.....it will certainly be special!
Our wedding is six months from today!
YIPPEE!!
I can't wait, but there is plenty to do between now and then!
Friday, April 29
Wednesday, April 27
CSA farms
WEG and I joined a CSA program this year- Gruber Farms CSA, to be exact. For those of you who do not know what CSA stands for, it is Community Supported Agriculture. There are several programs like this in our area. It works a little something like this. A farm grows a variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the year. People sign up for a share of these products. For instance, we signed up for the "small share" which is perfect for 2 people. We receive a box each week from April through July and the total cost is $250. The farm drops off the boxes at the YMCA and, since WEG works out there, it's easy for him to pick it up.
This was the first week we received the box, and inside we found collard greens, mustard greens, broccoli, green onions, sugar peas, beets, and strawberries.
So far we have sauteed the mustard greens on Monday night, cooked the collards in the crockpot for Tuesday night, made strawberry milkshakes with half the strawberries, and are having the sugar peas tonight and the broccoli tomorrow night. We did give away the beets because neither of us likes those and I'm currently looking for something to make with the green onions.
It's been really nice to have fresh vegetables to eat this week without having to a) buy them at the grocery store and wonder if they're local or b) grow them ourselves. I'm looking forward to this for the next couple of months, and if all goes well, we will sign up again for August-November.
If you have a CSA farm in your area and love fresh fruits and vegetables without doing the work, check one out!
This was the first week we received the box, and inside we found collard greens, mustard greens, broccoli, green onions, sugar peas, beets, and strawberries.
So far we have sauteed the mustard greens on Monday night, cooked the collards in the crockpot for Tuesday night, made strawberry milkshakes with half the strawberries, and are having the sugar peas tonight and the broccoli tomorrow night. We did give away the beets because neither of us likes those and I'm currently looking for something to make with the green onions.
It's been really nice to have fresh vegetables to eat this week without having to a) buy them at the grocery store and wonder if they're local or b) grow them ourselves. I'm looking forward to this for the next couple of months, and if all goes well, we will sign up again for August-November.
If you have a CSA farm in your area and love fresh fruits and vegetables without doing the work, check one out!
Thursday, April 21
Just call me Porky
This has been a great week full of family and friends! On Monday, we had Mexican for dinner with my parents, my cousin Sarah and her 2 kids, my cousin Carrie and her fiancee, and one of my cousin's friends and her two kids. Sarah was in town from New York, where she moved recently, and it was nice to see her and catch up!
Then, on Tuesday, we went out to WEG's grandmother's house because his parents and his niece were in town. His niece is adorable and has such a vivid imagination! She's going to be our flower girl, and we can't wait! We celebrated WEG's dad's birthday with steaks, baked potatoes, salad, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Also on Tuesday, I met my blog friend and in real life friend, GamecockQueen for lunch at Miyo's. We both work at USC, so it's always fun to meet on campus and walk somewhere for lunch. And 90% of the time it's Miyo's! So good to catch up with her.
Then on Wednesday, I met a friend from high school at Cantina 76, a local restaurant with the best tacos. Their bbq shrimp taco with chipotle bbq sauce and feta cheese is to die for!
So yes, this has been a good week- although probably not good for the waistline. Just call me Porky.
Now, I can't wait to head to Fripp Island for a relaxing long weekend with WEG- we're taking Monday off! I hope the weather is nice!
Happy Easter, y'all!
Then, on Tuesday, we went out to WEG's grandmother's house because his parents and his niece were in town. His niece is adorable and has such a vivid imagination! She's going to be our flower girl, and we can't wait! We celebrated WEG's dad's birthday with steaks, baked potatoes, salad, and strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Also on Tuesday, I met my blog friend and in real life friend, GamecockQueen for lunch at Miyo's. We both work at USC, so it's always fun to meet on campus and walk somewhere for lunch. And 90% of the time it's Miyo's! So good to catch up with her.
Then on Wednesday, I met a friend from high school at Cantina 76, a local restaurant with the best tacos. Their bbq shrimp taco with chipotle bbq sauce and feta cheese is to die for!
So yes, this has been a good week- although probably not good for the waistline. Just call me Porky.
Now, I can't wait to head to Fripp Island for a relaxing long weekend with WEG- we're taking Monday off! I hope the weather is nice!
Happy Easter, y'all!
Wednesday, April 20
Stuck in my head
I'm not quite sure why, but this song is stuck in my head today. Fitting since it's Easter week, though!
I serve a risen Savior
He's in the world today
I know that He is living
whatever men may say
I see His hand of mercy
I hear His voice of cheer
and just the time I need Him
He's always near
He lives, He lives!
Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me
and talks with me
along life's narrow way
He lives, He lives!
Salvation to impart
you ask my how I know He lives
He lives within my heart.
In all the world around Him
I see His loving care
And though my heart grows weary
I never will despair
I know that He is leading
Through all the stormy blast
the day of His appearing
will come at last
He lives, He lives!
Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me
and talks with me
along life's narrow way
He lives, He lives!
Salvation to impart
you ask me how I know He lives
He lives within my heart.
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian
lift up your voice and sing
eternal hallelujahs
to Jesus Christ the King
the hope of all who seek him
the help of all who find
none other is so loving
so good and kind
He lives, He lives!
Christ Jesus lives today
He walks with me
and talks with me
along life's narrow way
He lives, He lives!
Salvation to impart
you ask my how I know He lives
He lives within my heart.
Tuesday, April 19
Wedding shoes
After the fiasco with Beyond the Rack and my original wedding shoes, I set to work scouring the internet for another pair that I would love just as much. And, I found them- Thank you, Zappos!
Here they are:
They're Me Too from Zappo's. They seem to be quite comfortable, not too high, and the exact shade of my bridesmaids' dresses. I can't wait to wear them!
Here they are:
Thursday, April 14
Spring spheres?!
Spring Spheres instead of Easter Eggs
Did any of you hear about this? I heard this story on my local radio station this morning. A teacher in Seattle asked that Easter eggs instead be called "Spring Spheres" in order to be politically correct and not indoctrinate students with a certain set of religious beliefs.
What is this world coming to? I'm amazed.
Did any of you hear about this? I heard this story on my local radio station this morning. A teacher in Seattle asked that Easter eggs instead be called "Spring Spheres" in order to be politically correct and not indoctrinate students with a certain set of religious beliefs.
What is this world coming to? I'm amazed.
Tuesday, April 12
Our first shower!
This past weekend we headed down to Edisto Island for our engagement shower! It was so much fun, and we are so thankful to our wonderful friends that hosted the party and to all of those that came out to celebrate with us.
WEG's favorite gift of the day was a shotgun! Yes, we got a shotgun for our wedding shower...nothing like living in the South, right?
Here are some other pictures of the day.
WEG and me
Beaufort stew- yum!
Opening gifts.
With our friends, the Prices.
With my parents.
My future sister-in-law.
Bess, one of my matrons of honor.
Julie, me, and Bess
Even Abe joined the fun- chilling in the horseshoe pit.
Wednesday, April 6
Beyond the Rack = TERRIBLE
If you can help it, do not ever make a purchase from Beyond the Rack.
I purchased a pair of Badgely Mischka shoes back in mid-February that I was hoping would be the shoes I wore in my wedding. They were gorgeous and the perfect shade of purple. Beyond the Rack sent me several emails in the next few weeks that they were expecting the shoes any day, and would ship them to me immediately. Then, several weeks passed, and I did not hear a word from them.
Week before last, I called Beyond the Rack's customer service number and was assured that the shoes would ship to me last week. Last week came and went and I didn't receive any shipment notification. Then today, I got an email that my purchase has been refunded because they "couldn't secure my shoes from their suppliers." REALLY?!? Now that I look at Beyond the Rack's reviews, I see that this is a common problem. But it really makes me angry. That is a terrible way to do business. You should not advertise an item for sale if you do not know for sure that you can get it. And two months after the fact, I don't get an apology note or a phone call or anything that would be courteous. No, I get an email.
Beyond the Rack has just vaulted itself to one of my least favorite companies, right up there with David's Bridal. Do yourself a favor, and don't bother when you see something you like on Beyond the Rack. Chances are, you'll just be disappointed in the end.
I purchased a pair of Badgely Mischka shoes back in mid-February that I was hoping would be the shoes I wore in my wedding. They were gorgeous and the perfect shade of purple. Beyond the Rack sent me several emails in the next few weeks that they were expecting the shoes any day, and would ship them to me immediately. Then, several weeks passed, and I did not hear a word from them.
Week before last, I called Beyond the Rack's customer service number and was assured that the shoes would ship to me last week. Last week came and went and I didn't receive any shipment notification. Then today, I got an email that my purchase has been refunded because they "couldn't secure my shoes from their suppliers." REALLY?!? Now that I look at Beyond the Rack's reviews, I see that this is a common problem. But it really makes me angry. That is a terrible way to do business. You should not advertise an item for sale if you do not know for sure that you can get it. And two months after the fact, I don't get an apology note or a phone call or anything that would be courteous. No, I get an email.
