Heather and Josh 11/11/06

[countrygirl]

I just wanted to say I love the shoes. I would loved to have found them myself. Great choice.

Actually, Ellen (cowboybride) emailed me w a site to ebay, and these were on that site. I will see if I can't post that site in a minute here.

[Amber818]

I just wanted to say how cool I think it is that your new date is on Veterans Day. I know you and Josh have military affilation so that is neat...

[Kacie_bride]

Great shoes! You should get them!

[countrygirl]

I just wanted to say how cool I think it is that your new date is on Veterans Day. I know you and Josh have military affilation so that is neat...

Thanks Amber. Actually, when we set the date, neither of us knew it was Veteran's Day. We were joking that we will always have that day off. And yes, it is pretty neat since he is in the military, that we can 'honor' the day for that too!!!!;)

[countrygirl]

Ok, well, I have gotten my flowers, finally. We are doing red/white roses, but they are a rustic looking red rose, if that makes sense. We are also using a lilly style of flower, but isn't a lilly, and another that looks similar to a orchid n the way it hangs, but it isn't an orchid. Don't ask me what kind of flowers these are, but they all look so pretty together. They are silk, so I still have to make the bouquets, but at least I have them.

I also have everything to do my invites, but my boss, whos is also a BM of mine (I am one of her's two as she is getting married two weeks after me) decided to make the printer go ka-put after she printed her invites. What a punk!!!!!

We are using ivory/cream colored invites that are made from card stock, and have sage colored vellum going over it. THere will be ivory ribbon tied at the top. The image that Ellen gave me will be drawn on the card stock (yes, I am tracing it on there:bbeek: ) and the wording will go over it. IT looks really pretty together.

Here is what the wording will say.

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Boman
request your presense
at the marriage of thier daughter

Heather D'Nai Pruett
to
Joshua Lyle Murray

son of
Rex and Lisa Morgan

On Saturday, Novenber eleventh
Two thousand and six
At one o'clock in the afternoon

St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church
Surprise, Az

*reception will follow at
Falcon Dunes Golf Course

[BriansBride07]

Rule number one: Don't discuss things with people. Email your sister a dress and say "This is what you and the other two bridesmaids are wearing." Stop being nice and getting opinions it just stresses you out.

I really have to agree with this comment I to just told my BM what color to wear and let me approve after they did. What a flop that was I literally got sick from all the stress. I also have a very bad back and it ended up going out on me really bad so in the end I wish I would of just said this is what you are wearing if you don't like it well goodbye you can be replaced.

[countrygirl]

I really have to agree with this comment I to just told my BM what color to wear and let me approve after they did. What a flop that was I literally got sick from all the stress. I also have a very bad back and it ended up going out on me really bad so in the end I wish I would of just said this is what you are wearing if you don't like it well goodbye you can be replaced.

Sorry to hear that Christina, BYW, welcome to the group.

[BriansBride07]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have enjoyed looking at all your plans.

[countrygirl]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have enjoyed looking at all your plans.

Thank. It's been a hard road w alot of thing falling thru, and not having that true "I'm getting married" feeling. It wasn't until about a week ago when I saw "4 months......" and I realized HOLY MOLY I AM GETTING MARRIED!!!!

And you are welcomed w open arms in here. The ladies in this forum are way cool, very nice, and incredibly helpful. I can't tell you how much they have done for me. I think I have realy struck up some friendships here too!!!!

[countrygirl]

Well, I finally started working in the bouquets this weekend. I have the FG bouquets arranged. They still need to be taped, and need the ribbon on them. But here is the beginning.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/FGB1.jpg; http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/FGB2.jpg

I started on my bouqet. It isn't quite what I had in mind, so I have to play w it alot more. And I think the BM bouqets will end up similar, but a bit smaller.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/MB2.jpg;

[MOB Karen]

Yay!! You are on the ball, Heather!! They look awesome!!! What pretty colors!! I love them!!! :D

[Kacie_bride]

The bouquets are looking good so far. I love the color.

[countrygirl]

Thanks girls!! I was going to go w calla lillies, or tiger lillies, but couldn't find ones that looked right, so when we saw these, we thought they would look pretty w the dresses, mine being champagne and the BM beings sage.

[MOB Karen]

Um Yeah, they'll look awesome with those color dresses!!! You guys are going to be gorgeous, Heather!!! No doubt!!! :)

[countrygirl]

Um Yeah, they'll look awesome with those color dresses!!! You guys are going to be gorgeous, Heather!!! No doubt!!! :)

Thanks Karen. I need that right now. I am going thru a 'doubting' stage where I am not sure if anything is going to work like I thought it would. I am starting to change my mind on everything, and I know that I really DON"T want to change anything. UGH!!! WILL IT EVER END!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Thanks Karen. I need that right now. I am going thru a 'doubting' stage where I am not sure if anything is going to work like I thought it would. I am starting to change my mind on everything, and I know that I really DON"T want to change anything. UGH!!! WILL IT EVER END!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Yes Heather in 3 months and 18 days it will end! ;) I went through the doubting stage too, trust yourself and know that your day will be wonderful!! :)

[countrygirl]

Yes Heather in 3 months and 18 days it will end! ;) I went through the doubting stage too, trust yourself and know that your day will be wonderful!! :)

That seems to be getting harder and harder. This weekend, I went w one of my BM to do planning for her wedding, and started to feel that my wedding was going to be inadequate compared to hers. Her mother has very elegant taste, and is very creative, and her wedding things so far are beautiful. I also realized that there is soooooooooo much that I haven't done yet. The one good thing is that it gave me the motivation to start on things that I should have done, or should be closed to finished with.

[cowboysbride]

I think they look great Heather! I went thru the EXACT same thing! Remember? I love the flowers and the color is gorgeous. You are going to be beautiful and so is your wedding!

Keep it up!

[Kacie_bride]

It's okay Heather! Breath and count to 10 slowly. LOL, I am starting to feel that way to. I still have one BM who hasn't tried on her dress yet, I haven't ordered invitations, my dress still needs to be altered, the guest list isen't finalized, I have no addresses collected, I have no jewelry yet, no ideas on hair or make-up, and Justin still hasn't selected all of his attendants yet, and the list goes on. I am starting to feel a little stressed myself! I am only a month and half behind you.

I am sure you wedding will be just as lovely as your friends! Don't worry!

[countrygirl]

I think they look great Heather! I went thru the EXACT same thing! Remember? I love the flowers and the color is gorgeous. You are going to be beautiful and so is your wedding!

Keep it up!

Yes, Ellen, I do remember you being unsure about your flowers too. And I don't think I was very kind on that.:bbcry:

But thank you, it helps to hear the kind words.

[cowboysbride]

Yes, Ellen, I do remember you being unsure about your flowers too. And I don't think I was very kind on that.:bbcry:

But thank you, it helps to hear the kind words.

It's okay they were not what I wanted and the pics didn't do them justice...I like what I have now!

[countrygirl]

It's okay they were not what I wanted and the pics didn't do them justice...I like what I have now!

So do I babe, so do I!!!

[AngelinLove]

Th eflowers are beautiful, and so are all your other choices. This wedding is yours and cannot be compared to anyone elses. Your BM's wedding is hers and although I am sure that it will be gorgeous...you two are different and there is no reason to doubt that your wedding will be perfect and beautiful!!!

[countrygirl]

Th eflowers are beautiful, and so are all your other choices. This wedding is yours and cannot be compared to anyone elses. Your BM's wedding is hers and although I am sure that it will be gorgeous...you two are different and there is no reason to doubt that your wedding will be perfect and beautiful!!!

Thanks Angel. And the good thing is that she is constantly telling me how nice mine is going to be and how she loves where it's at, and loves the things that I have done. That has helped alot.

PS, I am keeping an eye on your count, looks good so far!! There is hope for me yet!!!!!!:bblol:

[Valmai]

I love the colour of your flowers i think they will go lovely with urs and BMs dresses. Im sure everything will be wonderful, i think we see so much stuff about and then wonder if it would b nicer than what we have chosen and then the mind just goes into overdrive and we feel like just giving up - at the end of the day how could u not look gorgeous hey? xxx

[countrygirl]

I love the colour of your flowers i think they will go lovely with urs and BMs dresses. Im sure everything will be wonderful, i think we see so much stuff about and then wonder if it would b nicer than what we have chosen and then the mind just goes into overdrive and we feel like just giving up - at the end of the day how could u not look gorgeous hey? xxx

Ahh, thanks Valmai. That was very sweet. After taking a day off of wedding stuff, and looking at it all again, it's pretty much perfect for me.

[countrygirl]

Here is the prelim invite. The bottom left corner is funky because I tried to shape the edges, and used the wrong tool. I have to get another one. But this is the general idea.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/invite.jpg

[countrygirl]

Josh and I were fartin' around w his camera phone the other night and took this pic. I think it actually turned out pretty good.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/us1.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

Heather that pic is cute! The invite looks good from what I can see.

[brewsells]

That is a cute pic, Heather.
I like what I can see of the invites. Are you just rounding the edges?

[countrygirl]

I couldn't get the invite pic to be larger.

[countrygirl]

That is a cute pic, Heather.
I like what I can see of the invites. Are you just rounding the edges?

I am acutally doing a victorian style egding. I have to get the correct tool today, and I will try to take a closer pic tonight. I am doing it on both the back and the vellum.

[countrygirl]

I couldn't get the engagment pic to turn our right in the past, and I think I did it this time, so here it is. It still says 11/4/06, as that was our original date.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/HeatherandJosh.jpg

[brewsells]

I am acutally doing a victorian style egding. I have to get the correct tool today, and I will try to take a closer pic tonight. I am doing it on both the back and the vellum.

