New Years!!

New Years Resolutions.

Ryan- Learn Spanish

Arin- Go ONE night a week without TV.

This seems silly, but it took me FOREVER to come up with. I wanted something that I could see being accomplished. I didn't want to do something "more" or "better", because that is subjective. So I finally came up with it, my biggest deciding factor was that I don't really want to do it. What a better reason to prove I can right?? Let me put my disclaimer in now- I honestly don't care if I do this or not, BUT it would be a great thing to strive for- so okay  if it doesn't work, who cares? I mean some people NEVER watch TV.  I considered taking out the computer one day as well, but considering my job revolves around computers I thought that would be dead before it started.

Motivation: Hopefully this resolution will lead to all things positive. Some examples: possibly clean a little more, exercise more, learn spanish, talk to the hubz more, read the B.i.b.l.e. more, cook more. Basically I am hoping all the "more" things I thought of originally will inadvertently happen because of THIS resolution!

So there it is, my new years resolution out for everyone to see! 

Good luck to us, and good luck to anyone else making a resolution!!

See you in 2011.

macbook.

My hunny and I having some fun with Jackaroo's MACbook...

Last Christmas Post 2010.

This will be my last Christmas post of this season.

I am very sad that it is over, as I always am,  but I know 2011 has some great things in store for my family.

I really embraced this Christmas as the birth of Christ and family this year. (Present were a BIG plus, but didn't make or break me this year).  I really enjoyed being with my family this year more than ever. We have all such busy lives now that being all together happens less and less. The holidays really aren't complete without them no matter how we are celebrating, whether in an ER on Christmas Eve, a house that has the heat on 78 constantly, or a freezing cold living room with new floors. It is all about being together. Young and old. 

Here are some things we did together on Christmas:

Constantly listen to Christmas music
Watch old Christmas movies (White Christmas, It's A Wonderful Life)
Eating lots of Seafood and Mexican with our northern family members
 Celebrated my dad's 50 birthday
Shopping (don't forget receipts)
Candle Light Service
Family Pictures
Family Game Nights- Scatagories, Mad Gab, Game of Things

Watch the Dallas Cowboys
Play Kinnect
Baking

Install new floor

 

I hope everyone had as wonderful a Christmas as we did! 

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!!

Ryan, Arin, and Jovie

A Social Network Christmas

I found this on a mutual friend's blog. I love it.
Merry Christmas!!

Today.

Today was the day I married my best friend.

Our first year of marriage has been a mix of emotions. I learned how to live without my parents and brothers. I learned how to share a bedroom/bathroom with a boy.  I learned (learning) how to be a housewife. I learned how to be a wife.  The year was filled with ups and downs, but glad to report the majority were ups!

I definitely thank my groom for being so easy going and quick to forgive. We make a good team.

This anniversary week was a great way to reminisce over all the planning and preparations it took to get to this day last year.  I can honestly look back and smile thinking about how great and fun our wedding was.

Tomorrow begins the first day of our second year of marriage. I can't believe we are no longer newlyweds.

 

My favorite wedding purchase...

Would definitely with out a doubt be my wedding dress!!

Here are lots of pictures, but no picture does it justice. 

    

 

  

Dress: Priscilla of Boston

Photography: Hoffland Studios

Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse!

Around this time last year I was getting ready for my rehearsal dinner! It was the first "official" part of the wedding, it was a blast. I still think of it as one of my favorite parts!

A flashback...

How long did you date before you got engaged?
Almost 7 years

Did you get the ring you wanted?
Not the ring I expected, but I love it even more!

Was the proposal a complete surprise?
Yes and No...

Did you cry when he proposed?
Um..maybe a little? I don't really remember...

Was the proposal romantic or creative?
Very creative. He wrote me a story based off Dr. Seuss's Oh! The Places You'll Go.

Where did go for your honeymoon?
Las Vegas Baby!!

Is your wedding band simple or elaborate?
It is as simple as a ring full of diamonds can be :)

Did you go over your original wedding budget?
Ummm… yes.

What kind of weather was it?
Cool and sunny during the day and nice and cold at night!

Inside or outside?
All inside.

Time of day?
Early evening.

Any kind of theme?
Christmas

Did you serve dinner? Plated or buffet?
Buffet, Lasgana and Chicken Parmesan

What are your wedding day colors?
Red, Gold, and silver

How many bridesmaids? How do you know them?
Eight. All friends

What kind of cake?
White cake with Buttercream filling.

What kind of dress will you have/color/material?
Priscilla of Boston, Color- white with heavy sparkly beading and Material- Italian silk 

What kind of flowers in your bouquet?
Roses

Did you wear your hair up or down?
Down

Is the reception big or small?
Medium

How long is your honeymoon?

4 Days

What will you do?
Broadway plays, sightseeing, massage, a little gambling, and a lot of eating!

What is the age difference between you and your groom?
4 months

Did you hire a wedding planner?
Yes.

Don't Plan Without The Knot

The Knot...
Without it I would "knot" have been as organized.
A year later thank you!!

 Who would have thought this site still works??

http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/ArinWilson&RyanThompson

Here are some inspiration I bookmarked...some really came close to what I ended up with!

 

  

(Click on the pictures to get to the link I found them!)

Silver and Gold (with a little red)

 

The details...

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

Anniversary Week!

Several of my favorite blogs celebrate their wedding anniversary with an anniversary week!

I am so excited this is finally here. I can't believe it has been a year.

This song is "the" song that makes me think of our wedding everytime I hear it.

The bridesmaids and groomsmen walked out to it.

I Hope This Gets To You

One of my friends sent me this and I LOVE it...so Happy Friday!

I hope this gets to you :)

Update!!

Here are some more sites I just learned about... Super cute!!

MD Anderson Children's Art Projects

 

"Through worldwide sales of young cancer patients' original artwork featured on seasonal note cards and gift items, the project has returned $27 million to programs that benefit cancer patients and their families."

-http://www.childrensart.org/default.php?ourdata=aboutus

FEEDProjects

 "The FEED Read 3 bag is a simple way to do good. Each 100% organic cotton tote bag, with fashionable green straps and copper rivets, includes a donation to provide 3 school meals and 3 local language books to children in the developing world."

-http://www.feedprojects.com/

fashionABLE

"Your purchase of a fashionABLE scarf creates sustainable business for women in Africa."

-fashionABLE commitment

Jedidiah USA

As a teacher, I am especially inspired by organizations such as this:

School's for School