Enjoying the Ride of Our Life....Together !

[Goin2thechapel]

Ahhhh...My wedding was the most wonderful day of my life and the fastest day ever! I hardly remember breathing. So I figured I should share my day with you all before I forget all of the details.


The Morning of the Wedding.

I stayed at my mom and dad's house the night before the wedding. I woke up around 5 in the morning because her dogs started barking. Once awake, I went into wedding mode! My hair appointment was at 10:30, so the night before, I washed my hair wouldn't so it wouldn't be wet when I got to the hairdresser. My mom decides she'll cook a big breakfast including bacon!!! So needless to say, My hairdresser had to actually wash out the bacon smell from my hair, blow it dry, and then updo it....Thanks Ma!!!



So after that we went back to me cousins house and my dad brought over some pizzas for us girls and we just talked and laughed about everything. The photographer showed up and it jsut got really weird for me. He was in my face snapping pictures any chance he could. After a few minutes of that, I kinda got used to it, but none of us were ready!!!

We were all running around trying to get each other ready and now it was 4:00 and we needed to be at the church for 5:15. But everything went off without any problems at all!!!

Some pictures:
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[Goin2thechapel]

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[Goin2thechapel]

Me and My dad

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My Bridesmaids
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My siblings
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[Jenn060306]

I love the wedding pictures! You looked absolutely stunning :whoohoo:
Sounds like everything went really well!

I'm looking forward to reading about your after marriage.

[Goin2thechapel]

My forever growing Family

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Not even a posed photo...See how much he loves me!

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[Goin2thechapel]

Jon as he saw me for the first time

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Me waiting to get married!!
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Saying our Vows!!

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[Goin2thechapel]

Our cake
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Jon with his Best Man and Ring Bearer
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[Goin2thechapel]

I was fixing my dress...Hahaha

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Me and the Groomsmen
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Me and the Girls
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[Goin2thechapel]

I love Jon's face in this one!

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[Goin2thechapel]

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Our Awesome First dance...The lessons sure did pay off!!
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[Goin2thechapel]

This was how our first dance ended.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/681767_0336.jpg

[hummingbird521]

Amanda the pics are just beautiful. You two make such a cute couple. I still love the gazebo.

[ikkin510]

Everything look like it was perfect. Those are some BEAUTFIUL pictures. Congratulations again Sweetie!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I love your pictures again!! :D You make such a loving and handsome couple. Congrats. We love pictures so keep sharing your faves with us!! :)

[BriansBride07]

How gorgous were you! Thanks for the pic's again and sharing a tidbit of your wedding with us. I just love all the pics. Still one of my fav's is the one of you two in the gazebo. Also the one of your DH, BM, and RB that was to funny.

[NicksBride]

oh my goodness, you are just radiant, I love the picture on the gazebo where he is kissing you and dipping you!! They are just lovely!!!!

[SaralovesMike]

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All your pics are gorgeous, but these are my favorites so far! :)
Congratulations again!

[mariaandmanish]

As I said when I saw them online, your pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I love how happy the two of your look, you're both literally glowing with it! Congratulations again, and THANKS for sharing your pictures!!!!

[ladymelissa]

I love your pictures!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

So the Christmas cards are rolling in and guess what...

They're addresed to: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan D

Ahhhhh....It's soo weird changing my last name. All of my stuff at work is now Amanda D*****, when I make phone calls from work It's D*****, It's just soo weird!!!

How long did it take some of the married girls here, to get used to thier last name??

[WhiskeyGirl]

To be honest a year and a half later it sometimes still catches me off guard. like if someone calls me Mrs W*****. It sometimes makes me wonder if my MIL is behind me! lol. But it's such a wonderful feeling. I never really had a hard time going by Shawna W*****, though, it seemed so natural.

[mariaandmanish]

I'm used to it now, cause I'm called Mrs. C at work everyday, but it took a while to get used to. And it's still sometimes a little odd.

[ikkin510]

It's only been two months for me, but just the other day when I made my hair appointment I noticed in the book I had told her my maiden name. I catch myself doing that a lot. But when it's been that way for so long, it's hard to switch into the new way.

[brewsells]

I didn't take me to long to say it, the hard part for me was signing my name. It a think you do so often without thinking about it.. Occasionally, I will still catch myself.

[NicksBride]

I can imagine that would be really hard.My FH has SUCH a long name I know it is going to be hard. I pratcie writing my new signature sometimes like a little girl and her first crush. hahaha

[Jenn060306]

I took to my new name pretty quickly. Most people did. My mom called me Jennifer B.... the other night and i had to correct her that i was now Jennifer R.... She's definatly not used to it yet.

[Goin2thechapel]

For those who didn't know, Jon and I honeymooned in Disneyworld. It was the best time of our lives. The day we got there we were given these buttons that said "Just married", and we were told to wear them whenever , we went out. So we did and every where we went people we congratulating us left and right.
Here is the Magic Kingdom at night with the Fireworks.
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Every night there is a parade of lights. This particular night we came out from dinner at Tony's restaurant (From Lady and the Tramp) at the same time as the parade was taking place.

A peacock
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Mickey Mouse
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[Goin2thechapel]

More parade Pictures

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Cinderella and Prince Charming
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[Goin2thechapel]

Okay so one day I was getting an Icecream and Jon left for a minute and came back with mickey ears for us...It was sooo cute but kinda embarassing. Jona said to me "Amanda when are you ever going to have another honeymoon? Live it up"

He was right! So here are our ears..LOL

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/DSCF2297.jpg

and our shadow..How cute is this picture!!!

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And us waiting for some fireworks!
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[Goin2thechapel]

Here are a few "couple pictures"

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Out at an italian restaurant
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[Goin2thechapel]

A toast to my Husband!!
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Our Rings in the Sunset
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[mariaandmanish]

Looks like you had a lot of fun, Amanda! How nice they gave you buttons, that's soo cute!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Our Hotel Room
(Bright, I know..It was supposed to give the feel of the carribean)
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The view from our room
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Jon Wrote our name in the sand....Soo cute huh?
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[Goin2thechapel]

One of the perks to being a Newlywed!! LOL
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And another
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And Another...

One day Jon and I were napping and there wqas a knock at our door. It was the front desk with balloons and a card from Minnie and Mickey Mouse saying Happy Honeymoon...LOL..It was soo cool...Here it is

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[Goin2thechapel]

This is all made out of Legos

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more Legos
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Jon being silly...with legos...LOL
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[Goin2thechapel]

okay..So there'll be more tomorrow, But for now, I'll leave you all with one more for the night....

LOL..Enjoy!!


MY CRAZY HUSBAND!!!!!

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[MOB Karen]

Oh, Amanda, I love your pictures!!! I love the Electric Parade, and your pictures of it are awesome!!! It looks like you guys had a fantastic time!!! Congrats!!! :)

I really love this picture, it is so sweet!!!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/DSCF2297.jpg

[ladymelissa]

Fabulous pics!

[hummingbird521]

Great pics Amanda. How fun that was for you two. I love the disney ears. Especially yours. HOw cute.

[BriansBride07]

Thanks for sharing some of your amazing honeymoon pic's. I just love the one with you and John in the Mouse ears. I can't wait to see and hear more. Oh and how cute for him to do the names in the sand. You truely are a lucky women to have such a wonderful husband/

[Jenn060306]

Awww great pictures! Looks like you guys had a fantastic time! Mark and i hope to get down there for our honeymoon as well! I can't wait to see more!

[countrygirl]

Hey Amanda, looks like you two had a wonderful time. Good to hear!!

And thank you for the gifts. That was so sweet of you. They will go on my tree tonight.

[Goin2thechapel]

Hey Amanda, looks like you two had a wonderful time. Good to hear!!