I bet that will turn out great! Can't wait to see what they look like.

[countrygirl]

Thanks Holly. I think it will look pretty.

And I can't believe that you are getting so close to your day too. Wahooooo!!

[brewsells]

Thanks Holly. I think it will look pretty.

And I can't believe that you are getting so close to your day too. Wahooooo!!

yeah, wahooooo for me! I can't believe Ellen has 3 days!! And Heather, you will be here before you know it.

[countrygirl]

yeah, wahooooo for me! I can't believe Ellen has 3 days!! And Heather, you will be here before you know it.

Yeah, I start to get alittle short of breath at times when I think about it.

[Jopet]

Ohh that pic is so beautiful!! :D

[countrygirl]

Well, one more thing down. I went today to pay the dep on the reception site. I hadn't done it yet, but they were holding it for me. And they said that now they will do the decorating for me too. They just need the centerpieces and the directions as to how we want that to look, and they will set it up!!

And YEAH!! My brother might be coming after all. He lives in Mich and didn't think that he would be able to make it due to school and work. Well, I talked to him briefly this morn, and he said that he just might be able to. I want him to be an usher, wanted him to be a GM, but since we don't know if he will acutally make it, I don't want to be left hanging at the last min.

Anyway, it makes me so happy that I want to cry. I haven't seen him in four years, and really really want to see him!!!!

[ikkin510]

Heather, that's great that your brother may be able to come to the wedding now! Tell him if he thinks he's gunna have too much school work, to send it my way. I'll do it for him so he can come to the wedding (although, he shouldn't expect great grades on the work...LOL)

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Thats awesome about your brother! Its so great when something happens that you wanted to happen but didnt think it was going to, especially with family!

That pic was fantastic! It looks so cool!

[countrygirl]

MORE GOOD NEWS!! My invitations are finally going out today. I have been working on them for about three weeks, and they are finished. We are sending them aobut two months early because we have sevealy going out of state,a nd want them to have enough time to plan. The helpful part is alot will be hand delivered, so that will save on postage!!!

[Kacie_bride]

How exciting! Now you can have an RSVP count like so many others!

[countrygirl]

How exciting! Now you can have an RSVP count like so many others!

Yeah, but I don't know that I want to have the "no's" on there. That would be depressing.

[Kacie_bride]

Yeah, but I don't know that I want to have the "no's" on there. That would be depressing.

Well maybe you will not have that many no's. I know I am hoping for a few. My guest list is over 300 people now! Geese!

[MOB Karen]

MORE GOOD NEWS!! My invitations are finally going out today. I have been working on them for about three weeks, and they are finished. We are sending them aobut two months early because we have sevealy going out of state,a nd want them to have enough time to plan. The helpful part is alot will be hand delivered, so that will save on postage!!!

Getting the little RSVP cards back is fun!!! You'll enjoy that!! lol :D

[AngelinLove]

Congratulations on getting your invites out!!! That is always a relief!! Where at in MI does your brother live? What is he going to school for? I really hope that he is able to be there for you!!!

[countrygirl]

Kacie......300 guests? HOLY MOLY!! We have about 130 invited, and now that about 20-25 won't be able to make it, so I am not really counting those as "no's".

Karen.....thank you very much. Yes, I am excited, I can finally say that it's really going to happen now. The box that my invites came in is kindof a keepsake box, so I will use that to keep the rsvp's in.

Angel.....My bro lives in Mt Pleasant. I have never been there, but he seems to like it.

[AngelinLove]

I have never been to Mt. Pleasent...but I know alot of people who went to Central and are fond of teh area!!! Does your bro go to Central?

[countrygirl]

I have never been to Mt. Pleasent...but I know alot of people who went to Central and are fond of teh area!!! Does your bro go to Central?

I don't know yet anything about the school. He has been one of those "I'm going to school next year" for the past ten years people. I hope for his sake that he does. He lost all sense of direction years ago, and I am really hoping that he finds it. He has so much potential, he just has see that for himself.

[AngelinLove]

Well...I hope that he finds his way soon Heather...I know people like that and sometimes it is just so hard to sit back, shut up and let them live their lives!!! Either way...I hope he finds his way to your wedding...lol!!!

[countrygirl]

Well...I hope that he finds his way soon Heather...I know people like that and sometimes it is just so hard to sit back, shut up and let them live their lives!!! Either way...I hope he finds his way to your wedding...lol!!!

Thanks Angel. He really is a good person, and for once in a very long time, he is sounding happy.

And, I really do hope that he makes it out. He will knock everyone dead when they see him. He is a good looking guy, but he is also 6'10.

And he has never met Josh, but I really think that they will get along. Of course, I won't allow them hang around eachother too much. That's like asking for a death sentence. They will be picking on me so bad I will feel like hiding.

[AngelinLove]

6'10 wow...that is one tall guy..lol!!! I guess it does run in the family though, huh?

[countrygirl]

6'10 wow...that is one tall guy..lol!!! I guess it does run in the family though, huh?

Yeah, the shortest one is my sis, and she is about 5'9. We are related to the Jolly Green Giant you know!!

[countrygirl]

Yeah!! We got our first official RSVP this afternoon. We are hand delivering a good portion of the invites since see the people every day, and a friend just filled it out and handed it back to me right there!!!!

YIPPEE!!!!!

[ikkin510]

Congrats on the first RSVP! Isn't it exciting? I was jumping up and down when we got our first one. The highlight of my day is now checking the mail. I get depressed on Sundays when there is no mail or if I get a day without any little tan envelopes. ***sigh, simple things....***

[countrygirl]

Well, today is exactly 3 months until J and I are married. Things have been going well for the most part. We have been bickering a bit more lately, but its usually over fixable things, or things w the kids. Not that we are arguing, but just bickering. Plans are coming together slowly. All deposits are paid, invitations out, decorations are in the process of being completed, and my current project is the bouquets. I was working on one of the FG bouquets last night, and finished it, it's a rough draft of one, but it looks really pretty. I have to redo it, make it tighter, but it will totally work.

[hummingbird521]

Glad to know the bouquets are turning out for you. One less thing to worry about now. 3 more months to go. how exciting!!!

[cowboysbride]

Well, today is exactly 3 months until J and I are married. Things have been going well for the most part. We have been bickering a bit more lately, but its usually over fixable things, or things w the kids. Not that we are arguing, but just bickering. Plans are coming together slowly. All deposits are paid, invitations out, decorations are in the process of being completed, and my current project is the bouquets. I was working on one of the FG bouquets last night, and finished it, it's a rough draft of one, but it looks really pretty. I have to redo it, make it tighter, but it will totally work.

Awesome! Post a pic I wanna see it!

[countrygirl]

Awesome! Post a pic I wanna see it!

J was gone w his cell last night, so I couldnt take one that way, but I plan getting some dev over the weekend, I can post them on Mnday.

[countrygirl]

Well, I got one more thing down. I finished the flower girl bouqets, and last night I finished mine. It's smaller than I thought I wanted, but after looking at it and holding it up several times, I realized that I didn't want a bigger one after all. It's perfect!!! I thought I was going to use a few different kinds of flowers, but I only used the roses.

YEAH!!! ONE MORE DOWN!!!

[countrygirl]

Here are some pics of the bouquet that I will be using. It won't be as big or as elaborate as I thought I wanted, but I love it!! I also took some of the candles that will be placed on the cake table, and the gift table. I may put on near the guest book, depending on how much room we have.
; http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/4.jpg


http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/3.jpg;http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/2.jpg;http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/1.jpg

Sorry about the crooked one.

[cowboysbride]

GORGEOUS HEATHER! You are doing such a great job! I'm sorry I haven't
"posted" with you for a while, I have been preoccupied with my hubby LOL!

But anywhoo, the flowers and centerpieces are gorgeous, keep the DIY pics coming!

Luv Ya!

Oh, how did the custody hearing go???

[countrygirl]

GORGEOUS HEATHER! You are doing such a great job! I'm sorry I haven't
"posted" with you for a while, I have been preoccupied with my hubby LOL!

But anywhoo, the flowers and centerpieces are gorgeous, keep the DIY pics coming!

Luv Ya!

Oh, how did the custody hearing go???

Thanks Ellen. I am acutally having fun w the DIY things now.

We aren't sure what the outcome is yet, but we should fine out very soon. She didnt have much to say other than she is a good mom and the kids are terrified of us. We had five witnesses who could testify to her neglegence and temper. We shall see.

[hummingbird521]

Your bouquets are very pretty Heather. You are doing a wonderful job. I was scanning through your journal and seen the invitations. They are great. I love them. I have been meaning to ask you if you ever worked out the motel situation and found rooms for everyone?

[AngelinLove]

Your bouquet is very very pretty...great job Heather!!!

[countrygirl]

Your bouquets are very pretty Heather. You are doing a wonderful job. I was scanning through your journal and seen the invitations. They are great. I love them. I have been meaning to ask you if you ever worked out the motel situation and found rooms for everyone?

Thanks Tresia, I was able to find a hotel about 10 min from my house and reserved a block of 10 rooms. We may end up using one on our wedding night as we won't be leaving town until two days later.

[countrygirl]

Well, our honeymoon plans have changed now. It turns out that it's just too expensive for us to fly to Cabo for the week. We are now looking into going to Catalina Island, just off the coast of Cali for four days. It will be cheaper, and we will be closer to home incase there is an emergency. Either way, as long as we get alone time, that is all that matters!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Heather,

I love the flowers you chose for your bouqet! They are gorgeous!!! The candles are very pretty as well!

