BACK TO REALITY

Well, sooner or later I knew I would have to return to reality.

Reality came Monday when I returned to work and left my retired husband home. SOB, Sob, sob!!! I didn't but I wanted to. Back to the land of employee training and middle school students. That's right my first day back to work, 7:30 a.m., middle schooler's. I didn't know who was sleeper them or me. My new employee on the other hand was just as chipper as could be. Bless her heart. She is ready to be on her own with all the ups, downs and surprises that go with the job. After work, I returned home to retired husband to find dinner almost done.

Tuesday go to work; leave my adoring retired husband home. Hang dang it. Wanted to cry but I didn't. I'm sure I worked on something work related but it wasn't memorable. After work returned to adoring husband to find supper cooked and windows inside and out cleaned!!!!!!!!! Ladies, the man cleans windows and cooks. Went to a friend's house to retrieve bottom layer of wedding cake.

Today go to work; leave my loving, adoring, retired husband home. Dog it! Take wedding cake to work for eating meeting. Returned home with empty cake plate. Wedding album was passed around like a newborn baby at a family reunion. Wedding cake drew rave reviews, must remember to let my friend who baked the cake know it. Finally, received the call from UAB regarding surgery. It is tomorrow. Joe & I will leave home at 3 a.m. to be at UAB Hospital at 5:30 a.m. for surgery at 7:15 a.m. Joe will find out how much I hate getting up early. Folks pray for him and while you are at it pray for me as well. Tonight we went out to eat, using a gift card, celebrating the fact the the brace wire came off this afternoon and will not go back on until next Tuesday.

For those of you who sent us wedding cards. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

I'll post again when time and health permits. Y'all have a great weekend.

I'M A MRS!!!

Our Wedding Day was perfect. I have never felt so special. Not just by my Joe but by my pastor, family, his family and especially my friends. The pictures don't do the decorations or food justice but trust me, it was all stunning. Enjoy the pictures. There are just to many to post. Since I'm techno challenged, this is the best I can do for the time being.

This last shot shows my braces but it also shows my husband's wedding band.

I've never known what it is like to feel adored but I do now.

I wish you all could have been there.

LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO!!!

OH MY GOODNESS!!!



I can't even say it is a day away. My brain is going in a dozen directions at the same time and none of the directions has anything to do with work. I am completely useless to my supervisor today but it is the first time in 13 years that I have been completely useless. There have been times when I've been moderately useless but I won't go into any of that.



At lunch today, I took my car to be hand washed ($35) so it is ready for our big day. Mine is newer than Joe's so we are using mine.



I'm starting to get really nervous so I realize that I'm rambling a bit. Just hang in there with me.



I picked up the robe and gown I took to be altered. The alternations woman charged me $35 to shorten the sleeves on the robe and shorten the length on the gown. OUCH!!



My nails are beautiful all 10 of them and for $50 they should be beautiful. My darling Joe is starting to realize I may be a little high maintenance. He is thankful I have a good job.



We have someone who will use my camera to take pictures. I'm so excited about that. She will take the pictures and just give the camera back to me as we leave the church. YEA!!!!!



O.K. I just have nothing else to say. Oh, yes I do. The dinner with Joe's sister & her family went really well. Except that I was running late from getting my nails done and I caused Joe to worry about my where abouts and my welfare. I felt terrible. I had to ask for forgiveness and for him to be patient with me. I haven't had anyone to care about my where abouts or welfare for 17 years and it will take me some time to be considerate. I made him a list of important phone numbers like the beauty shop and my office staff numbers so he will have numbers to call if I falter again. I still feel terrible that I made him worry. I'm sure it didn't set well with his sister either that we were running 30 minutes late but she didn't seem concerned.



O.k. now that is all for today. Needless to say I may not be blog posting or blog reading for a few days but rest assured I will be back. Y'all have a great weekend and say a prayer for Joe. He is getting a hand full in more ways than one. HA!!!!!!



Only 23 hours 5 minutes to be exact!

NAIL DAY

That is right, it is TWO days before my wedding so it is time for some attention to go towards my fingers & toes. Time to get my feet honeymoon ready!!!!!!! I crack myself up!!! And time to get my hands picture ready.

The work Bridal luncheon was so special. Six people from out of town came and a couple of folks that I don't even work with anymore came. Everyone was so nice to both of us. They wished us well, fed us and gave us a bunch of gift cards. Joe especially likes the one to Lowe's Home Center.

Today has been a quiet day. Work is winding down and all special projects are complete. I can have a peaceful week off next week.

We are having dinner with Joe's youngest sister & her family tonight. I'm looking forward to meeting her.

Y'all have a good evening.

YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!

I went online to find out the cost of marriage license in my state. Well seems each county can charge a different amount so I go to my county's website. $44.00 to get a marriage license!!! Geeze no wonder common law marriages are so popular here. HA!!!! Cash or check only no credit cards. I'm just saying if your going to get married in Calhoun County, Alabama this is vital information. You just must know.

A lady that I haven't seen in a couple of months (work associate) asked me if I had had some facial surgery. I must have looked very confused. She proceeded to tell me that I looked like I might have had a face lift!!! I'm still not sure whether she was putting me down or giving me a compliment. I'm going with the compliment. I don't know her well enough nor to I care about her enough to tell her of my upcoming wedding.

