Ace of Cakes

During fall break I've had the opportunity to advance wedding plans in several ways... although surgery did put a damper in some of the planning. But on to BIGGER and BETTER things...

This is a sketch of my custom made cake!!! I'm SOOO excited!!! it is ABSOLUTELY perfect!!!

In other news, I'm starting a new hardcore diet in order to reach my wedding weight goal by Christmas. So if you see me snacking on celery and half a grapefruit, don't tempt me with BDubs and Arbys. My dress comes in in November and I want to start seeing results so that we can get an idea for fitting costs. Bring on the celery...

Besides that, I have found a bridesmaid dress that has sooooo much potential that I'm really excited to see it!!! This is has been the most frustrating and timeconsuming part of planning a wedding and I can't wait to get it over with.

Finally, mom and I did some engagement picture clothes shopping and we've actually agreed on a couple outfits that will be super cute. Now to just get those pictures taken and checked off my to-do list!!!

That's all I have right now. Patho is calling my name and Hitch is on TV.

And So It Begins... Beginning Weight Pictures

Ladies and Gentlemen... Let me present the BEFORE pictures. And there better be major improvement in a month when I do this again... or at least in 9 months.

ANYWAY...

It has begun. The slimdown. The most anticipated and annoying part of the entire wedding process.

Now don't get me wrong... it will SOOO be worth it later down the road, but when Jillian Michael's is yelling at you to do more push ups and crunches, all I want to do is curl up on the couch and eat potato chips.

Today I began the 30 day Shred- the sorest 20 minutes of my life. I have never realized HOW out of shape I have actually become since high school.

I decided to start with jillian because I'm still so far from the wedding date. So, before I get really ambitious and do P 90X, I decided I should try to work up some endurance so I don't actually die in attempting P 90X. So in 29 days we'll see if Jillian is actually worth the money I paid for her :)

That is all folks. It's time to do more homework now. Progress pictures to come.

Dressed for Success... For Tomorrow?

Well, today... I did a bad thing... or a REALLY good thing. Judgment will hold for another week or so until the decision is in.

Anyway, today I went to Academy and spent... more than I should have... on athletic clothes meant to inspire me to begin my work out regime. I mean I look good now... there is no reason why I can't begin wedding bootcamp.

If only OC had ellipticals, treadmills, and workout equipment that sports teams ARE NOT ALLOWED to use. It's a major bummer to get all psyched out to work and then end up waiting at least half an hour to get on a machine. And don't even try to use the weights. Those basketball players don't share. (When does basketball season start again? Do you really need to use the weights every day for at least 2 hours, not including the time you stare at yourself in the window?)

Fitness is one area that I have neglected since being engaged and it's also one area that I care greatly about. I want to make sure that Oklahoma is good to me this year, and I don't gain excess weight while here.

So, now that I have my yoga pants, running cold gear, running shorts, and sweat-wicking t-shirts, I'm ready to go work out... AFTER I do homework and eat dinner. I'll get to it eventually :)

Embracing Mother Nature's Beauty!

This is my venue :)

It's PERFECT!!!

I can't wait.

The. End.

Maneater Gone Romance-eater

This cartoon ----------------------------------------------------->

Yes that one right there is the summary of my life.

I have the WORST memory known to man (thanks mom... I think it's hereditary).

Poor Andy is really getting the worst end of this deal.

You know how girls complain that guys are so unromantic and forget aniversaries or first kisses or first date... and God-forbid first hand hold ?

Well... That's me in this relationship.

Andy asked me the other day about how much I loved my valentine's day present... and I couldn't even remember what it was or what we did. I really am a romance killer.

Call me a MANEATER. Well, better yet ROMANCE-EATER.

I mean what's wrong with me!!! I'm about as romantic as Scrooge. How did I become so cynical!!!

Here I'm about to get a fairy tale wedding and a perfect "once upon a time"... and I'm thinking about how I'm going to have to touch his socks!!!

I mean when he says something sweet I tell him to quit being cheesy... it's a little harsh considering we, as a woman population on average, ask and beg for them to be prince charming... and then laugh when they try.

Ok, I need to. So, to all those who read this, I'm on a new quest to try to find a romantic bone in my body. Cheers

Perfect Finish!!!

BAH I FOUND THE BEST HAIR PIECE IN THE WORLD!!!!!!

As you can see, I have made what looks to be my final purchase for wedding day accessories!!! I'm so excited!!! this hair piece is the perfect final touch to my wedding look!

The lady at the store wanted me to get a birdcage veil to go with it... hahaha thanks taryn for making sure my mom would be happy :)

Anyway, I'm super excited I got another done before going back to school for the year!!

"Etsy"session: Why I Am No Longer Allowed to Get Online

Sooooo, my friends, the time has come to now make a confession. I have just discovered the wonderful world of Etsy. And I'm more obessed with it than I am with Taylor Lautner. AND THAT IS A HARD FEAT!

Anyway, I spend a lot fo the day looking at this website, falling more and more in love with all these hand-made crafts that are about as adorable as charlie. about. This is an indredibly bad deal for me. I literally am going to have to stamp my budget on my forhead... and then to my desktop so that I remember I cannot even be tempted by Etsy.

In other news... mom and I have been working on centerpiece numero uno these last couple days and I'm so excited for them! A vintage-style inspired wedding is so incredibly awesome to plan and put together! The ideas are endless! Also, I have found the main bridesmaid gift so that's taken care of! I'm feeling more and more accomplished!

OH! BIG NEWS! Brunch is what we are serving at the wedding! I'm so excited about it! There'll be all sorts of fruits, breads, quiches, brushetta....etc., all served family style! And do you know what that means???? NO BUFFET LINES! You can hold the applause :)

Finally, mom and I went to hobby lobby and bought them out of their ivory Christmas pearls tree decorations. hahahahahahaha They are PERFECT for all the things we have planned with them! Hobby Lobby is probably going to never let us enter again but at least my wedding will be beautiful.

Ok, it's late and I have to be up in not many hours. Beauty rest time!