Major crisis quickly solved! (luckily)

So the other day we had a pretty major crisis with the wedding plans. There's the long version of the story and a short version. I'll tell the short version. So Saturday I got an email from my wedding photographer (Sheila) that basically said, hey I didn't get a contract from you or a deposit so I went ahead and made other commitments for the 23rd. (Might I add that the photographer never mentioned a deposit or anything when we had spoken before. Nor had she mentioned that she had another offer for that day. So we had no idea we didn't have her obligated for that day.) We were out of a photographer for the wedding day. Great. Immediately I started to panic because we were 6 days from the wedding day with no photography arrangements. Luckily Mom and Dad remembered the name of Tiffany and Marshall's photographer and gave him a call. Out of some kind of miracle, he just so happened to have enough time to take our pictures Saturday. It's a miracle! So now we have a photographer for Saturday. Talk about a close call! I can't believe that Sheila would just bail like that. Most people would call the client and say, hey I had another offer, what is your decision? But she came up with lots of excuses why it was our fault. She never made it clear that we didn't have a set contract for Saturday. It was our fault in a way, but she didn't make it clear. Oh well. Problem is solved. I'm over it.

So my OTHER photographer, Lavinda, the one who took the engagement and prebridals, called me yesterday. I had mentioned in an email that Sheila had bailed on me and we were out of a photographer. I had asked if she knew anyone we could call. So yesterday when she called me, she said she was just sick that that had happened. She felt so bad for recommending Sheila to me and wished that she could take the wedding pictures herself. (Lavinda will be out of town this weekend, which is why she's not taking the pictures) She just felt sick she said. She had even called around to people she knew to see if they were available. How sweet of her!! So I told her things worked out with another photographer and we'd be okay. Lavinda has been such a sweet heart and has really bent over backwards to help us and to tailor the photography stuff to our needs. I suggest her to anyone who may be getting married here in Eastern Idaho! http://lavinda.bigfolioblog.com/ is her blog. She posts pictures she's taken on there and such. Check it out!

So Lavinda brought me a CD of about 80 prebridal pictures she took on Thursday. I posted a couple pictures so you could get a taste of how well she does. I think I'll be getting some more from her soon. I'm not sure though. But anyway, I had to share that crazy story and show you a couple prebridal pictures. It's only a couple more days and we'll FINALLY be married! YAY!!

6 Days

Well everyone, it's coming down to single digits. Six more days! It's unbelievable. We have everything ready except for a couple minor things. We are looking for a couple good tops to go with the skirts we picked for the bridesmaids. I originally picked a couple tops to go with, but it wasn't approved by Mom. So we're still looking. If anyone has any ideas of where to look, we'll take any suggestions! I was hoping to find a good deal on a new dress to wear for the luncheon, but I have been quite unsuccessful. It's really hard to find any good stuff with such limited choices here in Idaho Falls. So I decided I could go without. As for the temple dress, I did find one finally. It was a little pricy, but I figured I'd be using it alot. I got my prebridals done last Thursday and it was so much fun! I had my Mom, Ashley, and best friend Deidra there for support and assistance with the huge dress! I think the girls had fun helping me carry my dress and fluff it constantly. When we arrived at the place where we'd take the pictures, we realized we completely forgot the bouquet. Nice! Luckily Dad was able to bring it to us in good time. The photographers were really fun to work with. We have been talking with the photographer for the wedding and discussing prices and arrangements for this weekend. It looks like we might be scrunched for time for wedding pictures. I just hope it all turns out!

Malone and I decided that Broulims job would work for us for now. He started work stocking the dairy section last Monday. Since then we've seen much less of eachother. It's not fun, but hopefully it'll be worth it in the end. He has a pretty tight schedule and works late at night sometimes. It really wears him out. We're hoping that his schedule will change in time for school so that he can spend the evenings with me and not working. He's not particularly fond of this job by any means. I'm hoping some other job will come up! And I have been thinking about finding a better job in Rexburg. Perhaps one with benefits or better pay. Deidra used to work at community care as a receptionist. She got medical benefits and was paid well I believe. The only downside is she had to work on Sundays occasionally. I considered working there, but that downside is a definate challenge. We'll just have to see. If anyone knows of anything or anyone with a job opening, let me know!

So the other day Malone told me he had a surprise for me. He had the "I'm up to something" look. Turns out, we are getting... a puppy. Here's the story. Malone and his family use to have a poodle named Tammy. They gave her away while Malone was on his mission. The deal was, Malone got to get one of her puppies for free when she had some. Turns out Tammy had some recently and we'll be adopting one of the puppies. The only problem is, we live in an apartment complex that won't allow animals. SO his parents offered to take care of it until we get an "animal friendly" home... which will probably be in about a year. Yay for us. We'll see how this one turns out.

I think that's about it for now. Hope to see you all very soon! love ya!

16 is the Magic Number

Welcome to our new blog! Okay, so we're not quite "husband and wife" yet, but only 16 more days! I figured I may as well get started with the blogging thing like everyone else. Malone and I have set our wedding for August 23 and are really looking forward to it! Looking forward so much that the last two months of engagement have really flown by. I can't believe it's only 16 days left. We've got just about everything ready for the wedding and reception. I still have to find a temple dress for the endowment on the 22nd, and also some jewelry and shoes to go with the wedding dress. Prebridals are next Thursday and I am so excited! However my dress has been getting fixed for the past couple weeks, so it had better be ready! Everything else is pretty much taken care of, thanks so so many people. A big shout out goes to Karen Crystal for taking care of the reception! She pretty much took over and I am so thankful. I gave her an idea of what I wanted, and she just went to work. She's one amazing woman. Another shout out goes to my mom. She probably doesn't hear this enough from me, but I appreciate her so much. She's really gone above and beyond to make this wedding amazing. She puts up with my demanding, nasty attitude, and up and down emotions constantly and yet she still stands by me and is so willing to help. If that isn't love, I don't know what is. So thank you Mom! For everything that you do!

On a side note-- for those of you who know me. I got braces in January long before I knew I'd be married this summer. So as soon as I found out, I inquired my orthodontist what the chances of getting at least the top braces off before I got married. And you know what? He said it was a definate chance! I finally got the top braces off Tuesday the 5th. It's so wonderful to have my teeth back! They're so pretty and smooth! I love it! However, I didn't expect to have a little bit of a lisp from the new permanant retainer behind my front teeth. It's annoying, but apparently it'll wear off. I hope it does soon!

As for Malone and I, we have the hardest time not spending time together. We have been lucky to be able to see eachother just about everyday during the week. I had a friend who's fiance was in a completely different state most of their engagement. I don't know how she did it! A day without Malone is like having no oxygen. I love the kid to death! I think my mom really appreciates having him around because when he's with me, I'm alot nicer and happier. Malone has been looking for local jobs in Rexburg that will provide a little more stability than his current job. He's so willing to do whatever he needs to to make sure I'm happy and living comfortably. What a provider! I just hope he doesn't go overboard! I'm still working at Mobley Physical Therapy in Rigby. I love my job, and I love the people I work with. I've been there for over a year now and my boss has been so flexible with my schedule. Malone doesn't want me to quit because it's hard to find a job that works so well with my crazy schedule. We'll be sharing one car so we'll see how this all works out with us both having jobs and school and completely different schedules. The first year of marriage ought to be a doozy! Anyway, I love you all and I'll give you an update soon!