Bridesmaid Dress??

Okay, so I think this is going to be the bridesmaid dress colors...

And this is the actual style of the dress (it wasn't in the latte color--it was cornflower, but it does have the watermelon sash on)...

I actually liked this color, but it seemed like it may be too flashy, and the last thing I want is a tacky wedding.

P.S. My wedding shoes came in yesterday. They were supposed to be dyed ivory, and I guess they were (I haven't seen them yet). My mom opened the box to look at them and said they were kind of a champagne color...awesome. And it is obvious that they are darker than my dress. Well, I can't return the shoes, so I hope my dress will cover them up. I have to defend myself quickly...I went to a wedding boutique and tried on the same brand of the shoe that I ordered in ivory. I told them what brand my dress was and the color, which they had in the store. The ivory matched that, therefore, I wasn't too worried ordering my shoes online since I had seen the ivory color before. So it's not really my fault that they don't match.

-Christie

Rainy Wednesday

It really hasn't rained in months since yesterday and today. I really don't mind it, because I like to exercise outside, and it's hard to do that when it's wet.

Today I need to do some work for my two online classes, so I don't have any work to worry about this weekend. Other than that, I guess I need to do laundry and pack. I think we're leaving tomorrow morning...extra early. Christopher doesn't like driving at night, and I chickened out about skipping class. At least this way I'll get full attendance and participation points. 

And now, for the most exciting news in a long time (like two months)...I'M GRADUATING IN MAY!!! How exciting is that?! That means graduation ceremonies all day long--mine and then Christopher's...that's like 6 to 8 hours. Now I have to worry about taking the comps...scary. I guess I'll take it in the spring just in case a problem arises...then I can take it in the summer if I don't pass the first time. This is great though because now Christopher and I won't be separated for a month or so after we get married. 

So I recently realized that I have never really talked about God and my friends on here, which is so sad. God has blessed me with some of the best friends anyone could ask for. Rebekah and Tom threw us a surprise engagement party and invited all of our close friends. They are so sweet! I never talked about that, but it was a lot of fun. We ate, talked, and played games (men vs. women style). And of course, the women won! We played Cranium and Taboo. And by the way, Christopher and David Potter need extra help with that game...they were struggling very badly.

-Christie

2 days...

It's only Monday. I can't wait to go to Atlanta on Wednesday or Thursday (should I skip class or not??) for fall break! We have so much exciting stuff planned! 

On Thursday, Christopher and I are going to register at Macy's and Target. Those are the only places we're going to register at for now. We really don't need much stuff. We need furniture, but obviously, that's expensive, and the average person cannot afford that. We wouldn't want anyone buying us furniture anyway...too much money. Hopefully we can afford it because the only thing we have is everything that I have in my current house, which is plenty to start off with. I really want a king bed because I like my space, but we may have to wait for that. I think a house should come first. 

Wow did I get sidetracked...after registering (and who knows how long that will take), we really don't have any plans. I did make a list of things that I wanted to register for, so that should make everything go quicker, but I'll probably want to shop afterwards...poor Christopher. I'll probably visit with all of the family that will be in town due to Mimi's surprise 80th birthday party. 

On Friday (what a big day), we have to take the dogs to the vet to get groomed. After that, Christopher and I are going to Burt's Pumpkin Farm and Amicalola Falls! We will each get a pumpkin to carve on Halloween (aka our 5 year anniversary), then we will go hiking at the park. We have to be back by 5:00 so I can get my bridal makeover. I know it's early, but I'm worried that I will not be able to recreate the look, so it may take a lot of practice. But the savings of doing my own makeup is amazing, therefore, I'm doing my own makeup even if it looks like poop. Good news though, I got some sun this weekend, so I won't get pasty makeup (which I've currently been using thanks to the pastiness of my skin)!! 

On Saturday, I'm going to finally see Lauren!! We're going to have brunch/lunch. Then I have to bake a cake for Mimi's party. I really have the whole afternoon free until 6:00--I have to pick up food from Primrose Cottage so I will know what it tastes like (I really hope it's good!). Then, I have to rush home for Mimi's party. I know I'll miss the surprise thanks to Primrose...thanks Primrose Cottage for being so accommodating. 

Sunday is church, and then Christopher and I are coming back to Tuscaloosa with Sandra, and that will be the end of our break. It's going to be really really busy, but it should also be lots of fun. 

For today, I've only accomplished drinking a latte and eating a sticky bun. Now I must exercise and do work before the busy afternoon. I have allergy shots at 3:45, but I'm also supposed to meet Rebekah at David's Bridal at 4:00. I'll get to the SHC early, and hopefully they will give me my shots early so I can meet Rebekah. I'm so excited to finally be looking at colors and the bridesmaid dresses!! We'll be there for about an hour, and then I am meeting Natalie for dinner somewhere of my choice--wherever that may be. Then I'm done for the day. Maybe I'll pack or clean. I just learned that vacuuming and dusting burns about 300 calories, so fire that maid, and start cleaning/exercising!

-Christie

Forgetful Friday

So I meant to post yesterday, but I forgot until now. I have also forgotten to do some things that I should have done today, hence the name Forgetful Friday.

