That's what time Andy got home.
No deer. Matt shot one, but they couldn't find it. They searched for 3 hours.
Andy did, however, see a bear cub. And as we all know, where there are cubs, there are much larger mama bears. Fabulous.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Where's Andy???
Andy came home from work at 4:30 and said he was going hunting. It is now 20 minutes after 10. He isn't home yet.
This can mean one of two things:
1) He killed a deer and is dealing with all that entails, and I need to make room in my very full freezer.
2) He is hurt/passed out in the woods God knows where and I have no way of knowing or finding him. I'd call him but he has no cell reception and I don't know the number to his friend's house where he hunts.
If he isn't dead, next time he will leave me more equipped to deal with option number 2.
This can mean one of two things:
1) He killed a deer and is dealing with all that entails, and I need to make room in my very full freezer.
2) He is hurt/passed out in the woods God knows where and I have no way of knowing or finding him. I'd call him but he has no cell reception and I don't know the number to his friend's house where he hunts.
If he isn't dead, next time he will leave me more equipped to deal with option number 2.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Run Bambi!!
If you were awakened in the wee hours this morning by a loud rumble on your road or in your nearby forest; don't fret. That was just the sound of thousands of trucks and ATVs making their way to hunting destinations statewide before the sun rose.
Andy slept on the couch last night to make sure he could get up this morning. I'm not sure what the logic was behind that, but it must have worked because he was gone when I came out to check this morning at 7:30. I don't expect him back before nightfall.
Andy slept on the couch last night to make sure he could get up this morning. I'm not sure what the logic was behind that, but it must have worked because he was gone when I came out to check this morning at 7:30. I don't expect him back before nightfall.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Reminiscence
Andy and I are going to sit down and look at our wedding album later tonight. I just finished it a few months ago, so this is the first anniversary that we won't have to view our pictures on a computer screen.
Here is a sampling of what we'll be looking at tonight. Enjoy!
The bottom of my shoes
I did this myself
My mom and I had matching shoes
Ashley had the ring situation under control
Seeing Andy for the first time
Andy seeing me for the first time
Pinning on his boutonnière
Portrait in the stairwell
One of the few good ones I have of Andy
The boys
The girls
Saying our vows
Isn't the church beautiful?
Right after the ceremony
A moment alone before everyone joined us
One of the gifts waiting for us 
The cake and cupcakes
(Julie and I made those green fondant hearts
and stamped them with an "S" to match the caked topper)
Cutting the cake
Andy thought my garter was up too high
He was embarrassed
Goodbye!
Here is a sampling of what we'll be looking at tonight. Enjoy!
Jenn put on my earrings (something blue)
while Julie laced up my dress
while Julie laced up my dress
The bottom of my shoesI did this myself
My mom and I had matching shoes
Ashley had the ring situation under control
Seeing Andy for the first time
Andy seeing me for the first time
Pinning on his boutonnière
Portrait in the stairwell
One of the few good ones I have of Andy
The boys
The girls
Saying our vows
Isn't the church beautiful?
Right after the ceremony
A moment alone before everyone joined us
One of the gifts waiting for us 
The cake and cupcakes(Julie and I made those green fondant hearts
and stamped them with an "S" to match the caked topper)
Cutting the cake
Andy thought my garter was up too highHe was embarrassed
Goodbye!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Book review: The Twilight Series
I have read the books twice now in about 2 weeks. If you have not read them yet, go now and get them. I'm not kidding. Right this second. Go.
It's easy reading because the books are geared towards young adult readers. But the story is awesome, and if you are like me and you harbor a secret love of vampire folklore, you'll love them even more.
I'd read them through again if I thought that Andy wouldn't get annoyed with me. I'm going to move on to Jane Austen... for now.
It's easy reading because the books are geared towards young adult readers. But the story is awesome, and if you are like me and you harbor a secret love of vampire folklore, you'll love them even more.
I'd read them through again if I thought that Andy wouldn't get annoyed with me. I'm going to move on to Jane Austen... for now.
