tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7999674610344776782024-02-21T05:41:21.944-08:00Kirby at HomeKirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.comBlogger184125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-83763932767291072472015-03-06T15:31:00.000-08:002015-03-06T15:31:19.918-08:00# 4<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I've made a dent at #4 in my </span><a href="http://kirbyathome.blogspot.com/2010/12/and-in-end.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">list</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's a big step. It's going to save me and the environment 30 rolls of paper towels. I didn't make this number up. This is what </span><a href="http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/scotchbrite/greenerclean/products.html#scrubbers"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">they</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> say, really. I'm going to give it a go. If it saves me a little money and helps the environment, too, what could it hurt?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Scotch-Brite Green sponges, welcome to my family. It's not really a messy one, but I do love my paper towels. We'll see how this relationship works out. </span>Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-91028776012793241202013-06-09T08:44:00.001-07:002013-06-09T08:44:43.875-07:00Wedding of a LifetimeWe are back from the honeymoon, and we are married!!!! :) It was a fabulous day, and it was a fabulous event! I want to go back and relive it- as a bridesmaid or something so I can watch it all happening. <br />
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It poured the morning -and all the night- before. I mean thunder, dark sky, lightening poured. My parents, brother-in-law, and so many family friends turned out to help fix it. We couldn't stop the rain, but we could move tables under the garage, try to soak up water, and my dad even bought a pump to pump water off the dance floor. Thankfully, Grandmama had a talk with Jesus, and he stopped the rain for the rest of the day. The work wasn't over, but with the pump and the friends and Jesus it turned out to be a complete success!<br />
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My photographer told me it'd be about 90 days before we would have our pictures. I'm just not sure if I can wait that long! That is the only disappointment I have about the whole weekend. Being the bride, I couldn't be the one walking around with a camera (which I normally am), so I don't have any pictures. I have no pictures from the rehearsal dinner - a GREAT time-, no pictures of the wedding -beautiful and sweet-, and no pictures of the reception- an absolute blast!<br />
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I swear they cut my reception short. It felt like it was over in about an hour! I hear that's how it goes though for most brides. I am so thankful I made the last minute decision to hire a videographer. That's something else I can't wait to get back, but I don't think he will take as long as the pictures. <br />
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We have gotten the best and the sweetest compliments from friends and family members who attended. I love hearing their stories about it all. I love "seeing" it through their eyes. I love hearing all about it. I don't think that will ever get old.<br />
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Luckily, I found this free app about a week before the wedding. It's called Capsule, and it's a free app for people to download on their smart phones (which I still have none of). They can take pictures and videos and they automatically upload to this website, so I get to see! That was a great idea. They even sent me this little card design which I took to Office Depot and had printed on business cards for about $10.00. We passed them out to everyone. Not too many people actually did it, but the ones who did did a great job with taking pictures! I am very grateful. It's all I've seen of the wedding! Here are a few of them.<br />
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<br />Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-5069733082877363322013-03-11T08:28:00.003-07:002013-03-11T08:29:51.211-07:00In closing...Yesterday was my birthday, and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect day! I got to spend it with the people I love most, my family, and that makes me happy!<br />
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Let's do one last post on my house. The exterior. We're hopeful someone may make an offer this week. Say a prayer! I'll keep you posted!<br />
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I put in a new mailbox...<br />
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Okay, Dad put in a new mailbox.</div>
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There had to be a lot of cleaning up...</div>
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This sweet baby came to live with me. :) Meet Pixie. </div>
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So there is my home. It's been a great home. It's been through many changes, so have I. It will definitely be bittersweet when it sells, but I will always look back on with fond memories and smile. Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-20234959334598511522013-02-22T06:45:00.005-08:002013-02-22T06:45:36.236-08:00Little Bit of This<br />
