive over an hour to get here and not purchase any thing - but that make-up is expensive..what do you all think?
Turn it over only to read:
Thanks to David's Bridal - you are getting a FREE BRIDAL PAMPERING PACKAGE!
So I first called a friend who is in the buisness and she tells me it is ligit... So I call the number on the postcard. She answers and she starts to tell me about this wonderful Bridal Package:
2 Appointments - 1st appointment is about skin care and getting to know me and what is going on with the wedding; 2nd appointment is make up, she brings a special pallete filled with all the make up that would look the best on me for my wedding. And I could invite friends...
AND THATS IT! No free gifts or nothing. It is basically just the same show that the company does on any other night. Except instead of finding the best day and evening make up for me, it is supose to be the make up that would look the best for me at the wedding. AND THEN SHE WOULD TRY TO CONVICE ME TO BUY ALL THE COLORS SHE PICKED OUT FOR ME!!!
I don't know maybe it is worth it, maybe not. I would hate for her to drive over an hour to get here and not purchase any thing - but that make-up is expensive..what do you all think?
Monday, August 10, 2009
Walking & Routine
I have decided that I am going to actually start an exercise routine. I'm reshaping how I spend my days. It's actually quite nice. I get up, get ready, go to school, come home, make/eat dinner, go for a walk, take a rinsing shower, pajamas, tv & bed. Now out of the whole list, my favorite part is the pajamas. When I was student teaching, I got into the habbit of coming home and immediately changing out of my professional clothes into something more comfy - PJs!! I just tend to forget, especially now, that many people (my landlord and her kids) stop by in the evening, while I'm still in my PJs - opps. My walks are very nice. I never count my milage or steps and I have started to settle into a path which starts with a 1 of flat walking then it is hill central for a long time until I am ready to come back up the hill for a long flat walk around all the blocks south of the RR tracks. Most of the town I live in is set up on block format, except for the new developments on the outskirts of town, so I can easily pace myself and expand my walks 1 block at a time. I just seriously wish I had a walking buddy- my iPod is great, but it would be nice to talk to someone on occasion.
I'm just hoping I can lose somewhere around 20-30lbs before the wedding. We will see..I don't own a scale so I have to go by my clothes sizes... wish me luck!
I'm just hoping I can lose somewhere around 20-30lbs before the wedding. We will see..I don't own a scale so I have to go by my clothes sizes... wish me luck!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Fine Lines & Eggshells
Ever feel like you are walking a fine line or walking on eggshells? Seriously.
This week was filled with a lot of it, from me being the walker, to be being the line and the eggshells. HERE IS THE REVELATIONS: I can be doing both at the same time! Weird, huh?
Being the walker:
Wedding planning has come to a hiatius for a little bit, don't panic - the wedding is still on! But I can not doing any more wedding planning until I have the permission to do so and other things to happen. I always thought that wedding planning would be such a joy, but a month into planning and I already want all of it to be finished and the wedding be tomorrow. Sometimes are good for planning, others are just wretched and I wish I could just call on my fairy godmother to come and make things just like Cinderella had them...no stress what-so-ever. I never thought I would end up crying a long time over the wedding and other things that have transpired.
I've been dreading the day that Chris has to go back to school. I'd rather him stay near so I can see him more often. 4 months of Saturday/Sunday afternoons is going to be rough. Knowing that he is back finishing up his degree while I am in a brand new town, and a new teacher, and his family will be the most comforting people near to talk to is probably not going to be enough. I would rather him stay and help with every little detail of wedding planning, but I know it won't happen. I know he doesn't want to come home some weekend and hear that we have to go look at photographers or meet with potential DJs just because he will be tired - BUT, he wants to be involved in all the details so walking the fine line between relaxing and planning and distance will probably be my biggest balancing act.
Being the line or eggshellls:
I guess with life being so busy for me right now, I am forgetting the important things in life and forgetting more important roles, like being a friend or what needs to happen rather than what I want to happen. I feel like my grade for life right now is a C when I know I could be getting an A. I guess when I am trying to be understand and respectable about touchy subjects I am over thinking the subject and forgetting about what really matters. Sorry. Being eggshells or lines is never a good thing, you always end up broken or pushed to the side because of the walker; maybe I need to be a strong seashell instead of being the eggshell...
Also, when does tradition have to mean everything must be traditional? Why can't it be a nice blend of traditional meets unique and different?
P.S. This is bring written after two very long days of a Strategy Learning program, so I am tired about drained about thinking deep. Home alone, and wishing I had something at home to keep be busy - other than my cat and my 45 minute power walks everyday. And I just hate evenings when I am stuck at home not having anything left to do and being bored.
This week was filled with a lot of it, from me being the walker, to be being the line and the eggshells. HERE IS THE REVELATIONS: I can be doing both at the same time! Weird, huh?
Being the walker:
Wedding planning has come to a hiatius for a little bit, don't panic - the wedding is still on! But I can not doing any more wedding planning until I have the permission to do so and other things to happen. I always thought that wedding planning would be such a joy, but a month into planning and I already want all of it to be finished and the wedding be tomorrow. Sometimes are good for planning, others are just wretched and I wish I could just call on my fairy godmother to come and make things just like Cinderella had them...no stress what-so-ever. I never thought I would end up crying a long time over the wedding and other things that have transpired.