And thank you for the gifts. That was so sweet of you. They will go on my tree tonight.
Aww Heather, Your soo welcome!!

Be sure to use the mistletoe as much as possible though ;) LOL

[NicksBride]

aww your pictures are SOOO cute, it looks like you guys had such a blast! Love the pictures of your rings in the sunset as well!

[Goin2thechapel]

I have been feeling really guilty lately about this website. I come on and read all of your posts and know what's going on in everyone elses lives but haven't been sharing to much of mine. So here's the latest update:

I still love my job!!! hehehe start off with the easy stuff.

Jon and I sat down last week and discussed our finances. With school loans, credit cards and our cars we owe quite a bit of money. We developed a financial plan and will be out of debt by April. In April and May we'll be looking for our own home (yay yay) Right now Jon and I rent an apartment but his parents live right downstairs. It's been a nightmare with his mother especially since we've gotten married. She's still not letting him go. I think in order for Jon and I to fully experience marriage we need to be alone and living on our own. (It is a full apartment, but we see them almost every day especially because she waits for us to come home and just happens to come out of her house) So home buying is a huge plus for us!

So in June we should have our own house. We aren't ready to fill it up with little ones yet but this has been talked about. Jon really wants to go to Japan next year, so it wouldn't be wise of us to get pregnant this year and have to cart a baby around in a foriegn country.

I know it seems soon for us to be even thinking of kids. I'm going to be 24 and he's 25, but I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 19. When I was 14 I was diagnosed with PCOS. My doctor said it would be wise for me to start trying soon because with all the hormones I've been on and surgeries I've had she thinks I might have a hard time getting pregnant and staying pregnant. She also thinks I might go into early menopause before 40.

I'm in a rush to have kids but want to be married first. So we're going to start trying in the middle of next year. Sounds long, but this summer I'll be working with my Gynecologist to get the ball rolling. So we're looking at a 2009 baby!!!!

Jon is fine. The dogs are just great. Life is perfect right now! Yea right...hehe...Jon and I fight quite a bit but I think that because I'm pushing him about the house tooooooo much. Wouldn't you all be excited about buying your first house?!?! He doesn't even want to talk about it until April, but I'm excited and want to talk about it 24/7. Anyone else feel the same?

So that's my past couple of months in a long winded kind of way. Plus I have some christmas pictures to put up from our first christmas, and I found some wicked cool honeymoon pics....To be continued...hehehe


PS..Hope everyone had an awesome holiday season!!!

[Jenn060306]

Hey Amanda. Good to hear from you. I am glad that you still love your job! And looking into paying off your debts and buying a house is a great plan! I don't blame you for wanting to have that space away from your IL's.

Sounds like starting to TTC journey aftery ou go to Japan is a good plan. I hope that the PCOS and endometriosis don't cause you any fertility issues.
Best Wishes!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Yuck PCOS! (Sorry it's true and I'm sure you understand what I mean!) For a while, some doctors thought I'd have it too...and it's rough. I wish you all the best and hope the doctors can find the right blends of meds or the right steps for you to take to get and stay pregnant. There is a book out there and there is also a PCOS diet that you can do to help you lower your blood sugar levels and possibly get pregnant. And what a kicker, endo too, I am so sorry but remaining positive is a great way to overcome things, and you seem to be a very positive person...this is something I need to remember myself, so Amanda kick my *** into shape if I'm not being positive!!I wish you and Jon all the luck in the world. I hope you get your 2009 baby as soon as you start trying. My heart is with you and you are both in my thoughts!! :D

[WhiskeyGirl]

pS. I love your honeymoon pics and your honeymoon rocks!! Jon was right, you defiantely have to live it up on your HM and take advantage of everything!! And the balloons!! How awesome is that?? All we got was a bottle of champagne, I'd rather have balloons and a card from Mickey and Minnie!! lol (just call me dorky!! LOL)

[Goin2thechapel]

pS. I love your honeymoon pics and your honeymoon rocks!! Jon was right, you defiantely have to live it up on your HM and take advantage of everything!! And the balloons!! How awesome is that?? All we got was a bottle of champagne, I'd rather have balloons and a card from Mickey and Minnie!! lol (just call me dorky!! LOL)
hehehehe....Did Shawna just give me permission to kick her ass??? LOL...Wow, I just might have to take advantage of this one! Just Kidding :)

But yea, Our HM was awesome. And the whole time, Jon and I didn't have one bottle of champagne. Now if Mickey nad Minnie gave us a card and some booze....That might have been one hell of a surprise...LOL... But it was nice, and nope you're not dorky, I loved it too!

[WhiskeyGirl]

hehehehe....Did Shawna just give me permission to kick her ass??? LOL...Wow, I just might have to take advantage of this one! Just Kidding :)

But yea, Our HM was awesome. And the whole time, Jon and I didn't have one bottle of champagne. Now if Mickey nad Minnie gave us a card and some booze....That might have been one hell of a surprise...LOL... But it was nice, and nope you're not dorky, I loved it too!

Yeah I did just give your permission but you have to come to me! lol And expect that I will fight back!! lol. Unless I really deserve it!! Lol

Next time you guys go on your HM can I come too?? Lol.

[Goin2thechapel]

The more the merrier :)
We should def. talk more! Seems Like we can support each other through each others future pregnancies :) And your not that far from me...I'm sure I can find and igloo in Canada...LOL...If you need anything, Just email me!

[janeandreawong]

Ahhhh...My wedding was the most wonderful day of my life and the fastest day ever! I hardly remember breathing. So I figured I should share my day with you all before I forget all of the details.


The Morning of the Wedding.

I stayed at my mom and dad's house the night before the wedding. I woke up around 5 in the morning because her dogs started barking. Once awake, I went into wedding mode! My hair appointment was at 10:30, so the night before, I washed my hair wouldn't so it wouldn't be wet when I got to the hairdresser. My mom decides she'll cook a big breakfast including bacon!!! So needless to say, My hairdresser had to actually wash out the bacon smell from my hair, blow it dry, and then updo it....Thanks Ma!!!



So after that we went back to me cousins house and my dad brought over some pizzas for us girls and we just talked and laughed about everything. The photographer showed up and it jsut got really weird for me. He was in my face snapping pictures any chance he could. After a few minutes of that, I kinda got used to it, but none of us were ready!!!

We were all running around trying to get each other ready and now it was 4:00 and we needed to be at the church for 5:15. But everything went off without any problems at all!!!

Some pictures:
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you are so beautiful.. Thanks for sharing your wedding stories and your pix..




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[Goin2thechapel]

Awww Thank you sweetie!!! You're too nice :)

[SaralovesMike]

Yay on buying a house!! Hope it all works out for you guys. Mike and I are in the same boat trying TRYING to pay off debt and save for a house. Trying to save for a house while you're trying to save for a wedding is darn near impossible!

We're renters for another year... (sigh!)

[WhiskeyGirl]

The more the merrier :)
We should def. talk more! Seems Like we can support each other through each others future pregnancies :) And your not that far from me...I'm sure I can find and igloo in Canada...LOL...If you need anything, Just email me!

Sweet!! Maybe I can build you one in my back yard if you wanna come stay!! And absolutely the support will be wonderful for the both of us!! you are one kick *** woman, Amanda!!! :D

[Goin2thechapel]

Sweet!! Maybe I can build you one in my back yard if you wanna come stay!! And absolutely the support will be wonderful for the both of us!! you are one kick *** woman, Amanda!!! :D
Totally!!! I love igloos...Never been in one or even seen one in real life, but hey I'm up for anything :)

You know, the more people tell me how awesome I am....The more I ask them to say it again...LOL....:) It's okay to love me!!! I'm totally loveable!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Totally!!! I love igloos...Never been in one or even seen one in real life, but hey I'm up for anything :)

You know, the more people tell me how awesome I am....The more I ask them to say it again...LOL....:) It's okay to love me!!! I'm totally loveable!