Just 3 days to go. Count them with me: today, tomorrow & Friday until Wedding Day!!!!!

I'm on my way to the Bridal Luncheon. I'm so excited!! 25 people have confirmed to be there.

More news later. Y'all have a great day.

STILL COUNTING DOWN

Just FOUR seriously 4 more days until I'll be a Mrs. instead of a Ms.

Thanks for letting me know what to do with the hankie. I seriously had not one clue.

Last counseling session is tonight. We will be going over our vows. We have already done that a dozen times with the pastor's secretary but "HEY" whatever gets us married by our pastor we will do.

We are going to get our marriage license tomorrow. I wonder how much they cost these days? They were cheap 29 years ago.
Guess I need to call about that.

Well that is it for me today. Hope your having a good day.

COUNTDOWN CONTINUES

Just FIVE count them 5 more days of singlehood!!!

A church friend brought me an antique handkerchief that was her Grandmothers. Considering this friend is in her 60's the hanky is really old but beautiful. I have no idea what I am to do with it so if you do please let me know.

The bouquets are done but unfortunately so are my camera batteries. I think they are lovely.

We spent a really good evening with the Granddaughter & her hubby last night watching Bama football. She was very pleasant and appears to be excited about being in the wedding. Well, it does give her an excuse to buy her first maternity outfit. HA!! She also must get her hair and nails done. How funny she is.

Plans are underway for the day after Thanksgiving ballgame. Finger foods! Everyone is bring something and they will all be there. But for right now, I'm just thinking about the next FIVE days.

Monday - Small Bible study group

Tuesday - Last pre-martial counseling session

Wednesday - Work luncheon honoring Joe & me

Thursday - Dinner with Joe's baby sister & her husband (he is a sheriff so I will be on my best behavior)

Friday - Forks & Friends small supper group.

SATURDAY - WEDDING DAY 1:00 p.m.

COUNTDOWN

SEVEN DAYS

7! I am counting them.

Only 7!

One week from today!

Both bouquets are in progress. Mine is almost done.

Will take pictures when they are finished. Maybe. HA!!!

Y'all have a great weekend.

GREAT TIME

HEY Y'ALL

Just a quick update.

The lingerie shower was one of the best times I've had without Joe in ages. The weather was terrible, tropical storm Ida supplied us with plenty of wind and rain all day and all night. I really did not think anyone would come but they did. I am so amazed at the caring and generosity of my friends. We ate way to much but the food was great. The hostess really outdid herself. Oh, the gifts!!! So many beautiful things, nothing the same. Everything fit but one pair of PJs that were too long for my short arms and legs but there was a gift receipt enclosed. I'll take them back for a night shirt or gown or something. One cute little red number with black hearts will be saved for next Valentine's. One of my favorites is a purple nightshirt from Lane Bryant with gold lettering that says "Cuddle Me". It is just toooo cute. Oh, and baskets and gift certificates. I got a basket from my hair stylist of all the hair products I use for me to take to Joe's house and she gave him men's products to keep at my house. Isn't that just the sweetest thing. She even gave me the nail polish I picked out for the wedding and his & hers gift certificates. Another basket if filled with things for a night in. Things like cookies, a bottle of wine, glasses, napkins, icing, cherries, etc. It was beautifully decorated with fall leaves and ribbon the same color of my dress. I am so happy with everything I received even the body finger paint and massage oil!!!

I know some of you would like to see pictures but as I mentioned it rained. I looked like a wet puppy in every picture even with a veil on. Beside some men read this blog and they don't need to see me holding up nighties and bras. HA!

Other wedding plans are coming together. Only 9 day until Wedding Day.

INVITATION DECLINED

I followed your advice but I had Joe tell the girls about the lingerie shower. I knew they would be more honest with him than with me. Needless to say the invitation was declined which I totally understand. If I were in their position, I would have declined as well. As for me, I'm relieved, it would be too weird. I would not be able to relax and enjoy the company of friends as I will be now.

I tried to figure out when I could take them to lunch but their working calendars and my are completly different so I can't find a time that is good us to have lunch before the wedding so they will just learn me as I learn them as we go along. Maybe we can do something later.

Number 1 son-in-law is home from the hospital. He is taking some mighty fine pain meds that have him loopy but he is funny loopy.

The tussie-mussie that my boss brought is the tinest little thing I've ever seen to how flowers. I took it to three florist who looked at me like I had lost my every loving mind. I think I'm be doing my own bouquet. I'm not spending $50 or more on live flowers for one bouquet when I need two. You will be hearing more about this I am sure.

I need more advice. Alabama & Auburn play the Iron Bowl the Friday after Thanksgiving. Since we aren't going on a real honeymoon until later in the year, we are going to invite the family to his house (big HD TV) for the game. Any suggestions in regard to food? There will be 15 people invited and probably 10 will show. I think the game is in the afternoon. I guess I need look that up.

We are going to a friends house this afternoon to see her receptions/wedding decorations. I'm so excited, I know they will be wonderful because she is so excited about them.

Y'all have a great weekend.