Where has the time gone?

Wow I didn't realize how long it had been since my last post. I have been busy busy busy. Busy with wedding stuff but at the same time I needed to step back and take a break from it all. As much as I have enjoyed every step of this wedding planning process it can (and did) get a little overwhelming. Not only do you have so many options, ideas, decorations to choose from but EVERYONE and their mother feel that they need to give you their input on how you should have YOUR  wedding. Do things this way. Don't do that. Your going to hate it if you do this. And the ever popular... Don't waste your money on that, no one will care anyways. Well I must say yes someone does care. That would be me and Allen. Remember? It's OUR wedding. We have carefully planned out every little detail of our wedding to match things that we like and we enjoy. If we choose to have appetizers, dinner, AND dessert its because we enjoy food. If we decide to have our wonderful dog Patriot in the wedding party, its because he is our child and thats what you do. You put your kids in the wedding. I wouldn't question it if your child was in your wedding.
Now I'm not meaning for this to sound like a b**** fest. I just needed to get it off my chest. I do appreciate the underlying intentions behind this "advice". Please just remember the way it is presented. And if we have an idea that just sounds out of this world crazy all I ask is for you to smile, nod and say "well I'm sure you will pull it off."

Ok now thats done time to catch up on what we have been up to the last month..Well theres been fishing, a birthday, a day at the lake, more fishing (for Allen), and a random 72 hour roadtrip to Santa Cruz. In between all of that we have come a long way with the wedding planning. Videographer-booked. Bridesmaids dresses-picked out and almost all ordered. Grooms wear- picked out. Bachelorette and Bridal showers are in the works but dates are picked (I think) Center pieces and decorations are currently being assembled, glued, and are taking up my office and kitchen. Still a lot to do but it is all coming together so nicely and peacefully. I keep waiting for that stressful moment every keeps saying will happen but so far nothing :)
Well better get back to gluing and painting. I'm getting crafty with wine corks. Happy wedding planning