Day 217 - 2012 Can't we all get along

I have had to deal with lots of family drama this past week.  I do not get it.  Put on your adult pants and play along.  You are not going to agree with everything or every one but try to just get along.  It really is not that bad, and you may even have fun.   I am not the only one. Lots of friends seemed to be going through the same thing. Moms upset because they did not go black friday shopping, siblings throwing fits, divorced parents fighting.. and more.. 

I had my reservations this weekend but ended up having a great time.  Lots of laughs were involved.  I loved how well B and I fit into each others families.   I do love him so. It was nice seeing the land that will be ours and how similar our parents have things set up.

You may not always want to go do something, but as an adult sometimes you have to just do it.  Most of the time you end up having fun or at least not having a bad time.

So my advice.. put on those big girl panties/big boy underoos and try to have fun.  Optimism wins out in the end.

Day 216-2012 wedding venue found

Whoo hoo wedding venue found. It's perfect!!! Soooo excited!!!!!!!!

Day 215-2012 thanksgiving

Thanksgiving started off with me running a 5k with my big sis and her family. Then I went to my fiancés parents for lunch. I got to see where our future house will be built. We had a great time joking with his parents. Then we went to my Aunts and had another meal with my dads side of the family. It was Bs first time meeting most everyone but he fit in perfectly.
Then we went to my little sisters house to hang out with them and play with the girls.

It was a great day. A first thanksgiving of many thanksgivings where we divide and conquer the families. We both fit in so well with each others families. We really do match up well. We ended the day with kisses hugs. I miss you's and 'today was a great day'. I love hearing him say that with a smile on his face. We both get to spend time with our families. Feels like we are back in high school again or college. Though if it were college I'd be sneaking out to meet him in the cop car so we could make out :-). . Sometimes I miss those days.

Today was a great day! Tomorrow wedding planning :-)

Day 214 - 2012 Best Partner

I have the best life partner a girl could ask for.  He gets me.. he just does. ANNNNND he loves me regardless of me.  Take Sunday am. I was hungry.. and needing food and coffee.  He tells me if he gave up dipping I could give up coffee.  I reminded him I did give up coffee and the world is a better place with em drinking coffee and that my attitude was due to me being HUNGRY!!!! Once I had food all was right with the world again.  He just giggles at me.   He also surprises me with Caramel cake for dessert and homemade red velvet cake after a long night of babysitting.  He surprises me with little things all the time.  He loves to see me smile and loves to drive me crazy.  He is proud of me for accomplishing even small tasks.  He loves to be seen with me and loves me even when I do not love me so much. He pushes me to be a better person. He supports me in my volunteer life, all the while teasing me it is the 'Justice league' instead of the 'Junior league'.  He helps me hang up flyers in local businesses to support our newest fundraiser. He takes care of me when I am sick or hurt.  Cooks me dinner, lets me sleep in, takes care of the animals.  Buys the dog he says he does not like his own bed. Is dealing with me and all this wedding craziness.  He is just happy I am happy.   The list goes on and on.  I really do have the best partner a girl could ask for.  He may not be perfect but he is a perfect fit for me!!!!

Day 213 2012 surprises

My daddy is surprising me lately. He is super excited about my upcoming nuptials and even is helping think of venues and putting nosy nellies in their place :D

B and I still just want something simple and not expensive.  We want the day to be about us and our families but mainly about us. We have been through so much and are so thankful to be together. I cannot wait for him to see me in my wedding dress.  I keep telling him he is going to cry (well at least tear up).  We both have gone through so much in life to get to this point. I cannot imagine myself with anyone other than him. He gets me and all my quirkiness.  He is loving and supportive.  He has big dreams for us and isn't afraid to work hard to make them happen. He fits in perfectly with my family and I love that!  He is full of surprises just like my daddy is.  They both love me so much and I could not ask for two better men to be in my life!