You are awesome!!! :D And you're right, you are so totally Loveable!! :D

We always used to tell our grandma we'd build her an igloo that she could stay in when she came to visit us, she never much liked that joke! lol

[ladymelissa]

You are AWESOME and totally lovable!

[Goin2thechapel]

Ooops...There we go, I'm blushing!!!!

Thanks girls! You girls are AWESOME. I talk about you guys all the time as if I see everyone on a daily basis...

okay so now an update:

The house Jon and I were looking at has been SOLD :(
It was a bit out of our price range 294,000 but after calling about it I found out it was sold for 272,000 (Our price range) That made it even worse.

Oh well, That just means that god has something bigger and better waiting for us! We just gotta go out and find it.

[Jenn060306]

Bummer that the house you were looking at was sold. I'm sure you will find something better soon! Good Luck!

[WhiskeyGirl]

That;s the beauty of real estate, a person lists high and then it get's sold for much less then the asking price. SO if you think something is out of your price range, make an offer that is...the worst they can say is no and come back with a counter offer. GOod luck with any future houses that come into your sites!!!

And blush away, you're still awesome and loveable!!!! :D :ginger:

[countrygirl]

Hey Amanda, just checking in to say hello. Miss chatting w ya girly!!

[ladymelissa]

I agree with Shawna, it never hurts to make an offer even if it's low!

[Goin2thechapel]

Thanks for all the comments about my house that was never meant to be. I'm a dummy when it comes to the realestate game. Way to much to know...


On a good note, I have finally gotten time to download honeymoon pictures from my camera.

Enjoy!

Jon and I making a wish...Nope his wish wasn't for a baby...LOL
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Before going out to Epcot
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More please!!!
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[Goin2thechapel]

Mickey Mouse
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding051.jpg

And His Life Partner Minnie Mouse
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Jon and I in front of Mickey's house. This place was sooo cute...I'lkl show you all some pictures as soon as I resize them...Soo cute!!!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding054.jpg

[countrygirl]

What cute pics Amanda. You two are too friggin cute.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Aww I just love seeing pictures of you and the two of you together!! You are such a sweet couple!!

HEY!! I'll meet you at Disney land/world sometime!! lol :wink:

[Goin2thechapel]

My husband!!!

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A real ladies man...lol
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And the woman who's heart he stole....ME just incase no one figured that out..hehe
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[WhiskeyGirl]

And His Life Partner Minnie Mouse
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding042.jpg

Can you imagine how short of a person they need to hire to wear the Minnie Costume!! I think it's so cool that you went for your HM there!!! I am so envious!! :D

[Goin2thechapel]

And here is another Mickey Mouse, but I totally had tyo put it in here because.....


LOOK AT MY **** RING!!! TOTALLY BLINDING!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding100.jpg

[countrygirl]

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding081.jpg

Hate to meet him in a dark ally!!!! lol

[Goin2thechapel]

Shawna, You'll get there someday, I promise...even if we leave the hubbies behind and go ourselves....lol

PS...She was wicked short!!! And Mickey is a girl in the costume too

[Goin2thechapel]

LOL Heather....he'd kill me if he knew I put those pics online...LOL

[Goin2thechapel]

The view from our room
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding085.jpg

More us pictures, But we're not vain...lol

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding105.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/wedding117.jpg

[WhiskeyGirl]

Shawna, You'll get there someday, I promise...even if we leave the hubbies behind and go ourselves....lol

PS...She was wicked short!!! And Mickey is a girl in the costume too

Wahoo!! I'll meet you there!! :D

[lea m]

Oh there lovely pics!! Your a very very pretty girl!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Oh there lovely pics!! Your a very very pretty girl!!
Aww..Thanks Leanne!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Princess Jasmine asked me if Jon treated me like a princess and I said yup. Then she told Jon "I hope you two are as happy as Aladdin and I are." LOL

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He had a Boogie..Just kidding!!
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/DSCF2417.jpg

I shopped him to death! My Job in life...hehe
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[ger]

Oh, I'm so jealous!! How I would love a Disney Honeymoon. My grandfather was head electrician (on a 6th grade education) for Walt Disney in CA when he retired. I so grew up with Mickey Mouse. My little granddaughter LOVES Mickey!!

You two looked like you had so much fun. I really love your wedding pics too. Those bridesmaids dresses are awesome!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I love all of your pics Amanda, Jon seems like a guy who knows how to goof around for sure!! :D You both look soooo happy and that's important!! I love all your pictures, you are such a beautiful woman!!! :D

[NicksBride]

yea more pics! You guys look amazing and sooo pretty. :) you are right girl BLING BLING BABY!!!! :) It looks you guys had such a great time!!!!! I want a honeymoon like that. So glad you guys enjoyed your time and have some great pictures.

[Goin2thechapel]

Yes we had an awesome time. Jon has a very serious job and is usually serious all the time, so it was awesome to see him lighten up and have some fun. He's awesome and I love him mucho!!

So everyone,

My Bridesmaid Laurie just got engaged and asked me to be in her wedding!!! This is my first time being a bridesmaid. I am soo excited, but she's having a summer 08 wedding and having us wearing baby blue. I need to loose weight now!! Not such a bad thing though. But I'm happy to repay her by being in her wedding!

[WhiskeyGirl]

It's always fun to be in wedding parties isn't it?! If Laurie gave you a rough time at any time you can repay her!! JK. I always say that if I ever get asked to be in a wedding party I'm going to know what not to do because of MY brides maids! lol. I wish I could be in a wedding party again but alas all my friends are either married or hopeless!! lol. :wink:

[NicksBride]

wow that is wonderful that you are going to be in a wedding!! FuN!!!!

[ladymelissa]

Sweet, you get to be involved in another wedding! Too cool!

[Goin2thechapel]

Sweet, you get to be involved in another wedding! Too cool!
I think that's why I'm soo excited! My wedding is over but I can still stay in wedding mode :)

[Valmai]

Pics are great - loks like u really had a fun time lol x

[Goin2thechapel]

Pics are great - loks like u really had a fun time lol x
We did!!! I suggest it to everyone who wants to feel like a kid again

[Goin2thechapel]

Okay so today I'm off to court to help defend one of my inmates. I didn't sign on for this when I accepted the job. Basically he's a sex offender but has no place to go. It's extremely tough in Mass to find housing for people with sex offences. But his sentence is over and the judge might send him to the streets tonight (5 degrees tonight). He's mentally ill too.

So basically I'm going in to see if the judge will let him stay for 15 days so I can work on housing. Ughh...I have a caseload of 35 men. Now I have to focus on just one for now...This Job (I love it to death) is getting pretty stressful. Plus i'm known as the "bleeding heart" because i get emotionally involved.

Then last night Jon and I ended up in the animal emergency hospital because our Duncan ate the cup of one of my bras and may have a blockage. He was choking and wouldn't stop. So now he needs more testing. He stopped the constant choking but still is hardly eating/drinking anything. And No bowel movements for three days. So it's not getting better.

So, Our first big purchase as a married couple is vet bills!! You'd be sick if you knew how much this cost us. Oh well, we love him.

[countrygirl]

Hey Amanda, sorry to hear about your dog. I know that vet bills are rediculous. Good luck w that. It's terrible when pets are sick, it's not like they can tell you what's wrong with them or when they are in pain.

Sorry to hear about your inmate as well. While I don't agree w sex offenders being able to get any special treatement, I don't agree w putting anyone on the streets either. I hope that everything works out for the best.

