summer breeze...makes me feel fine

Good ol' Seals & Croft. Such lyrical geniuses. Riiiight.

So it's mid-July and we're totally in bed with the windows open. Love it. Being spoiled with this cool weather, I decided it was time to do something with the 1 million pounds of mulch we received from our good buddy Logan as a wedding gift. Here's how far we've gotten. Next step, edging and planting. Whoohoo!

We've got a busy few weeks lined up before school kicks in to full gear. This weekend we're heading to Mexico (Missouri, sigh) for Lynn's wedding. She was one of my Mizzou roomies so it will be great to see old friends and meet all the new babies and such.

Then it's off to Kirksville for Adam's 10 year reunion. I didn't go to mine so I'm not exactly sure what sort of fun it will bring. :) But we're most excited about our trip to Chicago for Lollapalooza. Our final hurrah to carefree fun. How fun will it be to see a bunch of awesome bands AND Christen in one weekend?

Anyway, that's all I've got for now. Back to studying I shall go. I heart patho!

don't ya just hate it

When you realize it's been over a month since you wrote on your blog? I wish I had something earth-shattering to post but my brain is tired and my belly is full so I'm just going to leave you with this...one of my favorite parts about summer. More to come, promise!

3 days to go...

Umm...oops again on not updating the blog.

Just saw that I barely squeaked out an A- in my Accel A & P class...sweet! That's definitely the news I was hoping for.

So today is my last day at work until the Tuesday after Memorial Day. Which is sweet!
Then I come back for 4 days, tie up loose ends, and embark on the journey that will be the next 15 months of my life.

And oh yeah, I'm getting married on Saturday. (That still sounds so weird when I say it out loud or type it.)

Big changes, people. Big changes.

Anyway, can't wait to see many of you this weekend and catch up.

Word up. Or down. Or whatever.

it's the final countdown (cue synthesizer)

That song is so rad, isn't it?

Anyway, it's Friday, which is GREAT. Today is my boss's last day - it's bittersweet because she's the bom dot com so I'm sad, but I'm totally stoked that she's found a great new position, especially in this economy. So today will be full of goodbyes, which will get gushier and mushier once happy hour starts.

Last night was my first fitting of the new dress. Everything went well except for the price of alterations...holy sh*t, I guess that's how they get ya. Anyway, it should be ready a week before the big day. Nothing like cutting it close!

It's definitely crunch time here. Just treading water for the next month or so. May 29 is my official last day at work, then I'll be starting school full-time June 1. Yikes!

Tomorrow is my hometown shower and bachelorette party. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and having a drink or 2 or 10.

Hope all is well with everyone. More updates to come!

mamma and mia

Had a great weekend in Arizona visiting Cucchi, Marco and their little peanut. It was so amazing to realize how much life changes with the addition of a little one. We had a lot of fun catching up, and I enjoyed snuggling with mia and the pugs, who were excellent bed buddies!

little irish eyes

We were lucky enough to spend our St. Patty's evening with 5 day old Riley. Carie & JP really made a cutie, didn't they?


This week will just be full of little rugrats for me - I'm leaving Friday after work to meet Miss Mia in Arizona. Looking forward to lots of snuggle time and catching up with Cucchi!

the past couple of weeks

Quick recap of the past 2 weeks:

Attended my first bridal shower...so much fun! It was actually a joint shower for Carie, Laura and me since our group of friends live so far apart. We had such a great time catching up and laughing. 4 of our KC friends hosted it, and put so much work into pulling off the perfect party. Photos stolen from Christen.


Attended my second bridal shower...again, a great time! This one was hosted by three of my friends from work. The food and conversation was wonderful. More pics to come when I get them uploaded.

I've decided showers are fun. I think dearest fiance likes them too. He gets to spend a Saturday doing whatever he wants, and I come home with presents. What's there not to love?

Work has been excessively busy of late. Our team lost 2 members in the last round of lay-offs, which has been really difficult on both the work and personal front. It's always hard to see people let go, but when you consider them dear friends, it's even harder.

School has been eating up what's left of my free time, but I definitely can't complain. I'm truly happy and grateful for all the good things in my life. Friends, family, a job, a new career and starting a new life with a boy I'm smitten for. What more could I want? :)