2 years
Thats how long Andy and I have been married as of tomorrow. Time flies. I've been reflecting a lot lately on my age and my life and I'm struggling with the concept that I'm a 26 year old married woman. Not that I don't love my husband and our life together, but sometimes it's hard to wrap my head around the fact that I'm an adult. Sometimes I feel like a teenager who is playing house. Any minute someone is going to bust into my house and say, "Ok! The jigg is up! You aren't old enough for this!"
Seriously. Where did the time go? Didn't I just celebrate my 20th birthday? No? That was six and a half years ago? Whatever you say chief...
We are still undecided about what to do to celebrate. I would just be happy to sit at home with some wine, some movie rentals and no cell phones. Right now that is my dream date. I don't care if that sounds boring. If, after two years of married and 8 years of being a couple, we aren't entitled to sit on the couch together and do nothing, please tell me when that time comes. How old do I have to be to be boring? That will give me something to look forward to.
Right now I'm thinking about what was happening two years ago at this time. I think it's right about the time I had my first real bridezilla moment. I was at my parents house with Andy and most of my bridesmaids and I was trying to get some last minute things accomplished, but no one was listening to me. They were all busy catching up with each other's lives. Which, don't get me wrong, I appreciate that we hadn't seen each other in a while. But hello! I was getting married in just over 24 hours and I needed some extra hands. I needed them to work while they talked. So I had a little fit and started handing out assignments like a drill sergeant. But I think everyone forgave me pretty quickly. As bridezillas go I wasn't as horrible as I think everyone had expected, so if that was the worst of it they would take it with a smile.
Afterwards we headed to the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Honestly I think I enjoyed that day more than my actual wedding day. I did love my wedding and it was a wonderful time, but the day before seemed so much more relaxed. I could spend time with my closest family and friends without the pressure of promising my life to someone else forever.
It was truly a wonderful time and I still feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to everyone who worked so hard to make those two days possible. No amount of thank yous can express how grateful I am to all those people. I won't start naming names because I'll forget someone. I think I'm one of the few people who would do it all over again and love every minute of it, again.
I'll leave you with a picture of us on our special day to help commemorate the countdown. Tune in tomorrow when I'll bombard you with pictures of us. Because I know you care so much.
Seriously. Where did the time go? Didn't I just celebrate my 20th birthday? No? That was six and a half years ago? Whatever you say chief...
We are still undecided about what to do to celebrate. I would just be happy to sit at home with some wine, some movie rentals and no cell phones. Right now that is my dream date. I don't care if that sounds boring. If, after two years of married and 8 years of being a couple, we aren't entitled to sit on the couch together and do nothing, please tell me when that time comes. How old do I have to be to be boring? That will give me something to look forward to.
Right now I'm thinking about what was happening two years ago at this time. I think it's right about the time I had my first real bridezilla moment. I was at my parents house with Andy and most of my bridesmaids and I was trying to get some last minute things accomplished, but no one was listening to me. They were all busy catching up with each other's lives. Which, don't get me wrong, I appreciate that we hadn't seen each other in a while. But hello! I was getting married in just over 24 hours and I needed some extra hands. I needed them to work while they talked. So I had a little fit and started handing out assignments like a drill sergeant. But I think everyone forgave me pretty quickly. As bridezillas go I wasn't as horrible as I think everyone had expected, so if that was the worst of it they would take it with a smile.
Afterwards we headed to the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. Honestly I think I enjoyed that day more than my actual wedding day. I did love my wedding and it was a wonderful time, but the day before seemed so much more relaxed. I could spend time with my closest family and friends without the pressure of promising my life to someone else forever.
It was truly a wonderful time and I still feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude to everyone who worked so hard to make those two days possible. No amount of thank yous can express how grateful I am to all those people. I won't start naming names because I'll forget someone. I think I'm one of the few people who would do it all over again and love every minute of it, again.
I'll leave you with a picture of us on our special day to help commemorate the countdown. Tune in tomorrow when I'll bombard you with pictures of us. Because I know you care so much.
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