Dresses

I went to Alfred Angelo today with my mom Aunt Joyce and Katie. I was in a good mood, but wasnt really 'totally excited' like I thought I would be. I have always thought about dress shopping as this amazing experience, but today was almost a let down. I had fun, dont get me wrong, but the dresses were a let down. The fabric was a let down. I guess I just expected more...so this dress was kinda a mermaid and I did like it, until I tried on the others haha! It was actually pretty hot, even though the material was really light.


This was actually the first dress I tried on, one I picked from online. It was AWEFUL haha, and obviously in pictures it looks like a night gown to me. Oh well. Im narrowing it all down. These arent in order but this is a gown that she brought because it was one of 3 whole halters in the shop. I loved the dress but it was easy to walk away from...it had an organza overlay ontop of the silk, so it had the flow-ey look I was going for.

I really liked this dress, it fit kinda wierd because it was just a bit too big so the clips werent really staying and it kept falling downa bit. It looked alot better in person than it does in this picture!

This dress I think had about a 15 foot train...and Im not a tain fan! I LOVED the bodice, its what made me pick a halter top, but the skirt was just way too much for a boat wedding.

This was the last dress, and it was a favorite for everyone! I liked the fit (it had a higher cut top so it covered my ENTIRE chest, and the boning helped keep everything 'up") the skirt was amazing and I felt great in it. I didnt like the exposed boning but it might be my favorite right now...we shall see what the other shops in Reno brings..

New Changes

Its been a while since I have last posted. We have been busy busy busy with potty training Griffin but he seems to be doing very well. He never really caught on to sleeping all night in his kenel so we decided to let him free and he loves to stay all night in his 'bunker' in the living room.

Griffin also helped Jason out alot when he decided to PROPOSE to me :) He gave the ring box to Griff and he took off like he was in a Nascar race, after pryin the box from his lock-jaw, Jason grabbed my hand, told me what I mean to him and asked me to marry him! I, of course, said YES!!

We were lucky enough to be able to make it over the pass the next day and go celebrate Christmas with his family in Vacaville and tell him folks and his sister about our upcoming wedding. Everyone was thrilled :) Including Grayson, Jasons dog that he hasnt seen in 6 months...The next day we went out and got a kitty! Dexter is a 7 month of kitten and is shockingly good with Griffin, she just bats at Griff like he just an annoyance. They love to cuddle on the couch with us in the evenings. They just make me so happy! (Now that we are getting sleep haha)

I also finished my first semester back at college with 13 credits, 2 A's and 2 B's, much better than when I was 18 haha :) Thats going to be all for now, Ill update more a bit later..

Griffin

We got a puppy :) Im so excited! Jason was thrilled too, I have never seen him so happy as when he was running around with 3 little beagle pups. We have a few days before we bring Griffin home to puppy-proof our home. Im sure it will be an adventure because Jason has never had a dog before (his folks have, but not by himself) So we shall see... Im STOKED to be a momma again.

More pictures to follow Im sure.

Week 1

My first week average weight was 159.1. Not too bad. Im trying to stay confident that if I simply 'stay the course' everything will drop down to where I like it...and I shouldnt have lost 4 lbs the first week, as much as I want to :) So...Im doing ok. Next week starts the yoga again to get some definition back in my arms and legs.

Day 1

Its time to jump back on the 'watching what I eat' horse. I have a small goal of 10lbs by Christmas...shouldnt be TOO hard, but boy do I love my chips and cheese dip :)

Weight: 161

Wine Weekend

It was time. Time to fill my pathetic empty wine rack with some good wine! I think I may have suceeded...

Livermore may not be classically beautiful but I managed to see some amazing things...

They put the grapes in the barrel room in the big containers and just let it all just soak and furment, then later they process it in the barrels...

We got a tour through El SOl winery and they showed us how they processed the wine out of the barrels...looks yummy huh?

I should have bought this sign, because it really just fits me :)

Dad was our DD and enforced all the rules for our trip, see the sign behind him? "No alcohol behind this point!"

It was a much needed vacation and a fun 3 day road trip. I made some macaroni/potato salad, marinated some good chicken and really just enjoyed myself. It was great to see Aunt Maureen and Uncle Greg and Aunt Jeri and Uncle Mike. At dinner one night the owner of El Sol winery came by our table with 2 free bottles of wine for us to enjoy (like we really needed MORE). Everyone we met was amazing and I cant wait to go again next year!

RIP Rosie. My Sunshine

I got a pet door to go out to our patio so Rosie can go in and out and so her litter can stay outside and not in our tiny 1 bedroom apartment...well, the first night and Rosie has taken off :( Im so sad. I miss her like crazy...Please come home Rosie! I keep looking outside thinking that you will jump over the balcony and you dont. I keep looking back onto the couch thinking I will have to yell and tell you to get off. But youre not there. I keep looking at your purple pillow thinking you will be all turned upside down and cute...but youre not there. I love you so much. You make me happy. I always figured that you would be with me...at least for the next 15 years or so. I fought for you...and now you are gone. I seriously miss you...like nothing I have ever missed before. Please come home. Dont test me anymore. I cant handle it.

ETA: SHe was hit by a car and killed today. Way south of town by the Pink Scolaries. I dont know how she got so far, from a cat who was normally too scared to venture past a couple feet from the balcony.