Ellen & Eric, July 29, 2006

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The Marriage Ceremony Uniting
Ellen Grundy
and
Eric Vinson

Saturday, July 29, 2006
half past two o’clock in the afternoon
Southside Baptist Church
Bowling Green, Kentucky


Seating of Mothers .................................................. ..................... “Your Love Amazes Me”
Attendant’s Processional...................................... ................................................ ”The Rose”
Bride’s Processional...................................... ................................................. “Bridal March”
Greeting.......................................... .................................................. .................... Scott Owens
Prayer............................................ .................................................. ...................... Scott Owens
Exchanging of Vows and Giving of Rings............................................. .......... Scott Owens
Unity Candle Lighting.......................................... ................................. “I Cross My Heart”
Prayer............................................ .................................................. ...................... Scott Owens
Presentation of Husband and Wife.............................................. ................... Scott Owens
Recessional....................................... ..................... “Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours”

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The Wedding Party

Parents
Mr. Garey Turner & Mrs. Ethel Turner
Mr. Gary Vinson & Mrs. Debbie Vinson

Matrons of Honor
Mrs. Lisa Leatherman, Bride’s Sister
Mrs. Dianna Karoffa, Groom’s Sister

Bridesmaids
Mrs. Lisa Bolton
Mrs. Heather Slavey
Miss Rebecca Warren
Miss Jennifer Leatherman, Bride’s Niece

Best Man
Mr. Gary Vinson, Groom’s Father

Groomsmen
Mr. Jay Fox
Mr. Doug Johnson
Mr. Brad Vinson, Groom’s Cousin
Mr. Sam Vinson, Groom’s Cousin
Mr. Alan Karoffa, Groom’s Brother-In-Law


Flower Girl
Miss Sydney ******

Ring Bearers
Mr. ****** *******, Groom’s Nephew
Mr. ***** *******, Groom’s Nephew

Ushers
Mr. Jason Leatherman, Bride’s Nephew
Mr. Matt Minnicks, Groom’s Cousin

Officiating Minister
Rev. Scott Owens

Wedding Director
Mrs. Patty Vinson, Groom’s Aunt

Guestbook Attendants
Miss Ashley Leatherman, Bride’s Niece
Miss Jamie Wheet, Groom’s Cousin
Miss Shawntae Nose

[WhiskeyGirl]

YAY Ellen, I was wondering when you were going to start a wedding journal!! Can't wait to see pics and everything coming together in your journal Hun!! Hope all is well with you!! :wink:

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This is my bouquet (I have put on white ribbon and a pearl sleeve since then but you get the idea...the BM's are smaller versions of the exact same thing w/o the pearl sleeve on the stems...the pic doesn't do it justice it's pretty big and perfectly round (now that was a stressful endeavor) I made all my flowers myself...my FMIL and I began them together but bless her heart we have different ideas/visions about my wedding so I graciously sent her onto a different project and did 8 bouqets myself (mine, 6 BM's and a tossing bouquet).
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Picture mat that will be upfront at the church with our engagment pic in it.

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Our engagment pic

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Our centerpieces for the reception (8" pillar candles, sitting on black satin squares, sprinkled with red rose petals and tiny black cowboy hat confetti)
I WILL TAKE A PIC OF IT THE NIGHT WE DECORATE, right now they are packed safely away...

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Bubbles...I wrapped and labeled all 120 of these 'lil !

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I decorated these myself OMG DIY QUEEN...(kill me now) I never imagined the stress DIY involves!

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This is the image that is inside our programs underneath "THE CEREMONY", I have this print in black and white matted and framed for our home...it is absolutely gorgeous! Eric loves it!

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This is the image that is printed in red on the front of our HERSHEY NUGGET Wrappers...

Ellen & Eric is on one edge of the wrapper
July 29, 2006 is on the other edge/side of the wrapper
Thank you for sharing in our New Beginning is on the bottom of the wrapper...I would take pics but they are packed:bbeek: !

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This was us at age 4/5
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Us at a Horse show in 2005
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Us at New Years 1201AM 1/1/06!
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US NOW...

YES I KNOW I HAVE THESE PICS PASTED ALL OVER OTHER POST BUT I ADORE THIS MAN AND THINK THESE ARE AWESOME PICS OF US...

AS ONE OF YA'LL SAID WE LOOK SO IN LOVE....

God Bless us, finally we are in love and happy...we had such a hard road finding true love and happiness!

2006
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2005
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Us on his dad's farm with Lena and Diamond (Eric's OTHER women) LOL!
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I had this specially made...

Black cowboy hat, goatee on groom, strapless dress, long brown hair, red roses....HUGE WASTE OF MONEY BUT OH SO WORTH IT TO ME! It looks just like us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[AngelinLove]

Ellen, I just wanted to say that everything looks WONDERFUL..and I love all your pics!!! I wish that I could DIY some stuff. You are doing a wonderful job!!! I look forward to everything you post!!

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I had this specially made...

Black cowboy hat, goatee on groom, strapless dress, long brown hair, red roses....HUGE WASTE OF MONEY BUT OH SO WORTH IT TO ME! It looks just like us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't get it reduced...grrrr and my photobucket issues but you get the idea...

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[AngelinLove]

I just saw the newest pic...it is soooo cute...and it wasn't a waste of maonet because it means so much to you!!!

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I love her dress it is BEAUTIFUL and we got it on CLEARANCE at a bridal shop in our mall...the shoes were.... hold onto your hats...10.00 and we got them at Dilliard's

My mom was in a fit the week they stayed with me over a dress but we found it Friday afternoon 6/16 and if I must say so myself my mom is SMOKIN' for a 64 yr old!

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This is my mom (in the black capris) and his mom at our shower playing the TP game...they were instructed to roll off as much as they would use (that was all they were told) then after they rolled off what they wanted they had to start wrapping it around their fingers and talk about their child (me for my mom, him for his) until they had the TP wrapped back up....LOL my mom was still mad at me over the "MOB dress incident" (see post in vents and frustrations) and she added "Ellen always has been very independent and outspoken, but we love her anyway"...I ROLLED, Eric was crying he was laughing so hard!

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This is Becky BM #4
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This is my sister (in the pink), me and his sister...my MOH's!
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This is how I want my hair
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These are our programs

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This is the poem that is printed on very westerny looking rawhide paper that will be inserted into the programs of course it will say Eric and Ellen Vinson, July 29, 2006
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These are the purses that I have purchased for all 6 BM's and a smaller one for the flower girl...the BM purses will be stuffed with Bath and Body goodies and the flower girl got a DISNEY PRINCESS outfit from the Disney Shop when we went to get our 5 day hopper passes (for the Sept. Honeymoon trip). Eric found the cutest little "cell phone" that rings and blinks and pops open and sings Disney songs...he thought it would be cute to have a cell phone in her purse! He is SOOO good with kids!

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Ellen, I just wanted to say that everything looks WONDERFUL..and I love all your pics!!! I wish that I could DIY some stuff. You are doing a wonderful job!!! I look forward to everything you post!!

Oh, Angel thank you honey...you are so sweet and that means so much to me....I am really trying hard to make this perfect. Thanks for your support and excitement!

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These are for Logan and Hunter (Eric's nephews) my FSIL/MOH#2's sons...

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They say Logan/Hunter 7/29/06

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These are for the 6 GM, my Dad, the Minister, and the 2 ushers...

They have their first name and 7/29/06 on them.

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My veil...I just wanted to show the edge..it matches my dress perfectly I was so excited to find it for 35.00!



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[Kacie_bride]

Ellen everything looks great! I love the purses! I think your girls are going to absolutely love them! I can't wait to see the pics of the big day!

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Ellen everything looks great! I love the purses! I think your girls are going to absolutely love them! I can't wait to see the pics of the big day!

Thanks Kacie... I'm so glad you think so! Thanks for your support! I love your journal...I peek at it everyday to see if you've added anything!

I keep trying to get off here but keep thinking of other stuff to post LOL!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Your wedding is going to be so perfect Ellen!! It's going to be wonderful!! :)

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Your wedding is going to be so perfect Ellen!! It's going to be wonderful!! :)

OH I hope so, it's coming together...I'm trying to find and save pics of the garlands and pew bows...

Eric's tux (with the tails) is TIGHT! I will post it as soon as I remember the durn desinger!

Thanks for your unending support of me SOUL SISTER!

... CINDY...GET ON HERE AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK GIRL! YOU AND NEED TO GET ON THE BALL! LOL!