I have my fingers crossed for good news from the court date!! Take care Hun!

[countrygirl]

Heather,

I love the flowers you chose for your bouqet! They are gorgeous!!! The candles are very pretty as well!

I have my fingers crossed for good news from the court date!! Take care Hun!

Thanks Shawna. If nothing else, at least we should be getting adjustment therapy all four kids, and a nutritionist for Isabelle.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Thanks Shawna. If nothing else, at least we should be getting adjustment therapy all four kids, and a nutritionist for Isabelle.

And that's a good place to start. I'm thinking though, and have a feeling that only GOOD things will come from all this!!

[Kacie_bride]

Well, our honeymoon plans have changed now. It turns out that it's just too expensive for us to fly to Cabo for the week. We are now looking into going to Catalina Island, just off the coast of Cali for four days. It will be cheaper, and we will be closer to home incase there is an emergency. Either way, as long as we get alone time, that is all that matters!!!

I'm sure Catalina Island is a nice place! It sounds nice and you guys will have so much fun together. :bblol: Any your bouquets are beautiful! You have done such a nice job. I know your wedding will be so beautiful.

[countrygirl]

I'm sure Catalina Island is a nice place! It sounds nice and you guys will have so much fun together. :bblol: Any your bouquets are beautiful! You have done such a nice job. I know your wedding will be so beautiful.

Thanks Kacie. I think we will have a blast. The city's chamber is sending me a visitor's guide so we can check things out.

And thanks on the bouquets. But now I am starting to doubt myself a bit. Iused ivory ribbon, but after looking at my dress the other day, and seeing how 'champagne' it really is, I want to change the ribbon.

[countrygirl]

Last night I was playing w wedding day hair ideas. I think this is how I might do it for the wedding. The curls will of course be alittle more lively, I didn't use hairspray for the pics. But this is the idea.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/2-1.jpg; http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/4-1.jpg; http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/1-1.jpg.

[AngelinLove]

Last night I was playing w wedding day hair ideas. I think this is how I might do it for the wedding. The curls will of course be alittle more lively, I didn't use hairspray for the pics. But this is the idea.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/2-1.jpg; http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/4-1.jpg; http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/1-1.jpg.


Pretty pretty..oh so pretty!!!!

[countrygirl]

Pretty pretty..oh so pretty!!!!

Ahh, thanks Angel. I was going to go have it done somewhere, but if i can do that myself, I think it will be fine. I just need to find some of those long skinny curlers, and hopefully that will work.

[AngelinLove]

I would just get them first and start working on it before the wedding, so that you have it down for the day of!!!! It will be beautiful!!!

[cowboysbride]

Ahh, thanks Angel. I was going to go have it done somewhere, but if i can do that myself, I think it will be fine. I just need to find some of those long skinny curlers, and hopefully that will work.

K, I'm jealous! Your hair is about 3 inches longer than mine! Wal-Mart has the rollers...You are so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[countrygirl]

Wally World, here I come!! I do plan on working on it quite a few times before the wedding. And at least if I mess it up, the veil will cover it!! HAHA!

And Ellen, you crazy cat, you are gorgeous baby!!!!!

[countrygirl]

Quetion though, should I take the veil off after the ceremony and pics?

[MOB Karen]

It looks just beautiful, Heather!!! You are going to be a gorgeous bride!!! :D

[Kacie_bride]

Your hair is going to be sooo pretty! I can't wait to see it all come together!

[cowboysbride]

Quetion though, should I take the veil off after the ceremony and pics?

That's up to you dollface, I didn't but I stayed in my dress until we got ready to leave the reception. If you're more comfortable w/o it after everything is done then by all means take it off TAKE IT ALL OFF LOL!

[LaceyinPgh]

I ditched my veil after the ceremony and picutes. It got on my **** nerves.

[countrygirl]

That's up to you dollface, I didn't but I stayed in my dress until we got ready to leave the reception. If you're more comfortable w/o it after everything is done then by all means take it off TAKE IT ALL OFF LOL!

Take it all off baby!! Party in the buff!! But reallly, I plan on staying in my dress. I just didn't know if I should leave the veil on or not.

[countrygirl]

I ditched my veil after the ceremony and picutes. It got on my **** nerves.

Lacey, you crack me up!!!

[MOB Karen]

Lacey, you crack me up!!!

And Amber said her veil is coming off after the ceremony and pics too. :D But I think it's up to you, Heather.

[countrygirl]

It looks just beautiful, Heather!!! You are going to be a gorgeous bride!!! :D

Thank you Karen. You are so sweet.

[LaceyinPgh]

Seriously, the tulle and little crystals kept rubbing against my back and it was annoying. To top it off, everytime old Aunt Ethel hugs you she puts her hand on the veil, pulls it down from the back, and **** near snaps your neck. I say get rid of it!

[countrygirl]

Seriously, the tulle and little crystals kept rubbing against my back and it was annoying. To top it off, everytime old Aunt Ethel hugs you she puts her hand on the veil, pulls it down from the back, and **** near snaps your neck. I say get rid of it!

I figured that I would have to knock it away from my face all night. I get annoyed easily anyway, so I just may take your advice there lady! OOps, I mean Lacey.

[hummingbird521]

Heather your hair turned out beautifully. Great job.

[countrygirl]

Well, this weekend we got a bit of a blessing. We have(well I have anyway) been stressing over how we were going to pay for it. We aren't going extavagant on the food, but it is still a bit out of our price range. I have been worrying that people were going to show up, and find out at the last minute that there was no reception. Well, Josh talked to his mom over the weekend, and she told him that she is going to help us. She is pretty much giving us what it will cost for the food. Not lend, give. I talked to her yesterday to let her know that we intend to pay her back for all of it. She said that she wasn't worried about it, but that she is just happy that he has me. I wanted to cry over that. I have only met the woman once, (though I have talked to her several times) and she is so nice to me.

[hummingbird521]

That's wonderful news.

[Valmai]

Thats lovely of her - bet it feels like a weights been lifted - im starting to worry whether we can actually afford all this as its getting nearer! x

[countrygirl]

Thats lovely of her - bet it feels like a weights been lifted - im starting to worry whether we can actually afford all this as its getting nearer! x

Thanks. It really does feel good. Now I think more about the many many many little things that we have to do. One thing I can say, is buy things now. You don't want to get close and then start worrying if you can afford them later.

[ikkin510]

Heather,
That is great that you FMIL is offering to help pay for the dinner! That is a big weight lifted I'm sure. I agree with buying everything now, while you can. I think I have most everything bought now, with the excpetion of a few BP gifts and I like know that there really aren't too many little things that will need to be paid for. Plus I have the last month or so to gather the little bit of extra money I'll need.
Good luck with the last few months!

[countrygirl]

I just checked out my BM dresses. They look perfect. I tried one on as one of my BM is about the same size as me. It should fit great! I am so happy!!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Well, this weekend we got a bit of a blessing. We have(well I have anyway) been stressing over how we were going to pay for it. We aren't going extavagant on the food, but it is still a bit out of our price range. I have been worrying that people were going to show up, and find out at the last minute that there was no reception. Well, Josh talked to his mom over the weekend, and she told him that she is going to help us. She is pretty much giving us what it will cost for the food. Not lend, give. I talked to her yesterday to let her know that we intend to pay her back for all of it. She said that she wasn't worried about it, but that she is just happy that he has me. I wanted to cry over that. I have only met the woman once, (though I have talked to her several times) and she is so nice to me.

That is wonderful news! It sounds like you are getting a wonderful MIL!

[countrygirl]

Nico and I were fartin' around w the camera phone this weekend. Here are a few pics that we took. I just love his that little boy!!!
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/niconme.jpg; http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/mennico.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Awwwwwwwwwww, how sweet!!! I can tell how much you love him, Heather!!! :grinhappy:

[countrygirl]

Thanks Karen, he is what made me who I am. I was lost in life until I had that little boy, and now I am me. He made me realize that there was so much more to life than what I was living, and that I don't have to take anyone's :censored: . I owe him the world.

[countrygirl]

Well, I was off for two days, and managed to get a few things completed for the wedding. I got my veil. I had bough some glasses for the wedding back in March at a dress shop and we ended up deciding to go another route. So I returned the glasses, and used the ($70) credit towards my veil. It's two teirs, and is thin, so it isn't poofy, and the bead work at the bottom matched my dresss to a tee!! I am so happy about that. I didn't take pics though. DER!!

I also finished the flower girl bouquets, and two of the BM bouquets. They look really pretty. I should be able to snap a few shots of those tonight.

[cowboysbride]

Oh cool! I want pics!!!!!!!!!!!!:nosey:

You and Nico are ADORABLE!

[countrygirl]

Oh cool! I want pics!!!!!!!!!!!!:nosey:

You and Nico are ADORABLE!

Ahh, thanks Ellen. I will get more when I can. I am just stressing now becuase there are so many little things to do, and not enough money to do them all!! BUt, now w the change in child support going to J's ex, it will give us an extra $500/mo.

[countrygirl]

I know that this isn't technically wedding stuff, but it is fam stuff. Nico has been saying alot more that has brought tears to my eyes. I stated before that his father hasn't called in over 6 months, and it's been nearly an year and a half since he has seen him. He still talks about him here and there, and asked if he was going to get to see his daddy more since we get to see the kids more. I told him that the two had nothing to do with eachother, and his father has to make the decision if he is going to see him or not.

