Wedding and Honeymoon

The wedding is over. Whew. I don't really remember a whole lot of that day except that it was really long and I wasn't as stressed out as I thought I would be. Everything seemed to go along smoothly thanks to family and friends. It definitely couldn't have happened without everyone's help. So THANK YOU! I'd post pictures, but my photographer went on vacation right after the wedding so it will be a little while before I have them. Sharon has some pictures of the wedding on her site. My wedding post will come later, after the honeymoon post. I was going to post pictures of our Baja-Mexican cruise though, but the internet is being stupid, so pretty much this post is useless. If you've never been on a cruise, let me tell you now that the food alone makes them worth it. 24 hour eating. Amen. Time to start the exercise routine again.

Me suffering from motion sickness

Our boat from Catalina Island

Catalina Island

Sea Lions

At a vineyard in Mexico

Ramblings of Annette on Life

I was just informed that I only have 4 days until the wedding. Arrgh! Just kidding, my wedding planner has everything under control. (Don't you, Ken?) My colors started out as being sage green and cream, but quickly changed to periwinkle, and over the last couple of months has morphed into blue (and purple) in general. That always happens to me.... I can't stay away from the color blue. The rest you'll just have to wait and see. It hasn't really sunk in that the wedding is that close. I guess it helps that I have to stress about planning the 4th of July events that will happen a week after I get back from the honeymoon. Rachel's wedding is also on the 1st of July, so the next couple of weeks are going to be "interesting". Looking forward to it.....

Well, that was the end of anything interesting that I had to say.....I would post pictures of the many wedding flowers that are cluttering up my house, or of my 11 cats, but I'm not on my computer. Oh, and I don't have 11 cats. Jazz and Raja have abandoned me, and Janille took two of the kittens, so I only have 7 cats right now. Anybody want a kitten???

I guess I need to get working in my yard. Until next time....which will hopefully be sooner than the last time.



-Annette

Hmmm....

Well, as you've already heard....Cary and I got engaged. It's very weird yet exciting. Not that it was that big of a shock since we'd been talking about it for awhile, but now that we're (I'm) starting the planning, it's sorta strange. I can tell the internet is going to be a great tool for planning a wedding when you live 3 hours away from most of your resources.

I have to say, the highlight was after telling our parents that we were getting married, we went to my house to find Kenneth and Abby.



Ken and Abby- Where did you guys go?



Me- We went to tell the parents that we're getting married. In June.



Looks of shock and awe... and utter disbelief. So they kept asking if we were serious and all that. They didn't believe us for a good 5 minutes or so, until Sharon came over and confirmed that is was true. I was laughing hysterically the whole time.....



Some of you have requested updates on the planning, so I'll see what I can do.

Suuure...

I'm writing to express my anger over the fact that there was a freaking blizzard last night. Doesn't the weather know that it's MARCH!?! Luckily the snow is already melting and so far that is my only consolation.

Ok, I feel better.



Yay! It's spring break for some of you next week. Can't wait to see you and hang out.



I'm done.

Fundraising

The annual highschool fundraiser banquet came and went. I got a few pictures, but someone kept putting me to work so I didn't take very many. I didn't get any pictures of the dessert and I'm very sad about that.

Check out those napkins!

Setting up

The tedious task of slicing (fanning) pears for the salad

Check out the pear!

Ok, I'm hungry now. 'Till next time....

Egads!

 I knew it had been awhile, but I didn't think it had been this long since I updated. I'd apologize, but I don't think anyone cares.

Thanksgiving was great with lots of good food. I got a couple photos which I will post, but I will warn that my picture taking has taken a decline in number and interesting subjects. In my defense, I was too busy eating. Not being a fan of pumpkin pie I finally made a baked cheesecake for the first time for the dinner. It was interesting.



Life has been pretty crazy the last couple of months, and will continue to be insane until January where I'll get a break until March. That's ok I guess, it's keeps things interesting.



Valerie (my housemate ) has been in Mississippi for the last month helping with the hurricane relief, but she should be back tomorrow. I'll have to get used to sharing the space (and TV) again.....



Some of you will be shocked to know that I only have 2 cats now. The rest I gave away, or they left me.



Looks like love has been in the air in the messianic world. Geez. It's a good thing though...



Well, I'll leave you with pictures and a survey thingy....