[Kacie_bride]

Thanks Kacie... I'm so glad you think so! Thanks for your support! I love your journal...I peek at it everyday to see if you've added anything!

I keep trying to get off here but keep thinking of other stuff to post LOL!

Oh, thanks. I haven't done much with it lately!

[WhiskeyGirl]

OH I hope so, it's coming together...I'm trying to find and save pics of the garlands and pew bows...

Eric's tux (with the tails) is TIGHT! I will post it as soon as I remember the durn desinger!

Thanks for your unending support of me SOUL SISTER!

... CINDY...GET ON HERE AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK GIRL! YOU AND NEED TO GET ON THE BALL! LOL!

Lol. Hey no problem Darlin'!! I can't wait to see pictures from the wedding, I just know it's going to be so gorgeous!! I can't wait! I can't wait!! lol

[hummingbird521]

I just wanted to say i love you journal. It is worth reading and i love all the pictures as well. Your wedding is going to be beautiful. You have done a wonderful job on all the DIY stuff. Very imaginative of you on some of it. Can't wait to see the pics from the big day.

[LaceyinPgh]

I just realized that on your wedding day, Sean and I will be at a wedding out in Philadelphia. I'm going to remember to stop and think of you on your big though.

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I just realized that on your wedding day, Sean and I will be at a wedding out in Philadelphia. I'm going to remember to stop and think of you on your big though.

That's so sweet! I just have to say that I get such a kick out of you, you have a wonderfully wacky sense of humor and there has been times it's caused me to laugh out loud here at work (oops!). Thanks again for being so sweet I showed your cake to Eric and he loved it, he said it was too pretty to eat!

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Here is a photo of the programs Front, Inside left and right...this was a DIY project of mine also.

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[brewsells]

Oh those are so cute Ellen! They turned out great.

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This is the church and the courtyard, I will get inside pics hopefully this weekend, these pics don't really do it justice it is very pretty...please ignore the blue bucket next to the fountain they are cleaning it so that it will be perfect!


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[LaceyinPgh]

That's so sweet! I just have to say that I get such a kick out of you, you have a wonderfully wacky sense of humor and there has been times it's caused me to laugh out loud here at work (oops!). Thanks again for being so sweet I showed your cake to Eric and he loved it, he said it was too pretty to eat!
Glad to be of service. I like you alot better than the people who are getting married in Philly. (I think she and Sean had something going back in the college days but I just can't quite pinpoint it!). Tell Eric thank you but the cake was too good not to eat.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I LOVE your programs. They are so gorgeous!! Love them!! lol


Beautiful church as well, Hun!! Can't wait for more updates to your journal and then when you are married a new married life journal too!! YAY!! :)

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BM Bouquet TOP VIEW
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BM Bouquet SIDE VIEW
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My Bouquet
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MOB AND MOG GIFTS

These hankies were bought off of E-Bay....no I did not DIY on these bad boys....I CAN'T SEW A BUTTON ON, much less embroider! Sorry about the size but reduced you can't tell what they say...

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[LaceyinPgh]

Eveything looks really nice. I hope you get some good weather for osme great outdoor shots. That church is just too adorable to not get some pictures outside of it. I like the flowers. The flowes are what I agonized over for 15 months.

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My shoes...but after seeing Lacey's little pink and black numbers I may make a trip to the mall...for some black and white/red numbers...I LOVED HER SHOES! Forgive the chigger bites above the straps...Hell I am a country girl after all!!! LMAO!

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[AngelinLove]

I LOVE the programs Ellen!!! I really need to do some programs for my ceremony and I love the cover of yours. How did you do it, if you don't mind sharing? Was teh cover already done or did you design it yourself? I am so lost as to what to do for programs, but yours look so fabulous!!!

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Kissing Bells...for the tables at the reception...I think I'll be okay with them ringing and dinging all night...Eric swiped one and carries it around in his truck...everytime I get "pissy" he rings it and just grins! No matter how miffed I am I can't help but laugh....God that man is adorable!
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These are the wrist corsages for the girls who are taking care of the guest book, signature mat, serving the cake and our wedding coordiantor (Aunt Patty).... 4 total.

I stuck my hand up there 1) to show off my ring (i just love looking at it) and 2) so that you could tell what size they were...

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These are the MOB and MOG wrist corsages....there was a small tiff about these but in the end I dug my spurs in and got what I wanted LOL:bbmrgreen: !
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[cowboysbride]

I LOVE the programs Ellen!!! I really need to do some programs for my ceremony and I love the cover of yours. How did you do it, if you don't mind sharing? Was teh cover already done or did you design it yourself? I am so lost as to what to do for programs, but yours look so fabulous!!!

I bought blank wedding programs off of ebay and then manipulated wordperfect to fit the picture and the info....I would be more than happy to email the word document to you and you can retype them to fit your wedding and then they should print out perfectly for you! I paid about 24 for 200 programs!

[brewsells]

All of your flowers turned out great, Ellen! I have to make mine the night before (they will be real flowers) and I am kinof concerned about that. I have never done it before. I am thinking I should go buy some silk ones and practice.. Was it too difficult?

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No, not too bad...If you're doing a clutch like mine just start off with your ones in the center and then add one to the side (keep rotating it) to keep it round...then bind them (since yours are fresh I suppose floral tape won't work) duh me! It took me about 4 hours to make all 7 small ones and about 2 hours to make mine (but I kept tearing it apart and redoing it...)

Go on line and type in DIY wedding flowers and you will get tons of sites with EXACT instructions...

Good luck, stay calm and smile!

Be sure to cut the ends off the stems (just a snip) most floral places seal them for shipping and if you don't cut the "sealer" off they can't "drink"....

[brewsells]

No, not too bad...If you're doing a clutch like mine just start off with your ones in the center and then add one to the side (keep rotating it) to keep it round...then bind them (since yours are fresh I suppose floral tape won't work) duh me! It took me about 4 hours to make all 7 small ones and about 2 hours to make mine (but I kept tearing it apart and redoing it...)

Go on line and type in DIY wedding flowers and you will get tons of sites with EXACT instructions...

Good luck, stay calm and smile!

Be sure to cut the ends off the stems (just a snip) most floral places seal them for shipping and if you don't cut the "sealer" off they can't "drink"....

I will look into that. Thanks, Ellen

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Flower Girl Dress...these pics don't do it justice....and Sydney is smaller than this little girl...

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These are our toasting flutes...DIY project # %^$%#*:bbeek:

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My ring...the actual pic I took is horrendous...it won't reduce and it's blurry...
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His ring
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OK the pic i had on here went super small it was super huge...chit, i shall try it again!

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Boutonnnieres...DIY Again I reduced and reduced and it's still HUGE...sorry!

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Okay I signed the final contract for the reception site and here's what we are having...for a 150!


Buffet Style:

Table #1)
Assorted tea sandwiches
Swedish Meatballs

Table #2)
Elaborate Fruit Display

Table #3)
Cheese/Veggie Display

Table #4)
Spinach Dip and Tri-Colored Nacho's

Table #5)
Fresh squeezed lemonade (this will be in a fountain)
Sweet Tea

These are pics from their website to give you an idea of how they will set the foods up each item will have a different display ie( fruit, cheese, sandwiches/meatballs, drinks...

Fruit Display
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This is how they will do the sandwiches and meatballs
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And this is the spinach/artichoke dip display...it's very tasty but fugly to look at!
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[countrygirl]

Hey Ellen, everything looks great. You are getting soooooooo close!!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Wow Ellen! YOu're making me hungry, good thing supper is in the oven. And oh hey, can I come, that spinach and artichoke dip looks yummy!! :)

[hummingbird521]

You have done a wonderful job with all the DIY things. You should be very proud of yourself. I done a lot of my own things as well and even though it was hard I took great pride in it. Now i have the satisfaction of knowing I had a more hands on with our wedding. The thing i was the most proud of was the unity candle holder. It turned out really pretty. once more, you are doing a really good job.

[auchlisa]

WOW it all looks so pretty. You have done an awesome job on it all. You can come here and finish all of mine up for me. lol. Most of all the flowers they are wonderfull. I wish i could say that all that stuff is already done on mine. I am far from having all of that done. I just got the flowers bought and i only have a month and a half left. lol

[cowboysbride]

MY MOH #1 (my sister) sent this to me...thinks she's trying to tell me something? LOL


One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a
well. The animal cried piteously for hours as
the farmer tried to figure out what to do.

Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the
well needed to be covered up anyway;
it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and
help him. They all grabbed a shovel and began
to shovel dirt into the well. At first, the
donkey realized what was happening and cried
horribly. Then, to everyone's amazement he
quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally
looked down the well. He was astonished at what
he saw. With each shovel of dirt that hit his
back, the donkey was doing something amazing.
He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel
dirt on top of the animal, he would shake it
off and take a step up.

Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey
stepped up over the edge of the well and
happily trotted off!

Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds
of dirt. The trick to getting out of the well
is to shake it off and take a step up. Each of
our troubles is a steppingstone. We can get out
of the deepest wells just by not stopping,
never giving up! Shake it off and take a step up.

Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

Free your heart from hatred - Forgive.

Free your mind from worries - Most never happen.

Live simply and appreciate what you have.

Give more.

Expect less

[bnd94]

I just finished going thru your journal and I don't know where to start........I love everything!!

Your DIY stuff looks amazing! I love the picture on your programs. I don't know you at all but I can tell it totally fits you and Eric.

Your Mom's dress is beautiful. She looks great in it. I really like your dress too. I tried on some similar and loved them.

Love your cake topper. Like the other ladies said it didn't cost too much if it means so much to you. Plus you have it as a keepsake now forever. I wanted ours to look like us too so I ended up making it myself.

I wanted to comment on your engagement pics too. You two do look so in love! They don't look posed at all. You look so comfortable and relaxed with eachother. So pretty!

[CindySue]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_32v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)Wow Ellen. Everything looks amazing! Where were you when I was planning mine? You have done an absolutely marvelous job!
The DIY projects are a pain in the butt, arent they? But so worth it when you can sit back and say - I did that!!!!!
Way to go Girl!!!!!




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[AngelinLove]

I really liked the "inspirational" message that your sister sent you. Although I am not sure what she might be trying to tell you...maybe she is preparing you for some not so good news...but the story itself was motivational!!!

[cowboysbride]

Lisa my sister and #1 MOH told me a few weeks ago to "shrug off the dirt and get back into the game" This was her way of telling me to keep it up! LOL...we understand eachother when no one else does, I don't know whether to be touched or scared!

[hummingbird521]

I loved the inspirational story you posted. It was much inspiring today.

[cowboysbride]

I loved the inspirational story you posted. It was much inspiring today.

Good! We could all use some motivation!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Good! We could all use some motivation!

The only motivation that will work for me today is a cattle prod!! lol. Just kidding!! :)

[cowboysbride]

The only motivation that will work for me today is a cattle prod!! lol. Just kidding!! :)

Damn Shawna, all you gotta do is ask...I got one!!!!!!!!!!! Several in fact!:bbtwisted:

[WhiskeyGirl]

Damn Shawna, all you gotta do is ask...I got one!!!!!!!!!!! Several in fact!:bbtwisted:
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Wouldn't that be a shocking good time!!lol

[cowboysbride]

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Wouldn't that be a shocking good time!!lol

You dork! OMG I LOVE YOU!

[countrygirl]

Hey Ellen, was it you that said that your mom and MIL will be lighting the tapers for the unity candle?? If so, is that the standard way to do it?

[cowboysbride]

Hey Ellen, was it you that said that your mom and MIL will be lighting the tapers for the unity candle?? If so, is that the standard way to do it?

That's who's going to light mine...

THIS WAS WHAT I FOUND ON IT................


The Unity Candle Ceremony became popular in the 1970's during the time that the Baby Boomers changed weddings forever by writing their own marriage vows. As a sign of their lives coming together, both the bride and groom took a lighted taper candle and together they lit a larger candle, signifying their lives being joined. The Unity Candle ceremony has taken on many different appearances in the past 30 years and the ceremony can be included in your wedding in many different ways. Probably the most common example of the unity candle ceremony is as follows: After the couple exchange wedding rings, the bride and groom each take a taper candle and together light a larger candle. In recent years, it has become common for the mothers of the bride and groom to light the side tapers of each of their offspring.

[countrygirl]

Thanks Ellen. I have been trying to find a way to involve my mother in the ceremony (even if she is being a butthead right now), and I think this may be the perfect thing. She is terrible at public reading, as am I, and she is completely tone deaf. So, this should work.

[CindySue]

[/URL] Damn Shawna, all you gotta do is ask...I got one!!!!!!!!!!! Several in fact!:bbtwisted:
Hey.....I wonder if you can use these to get children to do chores???????? Would this be considered child abuse? If its not, I will take 1 or 2 or 10! [URL="http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS"]http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_105.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)





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[hummingbird521]

put me down for 3 of them. pronto if not abusive.

[hummingbird521]

do i need to stock up on batteries? do they have a good shelf life? :ura1:

[cowboysbride]

Hey.....I wonder if you can use these to get children to do chores???????? Would this be considered child abuse? If its not, I will take 1 or 2 or 10! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_105.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)


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Hmmm not if you keep the voltage turned down....It never hurt me (DON'T GO THERE YA'LL)!!!!!!!!!!!

[CindySue]

do i need to stock up on batteries? do they have a good shelf life? :ura1:
H3ll I want one that plugs in!!!!!

[hummingbird521]

yeah, but would the extension cord reach outside and the pool could pose some problems. :bblol:

[WhiskeyGirl]

You dork! OMG I LOVE YOU!

YAY!!! :) I am the worldest biggest dork but I am so loveable!! lol

[cowboysbride]

H3ll I want one that plugs in!!!!!

Good GAWD CindySue...you sure you're gonna use it on the kids or do I need to forwarn Brian?

[cowboysbride]

!
HELLO!!!!!!!!
MY WEDDING JOURNAL HERE PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LMAO!
OMG
YOU GUYS ARE AWFUL

[CindySue]

Good GAWD CindySue...you sure you're gonna use it on the kids or do I need to forwarn Brian?
Shhhhhhhhh!!!!!!......I promise to only use it on Brian when he really really needs it, ok?

[CindySue]

oops.....Sorry Ellen!!!!!

[cowboysbride]

oops.....Sorry Ellen!!!!!

I so don't give a ****, my sides are hurting I'm hoohaaing so hard:bbmrgreen: !

[hummingbird521]

but think ahead of when you need a good laugh and remember this and read it. i have had a blast today ladies. we all need some humor from time to time. especially after the day i had yesterday. thanks for the laughs.

[cowboysbride]

but think ahead of when you need a good laugh and remember this and read it. i have had a blast today ladies. we all need some humor from time to time. especially after the day i had yesterday. thanks for the laughs.

Good point and I will! That's what we're here for...just be careful of Cindy...she says this **** in jest but deep down she really would use a cattle prod on anyone who she thought needed it....poor Brian, poor kids!

[hummingbird521]

Good point and I will! That's what we're here for...just be careful of Cindy...she says this **** in jest but deep down she really would use a cattle prod on anyone who she thought needed it....poor Brian, poor kids!

oh to do this myself. haha. it would come in handy i promise. i have sworn the next time the fair comes to town we are going to buy some of those blow up plastic bats and beat the **** out of one another without hurting each other. think about it???? take out stress and not hurt. sounded like a good idea to me.

[CindySue]

Good point and I will! That's what we're here for...just be careful of Cindy...she says this **** in jest but deep down she really would use a cattle prod on anyone who she thought needed it....poor Brian, poor kids!
Poor kids? Poor Brian? I dont think so.....its more like Poor Cindy!!!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_38.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)
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[cowboysbride]

We use cowpatty's FRESH ones if I'm really mad! It washes off and makes my nails grow!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Lol...Cindy, Ellen, you two are halarious!! But I'm staying out of this now!! lol Even though I started it! :bbredface:

[hummingbird521]

jeez never thought about that one. i will have to remember it the next time we get around the cows. but the smell.............

[WhiskeyGirl]

We use cowpatty's FRESH ones if I'm really mad! It washes off and makes my nails grow!

While they're still steaming?? yikes!! lol

[cowboysbride]

Lol...Cindy, Ellen, you two are halarious!! But I'm staying out of this now!! lol Even though I started it! :bbredface:

LMAO...................

[cowboysbride]

While they're still steaming?? yikes!! lol

nah just a little mush in the middle..that way I can get a good throw on it and it explodes upon impact!

[CindySue]

Lol...Cindy, Ellen, you two are halarious!! But I'm staying out of this now!! lol Even though I started it! :bbredface:
Yeah its ALL your fault.....we get to prod you 1st!!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_105.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)





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[hummingbird521]

this has been so much fun. LMAO as well.

[WhiskeyGirl]

nah just a little mush in the middle..that way I can get a good throw on it and it explodes upon impact!

