Crazy Wedding Weekend

I love getting to watch my friends' relations evolve. Chris and Hillary are co-workers from my Starbucks days. They got married over the weekend and it killed me being part of their wedding. Not in the way you might think though. The wedding was SO BEAUTIFUL! The details- to die for, the bride- utterly breath taking, the groom- probably one of the most dapper guys I've every met and I was the matron of honor so I COULDN'T TAKE PICTURES! I was way to busy and she had 2 amazing gals taking care of the images. But my heart ached a little that I didn't get to capture a few moments of these two beautiful souls become one.

I feel so lucky to have gotten to watch Chris and Hillary's relationship from the very start. I worked with both of them at 15th and Broadway back in the good ol' days. I can't remember to started tell me the whispered crush first (although I'm pretty sure it was Chris) "There's a girl I like here and I don't think she knows" "I have my eye on one of the boys here, but I don't know if he likes me back" It was so sweet to be in on the secret and be part of what is now going to be a beautiful marriage! It didn't take long for for them to tell each other and very quickly their relationship evolved. I was wish Hillary as she made Chris his wanderlust box for their first christmas, she and I went in halvesies on a coat for him(that year there was an epic christmas eve blizzard). On their first Valentines she came to my house and I got to help her bake him a cheesecake (we had to make a mid-cheesecake run to replace my hand mixer that began smoking while she was mixing everything up). The countless other memories of them I will always cherish. The paper mache heart, the mohawk, stories of waka, and when we were looking at a wedding venue and she asked me to be matron of honor. My heart is so full of love for them!

The stories of our friendships and memories could go on and on, but now, as they are on their way to their honeymoon, I look forward to all the memories we will have in the future. I look forward to watching their relationship evolve more, their family grow, the success I know they are destined for. I am so happy for them. And so exhausted, but I wouldn't change this weekend for anything. To two of my best friends I wish you a lifetime of love and laughter, and a happy ever after!

Long time coming!

This post is definitely that! I have been an awful blogger. I don't try to deny that fact, but I do have hopes of getting better at it. I see many of my friends with personal blogs and I love to watch them for new postings. Maybe I'll have friend scoping out my pages soon for updates on my life too.

Now for the updating! 

Micheal and I have been married for 11 months and 6 days now. Man I missed the mark on keeping my blog updated during the engagement time leading up to the wedding. The big day was beautiful! Even though I didn't make my weight loss goals, I didn't let that stop me from having an amazing day. We mini mooned in Durango Co for 5 days. Micheal started a new job. After the new year we looked forward to our full blown tropical honeymoon in Costa Rica. The Folks over at Nichols Travels really hooked us up with an amazing trip! Winter lead into spring and then into summer. Here we are knocking on the door of fall once again and as I look back on this last year it has been full of blessings. 

This is blog is about my life, but I also want to use this as a way to document every aspect of our lives. I love reading home blogs and I want this to be a little bit of that too. We have had many projects at our house since buying it. These have included the guest bath, landscaping, the office (which will be converted to a nursery eventually), and our laundry room. More info on those updates later. 

As for now this is a short sweet blog update. More interesting ones to come!

Update and some Inspiration and some progress....

It has been a crazy month! 

I got a new job! I got a teller job at bancfirst so I am working 4 jobs if you count photography. I have been running like crazy. While it has been crazy it has been good!

I think I will be buying my dress in the next week or so! It's so pretty and it is going to be perfect! I have been looking at blogs every day and have been getting so much inspiration! I just can't wait to decorate the barn at harn's! We have found a DJ and are just lacking catering to have the big stuff done. 

Now on to the weight loss update!

April 9th

weight: 177.6

Arms:  L:12 1/4    R: 12 1/4

Waist:  35 1/4

Hips:   43 1/2

Legs:   L: 22 1/4    R:  22 1/4

Total inches: 148 1/4

Chest:  41 1/2 (189 3/4)

Total weight and inches to date:

19 lbs (since 12/18)

22.75 inches (since 1/1)

This has honestly been the biggest weight loss I have ever had in the many time that I have tried to lose wight and I am so excited to see the results. I wanted to lose 50 lbs by my wedding and in the past 4 months I have lost almost half of that! Now to just keep pushing through!

And since everything is better with pictures here is some inspiration!

Decor:

Wedding day Hair inspiration!

weigh in and planning!

I have been making so much progress! Next week I am going to take my first mini engagement session. I want pictures with all the beautiful blooms so we are going to do a could to make sure everything is BEAUTIFUL! We have been to one cake tasting and are trying out our second place on the 9th!

I have had my first round with my florist and I love her! Her vision is great and she knows just what I want. Her pricing is awesome too so if any of you are in the area and are looking for an amazing florist check out Designs by Tammy! My Milk Glass collection is coming together beautifully! 22 pieces in total (there were 23 but we had a casualty yesterday when Randi jo and I got back from norman...)

I have tried on a couple of dresses, BUT my big day will be on Tues the 8th! 3 bridal shops in one day holy moly! this is going to be a fun ride! My shoes are fabulous, my birdcage veil is almost done, and I think I found my earrings while getting my ring cleaned at Lewis Jewelers!

We also meet with Vickie Nichols of Nichols Travel! We think we may have decided on St. Lucia but nothing is set in stone yet! Pat and Vickie are amazing! SO if you need an agent go see them and tell them Belinda sent ya!

Now on to the stats!

Current weight : 181.4! ( weight at engagement: 196.6 :o/ )

Current measurments:

Arms: Left  12 3/4     Right  12 3/4

Waist: 38 3/4

Hips: 44

Legs: Left  23 1/4     Right  23 1/4

Total: 154.75

Chest 42 ( total with chest 196.75)

If you don't have a calculater I'll figure that up for you

Total Weight Loss:  15.2 lbs!

Total Inches Lost:   15.75

like inspiration!

So I know i have been ever so slightly mia recently, but today I want to show some more inspiration for my beautiful wedding. I talked to the travel agent about our honeymoon and it has me back in wedding planning mode!

Some Flower Love!

And Let them eat Cake!

Update Time!

So I actually have 2 updates on the weigh in part of this blog. The first update is for my 30 day make. The second is for my 5 week mark. I have seen good results and HOPE that they continue to impress me

as the weeks continue on.

Update on 1/29/2011

Weigh in 187.2

Arms: L- 13 3/4  R- 13 3/4

Waist: 43

Hips: 45

Legs: L- 24  R-24

new total inches 163.5

Update on 2/5

weight: 185.8

A: L- 13 1/2  R- 13 1/2

W: 42 1/2

H 44 1/2

L: L- 23 3/4  R 23 1/2

Total inches: 161

TOTAL INCHES LOST SINCE JANUARY 1st:  7!!!!

WOOT WOOT!

and because post are always better with pictures, some pretty inspiration for you!

a little inspiration!

I am obsessed with style me pretty. In following this blog for a while now I have saved tons of weddings and individual pictures that I am in love with. I have been making inspiration boards for my wedding and today I wanted to share with you my inspiration board for FLOWERS! I love them! This area is definitely going to be one I have to watch since I don't have a bazillion dollars to spend, but I hope it can be as beautiful as these! Enjoy!