Hawaii NOW....thanks.

Can you believe these are real?? Kaui...I can't wait to be with you! After the winter we've had here in Minnesota, these pics are making me drool....... is it Spring yet?! I'd settle for that right about now....



I definitely think that a honeymoon is necessary after a wedding. Not only is it sweet to spend time away being husband and wife for the first time, but also to unwind after being so high strung planning the big day. Months and months of planning,thinking, and talking about the wedding. All of the money, stress, time, energy, blah, blah, blah.  I didn't realize how much it would consume daily life...I don't care who you are--the planning process is stressful. There is so much to think about, do, book, pay for, plan, etc. I'm thankful for all of the help I've been getting....otherwise I would lose it. :)

Moral of my rant? Go on a honeymoon.

Present day Invisalign Pic

AMAZING!

Ode to Invisalign

Invisalign: the best decision I ever made.

I've had them for about 9 months and can't beleive the results. By time the wedding comes around, I will have one more month left of treatment. Haleluiah.

Are they painful? Sometimes. Some trays are worse than others.
Do I get headaches? Yes, when I change my trays.
Are they hard to get used to? At first.
Are they annoying? Sometimes.
Is it worth it? Absolutely....

Before

Deadly Sleepy cat

The most amazing man....

I absolutely love this man. He is wholeheartedly my best friend. He understands me more than anyone ever could. He is so caring, loving and teaches me a little bit each day on how to be a better person. I cherish every second we spend together. He is my soul mate.....which is why I am marrying him.

Wedding workout starts Monday every Sunday

I know I want to tone up for the wedding/honeymoon. I joined the gym at work to be able to fit in some workouts. As an added bonus, if I go 12 times in a month (3 times a week) we get a $20 kickback.  At the start of every week, I plan on starting this routine. BUT something comes up and I can't stay at work or I make some sort of excuse: I'm too tired, I have homework, I have to do this at home right away, etc...The weeks go by and I am ridden with guilt because I haven't started this. I know wedding/honeymoon will come up super fast and I will be PISSSED that I didn't do it. The following thoughts run through my head that allow me to justify not working out:

a) Jamie is marrying me just the way I am as my thighs jiggle as I walk.

b) I am not that bad as my thighs jiggle as I walk

c) My dress looks good as is. But my thighs still jiggle as I walk.

How I feel....

These are the thoughts I need to be thinking:

a) you are going to Hawaii where you will be in a swimsuit ALOT and your thighs jiggle when you walk.
b) Your thighs jiggle as you walk.
c) Your thights jiggle as you walk.

I need some major motivation.....

Say what to the dress?

Okay, I have heard that one of the most important things about a wedding is the dress. I've heard stories of chicks crying when they first put one on and cry when they found "the one". I think there may be something wrong with me. I just don't have that emotional attachment to an article of clothing. The dresses are beautiful, I will give you that. But I am not all about feeling like a "princess". I don't want a tiara or a big poof ball of a dress and run around saying "me, me, me". I don't know if I am just realistic? Or void of that kind emotion?

Round 1 of dress trying on went like this:

I went to the store with Dayna, one of my bridesmaids, and put on a big dress that was pretty but heavy and looked awful on me. There were no tears or any "oh my God"s or twirling. It was more like "nope can't sit in it" or I would do a little jig in it to see if I was comfortable. The one I did like was flattering. But still no sappy emotions.

Round 2 of dress trying on went like this:

I brought my maid of honor, Jen, and two bridesmaids, Dayna and Amanda. I tried on a LOT of dresses. Still there was no crying or emotional outbursts. There was lots of laughing and dancing, but no tears. I found a dress that looked great, felt great, was simple, and had a great price. I was sold. But still others said you should have some emotion about it. I decided to give it one last shot.

Round 3 of dress trying on went like this:

It didn't happen. I decided on the cheap and simple one. I gave up on that emotion I was supposed to have.

Is this an ideal that is grounded into woman's heads as girls? Or is it the million and one bridal reality shows that are on tv? Magazines? Movies? Whatever it was, I missed that boat. But I can say that I am happy with my decision even if I didn't cry. Whatever that makes me....   :)