Leaving on a Jet Plane

Well, we are headed to the East Coast today. Our wonderful friend Kevin is taking care of the kids and we are hitting the dusty trail. So many emotions are happening right now, but mostly disbelief that this day has finally arrived. After a year and a half of careful planning and endless wedding conversation, it is a welcome reprieve. We can't wait to see you all and share our day with everyone.

Cute Pups

She likes to get as small as she can

What the?

SO sweet

She loves to sit like this

Mike and Ali are engaged!

About a month or two ago, my brother finally popped the question to his long time girlfriend Ali. I think I speak for all of our friend and family when I say that none of us could be happier for the two of them. They are truly two peas in a pod and compliment each other very well. Will keep you posted on the wedding date, they are still deciding. We love you guys very much and are super excited to do another wedding!

Married and More With Michelle

I met my friend Michelle in 2000 at our first year together at USD. We were both transfers, Juniors and didn't know a single soul in San Diego. We met in our Wild Women in Literature class and have been great friends ever since. We practically lived together for a year until she moved back to Seattle to finish school and be with her now wonderful husband Drew. Since she graduated from college, she has worked for some companies, but never really found anything that she felt passionately about. Well, she finally found her niche in wedding and special event planning. Her weddings have been featured in many Seattle blogs, newspapers and national blogs. She can be found on The Knot and many local Seattle publishings. I think she is one of the most organized and talented people I have ever met. She has done so much for us for our wedding from designing and making our programs, to being a great bridesmaid to calling all of my vendors to make sure they show up on time. Please check out her website, she is amazing and so great to work with. http://www.marriedwithmichelle.com/ . Even if you just need ideas for your own wedding or event, her website features an awesome gallery with beautiful pictures of her events. Thank you so much, Michelle, I know our day will be perfect and you had so much to do with that!

Getting it Together

As the wedding day grows nearer, my cell phone has been ringing off the hook. So much so today that my phone actually died right in the middle of a conference call with the photographer. Sorry Karen and Michelle! Well, the wedding is at a gorgeous location called the Glen Manor House in Portsmouth, RI. I called the town of Portsmouth yesterday just to make sure we had everything we needed for our marriage license...well, it was a close one. We had to have "state issued" copies of our birth certificates. After minor hyperventilating, Alex ran home and made sure that is actually what we had. Success! Things really are coming together, it seems so surreal and perfect all at the same time. We ca't wait to share this special day with everyone we love!

Almost Here!!!

The big day is almost here and we are so excited. My dress finally made it back to my parent's house, the rings are bought and the caterer is on standby. I know we have put a lot of work into the actual planning and all ofteh details of the wedding, but really, the most important thing is that we are finally officially becoming one family. We already have a house and two dogs, who bring more into our lives than I could ever imagine of any animal, but there has been something missing. I can't wait to confirm our love for each other in front our family and friends. We really do love each other, he is my best friend and confidant. This is absolutely a dream come true.