Ummmmm...NICE?? lol. Though it sounds like fun! I think throwing goat pellets would be fun too! Since they could really fly!! lol. Did I mention I want goats when we move!!?? lmao...hmmm I wonder why!! lol

[WhiskeyGirl]

Yeah its ALL your fault.....we get to prod you 1st!!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_105.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)





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YIKES!! Not my bum!! Try it out on someone else first!! lol

[cowboysbride]

Yeah its ALL your fault.....we get to prod you 1st!!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_2_105.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm414CPUS)

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I got her legs!

[CindySue]

YIKES!! Not my bum!! Try it out on someone else first!! lol
See Ellen.....if I had a cattle prod, Id be over that stupid fight with Brian already!!!! Only we call them Hot Shots!

[WhiskeyGirl]

See Ellen.....if I had a cattle prod, Id be over that stupid fight with Brian already!!!! Only we call them Hot Shots!

lol...yeah let's give Brian a shot first!! :wink:

[cowboysbride]

These are the songs we are using in the ceremony and then the reception

Entrance of Groom/Groomsmen and Seating of Mothers

John Berry---Your Love Amazes Me

I've seen the seven wonders of the world
I've seen the beauty of diamonds and pearls
But they mean nothing baby
Your love amazes me
I've seen a sunset that would make you cry
And colors of the rainbow, reaching cross the sky
The moon in all it's phases
Your love amazes me

Don't you ever doubt this love of mine
You're the only one for me
You give me hope
You give me reason
You give me something to believe in
Forever faithfully
Your love amazes me

I prayed for miracles that never came
I got down on my knees out in the pouring rain
But only you could save me
Your love amazes me

Don't you ever doubt this love of mine
You're the only one for me
You give me hope
You give me reason
You give me something to believe in
Forever faithfully
Your love amazes me

Your love
But only you could save me
Your love amazes me

Bridesmaids Processional

Conway Twitty-The Rose (Bette Midler)

I chose this because of my flowers, and I chose my flowers because when we first started dating he always brought me a single long stemmed rose

Some say love, it is a river
That drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
That leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
An endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
And you, it's only seed

It's the heart, afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance
It's the dream, afraid of waking
That never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
Who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dying
That never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
And the road has been too long
And you think that love is only for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
Far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed
That with the sun's love, in the spring
Becomes the rose

Unity Candle Lighting
George Strait---I Cross My Heart

Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start.
I see it in your eyes, you can feel it from my heart.
From here on after let's stay the way we are right now,
And share all the love and laughter that a lifetime will allow.

[Chorus:]
I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine.

You will always be the miracle that makes my life complete,
And as long as there's a breath in me, I'll make yours just as sweet.
As we look into the future, it's as far as we can see,
So let's make each tomorrow be the best that it can be.

[Chorus]

And if along the way we find a day it starts to storm,
You've got the promise of my love to keep you warm.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine,
A love as true as mine.

Recessional---Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours!
The music and the beat and the constant "Here I am baby...Signed, Sealed Delivered, I'm Yours....makes it the song we want...the lyrics had too many ooh ahhs and woohoos in it to post!

Reception Music to follow this post............

[countrygirl]

Holy Moly Ellen, don't you EVER work???:bblol:

[cowboysbride]

Our First Dance Song

Rascal Flatts---Bless The Broken Road

I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.

Mother/Groom Dance

Randy Travis---Angels (this was her only request in the music)

Me and some of the boys were sitting around the other night
Started talking about politics, religion, love and life
And what a shame it was about 9/11
And what about hell and what about heaven
And is there or isn't there angels on earth
And then one guy said
Well you can take that for what it's worth
If it's something I can see or something I can touch
Well I might believe in all that stuff
So I just had to say to him

Are you telling me that you've never seen an angel?
Never felt the presence of one standing by?
No robe of white
No halo in site
Well you missed the most obvious thing
Man, are you blind?
Just look in your mothers eyes

And then I said who went through the pain
And smiled through the tears on the day of your birth?
She counted your fingers and toes and thank god you were whole
Son you outta know who loved you first, that's right
And who always came running everytime you cried out
And how many more things have you forgotten about
And who tried their best to teach you wrong from right
And how many nights did she leave on the light
While she waited and prayed that you came in
And who'd be there for you right up to the end
Think about it tonight

Are you telling me that you've never seen an angel?
Never felt the presence of one standing by?
No robe of white
No halo in site
Well you missed the most obvious thing
Aww Man, are you blind?
Just look in your mothers eyes

Aww Man, are you blind?
Just look in your mothers eyes
That's right

Father Daughter Dance

Bob Carlisle---Butterfly Kisses

There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from Heaven
And she's daddys little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all

For butterlfy kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony dady
It's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But i sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
TO deseve a hug every mornin
And butterfly kisses at night

Sweet 16 today
She's lookin like her mama
A little more every day
One part woman
The other part girl
To perfume and mke up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wongs out in a great big world
But I remember

Butterlfy kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you dady
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the check this time
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I muct have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin
And butterfly kisses at night

All the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious Butterfly
Spread yuor wings and fly

She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her aways
Standing in the bride room just starin at her
She asked me what I'm thinkin
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm loosin my baby girl
And she leaned over

And gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the isle daddy
It's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddys don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin and butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask GOd for more than this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the mornin and butterly kisses

[cowboysbride]

Holy Moly Ellen, don't you EVER work???:bblol:

Work? What's that? How dare you grace my journal with that terrible word! 30 Lashes with wet noodle for you too...JOIN THE CLUB!

1) CindySue
2) Shawna
3) Karen
4) Heather

[brewsells]

Work? What's that? How dare you grace my journal with that terrible word! 30 Lashes with wet noodle for you too...JOIN THE CLUB!

1) CindySue
2) Shawna
3) Karen
4) Heather

I better be careful. I don't want the wet noodle... :bbeek:

[cowboysbride]

I better be careful. I don't want the wet noodle... :bbeek:

TOO LATE, I'm like the soup Nazi on Sienfeld NO SOUP FOR YOU/ 30 LASHES FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!

1) CindySue
2) Shawna
3) Karen
4) Heather
5) Brewsells (chit I forgot your name...I'll edit it)!

[countrygirl]

Awww, I like the wet noodle. Oops, was I not supposed to say that???

[cowboysbride]

Awww, I like the wet noodle. Oops, was I not supposed to say that???

PREEEVERT! And yes I meant to spell it like that!

[countrygirl]

PREEEVERT!

Hey, Josh has to like me for something!!!!!

[brewsells]

TOO LATE, I'm like the soup Nazi on Sienfeld NO SOUP FOR YOU/ 30 LASHES FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!

1) CindySue
2) Shawna
3) Karen
4) Heather
5) Brewsells (chit I forgot your name...I'll edit it)!

LMAO!!!! I love that episode. (Holly)

[cowboysbride]

1) CindySue (for Hijacking my journal)
2) Shawna (for starting the hijacking of my journal)
3) Karen (for excluding WESTERN themes on the THEME POLL)
4) Heather (for being part of the hijacking)
5) Holly (just cuz!)

[MOB Karen]

1) CindySue (for Hijacking my journal)
2) Shawna (for starting the hijacking of my journal)
3) Karen (for excluding WESTERN themes on the THEME POLL)
4) Heather (for being part of the hijacking)
5) Holly (just cuz!)

Too funny!!

[countrygirl]

1) CindySue (for Hijacking my journal)
2) Shawna (for starting the hijacking of my journal)
3) Karen (for excluding WESTERN themes on the THEME POLL)
4) Heather (for being part of the hijacking)
5) Holly (just cuz!)

WHAT IS THIS WOMAN ON TODAY?????? And where can I get some?

[cowboysbride]

Too funny!!

I kill me!

[cowboysbride]

WHAT IS THIS WOMAN ON TODAY?????? And where can I get some?

Well it an euphoria from S*X...he works 2nds and I haven't seen him since Sunday night....although................NEVERMIND!

I had subway for lunch and some sweet tarts out of the bottom of my purse (at least I THOUGHT they were sweet tarts!)

[WhiskeyGirl]

1) CindySue (for Hijacking my journal)
2) Shawna (for starting the hijacking of my journal)
3) Karen (for excluding WESTERN themes on the THEME POLL)
4) Heather (for being part of the hijacking)
5) Holly (just cuz!)

Just cause I make a little bitty comment about cattle prods.... :P !! That's what I've got to say to you! Nanner nanner nanner!! lol

[bnd94]

Well it an euphoria from S*X...he works 2nds and I haven't seen him since Sunday night....although................NEVERMIND!