I've been keeping all of the wedding details a secret, so I thought I might share a little something with you. I have asked four dear friends if they would help us on our day by cutting our wedding cakes for us. This is how I asked them.<br />
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Stephen took the poem and made the design. I cut them out and glued them to cardstock. Then, off in the mail they went. I think they were a hit!<br />
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We went to a Mardi Gras Fundraiser Ball a few weekends ago. We had a great time and helped provide a scholarship to a deserving high school graduate! That always makes it worth it. </div>
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I've started crocheting a baby blanket, and I've become obsessed with working on it. If I had internet on my phone, I'd show you a picture of it. Maybe one day I'll catch up with the times. Last Christmas was my four year anniversary with the phone I currently have, so technically speaking I'm still living in 2008! </div>
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We came to a conclusion on reception decor. It's different than we had originally planned but way better! I can't wait to see it all come together.</div>
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I booked a videographer. This was something that I thought we would skip all together, but in the last few weeks I really started thinking that I would regret it if we didn't have one. I'm happy with this decision.</div>
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I had a wonderful weekend at home. Sunday I met with two of my favorite ladies from my church, and they helped me with my crocheting skills. It was extremely helpful and so much fun! It was just what I needed to help get me excited about learning to crochet again. </div>
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Turned in my first paper today on the differences of the performance of the military during the beginning and the end of the Revolutionary War.... :/, and I have a presentation to give tonight in my education class on creating and sticking to a budget. Let's hope all that goes well!<br />
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I think we have our invitations finalized....thanks, Stephen! :) I've also mailed out invitations to the women I've asked to cut our cakes for us. I'll post pictures soon. I had a moment and thought our wedding invitations were to go out next week (the usual 6-8 weeks early) and had a panic attack. Then, I realized I just can't count. They are to go out next month- whew! =) Saturday morning we have our counseling session at the church. I think that's going to be fun- I'll let you know!<br />
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No one wants my house. No one wants to look at my house either. It's getting tiresome wearing wrinkly clothes (<i>because it's a pain getting out my ironing board/iron in the morning and having to put it right back up....I know, that's terrible, but when I have to leave for work so early it's hard</i>) and having to pick up every single thing behind me in the mornings so just in case someone decides to go be nosy. I guess that's the business of this game though. Stephen's house remodel is a slow-go. We're still on his hall bathroom, but it's looking great!<br />
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Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-6726422636387567162013-01-30T12:43:00.001-08:002013-01-30T12:44:26.594-08:00Let the Real Fun BeginIt was time to get serious. That wall needed to come down!<br />
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So, we made it happen. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On to the other side.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is why I don't get the big boy toys...not too bad though.</td></tr>
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Aahhh....Now, that's the size kitchen I can work with. Totally worth all the bruises, tiredness, sneezes, and coughs.<br />
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Over the next few days we did little jobs around the house. We started with trimming back everything. It had been a few years since anyone lived in the house; therefore, no one was really taking care of it other than cutting the grass. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yay. All is well. Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-87310590947755343252013-01-18T14:30:00.000-08:002013-01-18T14:30:02.147-08:00NightmareThe next room we worked on was my dining room. It was a nightmare. That linoleum. Ugh. I know I already told you about it, but we worked on it for days. We finally got it up, and the floors are beautiful.<br />
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I had the dream of having red somewhere in the house.</div>
