It's about time....

So I got the call from my realtor yesterday that everything should be set to rock and roll a closing on the house on Monday. I'm so pumped, but at the same time I feel like I don't have enough things packed and I need to take a crap load of stuff to Goodwill. I can't believe that I will be in my new home in 3 more days, it's a crazy thought! Salem Courthouse has become such a home for me, mostly because I worked here and I knew a lot of the other residents. But there will be something nice about having a washer and dryer in my home instead of right outside my apartment, and it will be nice to have a guest bedroom and an extra bathroom.

Josh and I have been looking at locations for the wedding, and so far we looked at the Hilton, IRT, The Terrace at Market Tower, The Fountains, and The Garrison. I think the big winner will be The Garrison. They require a higher deposit than most of the other locations, but I guess it's good to have a big chuck of the money out of the way early and pay the smaller amount before the big day! The Garrison was also a prime location because that area of town means a lot to me. I always wanted to get married at the little white gazebo nearby, but I have decided that it would be a better idea of get married on the porch of The Garrison and have the reception following in the ballroom. At least I can still take some wedding pictures at the Gazebo and that is all that matters. I believe we are looking to have our wedding on June 19th which is a Friday and have a later ceremony.

The Garrison is also cute because they own all of these old general mansions that they use for lodging. I think I will rent out one of the master suites myself so that I have an area where I can get ready and the room decor will also be good for pictures.

All things good

So...my mom is now out of the hospital after getting a pacemaker put in. She is doing okay but is not allowed to drive for two weeks so I've been taking her grocery shopping and helping her out with things. I finished my last day working at Salem Courthouse Apartments and I'm just trying to focus on getting some exercise and eating healthy, as well as getting my things packed for the big move which should be happening on June 28th. I've been looking like crazy to find a place to get married. My first choice was the Ritz Charles outdoor pavillion for a cermony but I don't believe they let you just have a ceremony there. I set up an appointment to view the IRT cabaret room for my reception and I thing it looks pretty elegant from the pictures. I just wish I could find the perfect outdoor location for my wedding. Lindsey took me to get a manicure and a pedicure last night as a birthday present. The pedicure was very relaxing and I think I will def. get my bridesmaids in for manis and pedis before my wedding! Well that is pretty much it for my blog today....I'll keep you updated on the wedding planning and more!

Hoping mom is well

I spent most of my birthday at the hospital with my mom. She had been complaining about a pain in her side for a little while now and has been short of breath. I wish she would have gone to the doctor sooner, but at least she is being taken care of now. She was admitted to Saint Vincent hospital the other day and it looks like she will be having a pacemaker put in today. My sister Natalie and I will be visiting later on today and I hope that she has a very safe procedure. I think I'll feel a lot better and less stressed once my mom is out of the hospital and back at home. I'm sure her dog Tito will feel a lot better when she comes hope as well.

July 6, 2008

I think this has been the most eventful year of my life thus far! I have very exciting news! Josh and I are ENGAGED!!! Last night he asked me to go with him on a walk on the canal. We walked for what seemed like hours and then we decided to go on a Gondala ride down the canal. Our gondalier seranaded us with beautiful Italian songs with a fake Italian accent, but it was so much fun! We rode the gondala around 8:45 so the canal was quieting down and it the ride really made us relax and was our little escape for the day. After the gondala ride, Josh asked me to walk with him to the White River. Once we arrived there were crazy fire dancers and a crowd of people hula hooping and dancing. He lead me to a little area that overlooked the White River and proposed to me there around 9:15!