Anyway, the other day, he told me that he hopes that J and I never break up. When I asked him why, he said it's because Josh is such a good daddy to him. I told him that there is nothing to worry about, and that we will never break up. Nico didn't want to tell Josh he felt that way, but asked if I would tell him after he goes to bed. It was so cute.

Then this morning, I was putting some things together for him for school. It's 'community helper' day, and they can bring things to school that show differen't professions, such as police, fire dept, health serv, military, etc. He is taking a hat that J gave him from when he was in training, and some of the old patches that he had on uniforms. I was writin alittle dialog for Nico and I wrote 'step-dad' on it. I didn't know that he was paying attention, and he said, very sternly "I thought we don't say STEP". I just stared at him, dumb founded. I asked him if he wanted me to write DAD on it, and he said yes. I asked him if he wanted to tell people that J is his dad. He said yes, he doesn't want to call him dad yet, but he wants to tell people that he is his dad. I just about fell over.

[countrygirl]

J just emailed me a pic of the jet he is working on today. He called me as they were firing up the engine, and I got to hear it in full afterburner!!! I love those things.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Jet.jpg

[JennF]

I asked him if he wanted to tell people that J is his dad. He said yes, he doesn't want to call him dad yet, but he wants to tell people that he is his dad. I just about fell over.

Wow! That's a big important step for him. You sound like such a great Mom, and your fiance sounds like a great Dad. :)

[countrygirl]

Wow! That's a big important step for him. You sound like such a great Mom, and your fiance sounds like a great Dad. :)

Thanks Jenn. I am trying to be a good mom. Nico saw alot of not-so-nice things, and thru alot when his father and I were still together. He has come such a distance since I met Josh. Josh is great with him, and I couldn't have asked for a better situation now.

[brewsells]

That is an important step for Nico, Heather, and I think it's great. My son did the same thing with Adam in the beginning. He wouldn't call him Dad, just Papa.. Then one day he just started saying Dad.. It's wonderful that Nico realizes that J is the one there for him.

[countrygirl]

That is an important step for Nico, Heather, and I think it's great. My son did the same thing with Adam in the beginning. He wouldn't call him Dad, just Papa.. Then one day he just started saying Dad.. It's wonderful that Nico realizes that J is the one there for him.

So then there is to poss. of Nico one day calling him dad? We had a long talk last week about it, and he doesn't want to call him dad yet. I think he feels that he will be totally letting go of his father if he does. I can understand that. Peyton, J's son, is like that w me. He won't give me hugs often, and doesn't tell me he loves me, but does admit it to J. He is a good kid, w lots of love. I just hope that one day he can tell me that himself. If not, I still know in my heart that he does.

[brewsells]

So then there is to poss. of Nico one day calling him dad? We had a long talk last week about it, and he doesn't want to call him dad yet. I think he feels that he will be totally letting go of his father if he does. I can understand that. Peyton, J's son, is like that w me. He won't give me hugs often, and doesn't tell me he loves me, but does admit it to J. He is a good kid, w lots of love. I just hope that one day he can tell me that himself. If not, I still know in my heart that he does.
I think it's just difficult for kids to have step parents, especially when they are old enough to understand what is going on. I think they feel like they will betray the other parent outside of the home if they get to close to the step.. Does that make sense? My daughter has always been like that with Adam. She loves him but keeps her distance. Doesn't call him Dad, but she does call her step mom, Mom. That one hurts a little. She does spend most of the time with them, so it's understandable, but still..
The kids will figure out how they want to handle it all. Nico may handle things differently from Peyton, so just be ready for that. It sounds like Nico is a real sensitive soul so he will probably adapt faster, maybe even better.

[countrygirl]

I think it's just difficult for kids to have step parents, especially when they are old enough to understand what is going on. I think they feel like they will betray the other parent outside of the home if they get to close to the step.. Does that make sense? My daughter has always been like that with Adam. She loves him but keeps her distance. Doesn't call him Dad, but she does call her step mom, Mom. That one hurts a little. She does spend most of the time with them, so it's understandable, but still..
The kids will figure out how they want to handle it all. Nico may handle things differently from Peyton, so just be ready for that. It sounds like Nico is a real sensitive soul so he will probably adapt faster, maybe even better.

That does make sense. I guess that sometimes I just want him to forget about his dad because he isn't good for him. Which isn't really right, and I would never tell him that. But you are right. He is a sensitive child, and these things have to be handles delicately w him.

[brewsells]

That does make sense. I guess that sometimes I just want him to forget about his dad because he isn't good for him. Which isn't really right, and I would never tell him that. But you are right. He is a sensitive child, and these things have to be handles delicately w him.

I wanted Kolton to forget about his real father, too, and he did. He knows nobody as his Dad but Adam.. (thank goodness). But Kolton was alot younger than Nico was the last time he saw him too..

[countrygirl]

I wanted Kolton to forget about his real father, too, and he did. He knows nobody as his Dad but Adam.. (thank goodness). But Kolton was alot younger than Nico was the last time he saw him too..

Nico was five the last time he saw him. He knows that his father has some changing to do before he can see him again. I don't tell him his father is bad, but he knows that he does things that are not right. He knows that J doesn't do those things, and I hope that one day he will respect J for that, and for being his 'dad'. Nico has called J dad in the past, but it was when the other kids are around, and he didn't mean to say it. I will so cry the day he says it and means it.

[MOB Karen]

That does make sense. I guess that sometimes I just want him to forget about his dad because he isn't good for him. Which isn't really right, and I would never tell him that. But you are right. He is a sensitive child, and these things have to be handles delicately w him.

This one is a hard one for me, Heather. For reference, I always call my grandbaby a baby, but he will be 4-years old next month. lol My son and my grandbaby's Mother, Crystal, do not get along. For Crystal, it would be better for her if the baby didn't see his Dad. For the baby, he adores his Daddy and that would be the worst thing she could do to him, IMO. Nobody loves you like your Daddy, and my son would do anything for his son, but he doesn't get to see him much because him and Crystal fight so much. And let me tell you that my son is a big contributor of those fights. I understand Crystal's position too, she just wants her baby to be happy and if being happy is seeing his Daddy, then she wants that. But she is tired of fighting with him. So, the baby is the one who suffers because of all of this. I just wish they could get along for the baby's sake. :sob:

[countrygirl]

This one is a hard one for me, Heather. For reference, I always call my grandbaby a baby, but he will be 4-years old next month. lol My son and my grandbaby's Mother, Crystal, do not get along. For Crystal, it would be better for her if the baby didn't see his Dad. For the baby, he adores his Daddy and that would be the worst thing she could do to him, IMO. Nobody loves you like your Daddy, and my son would do anything for his son, but he doesn't get to see him much because him and Crystal fight so much. And let me tell you that my son is a big contributor of those fights. I understand Crystal's position too, she just wants her baby to be happy and if being happy is seeing his Daddy, then she wants that. But she is tired of fighting with him. So, the baby is the one who suffers because of all of this. I just wish they could get along for the baby's sake. :sob:

My situation is so different Karen. My son's father has a drug prob, and in our custody papers, it was ordered that his father take tests. He refused, stating that he doens't have to take a test to prove that he is clean. He hasnt been clean for over 20 years. He started smoking pot at about at 12 and he will be 35 next year. He has done other things off and on, and that is not a lifestyle I want my son around. His father also lost his good paying job as a surg tech when he was arrested for choking me over 5 years ago. He hasn't held a job since, and refuses to get a job that is 'beneith' him. He doesn't pay child support, doesn't call on his scheduled days, which was 2-3 days a week, and hasn't called in over six months. He starts fights, tells my son that I ripped his heart out of his chest, broke our family, and maybe one day I will fix it. He has made sexual comment to his then girlsfriend, and Nico ended up repeating them to me, and I was stunned to hear my 3 year old (at the time) say those things.

I hate it when mothers with hold the children from good fathers, and vice versa. Children need thier parents in thier lives. But when Nico has gone thru the things that he has, it's better for him to not see his father until he can clean up, step up, and actutally BE a father.

[BriansBride07]

I was older than Nico when my (step) DAD came into my life I was 14 my father was never in my life either after him and my mom split at the age of 8. I think that its wonderful that Nico has found a Dad to take that place. It's very hard and kids can be very judgemental at times. The way I look at it if Nico is ready to call J is dad then he should be able to. His heart is apparently telling him to do the right thing. All the best to you and your family.

[MOB Karen]

[quote]My situation is so different Karen. My son's father has a drug prob, and in our custody papers, it was ordered that his father take tests. He refused, stating that he doens't have to take a test to prove that he is clean. He hasnt been clean for over 20 years. He started smoking pot at about at 12 and he will be 35 next year. He has done other things off and on, and that is not a lifestyle I want my son around. His father also lost his good paying job as a surg tech when he was arrested for choking me over 5 years ago. He hasn't held a job since, and refuses to get a job that is 'beneith' him. He doesn't pay child support, doesn't call on his scheduled days, which was 2-3 days a week, and hasn't called in over six months. He starts fights, tells my son that I ripped his heart out of his chest, broke our family, and maybe one day I will fix it. He has made sexual comment to his then girlsfriend, and Nico ended up repeating them to me, and I was stunned to hear my 3 year old (at the time) say those things.

Yeah, my son gives me that "pot is natural and not bad for you" cr@p too. I don't want the baby around that and thinking it's normal behavior to do that ****. My son goes to school full-time and doesn't work. He's almost got his bachelor's degree from DeVry University, but I don't know what he is going to do with it, because he has a chip on his shoulder and can't hold a job. My son doesn't pay child support either. He says he won't cuz she won't let him see his son regularly. He couldn't pay if he wanted to. She won't take him to court though, but I don't get into that with her. I told her to do it, but she chooses not to. She is a wonderful Mother and my grandbaby has everything material that he needs in life. Crystal just wants so much for her baby to have a Daddy, so she puts up with a lot from my son because of that.