Day 212 - 2012 Nosy people

I will never understand nosy people. You know the kind, that sticks their nose into everyone else's business  even if it has NOTHING to do with them. The nosy nellies who have to know what is going on, when and where.  Who have an opinion to your plans, and how you plan on doing things.   If I want to change my plans, I can.  If I want to cancel my plans, I can.  If i want to run for president, I can.  My life does not effect yours. If I want to do something, then I will.  If you are invited and can come, then come, if you cannot make it, I am sorry but I am not changing for you. This goes from me having a small get together to planning a wedding.  If the dates work for the parties throwing the party, then mind your own business and graciously decline if you cannot make it.  

I am a fairly private person.  Yes I have this blog, but I really do not share anything that cannot be found out easily or that I care if it gets out.  My life is mine. If  I want to share things with you, I will.  If I do not want to share I will not.  If I can make it to your get together, I will be happy to come.  If I cannot, I am okay with that as well. Life will go on. If you have an issue with me or what I do, plan etc, then take it up with me.   But please for the love of pete, stop being so nosy and sticking your nose where it does not belong.

Yes I have made mistakes, but no those mistakes do not define me.  Yes I will make many more mistakes, but again the mistakes do not define me.  I am my own person. I live my life the best I can. I fall down, and I pick myself back up. The last thing I need is people who are not involved in my day to day life judging me and my decisions.  They are mine.. not yours.  Please clean up your house before messing with mine. Thanks!

So if you are a nosy nellie.. just know someone out there wants to say these things to you.  Try focusing on you and leave others alone!

Day 211 - 2012 Sad news

Today I received some sad news.   Nothing I care to discuss, but sad none the less.   I am handling it better than my love is.  Hope he can pull through as I need him too.  I am a firm believer in what is meant to be will happen. At this time it was not meant to be.  I have hope that the future holds amazing things for us.   We have a wedding to look forward too, (if I can get him to agree to a date).  I already have an amazing wedding dress which is perfect for me!  I have amazing friends who have shown their love and support through this sad time. All in all I am a lucky girl.  I know we can pull through this disappointment. I know our love will get us through and we will continue on this amazing journey we have are on.

Day 210 - 2012 thankful for my love

Today I am thankful for my love. He puts up with a lot and is good about going with the punches. He makes me laugh daily. He constantly keeps me on my toes. His love for me I feel even when he's mad at me. He loves my friends and they love him. I'm a lucky girl!

Day 209 - 2012. Thanks day 2 and love

Today I'm thankful for my little and big sisters. They are always there for me and love be unconditionally.

Today I also was surprised by my boyfriend. We do our usually Friday night dinner. He keeps talking wedding (no engagement ring). He keeps teasing me he keeps looking for the perfect Cracker Jack ring. We watch a movie. I say good night as I go to crawl into bed there sitting on my pillow was a pretty ring box with a pretty engagement ring. I start giggling and ask him if he's going to ask me. He asked 'will you marry me?' When I responded 'yes' he said 'I know'. Such a brat. Apparently he had planned to ask me on his birthday oct 17th which is why he was so upset that day. Poor guy has been sitting on this ring and my little sis has been sitting on the news as well! We are looking at a quick engagement. We should be tying the knot by dec. 8th :-). Super l excited!

Day 208 - 2012 Halloween Fun and thankful thoughts

Yesterday was a fun day.  I decided to go against the normal girl costume.  You know, the I can dress like a slut because it is Halloween and get away with it costume.  I have for some time now strayed away from that, but still wanted to look pretty.  This year, I was not pretty at all. I was pretty scary but got SOOOOOOO many compliments.   I decided I would go as a Bridesmaid Zombie, as I have tons of bridesmaid dresses, so why not, right?  I made my own blood from cornstarch, water and food dye.  I made my own scabs from gelatin and food dye.  It was awesome!

 

 

  



Lots of fun!!!

Today is the first day of a very thankful month.
I am thankful for an amazing mom who loves me despite my flaws and mistakes. Who is a great role model. She is always my biggest cheerleader and always there for me. Love you bunches Mommy!!!