Good luck girly!!!

[hummingbird521]

Oh Amanda so sorry to hear about your dog. That is terrible.

Sorry as well your first major purchase in married life is vet bills. But what can you do when you love them.

As for the inmate all i can say is you are a better person than I.

[NicksBride]

aww I am sorry to hear about your dogs, that is never easy to deal with. Dogs get into the craziest things don't they?

What kind of a job do you do?

[Goin2thechapel]

I think I'm more embarrassed that he ate my BRA!!!

But I love him to death... the crazy little mutt.

[ladymelissa]

You have so much on your plate right now! I hope your doggie will be alright! :hug:

[Goin2thechapel]

okay...So the dog is doing just fine!! Granted there are still peices of my bra being disposed of (Don't want to give an details, but you're all creative and surely can figure it out :)), but he's okay now!

Just thought I'd give everyone an update :)

[ladymelissa]

I am glad he is better! :)

[Kacie_bride]

I'm glad to hear your dog is doing better. It sounds like something my Sadie would do. Pets, I swear!

[mariaandmanish]

So glad to hear that he's doing better, Amanda!! Pets!!

[Goin2thechapel]

So Monday night was just not good at all. Jon and I got into a huge arguement and said some really hurtful things to each other. I'm upset because everything in life has to be "planned" and "Mapped out" before we can do anything. I am the complete opposite, I don't think life can be planned.
So the other night we were laying in bed and the subject of buying a house and babies came up. Oh lord was it a mess. Through all of this I found out Jon doesn't really want to move out til sometime mid 2008!!! He wants to pay off all of our debt and save a "solid" dow payment. He just decided this after getting me all excited about looking for houses just a few weeks ago.
Now, Don't get me wrong, that would be awesome, but that means staying in this apartment longer. For those of you that don't know...MY IN-LAWS LIVE DOWNSTAIRS!!! So I told him that I think he has a fear of being away from them and out on his own. This caused a full blown war. We see his parents every day. They always invite themselves up, come outside when we get home, and we always have to go down when they're having a Sunday dinner. It's ridiculous, and I tried to explain to him that this is our first year of marriage and we can't experience it fully by living with his parents.

So after a few more comments were exchanged (one about an umbilical cord :bbredface:) he said " THE BIGGEST MISTAKE IN MY LIFE WAS MARRYING YOU"

I can't believe he said that to me!! We've only been married for 2 months and he had the nerve to say that. I have never been soo hurt in my life :( I don't deserve this, I just want to move out and be on our own for a chance. We've been living here, with them, for 4 years now! We need a chance to experience life on our own as a married couple. And we went to bed mad at each other and I wouldn't talk to him all day yesterday. I still have bad feelings towards him right now even. That is the worst thing you can say to someone I think.

So....I guess the honeymoon period is over :(

[Valmai]

But think of the fun ur gonna have making up - its the best bit of arguing!!
Seriously tho im sorry about it all, but i guess ur probably right and thats why he flew off the handle! We all say things we dont mean in an argument (or at elast men tend to) Take care xxx

[BriansBride07]

I'm so sorry that you and your DH had your first since married huge fight. I don't blame you for being mad I would be to. I think as you have stated in your post that the biggest problem is that your inlaws are always around. You have every right to feel the way you do, and you do deserve to live apart from your inlaws, I think this is the main reason for the arguements and sorry to say but it won't get any better if you continue to live that close to them. Believe me I did it for 6 years even though my FIL's lived only a few houses down it was terrible. Always in my buisness knew who was at my house and when they would leave, would pop in for no reason just to be nosy. I hope that you can convince your DH to change his mind on moving soon, even if it is to another apartment a couple of streets away, and then save for your house. I wish you all the best of luck.

[ladymelissa]

Oh dear! I am so sorry to hear that. :hug: His comment was out of line, but it sounds like you got in your share of below the belt hits. I hope you two can learn to deal with disagreements diplomatically and hopefully compromise on issues. There isn't really anything wrong with wanting to plan things, esp. big things like buying a house and making sure you are financially stable enough to do so.

Instead of exchanging hurtful words that can never be taken back, you should have expressed that you would really like to live together on your own. Then you should have pulled out the budget and tried to figure something out. Maybe you could have lived where you are for 6 more months (and save even more every month) and then bought a house or some other compromise that is acceptable to both of you. I wish you the best with this one and for your relationship in the future.

[NicksBride]

oh dear, I am sorry to hear about your fight, that sounds like that was a bad fight. It is never fun to have a fight like that, I am sure that you both had some hurtful words and I hope the two of you can sit down and really talk about your feelings.. GOod luck!

[mariaandmanish]

Aww, Amanda, I'm so sorry to hear about that fight!

We make it a rule in our house to be very careful about what we say when we're disagreeing about anything. If I get angry, or he does, we'll walk away and save the conversation for later. Having said that, I would suggest, as Melissa did, that you go back to him and discuss your reasons for wanting to leave, without making any judgements or assumptions about his reasons. While you may be right, it puts him on the defensive and that's not where you need to be in a discussion this big.

I do completely understand about not wanting to live with the inlaws. My BiL has lived with DH and I for 4 years now, and I've had enough as well!! It's very hard to have a real honest marraige and relationship with someone else in your business all the time.

I wish you the best of luck in your next discussion. Try to keep calm and not say anything that either one of you will regret later. Try to keep it about you, and not him. "I feel that," or "I need for us to be separate so that we can really be ourselves independent of your parents. and I understand that being here helps us to save money for our future, but can we make a more realistic compromise on how long we stay here for, because this situation is difficult for me..." etc.

Best of luck, honey! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_103.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk788KUUS)

[Goin2thechapel]

Thanks everyone for all of your comments and concern...It's so funny,,,I can help family after family solve thier problems but yet, when it's my family/marriage I deal with it like a child. I know that the way I reacted was completely wrong and inappropriate but sometimes I just get soo angry.

Family has always been top priority for the both of us, But I didn't plan this for our marriage. I had no idea how "involved" they were until we got married. They still check in 4-6 times a week with him. They are over involved and I don't know how to deal with this objectively.

Jon called me before I went to work this morning and we decided that we'd go out to dinner this Friday night and have a serious talk about this situation. I decided that it would be best for us to be out somewhere so we couldn't yell at each other or leave.

Thanks for all of you opinions and comments girls. I'm so glad I have all of you to bring me back to reality :)

[NicksBride]

aww good luck to the both of you!

[mariaandmanish]

Best of luck with your conversation at dinner! I hope that you can both keep really calm and talk it out and make the best decision for your future!

[SerendipityCrafts]

I had no idea how "involved" they were until we got married.

Been there. Done that .... and while everyone thinks that one should be able to see this about to happen, I know what you mean when you say you had no idea. I didn't either.

It's good that you will be talking. It's best that you discuss and come to an understanding regaring the limits to which you both with let outsiders (yes, this means family too) "into" your marriage.

[Valmai]

I hope u have a nice meal tonight and that u manage to get things sorted, i hate arguments!!
Hopefully he will be able to see ur side on this one and that u will be able to come to sort of compromise - Good luck hun! xxx

[ladymelissa]

Best wishes with your dinner tonight! :)

[ger]

Good luck with the conversation. Hopfully you guys can come to some kind of understanding, and get on with "making up". Hang in there.

[Goin2thechapel]

Our dinner on Friday night went really well.

jon and I talked about all of the stressors that we're having right now in our work life as well as our home life. We've both been getting alot of pressure from our families to have a baby (Becasue supossedly it's our next step). We keep saying okay to everyone, but both of us aren't ready for a child. I had no idea that he was extremely nervous about bringing a child into this world right now as am I. We're too young and we have ALOT of traveling in our system!!!