1. First grade teacher's name: Karma Childs

2. Last word you said: Bye

3. Last song you sang: Rihanna - If it's loving that you want.....

4. Last person you hugged: Cary

5. Last thing you laughed at: I don't remember....

6. Last time you said I don't remember: Just now.

7. Last time you cried: 3 weeks ago.

8. Last time you poured super hot fudge all over yourself: oh, I do that all the time.

9. What color socks are you wearing: Blue and Purple polka dot

10. Whats under your bed? Storage

11. What time did you wake up today: 7:00

12. Current taste: Cream soda

13. Current hair: Bed head.

15. Current annoyance: Being cold and cats sitting on my bed.

16. Current longing: Hot bath and some chocolate

17. Current desktop background: A picture of a snowy Eskdale scene.

18. Current worry: I don't worry.

19. Current strong dis-like: Hmmm...have to think about that one.

20. Current favorite article of clothing: Don't have one...but I always like my t-shirts

21. Favorite physical feature of the preferred gender: Lips

22. Last CD that you listened to: CD's? What are those? Shall we dance soundtrack

23. Favorite place to be: At this point, anywhere warm. ( and where there is food)

24. Least favorite place: Right now. Outside because it's cold.

25. Time you wake up in the morning: 7:00

26. If you could play an instrument, what would you play: Drums

27. Favorite color: Blue

28. Do you believe in an afterlife: Duh

29. How tall are you: 5 ft

30. Current favorite word/saying: I don't know. I have a lot of them.

31. Favorite book: Coming Home by Rosemunde Pilcher

32. Favorite season: Spring and Summer

34. Song currently listening to: Para tu amor - Juanes

35. Where do you want to go to college: Guess I'm too old for this survey...

36. What is your career going to be like: Good question

37. How many kids do you want: We'll see.



Have you ever...

38. Eaten an entire gallon of ice cream in one day: No, but that would be awesome!

39. Said "I love you" and meant it: Mmmm...Hmmm...

40. Gotten in a fight with your dog/cat/bird/fish, etc: Yes, the cats and I fight all the time about them getting on my bed.

41. Been to New York: Yep.

42. Been to Florida: Yep

43. Been to California: Yep

45. Been to Mexico: Nope, and I can't say I've ever wanted too.

46. Been to China: No and I can't say I ever wanted to go there either.

48. Dreamed something really crazy and then it happened the next day: No.

50. Sent someone to the hospital: Not that I can recall....

51. Been naked in public: Nope. That's just wrong...



Other...

52. Do you have a crush on someone: Sure....?

53. What book are you reading now? Blowout - Catherine Coulter

54. Worst feeling in the world: There are a lot of them. Depression, Rejection.

55. What is the first thing you think when you wake in the morning? It's still dark outside, it can't be time to get up.

56. How many rings before you answer: Usually 1-2

57. Future daughter's name: Good question

58. Future son's name: See the above question

59. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: Ummm....no.

60. If you could have any job you wanted: I'm fickle and it changes with the seasons... But right now I like my job.

61. Wish you were here: Ogden....hee, hee. I'm cold enough that the Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands are sounding good....not something I would normally say. Normally I'd say Switzerland, UK, Australia, Spain.

62. College plans: When I'm in my 40's I'm going to go back and take some classes just for fun.

63. Piercings: I still don't have any.

64. Do you smoke: Nope. Gross.

65. Do you drink: All day

67. What kind of Shampoo and Conditioner do you use: Matrix

68. What are you most scared of: losing people I love.

69. What clothes do you sleep in: Shirt and shorts

70. Who is the last person that called you: Chandra

71. Where do you want to get married: Eskdale

72. If you could change anything about yourself what would it be? Nothing, I'm perfect. Lose 10 pounds, fix my crooked nose. I'm kind of bossy.

73. Who do you really strongly dis-like: Oh, I could name names....

74. Been In Love: Yep

75. Are you timely or always late: Depends on what I'm going to, but I'm usually late.

76. Do you have a job: Many

77. Do you like being around people: Yes, but I'm an introvert, so I have to have my alone time too.

78. Best feeling in the world: Being happy and content

79. Are you for world peace: To a point

80. Are you a health freak: Hah! Hardly.

81. Do you have a "Type" of person you always go after: I have no idea.

82. Do you want someone you don't have? Umm....no?

83. Are you lonely right now? Yes...



84. Ever afraid you'll never get married: For sure

85. Do you want to get married: Yes

86. Do you want kids? Yep





In the last 48 hours, have you...

87. Cried: No.

88. Bought Something: Heh, no.

89. Gotten Sick: Not this week. Go me.

91. Said I Love You: Yes

92. Wanted To Tell Someone You Loved them? Yes

93. Met Someone: No

94. Moved On: From what?

95. Talked To Someone: Of course.



96. Had A Serious Talk: No

97. Missed Someone: Yeah

98. Hugged Someone: Nope

99. Yelled at Someone: Ken, have I yelled at you today? Nope, I don't think I've yelled at anyone in the last 48 hours, not even John Paul.

100. Dreamed About Someone You Can't Be With: Hee, hee.......never.

Insanity!

I haven't updated because the internet has either been down or just incredibily slow, it just hasn't been worth it.


Life has just been the usual summer stuff, but it's getting too hot to do much. I have been preparing for our big 4th of July celebration. We are expecting around 500 people this year for the food and fireworks. It should be fun, and I'll see some of you there!

My cat had 5 kittens, I can't remember if I mentioned that before or not. They are almost a month old so they are hitting the REALLY cute stage. There are 4 girls and 1 boy and I'm still deciding how many of them I should keep. It horrifies dad everytime I say that. Someday I will take pictures and post them. I know it's rather shocking, but I haven't taken ANY pictures of these kittens.



Today is the NBA draft, but I find myself not really caring all that much. I'm more excited about the Rocky Mountain Revue and I'm hoping that some of us go to a game or two. The Tour de France starts this weekend which should be pretty exciting to watch this year. Luckily, Crystal will keep us updated on the whole event.
Some pictures I took during a rainstorm awhile back.