I had subway for lunch and some sweet tarts out of the bottom of my purse (at least I THOUGHT they were sweet tarts!)

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[CindySue]

WHAT IS THIS WOMAN ON TODAY?????? And where can I get some?
Yeah....I want some too!!!!!

Everything look great Ellen. Be careful though. You will run out of wedding stuff to do and go nuts like i did!!!

[cowboysbride]

Yeah....I want some too!!!!!

Everything look great Ellen. Be careful though. You will run out of wedding stuff to do and go nuts like i did!!!

Not to worry we are starting to move into the houses this weekend...Dianna, MOH #2 moves out of the farmhouse and into her newly purchased home then we clean and paint the farmhouse and move my stuff into and then Eric's stuff...and all before (OH GOD I HOPE SO) the wedding!

[hummingbird521]

This is one move you will probably enjoy. I loved when i moved into my new home with my fiance (at the time). but otherwise moving i despise. :bbmad:

[cowboysbride]

This is one move you will probably enjoy. I loved when i moved into my new home with my fiance (at the time). but otherwise moving i despise. :bbmad:

This is only temporary...I have moved 5 times (counting this upcoming one) since Jan of 2005.

Out of my home with my ex in Jan 05
Out of my apt to my parents due to my ex in Feb 05
Out of my parents to Bowling Green due to meeting Eric and landing this job in Mar 05
Out of apt in Bowling Green to where I am now in Bowling Green in Sept 05 due to the drug dealers (OHHHHH, nice apts and lush landscaping FOOLED me!)
And now out of where I am now to his parents farm house....then we are moving ONE MORE TIME when we buy our farm...

[hummingbird521]

Gosh you sound like me with moving. the first year the kids dad and i were married he moved me about 10 times. that was part of the reason are marriage failed. i moved more than a gypsy with him. i started to think he grew up a nomad. i just wanted to put down roots and stay somewhere. anywhere would do. :)

[cowboysbride]

I stayed put until the divorce...this has been very hard on me I am a homebody and detest feeling uprooted...when we divorced I was fine in my apt (relieved actually) but then my ex started stalking me and it turned ugly, I met Eric and he demanded that due to him not being in the same town with me that I move home with my folks so I would be safe. When I moved home my ex went balistic (sp) and caused me to lose my job...therefore one night Eric mentioned a position he saw advertised, I applied, got it, moved and the rest is history!

[cowboysbride]

This is his tuxedo coat, and he will be wearing the tie like that as well...I will see if I can find a pic of the whole look...
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/erictux.jpg

[cowboysbride]

My cakes are being made by my MOH #1 (my sister) She is doing the wedding cake and the grooms cake.

Grooms Cake w'out the strawberries
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hsgroomcake.jpg

[cowboysbride]

This is our cake with these exceptions: the layers will be resting on one another with roses on the edges and the top will be our personalized topper...see pic below. I have this EXACT cake stand!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/redrosecake1.jpg

This is the topper, I had it made to look like us...
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/weddingstuff059.jpg

[countrygirl]

Hey Ellen, where did you have the topper made??

[cowboysbride]

Hey Ellen, where did you have the topper made??

jwcaketops.com

They did an awesome job...you can select just about every aspect of it...short hair, flower color, hat on groom, no hat on bride, gown style...

[brewsells]

Mmmmm... yummy. That cake looks wonderful.

[cowboysbride]

Mmmmm... yummy. That cake looks wonderful.

My sister used to run her own catering service in Modesto California, I couldn't be in BETTER hands!

[countrygirl]

jwcaketops.com

They did an awesome job...you can select just about every aspect of it...short hair, flower color, hat on groom, no hat on bride, gown style...

Was it expensive, I guess I COULD look for myself.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Mmmm those cakes look so yummy! I can't wait to see photos of it all put together!! :)

[cowboysbride]

Was it expensive, I guess I COULD look for myself.

I don't mind...lemme find the invoice...

Western Bride and Groom Topper 34.95
(I specified no hat on bride 0.00 charge)
Med Brwn Long Hair Bride 9.95 (that's 2 choices, color & length)
Red Flower Color 4.95
Goatee Groom (incl mustache) 4.95
Total 54.80

I normally would have never spent that but it was so damn perfect!

[bnd94]

I don't mind...lemme find the invoice...

Western Bride and Groom Topper 34.95
(I specified no hat on bride 0.00 charge)
Med Brwn Long Hair Bride 9.95 (that's 2 choices, color & length)
Red Flower Color 4.95
Goatee Groom (incl mustache) 4.95
Total 54.80

I normally would have never spent that but it was so damn perfect!

Oh that's not bad at all. When I was looking around to get one made for us it was in the $300 to $500 range. :bbeek: That is why I ended up making it myself.

[cowboysbride]

DIY!!!!!!! I am SOO proud of these, they are so western elegant I could DIE!

This is the image unless I take a pic of them tonight you'll just have to envision this on a white placecard (i bought blank ones) with "Reserved" printed to the right at the bottom....

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/cowboyhatredrose.jpg

[cowboysbride]

Oh that's not bad at all. When I was looking around to get one made for us it was in the $300 to $500 range. :bbeek: That is why I ended up making it myself.

Lol really? I was ecstatic about the price until it arrived and it was only 4" tall!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess I thought it should be bigger...(duh me, that's what I get for not reading the measurements)!

[countrygirl]

I like your topper ellen, but after looking online at pricing, I think I am going to stick w the simply one I picked out. It is a bit old fashioned, but I don't like the cartoony things they have for cowboy ones, and that seems to be all I can find.

[cowboysbride]

I like your topper ellen, but after looking online at pricing, I think I am going to stick w the simply one I picked out. It is a bit old fashioned, but I don't like the cartoony things they have for cowboy ones, and that seems to be all I can find.

I know, that's why I went the way I did...I could not STAND the cartoonish looking ones or the precious moments and I dang sure didn't want two horses on top of my cake...Ever notice how all the "western" ones are the normal ones with ITTY BITTY cowboy hats on great big MELON heads? I mean c'mon Eric and J don't wear their hats like that!

[countrygirl]

I know, that's why I went the way I did...I could not STAND the cartoonish looking ones or the precious moments and I dang sure didn't want two horses on top of my cake...Ever notice how all the "western" ones are the normal ones with ITTY BITTY cowboy hats on great big MELON heads? I mean c'mon Eric and J don't wear their hats like that!

Yeah, I hear ya!! If Icould find an elegant cowboy one, that would be perfect!!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Lol!! That's why we went this way.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/CanadianBride/DSC00281.jpg

We put together the arch ourself...actually Matt and our best man Brennan did this for me...I laughed because they did such a nice job and then we just inserted the cows into the eqaution.

[cowboysbride]

Lol!! That's why we went this way.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e181/CanadianBride/DSC00281.jpg

We put together the arch ourself...actually Matt and our best man Brennan did this for me...I laughed because they did such a nice job and then we just inserted the cows into the eqaution.

I NEED THAT ARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll PAY YA FOR IT!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I NEED THAT ARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll PAY YA FOR IT!

No sale!! lol. But I could look and see if I can't find one like it and send it to ya!! :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

Did you call that store I gave you the number for? Don't you check your PMs girl!! lol. Do you have the alert set for them or no?? Anyhow, let me know!! :)

[cowboysbride]

My sister (MOH #1) is making my cakes as you all know...today was her and her hubby's anniversary (don't remember which one 20 something) and she made a cake...just fooling around, she says! Here's the pic...I thought if she can do this just fooling around I can't wait to see what she does to my wedding cakes!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/annivcake.jpg

[countrygirl]

My sister (MOH #1) is making my cakes as you all know...today was her and her hubby's anniversary (don't remember which one 20 something) and she made a cake...just fooling around, she says! Here's the pic...I thought if she can do this just fooling around I can't wait to see what she does to my wedding cakes!

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/annivcake.jpg

That's really pretty.The topper si beautiul!!

[AngelinLove]

That's really awesome and it shows you that she will be able to do an excellent job on yours!!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

YAY! Ellen that looks awesome!! Can't wait to see what she comes up with for you!! Hope I'm still around!!! lol

[StaceyMc]

Absolutely beautiful! I'm jealous of people with that kind of talent - "Just fooling around" - I couldn't do that if I spent days trying to do it! You're cake is going to be beautiful!!!