Yesterday was kind of productive. By productive, I mean that I was successful at one thing, and that one thing is not necessarily important by any means. I baked the best sticky buns ever! I found a recipe on the food network a couple of months ago from a bakery in Boston. Well, yesterday I was really craving a cinnamon roll, and I had just exercised, so I wasn't feeling any guilt. Well, I kept putting it off because I was busy doing nothing until 3:00 when I went to the bank and the health center for my allergy shots. (I did make a chicken cheesy rice casserole for lunch though.) I got home and watched last week's office episode (season 5 opener) and did some sudoku (I know, really productive so far). So after that, I had to get ready for tennis and leave. I came back home and was still craving the sticky buns, so I had an ingenious idea--make the sticky buns. Well, the recipe from the bakery made their own brioche dough, which takes about a whole day to make (at least 9 hours plus preparation and baking time). So I thought I would be creative and make my own recipe. I used a pre bought Pizza Crust as the dough. I rolled it out, and put brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans on the dough. Then I rolled it up and sliced it into 12 buns. After that, I made the yummy gooey stuff. I melted butter and brown sugar together, then I took it off of the heat and whisked in cream, water, and honey. I poured the goo into the pan and placed the buns on top of the goo. I baked them for about 40 minutes and inverted them. Then I poured the gooey sauce all over the buns. I had to eat a hot one, but I couldn't without my coffee, so I made a cafe au lait. It was a great night! The only thing missing was a little French cafe. 

I can guarantee you that according to my standards, today will be nowhere near as productive, except for the fact that I've already eaten one sticky bun and probably will eat another one before the day is over--with a latte of course.

-Christie

Weekly Post??

Apparently I only post weekly, and only on Wednesdays. I don't plan this--it just happens. That would be an interesting thing to research (I have a research class on Wednesdays...how ironic).

Last weekend was amazing! Athens was fun--the game and seeing old friends. We went to a pub, Trappeze. I was kind of bummed out considering I don't like beer, and then I saw that a coffee bar was attached, so of course, I got a latte. It reminded me of a latte I had in Chicago at Intelligentsia. Oh how I miss Chicago. One day I would love to live there for a little while...maybe longer. I get sidetracked so easily. After the bar, Christopher and I went to find friends. He saw Steven, and I saw Mindy. We got to hang out for a little while, then it was time for the amazing game. 

I left out an exciting detail about the weekend--my dress came in!! I now officially have my wedding dress. The next thing I need to find are shoes. We have also picked our wedding photographer. We just have to pay and sign the contract...yay! I'm getting really excited about the wedding since it actually feels like it's happening. We're also planning the honeymoon. It's going to be in Cape Cod/Nantucket/Martha's Vineyard and Boston. It's going to be so much fun! I've never been to any of those places, but Christopher has been to Boston. They have great coffee shops there...already done the research. 

Another exciting thing is that today is the first day of October!! The weather is amazing, with a high of 75 today. And next weekend is fall break. That means Burt's Pumpkin Farm, Amicalola Falls, shopping, and Mimi's party! Hopefully I'll post again before that, but we'll see...

-Christie

It's Finally Fall!

This week has been great so far! Fall began on Monday, so I celebrated by baking pumpkin bread. Then I ate too much, so I have been furiously exercising. Today I ran (I haven't been running in at least 2 years)...it was not good. I felt so sick for about half of an hour. I'm okay now, and I wish I could run pain free. Walking just takes so long. I need an exercise plan. Anyway, so I got a phone call today from Bravura, the dress shop, and...my dress is in!! The only problem is that it needs to be picked up. My mom is going out of town this week, and I don't have time to start getting the dress altered yet. I was definitely glad that I've been exercising lately considering that the dress is in. Now I am getting so excited about everything! Also, my dad was supposed to tell the photographers that we chose them today (www.simple-color.com). Everything is smoothly coming together. We even have cake tasting, wedding planning, and design appointments the week that Christmas break begins. I am so on the ball...so far. I don't have colors picked out yet though. That needs to be done kind of soon. Oh yeah, and Christopher hasn't told the person who will be officiating the wedding that they will be doing it. But I guess I'm still on the ball. Fall makes me giddy. I feel like a high school girl who had a crush on some studly guy who just talked to me when I feel a fall breeze. Actually, it's better than that! Imagine that...I know, it's hard to. The only bad thing about today is that I have class tonight and have to get up early to sub tomorrow. Substituting is not too much fun (neither is class), but maybe I'll enjoy it tomorrow. 

-Christie

It's Pumpkin Spice Latte time!

Of course I sign up on blogger.com and never even blog. I love starting new things, but I never go through with them (that's one of my faults). So, honestly, nothing has been going on since the last post. When school is going on, life seems to be dull. I can't wait until school is no more, and I'm teaching. So football is great so far. I'm excited to have a free weekend since the game is in Arkansas...way too far away. Atlanta (shopping), here I come! So my new goal is to eat healthy and exercise often. So far, so good, though I only started yesterday. 

About the wedding, nothing else has been planned so far. I am aware of how weird that must sound. Most girls have planned their wedding day from the time they were little girls...well, not me. I wanted to get married and all, but I didn't plan my color scheme when I was five...sorry! I still don't have one, so don't ask me what it is. I think we have chosen a photographer, but I'll let you know when it's final. So, I still have only booked the venue, catering, and I have a dress. Tomorrow I should be more productive.

Good news! It feels like fall outside, and it's pumpkin spice latte time again! Go get one while they're in season. And you should make and eat lots of pumpkin bread now!! I feel inspired to make some except for the fact that it's late...maybe tomorrow.

-Christie