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I have been working with a company to make my invitations, but my design nerd fiance didn't like them. So, he decided to design them himself! I think that's pretty special. I'm picking them up Monday to proof. They're so pretty; I love them! TheKnot.com is telling me this month we are to book our honeymoon. Well, I got news for ya, TheKnot.com, we've already booked it! Seven days in the Bahamas, and I can't wait! That will be just the thing to help get me through the next few months. That and the motivation to keep going to the gym. For someone who hates working out we usually go at least 4 days a week, but it's crunch time now. Maybe we'll push that to five days a week...maybe...<br />
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P.S. I heard yesterday teachers in Alaska make $100K/year. I asked Stephen if we could move there. He said no. He has no spontaneity. So, it looks like we'll be staying put. :) Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-42223023181449595532013-01-17T07:54:00.000-08:002013-01-17T07:54:42.005-08:00On the First NightThe day I closed on my house we couldn't wait to get started, so we did just that. The easiest thing to do first was to paint the master bedroom. Luckily that room didn't need too much. When I say "too much" I mean: refinished the hardwood floors, new windows, fresh paint, new ceiling fan.<br />
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Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-30008609808292651902013-01-15T07:24:00.000-08:002013-01-15T07:24:30.687-08:00So I Started Looking for a HouseIt was 2009, and I had become pretty stable in my job. I was loving life, but I wanted to buy a house. I thought it was out of the question, but then this little gem popped up. Isn't she cute?!<br />
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The potential was definitely there and seen by us all, so I bought it. May 27, 2009. </div>
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It was mine! I couldn't believe it! Granddaddy, Mama, and Daddy were all such a tremendous part of this dream happening, and we couldn't wait to get started! Let's take a look at what we had to work with. </div>
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So, this was my house. The next few months would be exhausting and exciting. I had the best support team working with me, so I had no worries or fears. Just one big bundle of energy waiting to knock down walls, paint every room, pull up floor, and cut and cut and cut down trees, bushes, and plants! No one had lived in this house in quite some time, so it needed some love. We were just the people to give it that. </div>
Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-71140318531957679372013-01-14T08:38:00.000-08:002013-01-14T08:38:14.754-08:00Bigger and Better ThingsLast week I came to the realization that I was getting married come May. That's all fun and exciting until someone has to get rid of their home. We have been talking about doing this since August. It was always, "We'll put it up for sale."..."We'll sale my house."..."Okay, we've decided to sell Stephen's house."..."Let's put them both up for sale and see what happens; we have time."...We don't have time anymore. With all this back and forth time slipped up on us. In actuality neither of us wanted to sell our homes, so we kept pushing it aside. Now we have four months to sell one of our homes. The one we think we'll have the best luck with is mine. :( <br />
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I started this blog after the renovations of my house were just about complete, so I wasn't able to document the experience. So, I think I will do a rewind on it. In honor of putting my house on the market I will do a week long tribute to my home to relive the ups and downs of buying my first house and renovating that house with my family. I may need a tissue...Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-86239698326360920152013-01-09T08:41:00.001-08:002013-01-09T08:41:10.143-08:00Happy New Year to YouHappy 2013! I can't believe it's already the year Stephen and I are to marry. Where did 2012 go? Not to blogging that's for sure. I vow to make 2013 a year of the blog...<br />
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Kali's wedding was beautiful. Let me share a few snapshots of the day.<br />
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Today is the first day I've forgotten to put my ring on... :( It feels weird. I don't sleep with it on because my fingers swell, and I'm afraid I'll wake up without a finger. Okay, not really, but it is uncomfortable. I woke up late and during the mad dash towards the door I left it at home. </div>
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Wedding Update: We are well on our way to having a wedding in May! The church, the musicians the caterer, the florist, the baker, the band have all been booked and the bridesmaids dresses have finally been picked out. I had some issues here... I only changed the color three times. It's so hard deciding who you want to be on your wedding day. I see different pictures, and I like them all. I think with our location (my home ;) ) the colors I've chosen will be perfect. I hope it looks as good in person as it does in my head. I'm having a hard time getting Mom to see this image that I've created. If only I were an artist...</div>