We might try in 2009 but only if we want to... His family is very much into "get married and have babies". It's pressuring, but we are not ready. I just wish he talked to me about it before it blew up into this huge arguement.

And the housing situation is cleared up. I explained to him the importance of us moving out, and he agreed but is also aprehensive to take on a mortgage payment, and not have his parents there if something breaks etc.

I explained that this is a huge step in our lives, but it's a step that can't be avoided. So we agreed to pay off all credit cards (Done at the end of March) and we're going to be looking for houses the last week of February!!!!

I'm soo excited! We need this soo much in order to experience marriage to the fullest....

So here goes, Our trips before "babymaking"
1. Japan
2. A cruise to the Carribean
3. France
4. India


After that, we'll see. But this is what we've decided for right now :)

:cheers: to a HAPPY MARRIAGE....until next week..LOL...Just kidding

[ladymelissa]

Oh that is so wonderful!!! I am so glad that you two found a compromise! Best wishes and I agree to wait to have children till you both are completely ready. Enjoy each other and all those fabulous vacations b/c a baby will definitely take center stage all the time.

[Kacie_bride]

Those are wonderful places to visit I'm sure!!! I am glad you came to an understanding. I don't understand why family can sometimes stick their noses into places they don't belong.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Amanda Honey,

I hear you!!! My DH and his family had a very hard time cutting the umbilcal cord too...infact, DH has, family hasn't in a way!! When we were first married we had many fights like the one you and Jon had. We lived on the same farm as Matt's mom/dad and brother/SIL. I hope for you and Jon that things turned around like they did for us. Finally Matt realizes that this is our life, our marriage and our time to shine. (so to speak) Some times its hard not to say the hurtful things, I know all too well from experience, but it's always better to lay it out and get it cleared up straight away. I wish you both the best, put yourselves first, the rest of those people can come along afterwards, if you have space or want them in that aspect of your life together. I'm glad ot hear that you have talked it out and come to a good conclusion!!! Take care Sweetie.

[NicksBride]

I am so glad that your dinner went well, I think it is really important to haev a plan like you have!

Those places sound wonderful to visit and just think, you won't hae to worry about a baby while you are visiting those places, it is important to have your fun together before you add a child. :)

[mariaandmanish]

Amanda, I definitely know where you're coming from in the need to cut the umbilical cord life. I've got a very similar situation in my own home, with my BiL living with me!! I'm so glad that you were able to talk it out and understand each other! Best of luck with the house hunting!

[Valmai]

That's great that you were able to chat about these things and have now sorted things out. The first step to cutting those apron strings was when he married you and the next step will be fine - but for some people 9especially men) it's often difficult.
Have a wonderful time house hunting and travelling - children can always come along much later when you're both ready for it! xxx

[Goin2thechapel]

I don't want to work anymore. I wish I could be a stay at home....Person..LOL

I'm having such a rough week at work, but on the bright side...


I PAID A 1000 DOLLAR CREDIT CARD OFF!!!!


I am officially on my way to being debt free and one step closer to buying a house!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Good for you Amanda!! It is always exciting to take care of those lingering bills isn't!!

Sorry work is so sucky for you at the moment!! HAng in there too, Sweet Heart!!

[NicksBride]

Wow that is amazing! Good for you, you should be really proud of yourself.

I hate my job too!! Can we quit together? haha

[lea m]

Oh thats good news! Congrats! :p

[Goin2thechapel]

Sounds great!!! I think we should stay at home and get paid to chat on onewed!!! Sounds almost like my dream job..LOL

I really do love my job,,, It's just getting pretty stressful.

[ladymelissa]

Congrats on paying off the credit card!

[Goin2thechapel]

So today I'm working 1-9pm. and it's a huge snowstorm outside. Jon called me this morning when he got into work...He got into a car accident this morning!!!!

He calls me very calmly (cause he knows I'd freak out)...Says:

"Hunny, Just calling to tell you that I'm nice and safe at work....(insert small pause) but the car isn't."

What?!?!?! LOL. I was soo nervous anyways. But I guess a man was sliding out of a gas station (slick roads? lol) and and hit Jon and pushed Jon into s stop sign. So now Jon can't open his drivers door. I told him that I'm just glad that he's okay...I don't even care about the explorer at this point. I just want him to come home and me call out of work,,,and pretend that we are totally snowed in and cuddle!!

[SerendipityCrafts]

Glad to hear that he's ok. Sorry to hear about your car.

We are getting the snow today. Not too much has fallen (yet) but the roads are "greasy" and everyone is driving like idiots. We should have 1/2 of it down by the end of the work day and the rest is coming into the evening & overnight. I want to leave work early just to avoid the yahoos that don't seem to know how to drive in the snow.

[Goin2thechapel]

People around here, DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DRIVE IN THE SNOW!!! And funny thing is, We're in NEW ENGLAND...Known for the wierdest weather ever!!

Be careful. I would totally leave early too....I'm affraid that if I call me boss and say I won't be there he'll think it's because it's valentines day..I dunno what I should do. It's expected to get worse as the day marches on...What about 9 tonight?!?! Ughh..decisions decisions!!

[Goin2thechapel]

"I'm affraid that if I call me boss "


Ahhhh..A little bit of Leprechaun inside of me huh?!?! LOL It's not even March yet..

[WhiskeyGirl]

"I'm affraid that if I call me boss "


Ahhhh..A little bit of Leprechaun inside of me huh?!?! LOL It's not even March yet..

LOL!! Funny!! When do you turn green? (i don't know why but for some reason I was thinking leprechauns are green, which they aren't! lol)

I hope if you decided to go into work that you arrived safe and sound!! Take care Sweetie.

[NicksBride]

Hope you got home OK!

[Goin2thechapel]

I made it home!!! Safe and Sound!

When I came home, Jon was already home since it was 9 at night. I walked in and he had pajamas ready for me to change into. Then he took me to the dining room. On the dining room table there was a dozen red roses, a card, a lighted candle, and a box of chocolates...Oh wait, there was more..hehe

He baked me brownies! and had two glasses of cold milk ready and waiting for us. I'll post pictures as soon as I upload them!!

I married the best man in the world! (Aside from all of my OW sisters husbands/FH's) We're all soo lucky!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Amanda, That is soooo sweet!! You've got yourself a definate keeper! I awwwwwed outloud!! Maybe we should make an acronym for that lol....AOL. Awww that won't work!! HEE HEE. ;)

[Goin2thechapel]

hehehe...That's soo funny...AOL won't work though (I'm sure it's copyrighted) :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

hehehe...That's soo funny...AOL won't work though (I'm sure it's copyrighted) :)

Ha ha I bet!! Dang it...I like the AOL!! ;)

[countrygirl]

Hey Amanda, how sweet it Jonathan, huh? I also Awwwed outloud. Good thing too that I am the only one in the office. They'd have all thought I was nuts. heehee

How is married life?

[Goin2thechapel]

Jon is wonderful, and married life is just peachy :) Aside from Josh's Ex, how about you?!?!

She's going crazy that woman!!! What is her deal?!?! Is she getting crazier?!
UgHHH


Shawna,
I think we can totally coin the term AOL...It'll catch on I bet!!

Last night my dog was sleeping/curled up with one of my dirty socks. I totally AOL'd...hahahaha

OK OK...Your turn..LOL

[WhiskeyGirl]

I found the Siberian Husky I absolutely MUST have, his name is Blizzard and HE totally makes me AOL!!!!! OMG, he is so sweet!! I want him!!!!! Lol.