[bnd94]

Oh that is pretty!! I can't wait to see what she makes for you too. :D

[cowboysbride]

Well the hair-do trial run was a success! I wanted something loose and romantic that would work with veil and tiara....here are the results...She said it would be much "neater" the day of the wedding...but I was tickled to death with what she did...AND SHE NEVER USED A CURLING IRON! This is my clean dry hair and her fingers and bobby pins (I was amazed)!

I tried to resize them 3 times and they still previewed as huge...sorry

Back
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/back.jpg

Left side
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/left.jpg

Right side
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/right.jpg

[LaceyinPgh]

The hair looks great, Ellen. I love it.

[countrygirl]

Ellen, I was just going to ask how that went. It looks so pretty. Yeah for you!!!

[cowboysbride]

The hair looks great, Ellen. I love it.

Thanks, I loved the fact that she did it without any curling irons..that's my own curl so I know it'll stay!

[cowboysbride]

Ellen, I was just going to ask how that went. It looks so pretty. Yeah for you!!!

Thank you it was a wonderful experience..I was her last appointment and some of the other hairdressers came in when she was doing it and they all sat around and chatted and looked at my eng pics and bragged on how nice my makeup looked in them....I have found a new hairdresser!!!!!!!!!:bbmrgreen:

[countrygirl]

Thank you it was a wonderful experience..I was her last appointment and some of the other hairdressers came in when she was doing it and they all sat around and chatted and looked at my eng pics and bragged on how nice my makeup looked in them....I have found a new hairdresser!!!!!!!!!:bbmrgreen:

SAWEEEETTTTTTT!!!!! I think we are doing my hair ourselves.

[cowboysbride]

SAWEEEETTTTTTT!!!!! I think we are doing my hair ourselves.

Oh cool, do a trial and send me some pics!

[Kacie_bride]

Your hair looks great! I can't wait to see the whole shebang! You are going to be so pretty! Oh goodness it is so close!

[countrygirl]

Oh cool, do a trial and send me some pics!

Will do baby!!!

[MOB Karen]

Ellen, I can't believe your hair has that much natural curl! Wow!! That is so cool!! You look gorgeous!!! What a beautiful bride you're going to be!!! :D

[cowboysbride]

Ellen, I can't believe your hair has that much natural curl! Wow!! That is so cool!! You look gorgeous!!! What a beautiful bride you're going to be!!! :D



:bbredface: uhm...it ain't natural...I get a "body wave" every 6 months:wink: !

I kept thinking when they took the pic OMG please let me look half as pretty as Amber did in her trial pic (I am horrid without full makeup!)

Thank you ma'am I was tickled and VERY relieved!

[cowboysbride]

Well this weekend tomorrow 7/15...my FSIL (MOH#2) and some of my new girlfriends (ones I have met thru Eric and his sister) are taking me out to dinner to Logan's Roadhouse (ugh I can almost FEEL the hangover) :bbmrgreen: and then we are going back to FSIL's place to PARTY...lol a scary movie and some totally offensive pastries, ice cubes and other bride to be essentials!

I got word that my FSIL and one of our good friends are on their way to Nashville today to pickup some stuff for the party and lo and behold I got curious and looked to see if my "male organ" cake pan was still under the stove and guess what?? It's gone...SURPRISE, SURPRISE! This should be a blast and totally immature and vulgar:bbeek: ...I'll post what pics I can Monday!

[MOB Karen]

Male organ pan? Oh my!! That's gonna be a helluva party!!:bbmrgreen:

[cowboysbride]

Male organ pan? Oh my!! That's gonna be a helluva party!!:bbmrgreen:

Yeah a bottle of Cap'n, my dickie cake pan and whatever else they do is gonna be a riot! That and I'm pretty sure Dianna won't be able to resist a "suck for a buck" t-shirt that I get to wear out!

[countrygirl]

Ellen, in your new pic, you like Terry Clark.

[cowboysbride]

Ellen, in your new pic, you like Terry Clark.

You and Eric are insane! He says the same thing, I don't see it but thanks, I think she's awesome...I was hoping you didn't mind me copying off you...I just realized I had that pic of us from last year!

[countrygirl]

You and Eric are insane! He says the same thing, I don't see it but thanks, I think she's awesome...I was hoping you didn't mind me copying off you...I just realized I had that pic of us from last year!

Are you kidding?? I totally want a pic like that. J and I both have black hats, and straw, but niether of us have white. I would love to go get pics done jsut the two of us w our hats on. BTW, Josh LOVES Terry Clark.

[cowboysbride]

Are you kidding?? I totally want a pic like that. J and I both have black hats, and straw, but niether of us have white. I would love to go get pics done jsut the two of us w our hats on. BTW, Josh LOVES Terry Clark.

If you saw the real photo you could see that Eric's hat is stained (but that just certifies his authentic cowboy status :bblol: ). Those are our straw ones, we both have black too and I just bought a new camel one, Eric hasn't found the one he likes yet in camel.

Eric :drool: 's over the woman! I don't mind though at least she's a cowgirl and has meat on her bones!

[countrygirl]

If you saw the real photo you could see that Eric's hat is stained (but that just certifies his authentic cowboy status :bblol: ). Those are our straw ones, we both have black too and I just bought a new camel one, Eric hasn't found the one he likes yet in camel.

Eric :drool: 's over the woman! I don't mind though at least she's a cowgirl and has meat on her bones!

I told him if her can leave me for her, then I can leave him for Matthew MacConnahay? I can never spell his last name.

[cowboysbride]

I told him if her can leave me for her, then I can leave him for Matthew MacConnahay? I can never spell his last name.

I'm not sure who my celebrity crush is but if I had to leave him for someone it would probably Garth or George (just to hear them sing to me at night)...I know alot of people hate Garth over Trishia but I've been in their shoes and you can't help who you love (just like the song)!

[cowboysbride]

I had initially purchased my wedding shoes but
1) they werent anything special and
2) the dang things hurt my feet

so after googleing my heart out I FOUND THESE!!!!!! No way am i paying 75.00 for FLIP FLOPS so .........DIY here I come AGAIN!

I will post a pic of the result once I finish them (I better hurry I have 15 days!)

THE INSPIRATION:
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/cowgirlflipflops.jpg

[MOB Karen]

Very cute, Ellen!! I can't wait to see what you come up with, you clever DIY'er you!!!:D

[WhiskeyGirl]

You hair looks beautiful Ellen! Can you believe you are so close?? I'm not a big fan of Terry Clark but Matt really seems to like her and she's Canadian!! Born and raised pretty close to us actually!! I guess she's ok, some of her stuff is a little nasally...lol...but there are a few good ones from her too!! oh well, she is what she is! :)

[brewsells]

I had initially purchased my wedding shoes but
1) they werent anything special and
2) the dang things hurt my feet

so after googleing my heart out I FOUND THESE!!!!!! No way am i paying 75.00 for FLIP FLOPS so .........DIY here I come AGAIN!

I will post a pic of the result once I finish them (I better hurry I have 15 days!)

THE INSPIRATION:
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/cowgirlflipflops.jpg

So cute, Ellen! Can't wait to see how they turn out.

[cowboysbride]

Ok, it wasn't really a party...me and my MOH #2/FSIL and a really good friend went to Logans and ate dinner (I had several Beam and Cokes) and then rented "Failure to Launch" and "Skeleton Key"...I highly recommend BOTH of them...and yes Karen MM was HOT HOT HOT in it!

Here are the pics...sorry for the big pink blow up male organ but it was hilarious!

My new FRIEND..."RICHARD"
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo004.jpg



His and Hers edible undies
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo006.jpg



My candy bra (got the panties too)! Eric loves the candy necklaces so the FSIL was responsible for that one!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo007.jpg



My Frederick's of Hollywood Bridal thong!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo008.jpg




MORE PICS TO FOLLOW.............................

[countrygirl]

Ok, it wasn't really a party...me and my MOH #2/FSIL and a really good friend went to Logans and ate dinner (I had several Beam and Cokes) and then rented "Failure to Launch" and "Skeleton Key"...I highly recommend BOTH of them...and yes Karen MM was HOT HOT HOT in it!

Here are the pics...sorry for the big pink blow up male organ but it was hilarious!

My new FRIEND..."RICHARD"
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo004.jpg



His and Hers edible undies
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo006.jpg



My candy bra (got the panties too)! Eric loves the candy necklaces so the FSIL was responsible for that one!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo007.jpg



My Frederick's of Hollywood Bridal thong!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo008.jpg




MORE PICS TO FOLLOW.............................

Very nice Ellen. You look so happy w 'Richard'. haha.