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School started yesterday. Kill me now. Nine papers to write. Nine. NINE. NIIIIIINE!!!!! Yikes. That's only one class. The other hasn't started yet. We'll see what it entails. With that being said I am going to try my best to get the blog up to speed and keep it updated with wedding plans. I do want the wedding to be a surprise so don't expect too much. :)</div>
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<br />Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-38597327442183272152012-10-04T07:56:00.000-07:002012-10-04T07:56:39.635-07:00Kali's Wedding WeekendThe week and days before were absolutely beautiful! We could not have predicted more perfect weather...that is until the forecast said 40% chance rain for Saturday! 40%! That's pretty high when it's on your wedding day!<br />
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One month before, Mom and I had buried a bottle of bourbon face down at the ceremony site. This is an old wives' tale:<br />
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It bury a bottle of bourbon (we only had a teeny bottle of jack, but hey, it worked!) face down at the ceremony site one month from your wedding, and then dig it up the morning of there will be no rain. Mom, Dad, and I had a serious debate on what "face down" meant. Did that mean lying on the label, or was it supposed to be standing on its head? Dad and I voted for label, and two against one, so we won.<br />
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We buried it, but completely forgot to dig it up the morning of the wedding! It is still there today....BUT we had no rain! Thank the good Lord, because we were a little nervous. We prayed for it to hold off until that night, and sure enough we woke to rain Sunday morning. We couldn't have asked for anything more perfect. Needless to say we will be burying the bottle again in in April!<br />
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<br />Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-18270098804800543002012-10-02T08:13:00.000-07:002012-10-04T07:39:27.367-07:00Kali's Bachelorette WeekendThe weekend of September 14-16 we celebrated Kali's last days as a bachelorette! We had the lingerie shower at her new home on Friday night, then on Saturday we went to Nashville. Everyone had a great time, and I couldn't be more proud of how it all turned out!<br />
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I left after class on Wednesday to go up and stay with her. I had yet to see her new home, and it had been a while since I had seen her. I was so excited to just get to hang out. I was completely shocked when I got there and saw that she was living in front of a hay pasture! If you know anything about my sister, you'd know that this is the last thing we would ever expect from her. She has lived all over from Wyoming, to Birmingham, Atlanta, even Germany for time on and off. She has flown and visited the entire world almost, but I guess she decided to settle into a more simpler life. I couldn't be more jealous! I love it. I can see me out there with a pony, a few goats, and my chickens. It makes me happy to see her happy though.<br />
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I made us badges to wear out Saturday night with her face so everyone would know that we were together and who we were there for. <br />
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Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-10899007948458579842012-09-07T12:45:00.000-07:002012-09-07T12:45:24.230-07:00THE DressI now have the perfect dress to walk down the aisle in! Mom and I made a last minute decision to go to a local store in Lagrange, GA, An Affair to Remember one afternoon. This place is so nice, and I was the only one there trying on, so I had all the attention which is never a bad thing, right? :) After trying on a few, we narrowed it down to two: who I want to be and who I am. Guess you'll have to wait to see which one we went with! I absolutely love it though. My mom teared up when I put it on and my future sister-in-law teared up when she saw a picture of it...I'll take that as a great sign! <br />
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I keep going back and looking at the picture again and again. It was so hard to make a decision, because 'what if' kept popping up. What if I find one I like better? What if this isn't who I want to be that day? What if this style is so popular that everyone else has one like it? But, I had to push those thoughts aside, and I knew it was the right dress. I just can't look at anymore dresses. <br />
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Someone else will be donning their white in just three short weeks. It'll be here before we know it! We have so much to do in preparation, but I have no doubts that the "Johnston bulldogs" will pull through! <br />
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We have Kali's Bachelorette Party coming up next weekend. I have worked really hard on making it the perfect weekend for Kali. I'm really excited; we are going to have a great time! I'll show pictures after the event takes place. I want to keep it a surprise!<br />
