Some Wedding Planning :)

We went up to the site where we are having the wedding on Saturday; super snowy which is good because one of my worries is that it will be so nasty hot. Hopefully it will comfortable. Anyway the kids had a great time playing the woods. Syrena is always up for some nature time, but Tommy usually takes some coaxing and often some threats too. Here he is enjoying himself.... And here he is "playing" with sister....

Here's a cute little guy that Eric spotted:

My amazing Aunt Missy then went home and with my cousin Sasha's help made ALL of my bridal shower invitations:

They are so cute! The paper is like wall paper and then the thing the note is attached to is like cork board, really awesome ideas.

On Sunday we also went to Tanner park and took the dogs for a walk. A couple of years ago Nanuk would have been running all over the place, but this time it was all he could do to keep up. He is definitely struggling with his hindquarters, sad to see. I know not exercising him at all is also bad for him so I don't want to just not take him out, plus he LOVES to swim and that trail is the only one I know of with the water so close to where you park. If anyone knows of a place that dogs can swim in and it's super easy to get to, I'd love to know so my big guy can still get lots of swimming in this summer.

Mark Your Calendars for July 11, 2009!!!!

Yes!! That's right!!! We've done it - set a date for the wedding. I was bored at work yesterday so I looked up The Spruces campsite up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Miss Ashlee mentioned to me after her camping trip up there that she saw a wedding going on. So Eric and I drove up after work, and with some advice from the extremely helpful and friendly camp hosts, we found our spot (this picture is not it, I couldn't find a picture of our spot so it's just a one I found of the campground...)! I was so elated, Eric was ... happy for me ... It just felt so awesome.

So we looked at the calendar and the first date we picked, June 27th, was already reserved. This was the next weeked that would work and it was open so I nabbed it. I am happy that we have so much time to get everything planned and put together and make decisions (something that neither one of us is any good at), but I am also thinking it's such a long long time away.

This last weekend we took Tommy to Hollywood Connection and went miniature golfing, seems to be his latest obsession. Saturday we went up to the U of U and got Eric registered for a class, it will be Monday nights and though it wasn't his first pick, it was a good fit and I think he'll enjoy it. Then we picked up season tickets to the U football team and then we biked ALL THE WAY HOME.... good workout, but I was so tired! Sunday was a super boring day full of cleaning and minor yard work.

Tomorrow is my birthday and I am looking forward to having the families over, hope all can make it. I wanted the back yard to be in much better shape - the gazebo all cleaned out and all the damn pine needles raked up as well as the waterfall and stereo system going. I am taking Syrena "Back to School" shopping tonight so I don't think I'll have it all done. We will be able to get the waterfall cleaned and going, but it may stop there.

P.S. Eric surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers at work yesterday, it was so sweet! He also brought me a John Elway figure which I have proudly added to my mounting Broncos desk collection. He is so good to me!

Dream Car

I am a firm believer in the Law of Attraction (things happen to you according to what you are thinking about, good or bad) so I have decided to think an awful lot about getting a new Dodge Zeo (pictured above and below).

They aren't on the market yet, but the moment they come out I want one so bad. They are electric cars and can go up to 250 miles before needing to be charged and can go from 0 to 60 in under six seconds. Here is the link if you want to learn more: http://www.dodge.com/en/autoshow/concept_vehicles/zeo/ I have printed out a picture and stuck it on my desk and I will get one of these cars. However, I am thinking it's not going to be a Nanuk friendly car; maybe I'll have to hang on to the Subaru for him.

Eric and I have made another wedding decision (they are few and far between, so pardon my excitement), but I need everyone's help. We knew from the get-go that we wanted it in the mountains, but weren't sure where. We have now decided that it's more "us" to have it at some random spot rather than an actual official reception/wedding hall. Plus it didn't hurt the decision any that it will cost us less. So here's the homework assignment: We need to find an place close to the valley (at the furthest maybe Park City) with an open area big enough for a large party (200-300 people maybe -still haven't decided if we are doing the wedding and the reception at the same place) and accessible to those that can't/won't hike. Once we have this issue out of the way, I have been promised a date. Thanks and love to all!