I hate it when mothers with hold the children from good fathers, and vice versa. Children need thier parents in thier lives. But when Nico has gone thru the things that he has, it's better for him to not see his father until he can clean up, step up, and actutally BE a father.


After reading the rest of your story, I agree that you are doing what is best for Nico, and it isn't the right time to bring his real Dad back into the picture. I applaud you for that, Heather!!! You're an awesome Mom!!! :ginger:

[countrygirl]

Thank you Karen, that means alot. I just hope that one day Nico will look back and tell me that he had a happy childhood, and that I was a good mom to him. I think that would be the best gift that he could ever give me.

And good luck with the situation with your son and grandchild. I hope that they can both see eye to eye sometimes. It's about the child(ren) and all too often, parent's don't see that.

[countrygirl]

Well, I know that I just stated this in Angel's journal, but I am just tottaly full of emotion right now. I have waited for 30 years to become a Mrs. I went thru a horrible relationship, knowing that I was never going to see my own wedding happen. I cried myself to sleep so many night because I didn't believe that I would ever be loved that much.

I have been planning my wedding for seven months, and it hasn't acutally felt real, until now.

After viewing Angels beautiful slidshow, it finally dawned on me. I'm getting married. Me, the girl who never really caught much attention. The girl who let herself believe that she wasn't worth the love of a real man. I am getting married. In less than two months, I will be married to Josh, the most wonderful person I have ever met.

Wow, I don't think there is much else to say. I'm getting married.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Well, I know that I just stated this in Angel's journal, but I am just tottaly full of emotion right now. I have waited for 30 years to become a Mrs. I went thru a horrible relationship, knowing that I was never going to see my own wedding happen. I cried myself to sleep so many night because I didn't believe that I would ever be loved that much.

I have been planning my wedding for seven months, and it hasn't acutally felt real, until now.

After viewing Angels beautiful slidshow, it finally dawned on me. I'm getting married. Me, the girl who never really caught much attention. The girl who let herself believe that she wasn't worth the love of a real man. I am getting married. In less than two months, I will be married to Josh, the most wonderful person I have ever met.

Wow, I don't think there is much else to say. I'm getting married.

You deserve it Hun!! You do!!

[countrygirl]

You deserve it Hun!! You do!!

Thanks Shawna. It's a good feeling to know that the love of my life will be in my life. Did that make sense??

[mariaandmanish]

Thanks Shawna. It's a good feeling to know that the love of my life will be in my life. Did that make sense??

It makes complete sense, Heather. And, as everyone else has already said, you definitely deserve it, and so does Nico. I am so glad that you are happy and in love with someone who loves and respects you and your son.

[AngelinLove]

Awww....sweetie, I am happy for you that it finally feels real for you and you are such a great person and a sweet girl...you deserve all the happiness and now you have found it!!!!

[countrygirl]

Awww....sweetie, I am happy for you that it finally feels real for you and you are such a great person and a sweet girl...you deserve all the happiness and now you have found it!!!!

Thanks Angel. Your pics were my gateway to reality there. This site is so awsome. I am glad I found it when I did.

[Valmai]

Im glad u are so happy Heather, likeu i had a bad relasionship that lasted a very long time and cant belive that i have found someone who loves me so much and treats me so well, i think when uve been treated badly u really appreciate every little thing thats done for you. Youre going to have a fabulous wedding, and a wonderful future together as a family!! xxxx
PS recent wedding pics seem to have done the same tome think its cos these weddings have sneaked up on us lol xxx

[mrsliberty]

Beautiful dress!

[hummingbird521]

I just wanted to tell you I rarely comment on your thread, but I do read it. Heather it sounds as if you are a wonderful mom and Nico is very loved. You are getting married girl. Congrats it is coming true.

[Kacie_bride]

Well, I know that I just stated this in Angel's journal, but I am just tottaly full of emotion right now. I have waited for 30 years to become a Mrs. I went thru a horrible relationship, knowing that I was never going to see my own wedding happen. I cried myself to sleep so many night because I didn't believe that I would ever be loved that much.

I have been planning my wedding for seven months, and it hasn't acutally felt real, until now.

After viewing Angels beautiful slidshow, it finally dawned on me. I'm getting married. Me, the girl who never really caught much attention. The girl who let herself believe that she wasn't worth the love of a real man. I am getting married. In less than two months, I will be married to Josh, the most wonderful person I have ever met.

Wow, I don't think there is much else to say. I'm getting married.

I am so happy for you too Heather!!!!

[countrygirl]

That you ladies. You have all been so nice. It's been wonderful. I went home and asked Josh if he is trippin out at all. Of course, he isn't and he looked at me like I was nuts. He giggled a bit. It was cute.

[cowboysbride]

Oh Heather! I am so happy for you and no one could understand that feeling that you had better than me! You deserve to be loved, you are a beautiful, wonderful person and a super mom!

(((((((((((((((((GREAT BIG HUG))))))))))))))))

You deserve all the happiness in the world and let me tell you, Josh is getting one hell of a girl and I bet he feels the same way sweetie!

[countrygirl]

Oh Heather! I am so happy for you and no one could understand that feeling that you had better than me! You deserve to be loved, you are a beautiful, wonderful person and a super mom!

(((((((((((((((((GREAT BIG HUG))))))))))))))))


You deserve all the happiness in the world and let me tell you, Josh is getting one hell of a girl and I bet he feels the same way sweetie!

Thank you so much ellen. That means alot. I CAN"T WAIT I CAN"T WAIT!!!!

One a different note. I have another interesting situation. My former maid of honor called yesterday and left a message on my cell phone to let me know that she was thinking of me, and that she hoped all is going well. She sounded alittle choped up when she hung up the phone. I haven't called her back yet, and not sure what to say. She hurt me really bad. RRRR!!! I have to call her, but I don't want to re open the wounds.

[Kacie_bride]

Thank you so much ellen. That means alot. I CAN"T WAIT I CAN"T WAIT!!!!

One a different note. I have another interesting situation. My former maid of honor called yesterday and left a message on my cell phone to let me know that she was thinking of me, and that she hoped all is going well. She sounded alittle choped up when she hung up the phone. I haven't called her back yet, and not sure what to say. She hurt me really bad. RRRR!!! I have to call her, but I don't want to re open the wounds.

Just try to keep the tone civil. I'm sure everything will be fine.

[MOB Karen]

I think it was nice of her to check in with you, Heather!! :D

[countrygirl]

Well, she text'd Josh last night and asked if I got her vm. He just relpied w "yep". He is a man of may words. Anyway, she emailed me this morn, and said that she knew I got the vm, and that she was just making sure that all is well and that it took alot for her to call. I emailed her back and said that I have just been really busy, which I have, that all is fine, and I honestly don't know what else to say. She really really hurt me bad this time, and I am not sure how to act w her.

[countrygirl]

Man, I haven't been posting much lately. There are a bunch of new bride to bee's in here. I feel like a distant cousin now!!!!

We met w the golf course last week and finalized our menu. It isn't quite what I would have chosen alone, but it makes Josh happy and that works for me!! Here is our menu:

BBQ Beef Brisket
Baked Beans
Green Beans
Cornbread
Dinner Rolls
Green Salad

I wanted to go a bit fancier, but, we aren't having it at a fancy joint, and Josh's fav is anyting bbq'd, so I thought I would let him choose. He didn't do too badly. We also figured out how our tables will be, and it works better that originally planned.

We also changed what we are doing for our bach/ette parties. We were going to be separate at the beginning of the evening, and meet up later, but after talking w Josh, that isn't what either of us really wanted. So we are doing an engagement party instead. We are going to see about reserving a party room at Olive Garden (my fav) and having dinner there. Later, we are planning on heading out to a country joint and reserving the 'party' section there. That is more like us. We aren't into the club hoppin scene, and certainly NO strippers!!!!!:irked: Neither of are really into that either. Most of our friends are couples anyway, and we don't see the point in separating them like that.

Anyway, I don't know what else to say, just trying to finish up the odds and ends.

[NicksBride]

YOur wedding is coming so fast. Friend fights are never fun. When you get hurt, its hard to forgive. :)

[countrygirl]

Thanks Katy, and welcome to the group. You will get alot of help here.

And it is coming up faster than I anticipated. If I can give you two words of advice its, DONT WAIT!!! Get things done now, cause it's crazy the closer you get!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Heather I love BBQ!!!! I think it is a great menu choice!!!!!

[NicksBride]

haha, yea. We originally had our date planned for August, but changed it. WE have ALOT to do before April comes along.

[countrygirl]

Heather I love BBQ!!!! I think it is a great menu choice!!!!!

I was unsure of it at first, but then Josh reminded me, we ARE having the recep at a golf course, and it will be full of hicks!!! DER!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I was unsure of it at first, but then Josh reminded me, we ARE having the recep at a golf course, and it will be full of hicks!!! DER!!!

We are having fajitas, so our menu is not really fancy either!

[countrygirl]

We are having fajitas, so our menu is not really fancy either!

That would have been J's other choice. He and the kids go nuts when I make fajitas!!!

[NicksBride]

Your food sounds delicious. I was reading your post and was getting SO hungry. haha:D

[countrygirl]

I found my shoes on ebay this morn. They are the same style as the BM shoes, but a bit fancier. YEAH HAW!!!!!!!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/shoe.jpg

[brewsells]

Oh, I like those, Heather. Cute style!