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Happy fall Friday! If only the temperature would drop about 15 degrees all would be perfect...Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-13350425234954995852012-08-31T12:44:00.000-07:002012-08-31T12:44:02.749-07:00Showers and TeaLast weekend Kali's bridesmaids hosted her and J.D. a couples shower. Everything was decorated beautifully, thanks to Kathryn, and the food was delicious, thanks to all the bridesmaids! She and J.D. got some really wonderful gifts! It made me so excited about future parties for Stephen and me!<br />
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The next day we had Kali's Tea at the church. Everything was beautiful, and all the ladies did such a wonderful job. I had helped Kali out by making her hostess gifts. They were super cute! Post on those next time! It was so nice to see family and friends that I hadn't seen in a while. It was a beautiful, exciting, and exhausting weekend, but it was all worth it! </div>
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<br />Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-71426274794855164072012-08-20T07:27:00.002-07:002012-08-20T07:27:49.971-07:00The ExcitementToday, I'm hiding out in Stephen's computer room with Pixie, because Stephen bought us a new refrigerator! Oh, I'm so excited! This is the first purchase for "our home." We have a long way to go, but this is a great start! :)<br />
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Today, I have class in Montgomery, but after class I get to have dinner with a great friend and one of my bridesmaids that I haven't seen in forever! I'm really looking forward to catching up with a great friend!<br />
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Yesterday was one of the best Sundays ever! Stephen took me to brunch at the fancy brunch place, then my dad joined us for a viewing of <i>The Hunger Games</i>! Of course it was complete with popcorn and coke; movies are always better with popcorn and coke!<br />
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This weekend I'm helping host a shower for Kali and JD, and then we have her church tea on Sunday. This is going to be a really busy week! Expect updates and pictures coming soon!Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-16688168567155587762012-08-12T15:29:00.000-07:002012-08-12T15:29:46.036-07:00Making a List, Checking it TwiceI've become a bit overwhelmed in the last week or so. I was trying to help plan Kali's Couple's Shower and her Bachelorette Party all while trying to plan my wedding and attend Stephen's World Series Tournament. I didn't have a list, that was my first mistake. From now on I'm making list after list. I let it all get to me, and Stephen so sweetly reminded me that this is all supposed to be fun and exciting. And he's right! I had forgotten that! So, from now on I'm going to be more organized and enjoy these experiences!<div>
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If only I could find a dress. I know this is going to be a difficult task. I went shopping in Atlanta last weekend with Kali and Casey, but we couldn't find THE dress. Every dress that I picked out to try on was pretty. They're all pretty. So, how do you pick one?? We didn't have Mom, and I think that's what was wrong. Next time she will definitely be there. I need her opinion. </div>
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<br /></div>Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-26569024292685326902012-08-02T18:39:00.001-07:002012-08-02T18:39:37.472-07:00Wedding BellsWedding planning is coming right along! I am so grateful for wonderful parents who are so enthusiastically planning two weddings within one year!! Kali's wedding is right around the corner. She moved about two weeks ago to her new home like 15 hours away...not really, but just about. We miss her, but we know she's happy, and that is all that matters....right? I can't wait until I get to go visit her and see her new home! This month we have two showers for Kali in one weekend, and I'm planning her Bachelorette party! Woo! Hoo!<br />
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My wedding planning has really taken off. I've already talked to the florist, the caterer, the photographer, and scheduled a band. Weddings sure are expensive, but it's going to be so much fun! Again, extremely thankful for seriously the best parents in the world...I'm sorry they aren't yours.<br />
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Today, I went to visit a dear college friend of mine and her new baby boy. It sure was good to catch up. These next few weeks are going to be extremely busy, but as long as I have my list I think I will be able to handle it! That dear friend of mine so graciously let me borrow her Cricket for a few weeks, so I am going to be crafting up a storm making shower gifts, bachelorette party goodies, and wedding gifts! I promise to take pictures to post after the receivers have received them!<br />
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<br />Kirbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06458534696630970516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-799967461034477678.post-45259393425436650452012-07-06T09:02:00.000-07:002012-07-06T09:02:36.862-07:004th of July<div style="text-align: center;">
I had the happiest of Independence Days! Very thankful for a great country, the men and women who help protect our country, the men who fought to make our country, family, and a fiance'!</div>
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