Oh and your beautiful wedding pictures made me AOL as well!! You are such a beautiful lady and a beautiful bride!! :D

How was that? lol

[Goin2thechapel]

When you're talking about me and my wedding......You most certainly can keep going :) hahahahahaha


You were VERY pretty yourself!!! I totally loved your dress...How long have you been married BTW?!?!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Two years this July!! Holy!! Time flies when you are having fun!! lol. I can't believe how fast our first anniversary got here and now our second!! Wow!! Scary!! Lol. :D

And thanks. :D

[countrygirl]

Married life is going great! I went thru alittle lul for a bit, but I am out of it. I couldn't be happier!!! Well, if the x was out of the way, but such is life!

And too funny about the dirty sock dog!!

[Goin2thechapel]

That is scary...Time does fly! It's already been over three months for us!! Jeeez!


Ooopppps...Jon's home, and we're going to buy gym clothes tonight. We're totally Joining a gym tomorrow....Kinda like a husband/wife team!!!

GOOOOOOO TEAM D******!!!! WOOO HOOO


Wish us luck!!..Melissa would be sooo Proud :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

Good luck!! Wish I could find the motivation to go too! lol. Have fun!! :D

[countrygirl]

That is scary...Time does fly! It's already been over three months for us!! Jeeez!


Ooopppps...Jon's home, and we're going to buy gym clothes tonight. We're totally Joining a gym tomorrow....Kinda like a husband/wife team!!!

GOOOOOOO TEAM DESOUSA!!!! WOOO HOOO


Wish us luck!!..Melissa would be sooo Proud :)

Hey, Team Murray will be w ya in spirit while we are working out tomorrow too!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Hey, Team Murray will be w ya in spirit while we are working out tomorrow too!

Team W will be on the couch! lol. ;)

[countrygirl]

Team W will be on the couch! lol. ;)

Ok, so maybe Team Murray will too. But I had to pretend!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Ok, so maybe Team Murray will too. But I had to pretend!!!

Hee hee. :D

[Goin2thechapel]

Okay...My little Couch potatoes!!! I did it!! We went and Joined a gym. We exercised for 1 hour. But I am sad to report,,,I am at my all time highest weight ever!!! IT SUCKS... But Hey, everyone has to start somewhere :)

[shawnsgirl]

Okay...My little Couch potatoes!!! I did it!! We went and Joined a gym. We exercised for 1 hour. But I am sad to report,,,I am at my all time highest weight ever!!! IT SUCKS... But Hey, everyone has to start somewhere :)

Whatever you do don't give up hope. My friend Alisha used to be a size 5/6. After her first child she was a size 18 and at one point a size 20. She started her weight gain shortly after she was married then they she had gotten pregnant. She never thought she would be thin again. Since September she joined a gym with me and one of our other friends and between eating healthy and working out she is really starting to loose weight!! She's down to almost a 10 and looks amazing already. So, whatever you do keep it up...It will pay off in the end.

I think it is awesome that your hubby is joining the gym with you. You will also find he will be great help with you ambitions and goals!! Kudos for the two of you!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Okay...My little Couch potatoes!!! I did it!! We went and Joined a gym. We exercised for 1 hour. But I am sad to report,,,I am at my all time highest weight ever!!! IT SUCKS... But Hey, everyone has to start somewhere :)

I'm the same way Amanda, I call it happy fat because when I was unhappy I was at an unhealthy underweight. I'm at my all time highest too and can't start really working out because of circumstances that we are in right now. I may join a gym just so that I can walk for a hour or so or something. I can walk, I just can't full out excercise. It sucks!!

I hope you can get to the goal you are wanting to reach!! :D Good luck. I'll be your cheer leader!!! :D YOU CAN DO IT!! ;)

[NicksBride]

WTG for you joining a gym! THat is sooo exciting. ENJOY, working out can be fun!!

[hummingbird521]

congrats on the two of you joining a gym. you can both motivate the other. i to am at the highest weight i have been in years and i hate it. but have to say not enough to exercise it off. i am just watching what i eat and so forth.

[Goin2thechapel]

Okay Guys...I just want to say thank you sooo much for the support!!!

I too will be everyone's cheerleader if they want....GO Team OW!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

PS...I'm all for calling it Happy fat!!!

I am at my al time happiest point right now too!! :)

[WhiskeyGirl]

PS...I'm all for calling it Happy fat!!!

I am at my al time happiest point right now too!! :)

Hee hee!! I'm happy you're so happy!!! :D :heart:

[ladymelissa]

Congrats on joining a gym and best wishes on obtaining your fitness goals, you can do it!

We can all be happy together! :whoohoo:

[Goin2thechapel]

Let's us all be happy!!!...Who needs prozac when you have OneWed girls!!!

[nic1124]

Just wanted to say good luck with the gym, and your Valentines suprise was soooo sweet!

[Goin2thechapel]

Just wanted to say good luck with the gym, and your Valentines suprise was soooo sweet!
Aww..thank you,

I bet you had a great valentines day too!!

[NicksBride]

ohh I have been calling myself Happy Fat for awhile!!! Welcome. :)

Good for you for joining a gym! That is always a good way to spend time with your family!
I am happy you are happy. :)

[Goin2thechapel]

Aww..thank you!! OMG, Your wedding is sooooooooo close!!! Nervous, Excited, Everything planned?!?!

[NicksBride]

haha I am all of the above. I just keeping looking at everyones pictures and thought HOLY ****, I will have an after wedding journal soon!!!!:)

[Goin2thechapel]

hehehehe...It's soo funny to think of all the planning that went into my wedding, and now I'm going on almost 4 months since my wedding :(

I want to have another wedding...LOL..I tell Jon that all the time. It's awesome to feel like a real princess for a day!

[NicksBride]

Well you should be a princess EVERYDAY!!!!! I am sure you will get that same feeling on your one year anniversary!! It seems like so much planning for one day, but it will be worth it! :)

How is the gym going?

[Goin2thechapel]

Gym is great, We're going to look at houses tomorrow!! Wahoo!!!

[NicksBride]

That is soooooo exciting!!!!!! let us know how it goes.

[ladymelissa]

Good luck house hunting!

[MOB Karen]

Let us know how the house hunting went today! Can't wait to hear about it! :)

[SaralovesMike]

Good luck today! Let us know how it went.

[NicksBride]

Can't wait to hear about the house situation!!!

[mlm063007]

Good luck with the house hunting! I cant wait to see how it went!:D

[Goin2thechapel]

Hmmmm...This house hunting stuff is tough! So we went on Saturday to a real estate person. He's extremely nice and works with alot of first time buyers. so that was a huge plus (he was def. patient). He asked us what we wanted in a house, and the only thing we wanted was a house under 260,000 with three bedrooms and a backyard.

We are looking to buy in New Hampshire. We saw three houses in person and two houses reminded me just like a mini Boston. It was actually one of the worst parts of town! Why would I spend that much money to live in a disgusting neighborhood?!?! So we immediately passed without even looking at the houses. Neighborhood is everything for us...We want our children to be raised in a nice place, not what we saw!!!
***Not all of this city was ugly and sketchy BTW.

So then he took us to one more house but we couldn't go in because the owner requested a 24 hour showing notification. I loved the neighborhood, the outside does need some work, Huge yard, and it's located really close to the Merrimack River.....That makes me nervous, and we'd need to buy flood insurance!

So, now we have 16 more houses to look at. Hoping that all goes well. I could barely sleep last night I was sooo excited! I can't believe that we are really going to buy our own home!!!!!

In other news, Jon's on a Business trip to Chicago until Thursday :(
But when the hubby's away the wife will......Keep looking for houses :)

I'll keep you all posted!

[hummingbird521]

Here's hoping you find the house you would like.

