#TeamUpForAutism

In February, SARRC teamed up with some local grocery stores to raise money.  Customers could easily donate when checking out at AJ's, Bashas and Food City.  SARRC Staff even got to win movie tickets when they participated, Tommy loved that kind of reinforcement.

So naturally I teamed up for autism and spent my grocery money at AJ's for the month of February. :-)

The True Masters Champ

While the fiance's away the boys will play.  Tommy got together with a few of his buddies to play golf and compete for the green jacket.  From my understanding the boys have started a new tradition, and with new clubs on the horizon it should be no surprise that Tommy won the jacket.

What group of friends wouldn't have an official ceremony??

Glad they had fun, until next year I guess??

One of these things is not like the other

Prep Master

We are at it again.

And some might say were crazy, but at least this time around I am the prep master.  The fruits and veggies are ready to go.  Tommy has joined my modified Whole30 in preparation for the big day. We are a few weeks in at this point and Tommy has lost 10 pounds.

There is nothing I like better than an organized fridge, okay maybe there are a few things that would come before a stocked fridge ;-)  Happy Monday!

Exhausted Sunday

While I usually try to relax over the weekend, I try to find some time to squeeze in some Cade time and when I do I never regret it.  Last weekend Ali and I went to Nordstrom to make sure Cade is ready for the wedding.  We all know he will steal the show.  I love cruising in the car with this gleaming smile.

After brief shopping trips, exchanges, alterations and a quick trip to the playground the car ride home was a little quieter.  It was so helpful to have Ali's help with wedding tasks and Cade's help to wear Lucy out.  I think our weekend was a success.  Until next time.

Bachelor Nation

I think I have about 20 posts to write.  Between work and wedding planning I have just been plain lazy :-)  As summer is approaching I am missing my trashy t.v. shows.  I miss the days of group texting through the Bachelor (yes for 3 hours).  While the next season is approaching, I have a few girlfriends who would greatly appreciate some Bachelor humor, and a few friends who won't---scroll to next post if so :-)

It's Here!!!

The feelings that happen when planning a wedding are almost indescribable.  I may be one of the few brides that thinks that wedding planning is easy and fun but when the UPS delivery man presents the huge box to my parent's front door, I am overwhelmed with emotion.  It is mind-boggling to think I selected this dress four months ago after getting engaged less than 24 hours before. More importantly I signed a contract after parading around Kleinfeld for roughly 30 minutes, so when the box arrives my mind starts to race...

will it fit?

what if it's too long?

will it be as fabulous as I remember?

is it the right color?

who will do the alterations?

what shoes will I wear? flats? wedges? pumps?

how will I wear my hair?

will everyone like it?

veil? no veil?

statement earrings? or delicate?

will this live up to everything I've imagined since I was six?? okay maybe younger :-)

In reality, and with time I have realized that all of these questions will get answered and fine tuned, and to be quite frank it's really not worth losing sleep over.  Every time I have a fitting, I contort my body into my dream dress and realize it looks simply perfect.  It is exactly what I have imagined, and I can't wait for Tommy to see what's in this beautiful brown box.  

Even more I love that if the shoes squish my toes, or the stone on the earrings is slightly too large, or even if I am not sure the length is just long enough for the grass the fact of the matter is none of this matters.  None of this is important without the Mann (pun intended) who will be standing besides me in that hot day in May.  So as always don't sweat the small details or else you will distract yourself from all of the good, and there is always good, always.

Just to confirm it is perfect and will be everything I've dreamed of :-)