Decisions

So today is a big day.

Not only is today Michael's 38th birthday but this morning we marched into the Register of Deeds office to get our marriage license. I wasn't sure what to expect. I figured that we'd show our ID's, sign some papers and then be done. I was a little thrown off when we had to take an oath. Initially when she asked us to put our hands on the bible, I thought she was trying to marry us!

I learned that it was an oath confirming we were telling the truth about the information provided and we weren't related or anything crazy like that.

Ewww!

Sadly, I was wondering if that issue came up alot. After we swore that we weren't brother and sister or something equally creepy, she handed us our papers and said good luck!

Our oath!

Our license!

One more step completed on the road to our wedding. There are alot of decisions in life but I think this one definitely takes the cake.

It's a difficult one.

Not to be taken lightly.

It's not all going to be rainbows but I am looking forward to the journey. This really sums it up...

"Love is a temporary madness, it erupts like volcanoes and then subsides. And when it subsides you have to make a decision. You have to work out whether your roots have so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is. Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the promulgation of eternal passion. That is just being “in love” which any fool can do. Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away, and this is both an art and a fortunate accident. Those that truly love, have roots that grow towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom have fallen from their branches, they find that they are one tree and not two. "

---Louis de Bernieres (Captain Corelli's Mandolin)

Thank you Michael for making this decision with me. Happy Birthday Hubby-To-Be. I love you!

Birthday wishes

Lets buy a hat so that one day we can look back and say. "Remember that time we went to Saugatuck and bought hats?"

Instantly a smile comes across my face when I think of her. One of many conversations we've had on the way to somewhere. One of many fun moments that will forever remain in my mind.

She's a mom. And she sometimes thinks that all she is. She doesn't realize how other people see her. She is a mom AND...
....a wife
....a friend
....a trusted confidant (even when she's had too much wine)
....a runner
....a cake maker
....a neighbor
....an entertainer (when she wants to be)
....a daughter
....a listener
....a cook
....a beach bum (not yet full time but she's waiting for the offer)
....a teacher
....a sister
....a wine lover
....a party girl
....a gardener
....a reader

She's all these things and more and I am SO blessed to call her Maid of Honor (actually Matron of Honor but I'll be nice since its her birthday) and most importantly, FRIEND!

Happy Birthday Lady!!

One month...

Yesterday was one month to the day I am getting married. Holy crap! I am not going to pretend that I can even blog about what that means right now. My emotions are a roller coaster these days. I am truly excited to finish up our preparations and to arrive at the BIG DAY!

Last weekend I was lucky enough to spend 5 days in Chicago with a group of amazing women. Some have known me a few years, some for much longer but they all support and love me like no one else. I had such a wonderful time frolicking in the city, visiting old haunts, drinking with old friends, eating at my favorite restaurants. Thank you to everyone who made that weekend so special. I will not pretend to be able to encapsulate it better so head here to read more about it!

Thanks MOH...you are doing a great job!