[NicksBride]

Good luck with house searching, sounds like you will be busy!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Tomorrow I'm going to the Dreaded Doctors office! I've been having daily headaches (Really bad ones too) and getting very dizzy at times and also forgeting alot of stuff... I legitimately drove the wrong way to work last week. Completely blanked out on where I was suppossed to be going...I travel the same route 5 days a week! How could that have happened?!?!

So I'm just nervous and anxious about this trip. I think a trip to the neurologist is in order :( But the nurse said it could also be high blood pressure. I swear to god if it's that, I'll be soo mad at myself for not taking better care of me!!!

So I'll keep you all posted!

[NicksBride]

I have high blood pressure, or I used to and I am 22. It is hereditary and it is better to get checked out and know that it is not something serious and something you can correct, so don't worry!! I hope it is nothing, but it sounds like what I had before they found out it was high blood pressure!

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

[hummingbird521]

I too have high blood pressure and the headaches are a huge symptom of this. I also have dizzy spells and lightheadedness when it gets to high.

[70707Bride]

I just stopped in and looked through every page of your journal so far! I forget who's I post in and haven't yet in yours. I love your pics to Disney! I've been there twice and loved it! I also loved the pic of how you shopped him to death! Lol.

I can't wait until we look for houses, if we do...Chris really wants to build his own house and so we might be renting apartments for a while :(. Can't wait to see pics of the house you choose!

[ladymelissa]

Keep looking for the perfect house, you'll find it!

Good luck with the doctor appt. I hope it is nothing serious!

[SaralovesMike]

Good luck at your doctors appointment.

House hunting, isn't it fun??? You guys will find what you want.

[Valmai]

Oooo i miss so much lol Hope alls well at the doctors!
House hunting is great isnt it especially when ur young and it's your first buy etc - enjoy it and bet u have a whole load lined up for when he gets back!

[Goin2thechapel]

Dr.'s Appointment went Just okay...

My blood pressure was high today 124/90. She wants to wait on medication to see what happens with my Blood Pressure once I loose some more weight. She's very proud of me trying to loose weight! I kinda am proud of myself too :)

So she put me on a migraine diet. She doesn't want me drinking ANY caffiene. Ughhhhhh....And eat more green veggies... In 3 weeks, she wants me to come back and see her.

It was funny too, cause she asked me if I was taking any contraceptives and I said no. Then she automatically assumed that I was trying to concieve. But that's not the case either. Ughhh..Doctors, assume that they know everything! :)

So...Don't worry, I'm going to live!

[Panthers Bride]

NO caffeine?!??! Wow.

Glad nothing "major" was wrong.

And we're proud of you too!

[70707Bride]

It would be hard for me to do no caffiene! I'm drinking a Mt Dew right now for ya! Lol. More green veggies, in my health class we learned that the greener the veggie, the better it is for you. Eat more broccoli, its the best food for you!

[Valmai]

Glad all was ok you will probably feel better now you know that theres nothing major wrong. Keep up the good work with exercise etc xxx

[NicksBride]

Sounds like just what I had to do!!
I lost about 25 pounds, stopped drinking caffeine drinks and now my blood pressure is A-OK.
I am glad you are going to be OK. :) You should be proud of yourself!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Yup,
Thanks for all of your support...Looks like I'll be around alot longer :) Jon's not gonna have my insurance policy yet hehehe

I always expect the worse...Like a brain tumor or something..LOL...I'm crazy!

[ladymelissa]

I am so glad the appt. went well, but no caffeine would give me a migraine! LOL

[hummingbird521]

I am so glad the appt. went well, but no caffeine would give me a migraine! LOL

I was thinking the same thing as well. haha

[countrygirl]

Yup,
...I'm crazy!

Yup, your crazy, but we love you anyway! Good to hear that everything is ok. You will get used to no caffine. I did it before, and it wasn't so bad.

[Goin2thechapel]

OMG I have been totally MIA lately. So we found a house in Southern New Hampshire and are putting an offer in on Saturday!!!!!! Wahhooo!!

Here's a picture of the outside:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/untitled.jpg


I'll have more uploaded soon! Hooray! Keep your fingers crossed that they accept our offer!!! Wish me luck!

[Goin2thechapel]

Dining Room:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/diningroom.jpg

Living Room...Need some work :

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/livingroom.jpg

Master Bedroom:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/Masterbedroom.jpg

[Goin2thechapel]

And the Kitchen:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/kitchen.jpg

There are 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It's absolutely everything we want in a house...I hope it works out!!

[countrygirl]

Amanda that is such a cute house!! I am sending you a bunch of wished. I love it!! I wish that we could buy a house, but w Josh in the miliatry and possibly being up for orders in a year, it makes it difficult, know what I mean vern!! :)

[70707Bride]

I love the dining room! Good luck!

[Panthers Bride]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
I love the hardwood floors!

[Valmai]

That looks wonderful i so hope u get it - fingers crossed for you! x

[NicksBride]

That looks great!!! I will be keeping my fingers crossed.

[ladymelissa]

It is beautiful! I especially love the floors! Good luck with the bidding!

[mlm063007]

Well, todays the day your putting down the offer!! Hopefully everything goes well!! Let us know:p

[Goin2thechapel]

No House :(

We had our parents come and help inspect the house. It needs a new roof and the agent told us it needs a new furnace immediately. With the price that they were asking and the amount of work needing to be done, it just wasn't a good deal.... :(

Just means that there must be something out there even better for us right?!?!

Back to the Drawing boards!

[NicksBride]

aww I am so sorry, I know how hard that can be. That happened with us one time. I found this GORGEOUS big house and it needs new windows, new floors, new roof ETC. There is something out there for you! No worries.

[Goin2thechapel]

Soo, Tonight we are looking at 4 more houses. I'm getting kinda sick of all of this to tell you the truth. Why is buying a house such a huge pain?!?!
I'll let you know how these houses turn out to be.

In other news, Our wedding DVD came in this week. We watched it Friday night and then yesterday with my parents. It was soo beautiful. I was in tears the whole time. My Husband (Still get excited saying that) look soo handsome that night, and you could totally see the love we have for each other! We are so in love, it makes other sick :)

My new favorite quote is "A successful marriage requires falling in love many times...Always with the same person." No idea who the author was :(

But that is soo true to our relationship. I love him more and more every day!

So here's to HOPEFULLY finding a house :cheers:

[NicksBride]

aww I bet seeing that was just bringing back all the memories of the day. That is sooo touching that quote you wrote as well, I love it.

Sorry to hear your sick, I hope you get feeling better soon and good luck as always on the house hunting!

[Goin2thechapel]

Aww..thanks!!! What are we going to do without you, when you're on your HONEYMOON!!! OMG, Your day is coming faster and faster!

[ladymelissa]

Houses are huge investments, it is important to take your time and really research the houses. I am so glad you found out the first one wasn't a good deal before you bought it! Good luck with the ongoing search.

I am glad your DVD came out so well!

[NicksBride]

well I will be back with so many pictures believe me you will be sick of me.
Hope your house hunting went well, let us know how it goes.

[countrygirl]

Hey Amanda, just checking in w you!!! Hope all is well!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Heather, I miss you :(

We used to chat all the time..not so much anymore...We're old housewives now...LOL...I wish we could afford for me to be a housewife...Actually, I'll head over to your journal now to leave some love!

[NicksBride]

How did house shopping go?

[Goin2thechapel]

Okay,

at 10:00 today we are putting an offer in a new home. This house is truely much better than the last one. I don't know why I almost bought that house. It needed sooooooo much work. This house is newer, bigger, and closer to our families and work.

Here are some pics. Let me know what you think.

This house looks small, but it's 3,000 sqft, and has a huge finished basement.
It's just beautiful. A little more money, but well worth it.