[countrygirl]

Thanks Holly!! I found similar ones at Payless for the BM's and the color will match thier dressed perfectly. Mine are almost identical, except that the wide strap over the top of the foot is smaller on theirs, and they don't have sparkles. Thier heel is higher too. But it will be perfect!!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I love the shoes!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

I found my shoes on ebay this morn. They are the same style as the BM shoes, but a bit fancier. YEAH HAW!!!!!!!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/shoe.jpg
I just bought my shoes too yesterday!!! Considering we're getting married on the same day!!! YEEE HAWWW !!!!!!

[NicksBride]

pretty shoes.

[countrygirl]

Ok, so I wasn't able to post all week, but man, we are finally starting to get things done for the wedding. Last weekend, we got our rings, and for a pretty nice price too!!

J's ring:
$299
30%+15% off...........$165.00

My ring:
$256
30%+15%+$20.00 one day coupon.................$135.00

We paid $300 for both rings!!!

We have decided to go lower scale for the rings for the ceremony, and for our one year anniversary, I will be getting a third band, and J will be getting a sturdier ring. I will then have his orig ring downsized to fit my right hand so that it will always be worn. I liked that idea too because if he ever is sent out and I can't go, I will still have him w me, on my hand!!!

[brewsells]

Wow that is a great deal on the rings, Heather. I like the idea of downsizing his ring for you too.. What do they look like?

[countrygirl]

Thanks Holly!! My ring is actually an anniv band. It's white gold, with a channel setting of diamonds that go half way around it. J's ring is just a solid white gold band, I think a 5mm? It isn't big, but his ring next year will be wider, and comfort fit.

[countrygirl]

I just found my BM jewlery online and it should be here in a week. YIPPEE!! Melissa gave me the site!! Thanks Melissa!!

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/NKR607.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

I love the jewelry Heather!!!! Great deal on the rings!!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

You bargain hunter you!!! I love the BM jewelry too...very nice!!

PS..pretty soon until our wedding day!!!

[Jenn060306]

I think you having his ring fitted for you is an awsome idea! Definatly have some of him with you always!
The BM's jewellery is really beautiful!

[beachbum0519]

Your plans are coming along beautifully! I'm so happy for you both and I love the idea of re-sizing his ring to fit you!!!!! I was just wondering though, what was the site you found your BM jewelry at? I'm still searching feverously for what I want with no luck!!!!!!:bawling:

[countrygirl]

Your plans are coming along beautifully! I'm so happy for you both and I love the idea of re-sizing his ring to fit you!!!!! I was just wondering though, what was the site you found your BM jewelry at? I'm still searching feverously for what I want with no luck!!!!!!:bawling:

Here is the website. It's pretty neat. Good luck!!!

http://www.awnol.com/page/AWI/CTGY/NO

[countrygirl]

HOLY MOLY this weekend was nuts!!! We spent over $500 on wedding stuff, and a few other things that we needed. Here is what we did for the wedding.

Saturday:
Boots, slacks and dress shirts for Nico from two different stores.
Cowboy hat for BM who lives in Tenn.
Dress shoes for two of the flower girls.

Sunday:
Another pair for flower girls shoes.
Had our two girls fitted for thier alterations.

So, it doesn't look like much when I actually typed it out, but w a few things fit in between, it kept us out of the house from 10-8 on both days.

Next weekend, we have to get the fitting for alterations for my bm's, then we have our engagement party. The following weekend we get the fg dresses back. It seems like we will be VERY busy for the next few weekends.

[countrygirl]

YEEEHAWWW!!! Another $80 gone. I just ordered the personalized flasks for our Groomsmen. I feel bad because I know that my Bridesmaid who is getting married two weeks after me will be giving the same thing, only thier's won't be personalized. Josh just told me that they are doing the same thing,and I don't want them to think that I stole it from them, but it is what Josh already said he wanted to give.

I feel like I have stolen a few ideas from her, but they are things that I was already thinking of, and decided after the fact. I know that she doesn't feel that way, but I just feel like that. Oh well, what's a girl to do!!!

[countrygirl]

UGHH!!!!! I finally put my dress on (which has gotten looser) with my new shoes that arrived in the mail on Friday. Yeah, I can't wear the shoes. They make the dress way too short. I have to now find a new pair of shoes, poss ballet slippers if I want the dress to come close to the floor.

And I got a pair of the BM shoes back today, they are lighter than expected.

MAN, this is NOT fun!!!

[hummingbird521]

Heather I wore ballet shoes in my first wedding and they were really comfortable. I loved them. Sorry yours didn't work out however because they were really nice looking.

[countrygirl]

Heather I wore ballet shoes in my first wedding and they were really comfortable. I loved them. Sorry yours didn't work out however because they were really nice looking.

Thanks Tresia. I am still going to use them for the fun photos that we plan on taking, but I will have to get slippers for the rest of the night. I had planned on getting some for the recep anyway, so, I guess it's not so bad.

[countrygirl]

YEA!!!!! David's Bridal has the slippers that I have been looking at for $29.00. Everything else that I found online is over $35 and then IF they dye them, it's extra.

[Goin2thechapel]

well congrats on the Dress being loose!!!! One More Month!!! Can you stand it!?!?!?!

[countrygirl]

well congrats on the Dress being loose!!!! One More Month!!! Can you stand it!?!?!?!

Honestly, no. I am not nervous, but I am anxious, and now that it is crunch time, and there is so much to do, my head is spinning.

How about you?

[Kacie_bride]

Well Heather I am glad you found some shoes. Too bad that you can't wear your other shoes. They were really pretty. I liked them.

[MOB Karen]

I just noticed your ticker, Heather, and the months are gone. You're down to weeks now! How exciting!!! It'll be your turn before you know it! :)

[countrygirl]

Yeah, I am totally excited. But so much to do, so little time!!! UGH!!!

[countrygirl]

Well this weekend was a busy one again. I guess it'll be that way thru the new year, my weddings, BM's wedding, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New years!! EEK!!

Satuday, we met w the deacon and finalized the chruch stuff for the wedding, then met w the musician at the church. He does all of the singing during mass, and is going to be playing the guitar (accustic) for all of the songs. We could have a full band, but for us, that was just WAY too much. He played some of the songs, some insturmental, some w lyrics, and they were beautiful. We then picked up my ring at the jewlers, ordered my NEW shoes for the wedding, since the ones I got online didn't work out, bought Nico's cowboy hat the the wedding, and then went home. I worked on a puzzle for a bit, then we headed out for our 'engagement party'!! It was so much fun.

We met up at a friends house, where my BM and another friend had the traditional bach'ette garb for me. It was embarrassing walking thru the rest. w it all, but it was great. Dinner wasn't the best. We had horrilbe service, the worst I have EVER had. They forgot my drink order every time, served two dinners in our party twenty minutes before the rest, and when it all finally came, it was cold. There was no explanation, no apologies. The girl was new, and she was doing her best, but the girl they pulled to help was rude. The manager never checked to see how things were, which is what they should do w large parties. The service was terrible, and they STILL had the nerve to add the grat. You don't do that if you don't give good service. I worked in rest's too long!!!! The downer though was that I was told that Josh and I would not have to pay for dinner or anything that night. When the checks came, no one offered to pay for ours, and infact, the one that said we weren't paying for our own dinners made sure there were separate checks. We also paid for our drinks at the bar. Not that I was expecting to have everything paid for, but it would have been nice for just a bit.

Anyway, we headed off to the bar, and danced out booties off. They reserved a section for us, and it was full of friends. It was a great feeling. There were friends who came from out of state for us, and others that we haven't seen in quite some time. We had so much fun. I have a bunch of pics, but I have to get them downloaded.

Yesterday, we did some running around, but had our games at 3 and 4. We kicked batooty, and half the team was out w us the night before. New team rule, party on Sat night, kick butt on Sun afternoon!!!

[hummingbird521]

Sorry to hear the service was so bad and especially sorry the friends did not pay as expected. That is just WRONG!!! But all in all it sounded as if you had a great time partying. Congrats on the ball games.

[BriansBride07]

Sorry to hear that your friends didn't pay even for a couple things for you guys and that the service was horrible. But it sounded like it all turned out great in the end. Who would of known that if you go out the night before you gals play better way to go.

[Goin2thechapel]

I'm soo glad that your engagement party was a hit!

Everything seems to be pulling together nicely! Keep going, before you know it, it'll all be done!

Ta ta for now!

[countrygirl]

I'm soo glad that your engagement party was a hit!

Everything seems to be pulling together nicely! Keep going, before you know it, it'll all be done!

Ta ta for now!

Thanks Amanda. You are coming close too girl. It sure is flying by isn't it!?!

[Goin2thechapel]

I KNOW!!! lol....I woke up this morning and said "oh my god three and a half weeks and that's it!!"

I thought about the post wedding blues...I don't think it's going to be as hard for us because the holidays are right after our wedding. Kinda keeps us in the spirit. I dunno...

But everything is just about done. I need to finish the bows on the programs and seating arrangements/table numbers, but that's about all! I'm soooooo excited. It's almost our time! YEEEHAWW :)

[countrygirl]

I KNOW!!! lol....I woke up this morning and said "oh my god three and a half weeks and that's it!!"

I thought about the post wedding blues...I don't think it's going to be as hard for us because the holidays are right after our wedding. Kinda keeps us in the spirit. I dunno...