Beyond the Rack has just vaulted itself to one of my least favorite companies, right up there with David's Bridal. Do yourself a favor, and don't bother when you see something you like on Beyond the Rack. Chances are, you'll just be disappointed in the end.
Tuesday, April 5
Tuesday tidbits
This has been an eventful few days!
On Friday evening we had dinner with some friends- it was delicious! BBQ chicken, twice baked potatoes, and asparagus. Always a good meal when we eat with the Boltins!!
On Saturday I worked at JTT, and then we had dinner at Casa Linda with more friends. Is anybody as addicted to cheese dip at Mexican restaurants as I am? YUMMM! I could eat my weight in it, I think. It was so nice to get to hang out with our group when everyone was able to come!
Sunday WEG agreed to go to the Carolina baseball game with me. It was a gorgeous day and we swept Kentucky! Not a good weekend of sports for Big Blue fans. Sorry, Cats. I was pulling for you on Saturday night, though!
And yesterday was awesome. We had tickets for the practice round at the Master's golf tournament in Augusta. I have never been to a more well-run event in my life. It was truly amazing. I had heard great things about it before going, but it didn't prepare me for what we saw. It was first-class in every respect. Beautiful grounds, impeccable service....Southern hospitality at its finest! We didn't get to see the big boys practice (no Tiger or Phil or some of the other biggies)- I guess they don't need to practice ;-) But, we did see quite a few, and my personal favorite, Dustin Johnson. He's a Columbia boy!
Just a great few days! This week also promises to be eventful. I'm getting my hair highlighted today, I have book club tomorrow (We read Mennonite in a Little Black Dress- not my favorite!), and then we have our engagement shower this weekend in Edisto- I can't wait!!
Hope everyone has a great week! And thanks for all the wonderful jewelry suggestions for my bridesmaids' dresses. I got a lot of really great ideas!
On Friday evening we had dinner with some friends- it was delicious! BBQ chicken, twice baked potatoes, and asparagus. Always a good meal when we eat with the Boltins!!
On Saturday I worked at JTT, and then we had dinner at Casa Linda with more friends. Is anybody as addicted to cheese dip at Mexican restaurants as I am? YUMMM! I could eat my weight in it, I think. It was so nice to get to hang out with our group when everyone was able to come!
Sunday WEG agreed to go to the Carolina baseball game with me. It was a gorgeous day and we swept Kentucky! Not a good weekend of sports for Big Blue fans. Sorry, Cats. I was pulling for you on Saturday night, though!
And yesterday was awesome. We had tickets for the practice round at the Master's golf tournament in Augusta. I have never been to a more well-run event in my life. It was truly amazing. I had heard great things about it before going, but it didn't prepare me for what we saw. It was first-class in every respect. Beautiful grounds, impeccable service....Southern hospitality at its finest! We didn't get to see the big boys practice (no Tiger or Phil or some of the other biggies)- I guess they don't need to practice ;-) But, we did see quite a few, and my personal favorite, Dustin Johnson. He's a Columbia boy!
Just a great few days! This week also promises to be eventful. I'm getting my hair highlighted today, I have book club tomorrow (We read Mennonite in a Little Black Dress- not my favorite!), and then we have our engagement shower this weekend in Edisto- I can't wait!!
Hope everyone has a great week! And thanks for all the wonderful jewelry suggestions for my bridesmaids' dresses. I got a lot of really great ideas!
Friday, April 1
Bridesmaid Jewelry- opinions?
Well, after the fiasco with David's Bridal, I found another dress that I love and have chosen for my bridesmaids. Here it is- it's the second from the right. The sweetheart neck with the bow. The color is the one shown.
And the shoe I have chosen is this:
I chose silver shoes instead of gold because the dress has black undertones, and I think we will do black tuxes with dark grey/silver vests. I just thought silver went better with that. So now my dilemma is what jewelry to have my bridesmaids wear. I think the dress looks nice with a necklace, but what kind? What do y'all think? I've thought about pearls or even a dainty silver necklace, but I like the chunky look of the necklace in the picture. However, I don't want whatever I choose to cost a whole lot. I really don't want to give my bridesmaids the necklace/earrings they wear as their main gift because some of them just aren't into that sort of thing and would probably never wear it again. I thought if I chose pearl necklaces, they could each choose their own to wear, which would be unique, and if they didn't have a pearl necklace, they could always borrow them. I have several, in fact. Do y'all think pearls would look good with the dress and shoes, or something else? All ideas are appreciated!! Thanks, and have a great weekend :-) **P.S.- Can anyone tell me why blogger won't let me put spaces between paragraphs. I put spaces and then when I preview or publish, it runs them all together in one big paragraph. It has just started doing this- frustrating!!
And the shoe I have chosen is this:
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