Front of the house:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/House1.jpg

Back of the House:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/Backofhouse.jpg

The kitchen:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/kitchen-1.jpg

[Goin2thechapel]

The front of the living Room:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/livingroom-1.jpg


The back of the living room...Thier couch is blocking french doors that lead outside to the back yard/deck.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b233/rurumydog/LR.jpg

[NicksBride]

:cool: WOW! I will keep my fingers crossed, what a great placewith a nice deck and backyard!!!! It looks really nice.
I remember searching for houses and we found this REALLY old farm house that didn't even have a shower. We were going to buy it and I HATED that house,I was in TEARS when we first saw it, but Nick wanted it to be fixed up, so we put an offer! Finally we saw that the roof leaked, there was NO foundation and it was falling apart, so we took away our offer, needless to say it was condemned and is being torn down. haha. but we fount he house we are living in now and LOVE LOVE LOVE it. So we are good. But you will find that place and I will keep my fingers crossed.

[Goin2thechapel]

We totally did it!!

We put an offer in this morning and gave them a deposit. We are one step closer to owning our own home!!! Wahhooo!

I'll let you know if it's accepted! Wish us luck

[mlm063007]

GOOD LUCK!!!!! I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!:goodluck:

[NicksBride]

Yea! Good luck!!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Just got the call....They accepted our offer!!!! :cheers:

[NicksBride]

Gotta say it again! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is soooo exciting.

[countrygirl]

Conrats Amanda and Jon!!! That is such a cute house. I love it. I can't wait to see pics of when it is decorated in YOUR things.

[hummingbird521]

Oh congrats Amanda. I love the new house. It is so pretty and looks so family friendly as well. Enjoy it to the fullest. Once again congrats.

[Goin2thechapel]

Thanks Treasia!

How have you been?? I haven't seen you around here in a while!

[SaralovesMike]

I said it before, congratulations HOME OWNER!!! How cool is that??

[Goin2thechapel]

totally just got butterflies...

It's funny, we went to go sign a purchase and sales agreement, and both Jon and I looked at each other and laughed.

We both were more nervous that day then on the day of our Wedding....It's sooo weird, but sooo awesome!!!

[SaralovesMike]

It is awesome and well deserved.
I am so excited for you guys!

[ladymelissa]

Congrats! I love it! It really looks nice! I am so happy for you! :beer_smile:

[NicksBride]

It is very nerve wracking, we were with the women for 2 hours just getting outselves all nervous about the house. But really worth it in the end!!!!

[70707Bride]

Ooo, yay pics! The house looks so much bigger in the back! Can't wait to see more when you move in! Congrats!

[NicksBride]

Just checking in to see how you are doing!!!

[Diamend]

Everything looks soo beautiful!! I especially like the white lights in the flowers during that pose

[Goin2thechapel]

Okay,

So I sign papers on Friday morning for MY FIRST HOUSE!!! I got into work this afternoon and all of my co-workers got me a card and a 150.00 home depot gift card....

Don't I have the most wonderful friends?!?!

[NicksBride]

that is sooo fantastic!! Went by so fast didn't it? I am soo excited for you. So this weekend you can start moving into your new home! :laugh:

[hummingbird521]

How sweet of your coworkers. Now you must have a housewarming party for everyone. i remember our first house and how exciting it was. congrats again.

[Goin2thechapel]

I can't wait...i just know how awesome it's going to be to be living on our own away for the in laws!!

I'm so excited I could scream!

[NicksBride]

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can just feel your excitment. When we moved it was bittersweet as i was living with my mom who I love dearly, but it is SOOO nice to have our own place. :) YEA!

[SaralovesMike]

That's cool about the gift certificate! What are you gonna spend it on?? 2 days, that's so exciting. I bet you can't wait!

[hummingbird521]

not gonna miss those in laws huh? lol.

[Goin2thechapel]

Not in the least :)

[NicksBride]

Wait, do you live with his parents? If you do then even more reason to celebrate getting out on your own!!!!! The sounds of pitter patter feet to follow?

[Goin2thechapel]

Umm yup...we live upstairs from his parents for the past 4 years!!!!

totally need to get out of here, and tomorrow is the day I've been waiting for! Little feet pitterpattering around....Not so much :) Jon has decided to go back to school for his PhD. So looks like another 2 years maybe before we start trying...but it's cool....we need some time to be married first before being parents :)

[SaralovesMike]

That's good that Jon's going back to school.
That's okay about waiting to start a family, good things come to those who wait right?

[hummingbird521]

I think you are being very wise on waiting on parenthood. take all the time you can for it to be just you and jon. cause after those little rugrats come along that part of your life is gone. it takes on a whole new meaning then.

[NicksBride]

Umm yup...we live upstairs from his parents for the past 4 years!!!!

totally need to get out of here, and tomorrow is the day I've been waiting for! Little feet pitterpattering around....Not so much :) Jon has decided to go back to school for his PhD. So looks like another 2 years maybe before we start trying...but it's cool....we need some time to be married first before being parents :)

That is a very good idea. Good for Jon for getting his Phd, sounds like a real smart man. You got yourself quite a catch. Enjoy your time together and kids will follow. Its great being married isn't it? I am just so excited for you guys. Are you moving in right away?

[Goin2thechapel]

Saturday!!

[SaralovesMike]

Saturday huh? So that means you will be spending the night in your first home then???
How cool! I'm so excited and happy for you guys.

[NicksBride]

ohhh your first night in the home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo excited for you. when Nick and i first moved in we didn't set anything up. We had a picnic in the living room and slept in sleeping bags. So romantic. I am so excited to see pictures.

[70707Bride]

Haven't stopped in for a while. Congrats to Jon for getting his PhD! Its such a great thing to move!

[NicksBride]

I was just thinking about you and your house. I hope all is well!

[Goin2thechapel]

We're In!!! This weekend was soo crazy!

Thursday night Jon and I packed up both of our cars in the rain. We decided that it would be kinda smart to have a load of boxes in the cars before we signed papers on Friday morning. Friday morning came and I swear I didn't sleep a wink Thursday night, cause I was soo excited. We went to the house for a final walk through with the real estate agent.

While walking around the house, the owner came in. She was such a peach. She walked around the house with us and showed us some tips and tricks to the house. She explained how much work that they've done to the house and told us about our neighbors (One owns a pizza shop down the street).
We promised he that we would take care of the house and she was happy. She was even more excited that we were newlyweds and this was our first house. She said we can fill the rooms with babies (Not anytime soon)

So right after that Jon and I went to the house and just kinda stood around not really knowing what to do :). We then unloaded the cars and put the stuff away. Jon and I went out afterwards for lunch to celebrate. It was very nice. We actually ate fast just to get back to the house ..LOL

So later in the day my mom and my aunt called and offered to help Friday night. So we took the up on the offer and moved even more boxes the night. It was sooo tough going up and down all of the stairs with heavy boxes. I was soo tired after all of that. Later that night I went with my mom down the street to meet my new neighbor and ordered a pizza for Jon and I. Jon's mother wouldn't leave though even though we asked her to several times. Of course she wouldn't leave. She needs to be involved in everything!!

But that's all for right now. I'll post about Our Move In day soon enough!!!

[NicksBride]

YEA!!! So glad to hear that you are in. Moving can be so stressful can't it? It is hard for parents to let go. haha. I am sure she will try to be involved with everything. But just think, you are HOMEOWNERS! That is awesome! I am sooo happy for you! Enjoyy our new home.

[SaralovesMike]

That's great hun! You did it!!!!

Sounds like you guys had an action packed weekend. Fill that home with babies... now the pressure begins. LOL! :)

[Goin2thechapel]

LOL... We're way to tired for that right now :)
We totally had to force ourselves to "christen" the house last night...LOL

But baby feet are gonna have to wait! We have a plan...LOL