[cowboysbride]

Eric's HOTLIPS undies...the lips seperate...
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo013.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo012.jpg

Me after Beam and Coke...if this offends you GET OUT OF MY JOURNAL LABELED BACHELORETTE PARTY LOL!
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/hairupdo021.jpg

[Kacie_bride]

Richard is a keeper!

[MOB Karen]

Ellen, are you actually kissing & hugging Richard? LOL!! :bblol:

[cowboysbride]

Ellen, are you actually kissing & hugging Richard? LOL!! :bblol:

YEAH I was:bbredface:

[bnd94]

LMAO!! Those pics are so funny. Looks like you had fun with the girls......and Richard too! :bblol:

[AngelinLove]

OK....your hair looks fabulous and I love the flip flops...I can't wait to see what you come up with. Your party seemed like it was a blast and SUPER silly and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[cowboysbride]

OK....your hair looks fabulous and I love the flip flops...I can't wait to see what you come up with. Your party seemed like it was a blast and SUPER silly and fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The flip flops are OUT! Eric has a foot fettish that I was not aware of (I love my pumps and heels that I wear to work and evidently he loves them on me...)he says it kills him when he sees me at work all dressed up and wearing my "heels" ! So I am shopping for a pair of white/no higher than 2 inch/heels...and I prefer some sort of "vampy" lil bow or something like that....

Thanks for the approval on the hair, I thought she did a wonderful job with my rodeo queen hair!

[SoontobeMrsClark07]

Those pics are priceless!! It looks like you had a great time! You are so pretty!! I love the flip flops but if he has a foot fetish then its probably not the best idea!!

[cowboysbride]

Those pics are priceless!! It looks like you had a great time! You are so pretty!! I love the flip flops but if he has a foot fetish then its probably not the best idea!!


Aww... thank you:bbredface: ! I ordered my shoes moments ago...they are perfect and they are shipping them today and should be here Friday! They have a 2.5 inch heel on them but Eric says that's fine (LOL...he's nuts), He's taller than me but not by much...but with his boots on we should be fine...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g287/cowboysbride/weddingshoes.jpg

[WhiskeyGirl]

Love the shoes Ellen! They are so sexy!! :)

[cowboysbride]

Love the shoes Ellen! They are so sexy!! :)

Thanks, that's EXACTLY what I was going for!

[brewsells]

They are sexy! Great choice, Ellen. I love them.

[MOB Karen]

Every time I have ever seen them, I have always liked those shoes!!! :D They are very pretty!!! And I love the bow!!!

[cowboysbride]

Every time I have ever seen them, I have always liked those shoes!!! :D They are very pretty!!! And I love the bow!!!

Yeah the bow is in Lacey's honor...she inspired me! I got them for 45.00 which is way under the MSRP of 89.00 the going rate seemed to be about 59.00!

[countrygirl]

Those are rreally pretty ellen.

[bnd94]

Awesome shoes Ellen! They are def sexy!!:D

[LaceyinPgh]

Yeah the bow is in Lacey's honor...she inspired me! I got them for 45.00 which is way under the MSRP of 89.00 the going rate seemed to be about 59.00!
I'm touched.

I actually tried those same shoes on when I went to get mine. They are super cute.

[countrygirl]

And where did you get them from Ellen?

[cowboysbride]

I'm touched.

I actually tried those same shoes on when I went to get mine. They are super cute.

LA LA LA, hell Lacey we all know you're touched, but I love ya anyway!:bbmrgreen:

Thank you, I think you have very elegant tastes and once I saw yours I knew what I had previously purchased was not what I wanted, Eric just confirmed it for me when he went on an on about sexy shoes...

[cowboysbride]

And where did you get them from Ellen?

EBAY of course! The shop is C&S Bridal in Durango, Colorado and the lady was super sweet on the phone and guaranteed me she would ship them TODAY via 3 day priority!

[countrygirl]

EBAY of course! The shop is C&S Bridal in Durango, Colorado and the lady was super sweet on the phone and guaranteed me she would ship them TODAY via 3 day priority!

Hmmm, maybe I should check that one out!!!! Have I told you? I am a copy cat!!!

[cowboysbride]

Hmmm, maybe I should check that one out!!!! Have I told you? I am a copy cat!!!

Have I told you that I would share anything I have with you, if you want them order them! I would be THRILLED!

[countrygirl]

Have I told you that I would share anything I have with you, if you want them order them! I would be THRILLED!

Cool beans. I am going to check into them then. Thanks Ellen.

[cowboysbride]

Cool beans. I am going to check into them then. Thanks Ellen.

When you and J come to TN you HAVE to wear them...it would be too funny for us both to have them on! I could see them going with a cute bohe skirt or some smart capris~!

[countrygirl]

When you and J come to TN you HAVE to wear them...it would be too funny for us both to have them on! I could see them going with a cute bohe skirt or some smart capris~!

Ahh h3ll, lets go all out. We can wear them w a pair of rockies!!!!!:bbeek:

[hummingbird521]

Love the shoes. they are sexy. woo hoo

[LaceyinPgh]

LA LA LA, hell Lacey we all know you're touched, but I love ya anyway!:bbmrgreen:

Thank you, I think you have very elegant tastes and once I saw yours I knew what I had previously purchased was not what I wanted, Eric just confirmed it for me when he went on an on about sexy shoes...

Darling I am touched in more ways than you can imagine.

I would advise you to go out in the next few days and get some little insoles for those shoes though. As I recall they needed a little extra cushioning.

[cowboysbride]

Ahh h3ll, lets go all out. We can wear them w a pair of rockies!!!!!:bbeek:

Oh yeah baby! Them'll look real purty with my buckle!

[cowboysbride]

Darling I am touched in more ways than you can imagine.

I would advise you to go out in the next few days and get some little insoles for those shoes though. As I recall they needed a little extra cushioning.

What would they look like? Insole to me is a big ugly thing that goes in my boots...:bbredface:

[LaceyinPgh]

What would they look like? Insole to me is a big ugly thing that goes in my boots...:bbredface:
I used these:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7227248/c/603.html

But these look promising too:
http://www.drscholls.com/product.aspx?prodid=80

[AngelinLove]

The shoes are super cute Ellen...nice choice!!!!!!

[cowboysbride]

I used these:
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7227248/c/603.html

But these look promising too:
http://www.drscholls.com/product.aspx?prodid=80

Thank you dahling! I will pick up a pair of the 2nd ones right away....you saved my sole! HA HA HA

[countrygirl]

Thank you dahling! I will pick up a pair of the 2nd ones right away....you saved my sole! HA HA HA

You are soooooooooooooooo funny Ellen!!!

[cowboysbride]

You are soooooooooooooooo funny Ellen!!!

What I am is crazier than a chit house rat....10 days and counting!

[countrygirl]

....10 days and counting!


Ok, I'm lost.

[cowboysbride]

Ok, I'm lost.


uh MY WEDDING!

[countrygirl]

uh MY WEDDING!

HOLY MOLY!!! I was looking at your honeymoon ticker!!! My GOSH, I didn't realize you were so close Ellen. Are ya trippin?????

[cowboysbride]

HOLY MOLY!!! I was looking at your honeymoon ticker!!! My GOSH, I didn't realize you were so close Ellen. Are ya trippin?????

No I'm pretty calm, I need to start laying in the tanning bed though and my shoes are on the way, all the stuff is ready and confirmed now it just has to be put together next Friday...

Eric has been leaving me little love notes at the house when he goes up there and works during the day (before he goes to work)...He left me one yesterday that said "Mrs. Vinson, I love you and will call you tonight, Love Mr. Vinson" so it just makes me want to get the show on the road and become his WIFE~!

[countrygirl]

No I'm pretty calm, I need to start laying in the tanning bed though and my shoes are on the way, all the stuff is ready and confirmed now it just has to be put together next Friday...

Eric has been leaving me little love notes at the house when he goes up there and works during the day (before he goes to work)...He left me one yesterday that said "Mrs. Vinson, I love you and will call you tonight, Love Mr. Vinson" so it just makes me want to get the show on the road and become his WIFE~!

I am so happy for you Ellen!! I can't wait until we get that close. And I will tell you what, you have been a big inspiration for me to get miving on DIY projects myself.

You are going to make a beautiful bride, and I can't wait to see the pics and hear all about it.

[cowboysbride]

I am so happy for you Ellen!! I can't wait until we get that close. And I will tell you what, you have been a big inspiration for me to get miving on DIY projects myself.