But everything is just about done. I need to finish the bows on the programs and seating arrangements/table numbers, but that's about all! I'm soooooo excited. It's almost our time! YEEEHAWW :)

I am not too worried about the blues. Josh and I are in another wedding for a set of our BM/GM two weeks after our wedding, so that will help detox us a bit. And I don't even want to think about the holidays. Christmas is going to be non existant in our house for the most part. We will be flat broke!!!

I still have flowers to work on, and a bit of last minute things, but the biggies are done. Never thought I would say that!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I am not too worried about the blues. Josh and I are in another wedding for a set of our BM/GM two weeks after our wedding, so that will help detox us a bit. And I don't even want to think about the holidays. Christmas is going to be non existant in our house for the most part. We will be flat broke!!!

I still have flowers to work on, and a bit of last minute things, but the biggies are done. Never thought I would say that!!!

Christmas will be non-existant for us this year as well! I will still have my tree and all my decorations, but no presents!!! Oh well!

[hummingbird521]

Christmas will be non-existant for us this year as well! I will still have my tree and all my decorations, but no presents!!! Oh well!

Same here Kacie. And this is our first christmas together as man and wife. What a bummer!!

[countrygirl]

Josh and I have decided that we aren't doing much for the kids. The grandparents from both sides spoil the kids, so they will have gifts. And Josh and I both look at Christmas from a family standpoint, and not a gift one, so that makes it easier on both of us.

I actually can't wait for Christmas. I love it, rich, poor, I don't care. I love the holiday!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Josh and I have decided that we aren't doing much for the kids. The grandparents from both sides spoil the kids, so they will have gifts. And Josh and I both look at Christmas from a family standpoint, and not a gift one, so that makes it easier on both of us.

I actually can't wait for Christmas. I love it, rich, poor, I don't care. I love the holiday!!!


Oh me too! As long as I have food, family, and Christmas Eve candlelight service I am good! We are going to buy our parents a present, but that's it.

[countrygirl]

Well, it's official. We are down one BM. The one who couldn't afford the dress has had to back out due to finances. She said a few weeks ago she could have afforded everything, but now she can't. My question, then why not take care of it then!!!

[BriansBride07]

So sorry but you would of thought that she would of told you before this. I know that things come up but it seems like you have given these girls more than enough time to come up with the $ for their dresses. If she knew in the beginning that she couldn't afford it then she should put a little away each week. That's what im doing to pay for my daughters BM dress. Only $25 every 2 weeks so you don't even miss it Hope all works out for you in the end.

[countrygirl]

Thanks, but you know, I'm not really all that upset. I AM out the $60 that I had to put down on the dress, but the more I think about it, that $60 wont make or break my wedding, so no sweat. She is still welcome at the wedding.

[HalloweenBride]

That's a bummer about the Bm, but at least it's not a big hardship. Everything is looking good!

[countrygirl]

Thanks Lauren. I feel bad because I haven't been able to check into much in your journal. I know that your day is coming up VERY fast. How is everything going?

[HalloweenBride]

It's going good. I still have alot of stuff to do that will have to be in the evenings but it's okay. Just trying to get the ceremony music straight so i can give a CD to the DJ!

[Kacie_bride]

Sorry about your BM. I had sort of the same problem. Stupid me fronted the $156 for the dress. I paid for it back in August. It is half way through October and I still have not gotten paid back for the dress. I'm trying to keep civil about it because what if she just decides she does not want to be in the wedding anymore or something. Then I am out a dress and the money and a bm.

[Jenn060306]

I'm sorry you're down a BM so close to the wedding. It's unfortunet that she wasn't able to put the money away a little at a time. She must have known about this for a while.
I'm glad to hear you're not too upset about it. How are things otherwise?

[countrygirl]

I'm sorry you're down a BM so close to the wedding. It's unfortunet that she wasn't able to put the money away a little at a time. She must have known about this for a while.
I'm glad to hear you're not too upset about it. How are things otherwise?

Thanks Jenn, things are good otherwise. Just really really busy. I will be slammed for the next two weeks, and then will be helping w my BM's wedding. After that, I will sleep for about a month, hopefully!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Heather,

You have such a great outlook on everything. I love that about you. Most brides would be very upset about the whole deal, but your comment about her still being welcome is awesome! Happy Planning with everything!!

[countrygirl]

Heather,

You have such a great outlook on everything. I love that about you. Most brides would be very upset about the whole deal, but your comment about her still being welcome is awesome! Happy Planning with everything!!

Thanks Amanda. Truth be told, she is a flake, and I knew that. I am not upset w her. I am a bit surpirsed myself, but you know, my wedding will still happen. I think that we are acutally going to have the BM's walk down solo anyway, w all of the guys at the front already, so there isn't much of a big deal.

I AM GETTING MARRIED!! I AM GETTING MARRIED!!!! YEEEHAWWW!!!

[countrygirl]

Well, this weekend was nuts!!!!!! I had a huge falling out w my family over the wedding, thankfully, all is resolved and to be honest, after all of that, my stress is gone. Everything that I have been feeling (negatively) is gone. I am again over excited, and can't wait for the big day!!!

We went for the alts Satuday, and one of the FG dresses doesn't have to be touched. My dress fits better now that I have lost a bit, so that is great.

I worked on my flowers more yesterday, and have done most of them. I have the bouts done, except for a couple, and had to do the coursages. That is it!!!! I think this is what I have left to do in all:

3 coursages
2 bouts
decide on centerpieces for guest table (ideas in mind)
pick up my shoes this weekend
decide on chruch dec's (we may not need them)
find vests for the RB
find gifts for my parents (may be phot album)
find gift for the RB

And I think that it is for the prep

I guess we are further along than I thought we were.

[hummingbird521]

sounds like you have everything under control and that is great. Sorry you had a falling out with the parents, but if that is what it took to relieve your stress then maybe it was for the best. Glad it was resolved.

[countrygirl]

Thank Tresia, it was very stupid, the falling out, but like I said, it IS over, and it WILL NOT ruin my wedding. NOTHING WILL!!! I made that very clear.

I am wondering though, if there is any last minute details that I have completely forgotten about.

[Kacie_bride]

Sounds like you have everything under control. I wish I did! I'm a crazy lady! :w00t:

[HalloweenBride]

everything is looking good! it's almost time!

[countrygirl]

Well, I dropped off my dress today for the bustles. It looked so pretty when she had it pinned. She called it a victorian bustle.

Then, I had to take my veil in because when I pulled it out of my closet over the weekend, I noticed that part of one of the rows of beads was broken, and beads were missing. At first they said it would take a week and a half to get a new one which scared me since the wedding is in two wks. But today they said it will take three days, so yippee!!! I can pick it up next week!!!

[Kacie_bride]

Well, I dropped off my dress today for the bustles. It looked so pretty when she had it pinned. She called it a victorian bustle.

Then, I had to take my veil in because when I pulled it out of my closet over the weekend, I noticed that part of one of the rows of beads was broken, and beads were missing. At first they said it would take a week and a half to get a new one which scared me since the wedding is in two wks. But today they said it will take three days, so yippee!!! I can pick it up next week!!!

It is all going to look so beautiful Heather! I can't believe you are getting married in 2 weeks! It went by really fast. I feels like yesterday when you and I were newbies on this board. I think we joined around the same time.

[Goin2thechapel]

Heather I admire your organization! I wish I was more organized! Well, Good luck with everything!! Your day's almost here!!

[hummingbird521]

Can't wait to see your pics of you in your dress all married. Just two more weeks.

[countrygirl]

I am soooooooo not that organized, really. I am just cruched w time. I am sure that you know Amanda. It's your day too girl!!!

[countrygirl]

This past week has been a reality check for me. I am a bit nervous about the money,but things are coming together, and I am so excited. I really really can't wait.

[mariaandmanish]

Yay!! It's sooo exciting!! Only 2 more weeks!!

[countrygirl]

I can't believe that it's this close already. The time seemed to have gone so slow in the beginning, but now it's flying by.

YAY!!!!! IM GETTING MARRIED IN TWO WKS!!!

[MOB Karen]

That's exactly how it goes, Heather. Really slow and then zooooommmm, it's over! But isn't it just too exciting and wonderful at the same time!!! http://www.babyraising.com/forums/images/smilies/yeah2.gif http://www.babyraising.com/forums/images/smilies/cloud9.gif
Good luck with everything, sweetie!!! http://www.babyraising.com/forums/images/smilies/celebrate.gif

[ladymelissa]

Two weeks! :whoohoo:

[Goin2thechapel]

Happy Two Weeks Until Your Wedding!!!

Yipppeee

[Panthers Bride]

11 days for both Heather & Amanda. Yeah!!!

[countrygirl]

So I woke up the other w chapped lips. Now my lip is one giant cold sore and J says it looks like beak!!!!!!:chicken:

[SaralovesMike]

Heather, this is the first time I was actually able to read most of your journal. Everything looks great and you're almost there! That's so awesome.
Congratulations hun!

[Kacie_bride]

So I woke up the other w chapped lips. Now my lip is one giant cold sore and J says it looks like beak!!!!!!:chicken:

It'll be fine. Go to the store and get you some medicine for it. It'll be okay!!! I'm sure it is not as bad as you think!

[countrygirl]

It'll be fine. Go to the store and get you some medicine for it. It'll be okay!!! I'm sure it is not as bad as you think!

Seriously, it is. My lip feels like it's going to explode. I got some abreiva ($16.99) the other day, and it sped the process up, but I lost that, so I am using some other stuff. I just has to heal now.

[Kacie_bride]

Seriously, it is. My lip feels like it's going to explode. I got some abreiva ($16.99) the other day, and it sped the process up, but I lost that, so I am using some other stuff. I just has to heal now.

