135

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That is my goal weight. Yes, I've got a ways to go, but I can do it. Instead of starving myself, I am going to work out more. I am watching what I eat, but that isn't doing it for me. I need something more. I walk the dog every day, but last summer when I lost a good amount of weight I was running more and took the dog out at least twice a day. Since that seemed to work last time, I am going to get back to it. The warmer weather is definitely a motivator. I also bought a new pair of running shoes (my old ones actually had holes in them) and I bought one of those Nike + iPod things that into your iPod and talks to you over your music. I haven't set it up yet, but I will this weekend. All good motivators.

I also want to find a henna tatoo place and have 135 painted on my left arm in a beautiful design. I probably won't go that far, but I just might if I happen to go by a place that does that.

Most of us are always trying to lose a little weight. It's a constant battle. Sometimes I wish I would just be happy with my body and how it looks. I got pretty close this past summer. But now of course there is "the wedding". If there is one time in my life that I should be able to lose weight, I feel like it should be now. I don't want to look back at photos and think, "Why didn't I work a little harder? Why did I eat that extra piece of cake?" I want to look at those pictures and think, "My arms looks good and I don't have two chins." Its like training for a marathon. The training sucks, but the feeling you get from accomplishing something so great more than makes up for it.

On that note...Anyone want to train for a marathon? I need more than myself to keep me on track for that goal.

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What to Wear?

Chris and I have been discussing what he is going to wear on our wedding day. Definitely a tux, but the question is what to wear underneath? I kind of like the look to the left, but he thinks black vests look silly. He wants to wear grey. Hm. Unfortunately for him I've seen what he wore the first time and there will be no grey happening in my wedding. That and it doesn't really match at all. I also like the 'regular' tie look and I think it would look nice with the black vest. We'll see what I can get him to wrap his head around.

I sure do love him.

Invited

M and I had lunch today. M is designing the invites and brought along what she had put together. I think we were both nervous. I feel like the invitations say so much about a wedding and with my obsession with stationery I wanted them to be perfect. And they are!! M did such a great job! Both options are beautiful and came out even better than I had hoped. She even managed to find an envelope that is exactly like the envelope I used for the save the dates. Could it get any better? I don't think so.

M- Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Dancing Feet

I bit the bullet and bought my shoes today! I am hoping to have them dyed to be my 'something blue'. I wanted something with an ankle strap so that I wouldn't have to worry about them slipping off. I also wanted something with a medium heel. I think this shoe has a vintage feel and I just love it. Let's hope it feels as good as it looks!

I realized the other day that we have less than 6 months to the wedding. I have a lot of details taken care of, but I do have a few more projects I need to complete. I've been trying to decide what I want the 'audience' to do once we are married. Do I want them to throw rose petals as we walk down the aisle? Blow bubbles? Waive wooden ribbon 'wands'? I just can't decide.

I am meeting with M to discuss invites tomorrow. I am very excited and can't wait to see what she's come up with. I am sure it will be great. I admit I want to send out invites as soon as possible. I want to know who can come and who can't. I know I have to wait, but I just want to know! I am not good at waiting sometimes. Ah well. Patience is a virtue, right?

They're Here!

www.nicolemariephoto.com/chrisandtricia

Nicole did a great job. I am pretty happy with most of these. I love the one of us making snow angels. I really am glad that one turned out.

Enjoy!

Worth It?

Today was a success. I've chosen a cake design and flavor, given all of my ideas about flowers to the florist, and have finally seen the Stanley. It is beautiful, but not as beautiful as the drive to Estes Park. What a view. That alone is worth the money spent to get to this part of the country. I really can't say enough. It was hard not to drive off the side of the road.

I wanted to share my excitement today with someone and when I called he/she, I got an uninterested reaction. It was very disheartening. This person has a way of making me feel as if I am not worth people spending the time and money to be at my wedding. And it sucks. I know I shouldn't let it affect me, but it does. I understand not everyone will be able to come to the wedding, but it is not just my side. Some of Chris' side might not be able to come either. In fact, is it right to only ask one side to travel, especially when Chris is paying for a large portion of the wedding?

Anyway, my happy day has been dampened and I would like to remember only the good parts.

* Yummy Cake
* Beautiful Flowers
* Fantastic Venue

Smile!

Engagement photos have been taken! Chris and I woke up very early this morning, boarded a plan, and made our way up to Breckenridge once we picked up Nicole. Nicole was great today. She helped us to feel comfortable and we also had a great time. Nicole found some great backdrops for photos in Breckenridge. Chris was way more relaxed than I expected and was even up for making snow angels. After we left Breckenridge, we traveled up the Loveland Pass and took some photos on the Continental Divide. And boy was it cold! It was actually harder to breathe up there it was so high.

We now find ourselves in our hotel room, watching Psych, drinking martinis, and eating cookies. That's how lame we really are. Why go out and see what Boulder looks like when you can sit in your hotel room and veg?

Today, Chris really proved how much he loves me. He hates having his picture taken and he spent the whole day doing just that. And I think he did it well. He braved almost 4 hours of photo taking and smiled the whole time.

What a guy.

Estes Park Here We Come!

Chris and I leave for Colorado tomorrow morning. We are getting up at an ungodly hour to get to the airport and make our way west. First on our agenda? Engagement photos!! I am very excited. Nicole is taking us to Breckenridge for photos in the cute town and the mountains. I am hoping I have a cute enough/warm enough outfit. It is supposed to be snowing and I hope it is snowing just the right amount. Think of the great photos we could get. After our photo shoot, Chris and I will go to Boulder. That is going to be our home base for the weekend. Chris will be going skiing while I meet with the vendors.

Saturday Schedule:
10am Baker
11:30am Florist
2pm The Stanley

Sunday Schedule:
11am Wedding Coordinator

I am looking forward to meeting with them all and have lots of things to leave with them. My biggest challenge- Making sure I know where I am going since each is in a different town. Where is my Google Map...

Wish us luck!

Travel Days

I am so excited about this coming weekend. Chris and I are headed out to Colorado for our engagement photos. I am also meeting with the florist, the baker, the Stanley, and the coordinator for the day. Chris will be going skiing so we will both be happy. I don't think I could have gotten Chris to sit with me while I talked about flowers or cake.

My biggest dilemma about this weekend is what to wear for the photos. We are driving up to Breckenridge to take photos in the town and then we will head out and find some snow. The challenge- being cute AND being warm. I have some long underwear to wear and a new coat that should keep me warm. I plan on wearing jeans and having two pairs of shoes- one pair of heels and one pair of boots. But what to wear on top? Probably a sweater, but what if she wants some photos of us without our coats? Argh. I think we have Chris all figured out- jeans and a sweater and a new black coat. Now for me... Any ideas?