You are going to make a beautiful bride, and I can't wait to see the pics and hear all about it.

awwwwwwwww:bbredface: Shucks... I'm an inspiration, I was going to come off with something goofy but you just humbled me...all I can say is thanks!

Once I get thru mine I can focus on yours, if you need me just ask!

I will have pictures posted ASAP!

[bnd94]

Eric has been leaving me little love notes at the house when he goes up there and works during the day (before he goes to work)...He left me one yesterday that said "Mrs. Vinson, I love you and will call you tonight, Love Mr. Vinson" so it just makes me want to get the show on the road and become his WIFE~!

Ah what a sweetheart!!:wub:

I was looking at your honeymoon ticker too. :bbeek: WOW only 10 days!!

[cowboysbride]

Ah what a sweetheart!!:wub:

I was looking at your honeymoon ticker too. :bbeek: WOW only 10 days!!

Yeah he is my gift from God! 10 days and counting:bbmrgreen: !

[countrygirl]

awwwwwwwww:bbredface: Shucks... I'm an inspiration, I was going to come off with something goofy but you just humbled me...all I can say is thanks!

Once I get thru mine I can focus on yours, if you need me just ask!

I will have pictures posted ASAP!

Thanks Ellen!! But you just worry about YOU right now!!!!!

[Smile1Jen]

Nice journal..looks like your wedding is going to be very nice! i cant wait till im only 10 days away! yeah! hope you have a WONDERFUL day!

[LaceyinPgh]

:cheers: Hey Ellen! Did you know that you are getting amrried next week? I just thought I would remind you.

[cowboysbride]

:cheers: Hey Ellen! Did you know that you are getting amrried next week? I just thought I would remind you.

NOOOOOOO! YA DON'T SAY???? I need you around, I forgot:p !

I am soooo excited! 9 more days!

Mr. Vinson is in the shower right now and will be on his way for our Thursday lunch here shortly...we went last Friday (I had appts scheduled last Thursday and couldn't go :bbcry: ) and got our marriage license so we only got to eat Subway Sandwiches. However, today we are going to Puerto Vallarta (Mexican) to eat and look lovingly into each others eyes and wish.........oh ooops better stop there:bbredface: !

I'll be back in here around 2P CST so watch out...I'll be all mushy and gushy probably!

[AngelinLove]

I hope you have a romantical lunch!!!!

[cowboysbride]

I hope you have a romantical lunch!!!!

We did...I ate too much though! Thanks!

[brewsells]

We did...I ate too much though! Thanks!

Mmm. I love mexican. What did you have?

[cowboysbride]

Mmm. I love mexican. What did you have?

He had a bean burritto smothered in cheese sauce (picky lil eater), I had the "Is Special" grilled chicken (spicy) over rice smothered in cheese sauce.

[CindySue]

Mmm. I love mexican. What did you have?
Dang Holly.....why in the world did ya have to ask her THAT question?:bbconfused:

He had a bean burritto smothered in cheese sauce (picky lil eater), I had the "Is Special" grilled chicken (spicy) over rice smothered in cheese sauce.

Now Im hungry...........:drool:

[brewsells]

He had a bean burritto smothered in cheese sauce (picky lil eater), I had the "Is Special" grilled chicken (spicy) over rice smothered in cheese sauce.

Mmm. sounds yummy! Glad you enjoyed your lunch.

[countrygirl]

Hey Ellen, my BM doesn't like you. She acutally thinks your a real you know what. I showed her the pic you posted of you and Eric walking w two horsey butts, and she got jealous!! But I kicked her butt for you. Not too back, I don't want scars to show in my pics.

[cowboysbride]

Hey Ellen, my BM doesn't like you. She acutally thinks your a real you know what. I showed her the pic you posted of you and Eric walking w two horsey butts, and she got jealous!! But I kicked her butt for you. Not too back, I don't want scars to show in my pics.

HUH? She doesn't like me, hell she don't KNOW me...that's strange! :bbeek:

[bnd94]

What's not to like? :bb:

[countrygirl]

HUH? She doesn't like me, hell she don't KNOW me...that's strange! :bbeek:

Ok, maybe I shouldv'e 'splained that better. She is a hick, used to rodeo, and wants a farm w horses again. She didn't really say she didn't like you. She just wanted to be the one in the pic. SOrry if that offened you. I didnt mean to. Looking at how I wrote that, it wasn't very nice.

[cowboysbride]

Ok, maybe I shouldv'e 'splained that better. She is a hick, used to rodeo, and wants a farm w horses again. She didn't really say she didn't like you. She just wanted to be the one in the pic. SOrry if that offened you. I didnt mean to. Looking at how I wrote that, it wasn't very nice.


I understand. But that spot is TAKEN:p :)

Ya'll are more than welcome to come visit and saddle up, we have 21 of the nicest AQHA registerd QH's around!

[cowboysbride]

What's not to like? :bb:

Thanks Becky!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:bbmrgreen: :hug:

[countrygirl]

I understand. But that spot is TAKEN:p :)

Ya'll are more than welcome to come visit and saddle up, we have 21 of the nicest AQHA registerd QH's around!

As long as you aren't mad at me. I feel like a real turd for saying it that way.

[brewsells]

I understand. But that spot is TAKEN:p :)

Ya'll are more than welcome to come visit and saddle up, we have 21 of the nicest AQHA registerd QH's around!

Sounds great! Haven't been on a horse in a couple years, but I love 'em!

[cowboysbride]

As long as you aren't mad at me. I feel like a real turd for saying it that way.

Heck no! I'm getting married in 9 days....you'd have to slap my mother for me to get mad LOL!

I LUV YA! STOP STRESSING!:hug:

[cowboysbride]

Sounds great! Haven't been on a horse in a couple years, but I love 'em!

We'll put you on "Blaze" Eric's mom's retired 22 yr old, she just follows the rest of them!

[bnd94]

As long as you aren't mad at me. I feel like a real turd for saying it that way.

I took it as more of you being cute and funny than rude. If that helps you feel better. I bet Ellen did too. :wink:

[countrygirl]

Heck no! I'm getting married in 9 days....you'd have to slap my mother for me to get mad LOL!

I LUV YA! STOP STRESSING!:hug:

Hun, if your mother is anything like you, there is no way in h3ll I would attempt to slap her. I'd be too scared.

9 days, yippee!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I can't wait to hear all about it.

[brewsells]

We'll put you on "Blaze" Eric's mom's retired 22 yr old, she just follows the rest of them!

Umm.. I don't think I'm that BAD! :D Don't quite need a trail horse but just can't have too much attitude.

[cowboysbride]

Hun, if your mother is anything like you, there is no way in h3ll I would attempt to slap her. I'd be too scared.

9 days, yippee!!!!!! I am so happy for you. I can't wait to hear all about it.

LOL! You are a nut! And Becky was right I laughed about it, I was like, mad at me WHY? OH WELL I'M GETTING MARRIED LA LA LA LA LAAAAAAA!

[countrygirl]

LOL! You are a nut! And Becky was right I laughed about it, I was like, mad at me WHY? OH WELL I'M GETTING MARRIED LA LA LA LA LAAAAAAA!

Good. And sing away. At least from here, I can't here the glass break. No, wait, that only happens when I sing.

[cowboysbride]

Umm.. I don't think I'm that BAD! :D Don't quite need a trail horse but just can't have too much attitude.

Oh...I didn't mean it that way (damn Heather is rubbing off on me LOL) Blaze isn't for the beginner, we still have to hold her back she just doesn't act all stupid(attitude)!

[countrygirl]

Oh...I didn't mean it that way (damn Heather is rubbing off on me LOL) Blaze isn't for the beginner, we still have to hold her back she just doesn't act all stupid(attitude)!


Very funny Ellen, hahahahahahahah!!!!!!:bblol:

[MOB Karen]

I want to go down in history as saying, I'm scared to death of horses. Those guys are mean. One took a chunk out of my sister's shoulder.:bbeek: I rode one once and he wouldn't do anything I wanted, he just wanted to bite me.

[countrygirl]

I want to go down in history as saying, I'm scared to death of horses. Those guys are mean. One took a chunk out of my sister's shoulder.:bbeek: I rode one once and he wouldn't do anything I wanted, he just wanted to bite me.

There are alot of gently horses Karen. As long as you respect the space they need, and know how to walk around them, and try not to spook them you should be fine. A friend of mine has a racing horse that was 'retired' and ready to become glue. She rescued him, and he is the sweetest horse. He is calm, and peacefull, and way playfull. I watching him knock one of the kids off the fence, and I swear, he was smiling!!