I've been dreading the day that Chris has to go back to school. I'd rather him stay near so I can see him more often. 4 months of Saturday/Sunday afternoons is going to be rough. Knowing that he is back finishing up his degree while I am in a brand new town, and a new teacher, and his family will be the most comforting people near to talk to is probably not going to be enough. I would rather him stay and help with every little detail of wedding planning, but I know it won't happen. I know he doesn't want to come home some weekend and hear that we have to go look at photographers or meet with potential DJs just because he will be tired - BUT, he wants to be involved in all the details so walking the fine line between relaxing and planning and distance will probably be my biggest balancing act.
Being the line or eggshellls:
I guess with life being so busy for me right now, I am forgetting the important things in life and forgetting more important roles, like being a friend or what needs to happen rather than what I want to happen. I feel like my grade for life right now is a C when I know I could be getting an A. I guess when I am trying to be understand and respectable about touchy subjects I am over thinking the subject and forgetting about what really matters. Sorry. Being eggshells or lines is never a good thing, you always end up broken or pushed to the side because of the walker; maybe I need to be a strong seashell instead of being the eggshell...
Also, when does tradition have to mean everything must be traditional? Why can't it be a nice blend of traditional meets unique and different?
P.S. This is bring written after two very long days of a Strategy Learning program, so I am tired about drained about thinking deep. Home alone, and wishing I had something at home to keep be busy - other than my cat and my 45 minute power walks everyday. And I just hate evenings when I am stuck at home not having anything left to do and being bored.
Monday, August 3, 2009
What a weekend and day!
So this past weekend, my fiance's family went camping, however, my fiance and I spent a great deal of time in town so he could finish up his online class - we are both happy that that is over!!
Anyways, when we were not using the internet we were out at the campsite roasting smores, or as Chris would laugh because I charbroil mine while he actually roast his. We also went to a new church on Sunday as part of the long process of finding a church for us to attend together. the 35-40 minute drive to church right now is just too long and we know we can find a pretty good church in the area.
Today was nice because I got to spend more time in my classroom! I spent all morning bring stuff in and beginning to hang posters on the walls. Now I think I have a pretty big music classroom - and with that come 4 (yes, 4) bulletin boards, 3 being one size, and 1 twice the size of that. SO, tonight I sant down and created all the things for my 4 boards. I think dividing the big one in two will be nice cause then I can post pertanent information on one side and still have a Composer's Corner. I will always post my bulletin boards here & on a neat music bulletin board website so others can use them as well. I am all about sharing my ideas for my classroom because with budgets tight, buying idea books get costly and we all could use that money somewhere else. Well, 3 more days till my first day of inservice! I'll go back to my classroom tomorrow and then Wednesday I will sleep in, and do nothing all day as my last big hurah before school starts. It is just a shame I don't have the money for a mani & pedi on wednesday. Oh well.
Anyways, when we were not using the internet we were out at the campsite roasting smores, or as Chris would laugh because I charbroil mine while he actually roast his. We also went to a new church on Sunday as part of the long process of finding a church for us to attend together. the 35-40 minute drive to church right now is just too long and we know we can find a pretty good church in the area.
Today was nice because I got to spend more time in my classroom! I spent all morning bring stuff in and beginning to hang posters on the walls. Now I think I have a pretty big music classroom - and with that come 4 (yes, 4) bulletin boards, 3 being one size, and 1 twice the size of that. SO, tonight I sant down and created all the things for my 4 boards. I think dividing the big one in two will be nice cause then I can post pertanent information on one side and still have a Composer's Corner. I will always post my bulletin boards here & on a neat music bulletin board website so others can use them as well. I am all about sharing my ideas for my classroom because with budgets tight, buying idea books get costly and we all could use that money somewhere else. Well, 3 more days till my first day of inservice! I'll go back to my classroom tomorrow and then Wednesday I will sleep in, and do nothing all day as my last big hurah before school starts. It is just a shame I don't have the money for a mani & pedi on wednesday. Oh well.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Its August!
I can't belive it is August. August 1st, meaning in 5 days I have to report to school for New Teacher Orientation!!! Not gonna lie, I am nervous, excited, frightened, and anxious all in one. How will I manage all of this + wedding planning + the high school choir accompanist position?!?! EEKK!! well, atleast I now have insurance back! YAY!
Anyways, I made PB cookies tonight and I am taking them over to the campground to see Chris & his family (they camp alot). It was an absolute beautiful day today, only sad part was woring for 4 hours during the warmest part - would have love to been in the heat for just a little bit. This summer has been so cool that I actually miss the heat a bit because then I wouldn't feel guilty for turning and leaving on my AC all day and night.
Anyways, I made PB cookies tonight and I am taking them over to the campground to see Chris & his family (they camp alot). It was an absolute beautiful day today, only sad part was woring for 4 hours during the warmest part - would have love to been in the heat for just a little bit. This summer has been so cool that I actually miss the heat a bit because then I wouldn't feel guilty for turning and leaving on my AC all day and night.
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