I know they hurt really bad! I'm sure it'll look fine by the wedding. You'll be a beautiful bride no matter what!

[countrygirl]

I know they hurt really bad! I'm sure it'll look fine by the wedding. You'll be a beautiful bride no matter what!

Thanks Kacie. I am just glad that it popped up this week, and not next week!

[Kacie_bride]

Thanks Kacie. I am just glad that it popped up this week, and not next week!

Yeah buddy!

[countrygirl]

Ok, so, my lip is no longer swollen up over my head, and I feel loads better. Though last night, J was on the phone w one of the GM talking about the rehersal dinner. We are going to just BBQ at the GM's house. He has a nice backyard, and is generous enough to open it to us. Anyway, J kept asking me questions about the dinner, and apparently, I had a very bewildered look on my face by the end of it all. It was pretty funny.

So anyway. We found out that it will only be able to rent tables and chairs for around $55-60. That is much less then I was expecting. YIPPEE!! And we don't have to return them until Monday.

Also, I worked on my centerpieces, and love them. I used the bowls that I had bought way back when, the ones w the scalloped top. I wrapped 1/4 in rope around the top, and glued it in back. Then I filled them about 1/3 w potpourie, and put the votives (already in glass) in the middle. They look so pretty. I also have three large hurricane style holders that look like giant marg. glasses. I wrapped rope around the bottom of the holder, where the stem meets the hurricane (if that makes sense). I filled that 1/3 w the potpourie as well, and put a sage taper in there. They look awsome. I will have to post some pics.

[brewsells]

Glad to hear your lip is doing better. The centerpieces sound awesome!

[countrygirl]

Glad to hear your lip is doing better. The centerpieces sound awesome!

Thanks Holly. I am gong to try to post pics of them on Monday.


OH, and I didn't mention before, J's mom comes in tomorrow. I can't wait!! I totally miss her. It'll be nice to have non stop help w the last minute things too!!

[brewsells]

Oh, that's great!! Where does his Mom live? SO CLOSE now, Heather! I am getting so excited to see how it all comes together.

[hummingbird521]

the centerpieces sounds very pretty. Can't wait to see pics of them. Have fun with J's mom and enjoy the extra help.

[Goin2thechapel]

Hello my wedding day Buddy!!!

I hope everything is going well. Your centerpeices sound very nice. I remembered you being upset about them at one point, but it sounds like you really love them now! How's Nico doing?!?! Is he excited about the wedding? Let me know if there's anything that I can do. (LOL..All the way over in Massachusetts) You never know though :)

Keep in touch this last week..I want details woman!! LOL...Bye Hun!

[countrygirl]

Hello my wedding day Buddy!!!

I hope everything is going well. Your centerpeices sound very nice. I remembered you being upset about them at one point, but it sounds like you really love them now! How's Nico doing?!?! Is he excited about the wedding? Let me know if there's anything that I can do. (LOL..All the way over in Massachusetts) You never know though :)

Keep in touch this last week..I want details woman!! LOL...Bye Hun!

You too girly pants!!! Nico is doing well, thank you for asking. He is wearin his boots around as much as possible to breat them in, and the other day, I caught him telling his teacher about his '7 year old sister'. I love hearing him talk about his sibling, and leaving out the 'step' part. It's a great feeling.

And I do really like the way the centerpieces turned out. So does Josh, so even if I didn't I still would leave them for his benifit. Gotta make him happy somehow!!!

[Kacie_bride]

The centerpieces sound so beautiful and I'm so glad your lip is better!!!! I can't believe you are a week away from getting married now! This is so exciting!

[Goin2thechapel]

He is wearin his boots around as much as possible to breat them in, and the other day, I caught him telling his teacher about his '7 year old sister'. I love hearing him talk about his sibling, and leaving out the 'step' part. It's a great feeling.


Heather..That is sooo sweet!!! It's soo important for families to be united as one, and it looks like you're family is already there.....Some families never become united!!!

I am soo happy for you and your family! Is Nico taking your FH's last name or keeping his?

[countrygirl]

He is wearin his boots around as much as possible to breat them in, and the other day, I caught him telling his teacher about his '7 year old sister'. I love hearing him talk about his sibling, and leaving out the 'step' part. It's a great feeling.


Heather..That is sooo sweet!!! It's soo important for families to be united as one, and it looks like you're family is already there.....Some families never become united!!!

I am soo happy for you and your family! Is Nico taking your FH's last name or keeping his?

NIco actually wants to use J's last name.I can't change it legally until J can adopt him, and we have to take his dad back to court to do that, and he will fight it all the way.

I checked into hyphenating his name at school at least, but they won't do it until it's a legal thing.

[countrygirl]

This weekend went WAY TOO FAST!!! Friday, we had late games, so we went out for a few drinks after. It was fun. We dances, and when J flipped me (in flip flops) the whole place roared!! YEEEHAWWW!!! One of the cocktail waitresses wanted to dance w him after that, she was stunned when I told her that anytime she wanted to dance w him, just grab him. She is a good griend to Js old roomy, so I trust her.

Anyway, after a night out w Jack, I had to be a a bm's house at nine,and was on time!!!! We got my shoes, my veil, her dress fitted for alter's, got my guest book, and I headed home to J, Nico, and J's mom, who flew in that morn. It has been great seeing her. I just love her!!

Yesterday, we got the flowers done, and then got a call from my sis, that she wasn't goint to make it to the wedding. Money is really tight, and my BiL didn't get the time off. She was so upset, and crying so hard. This meant I was down to two bm, and J had four gm. The funny thing is that I wasn't upset at all. I just re-arranged the bridal pary and planned on putting two gm, and one bm on either side at the ceremony and reception. It would'a worked. But my sis called this morn and by the grace of god, my BiL got the time off, and they can afford it. YIPPEE!!!! I am so happy now.

I cannot wait until this weekend. I have waited along time for this day to come, and I actually, for once, get to live out a dream. I get to marry the most amazing person I have ever met.

[hummingbird521]

What wonderful news about your sister. That is great.

[SaralovesMike]

I cannot wait until this weekend. I have waited along time for this day to come, and I actually, for once, get to live out a dream. I get to marry the most amazing person I have ever met.

I am so excited and happy for you!
4 days can you believe it??

[countrygirl]

I am so excited and happy for you!
4 days can you believe it??

Thanks Tresia, I am pretty happy too!!

And thanks to you too Sara. No, I can't believe it. It's like I have been planning this day that wasn't really going to happen. Now, it is, and it's so strange to say that after 30 years, I AM GETTING MARRIED!!!! I love it!!

[BriansBride07]

So glad to hear that after all the stress and the struggles that its happening and in just a few days. So glad that your sister is going to be their. Congrats

[countrygirl]

I know that I posted a few pics from my engag. party, but they were really small. I enlarged some of them, so here is a better look at them.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Debbie--Me--DeeDee.jpg Debbie, Me, and DeeDee my BM;

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Me--Jen.jpg
Me and Jen;

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Me--Josh.jpg
Me and Josh--he's had a few by now;

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Me.jpg;

[countrygirl]

Here are a few more.....

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Menbud.jpg

I am not a coors drinker, I actually have both hands on bud signs

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Jared--Josh--Shad.jpg Jared (GM), Josh and Shad, Deb's hubby

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/Jake--he-s-so-pretty--.jpg Jake, he's so pretty!!! I have adopted him as my new little bro!!

[Kacie_bride]

I love your pics!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Aaaww...great pics!!

[Panthers Bride]

those are great. looks like a good time was had by all...

[ladymelissa]

Great pics! It's getting so close!!!!! Are you excited?

[countrygirl]

I am, but now I am getting frantic. I want to make sure that everything is done. My big thing now is the programs, and I still don't have gift for my parents. I don't know what to get for them.

[BriansBride07]

I got my parents a really nice pic. frame that had different saying on them about family and I plan on putting a pic of me, my FH and my parents in it. Also doing this for the FIL's. Just an idea for you.

[countrygirl]

I got my parents a really nice pic. frame that had different saying on them about family and I plan on putting a pic of me, my FH and my parents in it. Also doing this for the FIL's. Just an idea for you.

I thought about doing a nice frame w the wording "fam pic to come later' in it.

I just got another day off for the wedding. Startng tomorrow, I will be off until 11/20. YIPPEE!!!

[brewsells]

Yippee!! Almost here, Heather! I can't wait to here how things go. I am so excited!

[hummingbird521]

:jphappy: It's almost time. YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you are excited.

[mariaandmanish]

3 MORE DAYS!!! YAY!!! How excited are you?

[countrygirl]

I am very very excited esp since now I have another day off. I know that I can take that time to get everything done.

[AngelinLove]

I just want to say that I am very excited for you honey!!! I hope that your day is perfect and beautifula nd that it turns out to be everything that you hoped for and have dreamed of. Youbare going to make such a beautiful bride and are finally going to get to marry your prince charming!

[Valmai]

OMG Heather u must be so excited and nervous all together - have a fabulous last few days hun! xxx

[cowboysbride]

Well my little Heather is going to be married soon "sniff"...I just can't believe how grown up she is and going off to become a Murray'd woman "sniff sniff"...just be happy and hold each other close and NEVER go to bed mad!

YAY HEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOO HOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kacie_bride]

You are almost there!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you!!!!

[StaceyMc]

Ohhh...I can't wait to see your pics! Good luck!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Can you believe? Tomarrow you get married!! WHere did the time go hey Heather! Best wishes to you both on your wedding day Heather!