September's gone Already???

Wow- did the last month fly by or what?

Middle has played a lot of soccer-  all out of town.
Girls are back to TaVaci
All patients are back to Piano Lessons- after a 2 year break while Grandma was gone.
BYU Football has been a little bit Bi-Polar.
Outpatient turned 23
Neighbor/ Friend opened her mission call. To Germany.
Relief Society Tea Party
Nephew TC returns from Chile
Our first- born niece got married **-
Nephew TC reports mission.
Science Fair Project
Service projects

DETAILS:

Soccer-

Lots of traveling but they have won all but one game-  they are doing well. 


TaVaci-

Middle changed her other mind (at least 6 times) and decided to finish out her last possible year.  She will be glad, I hope.


Piano-

Regardless of what my patients might say to your face, I think they have missed it and are enjoying the progress they are making so quickly in trying to get back up to speed.  I have spent a small fortune in new books and music for all of them to work on.



BYU football.

Well- it has had its moments.  They have been few and the DR has/will miss more games this year because he doesn't want to miss his meetings on Sunday and that is hard to do with games getting over so late on Saturday nights-  the night of the Utah disaster- he and his dad didn't get home until 2:00 AM.

So far, only the girls have had a turn to accompany the DR to the games, because the one other weekend was too crazy with the wedding and our nephew's mission report- so the DR opted not to add yet another round trip out in that week.


Outpatient turned 23-

LOL had a party for him- and it was adorable! Woodland Theme- thanks to the acquisition of Rufio to inspire the theme.  Hedgehog cake balls, owl cupcakes, "acorns" from kisses and pretzels, and a cake like a tree stump.  Gummy bears and "sticks" as well.

 LOOK AT RUFIO'S PARTY HAT!!!!!  Seen anything cuter?

stole the pics from LOL's blog- since I wasn't packin that day-


Mission Call-

Friend opened her mission call- which has quite the story behind it- and it said Frankfurt Germany.  She is way excited and we are excited for her.


Relief Society Annual Tea Party-

Caused way more stress than it should have for us.  They had a fun idea to bling out shoes for a fashion show.  Thanks to our busyness, we didn't get to start until almost the last possible minute to create our blinging fashions.  We only did the girls.  We tried our hand at making cake balls (those take more practice- although they looked okay once we got them on the cake plate to display.  Only got pics of Middle's shoes-  Youngest had silver blingy healed sandals and she attached gold bows and big curly ribbon streamers which trailed behind her.

Middle's shoes actually turned out pretty good- but thanks to soccer practice, she and I missed the Youngest's play that she did at the tea party.  I felt bad about that and wonder why they didn't wait until later into the party to perform- since a few of us weren't there yet.  Oh well- other than Youngest being disappointed- it was fine.  Our cake balls disappeared quickly- so that was good.

Elder C returns.

Our nephew TC returned from serving a mission in Chile- he left 6 days before Outpatient had returned from Brazil- so it has been 4 years since these best buds had seen each other.  I didn't go to the airport- it was on a Wednesday and the week of the wedding, but the DR drove out and back that afternoon with his parents.  He said he looks great but thin.  Might mention here that he was serving 60 miles from the epicenter of that horrendous earthquake a couple of years ago-

Wedding

Our niece is one of the sweetest gals ever- She was married once before which was not a good situation- divorced a little over 8 years ago.  She has had such a struggle- but finally- she is so happy- and we are so happy for her and J-  it was a long time coming- and I have to say that wedding was possibly pulled together in the shortest time I have ever seen-  it was so creative and fabulous and I was so happy to help with the set up and during the reception.

Mission Report

We got up dark and early to drive out and back for TC's mission report-  it was so nice to see him again!  He did a great job speaking- even though I couldn't hardly keep my eyes open :)  There was another person speaking that day who was preparing to leave for a mission- to Frank furt Germany- and so of course I had to run up and speak to her immediately after the meeting was over and tell her about our neighbor- so maybe they will even end up serving together down the road.

Science Fair-

Middle had her project due- and that was shocking to the system-  I am used to trying to help with those in the spring months- not immediately after school starts-  but we got it done- doubt she will be going to the main fair-  but that is what I said last year too.

So-  for the most part-  That was our September- Cliff Notes Version-

Wedding Weekend Wrapup Two

The day started with rain so we could finally commit to having to go to our backup- indoor location.  Of course the weather was fine later- but too late.  Then I found out that it did indeed rain where we were supposed to be- so it worked out for the best.  I only wish we would have committed to indoors the night before and got most of the setup done then like I had hoped to do.  Especially when I woke up Saturday- explanation to follow.  Now on to the photo tour- although the pictures can't quite make it feel like it did in there.

I found these yard stakes in purple and gold-yellow and we had those going up the walk.  They are now happily residing in my yard.  Win-Win situation.

The guestbook table

Visiting area, candy buffet and tables when first entering.

Looking a little more to the right (that is Middle putting out food)

you can kind of see the drink station- we had water with lemon slices, lemonade and grape juice.

More view to the right and family milling about. We also had music set up in that back corner- which seemed to be a big hit- people hung around and talked and visited way after the time frame for the reception.

We borrowed the pillar idea from Yvonne in Canada and used the pillars to separate the room a little bit.    I am not going to lie-  it was awesome and the pictures do not do it justice- but a funny thing about it was how many people forgot they were in a church gym and tried to lean against the pillars.  They were pretty stable thanks to the AWESOME efforts of the DR, his brother PB&J, Grandpa, and LOL's Dad.

Gift table and trunks (stole those out of my front room), DVD to watch while coming up the line. Setup compliments of the newlyweds.  Those two are both very artistic. The ribbons with L O L on them all over the walls were done by my aunt and uncle- a few more awesome rescuers that day (THANKS!)

Super cute bicycle that the DR's cousin's wife lent me- also up the walk.

The Main Attractions (with their yellow doors and LOL)

Looking back from the doors.

Beginning the food setup- the dessert end of the table- we served mini eclairs, cream puffs, jam filled tarts, brownie bites with a divine topping, mini cupcakes, and fruit kabobs.

Awesome people like LOL's mom, my mom, the Lunch Lady, a friend-Chris, and Middle helped put together the fruit kabobs ( we found really cute sticks for those- yellow even)

Down to the hot stuff / more savory end- we served  meatball mini subs, cocktail sausages in homemade sauce, sweet and sour meatballs, spinach dip on shaped bread, and chicken salad on mini croissants.

Close up of some of the candy buffet containers

Now-I started feeling under the weather a little on Wednesday, and when I started to have a froggy voice on Friday- I didn't worry too much, but come Saturday morning- I felt like I had been severely abused and my voice was gone- along with my energy. 

 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

To my awesome help- some of whom were recruited last minute.  It could not have happened without you- I would have been crying in a corner somewhere as Murphy's Law was determined to override this reception..

Wedding update to come

The reception was small but nice- I am still sick and have added some sort of eye ailment in both eyes to the mix- I have several days of work to catch up on so I won't be able to post for a bit.  I do have pictures uploaded to facebook-  If you are not my friend on facebook already but want to see the pictures, then comment or email me and tell me.  My security settings are such that you can't search and find me-

A few other tidbits-

Middle caught the bouquet.  Oldest caught the garter.  Heaven help all of us if they are the next two to get married.

Wedding Weekend Wrapup Won---uh, One

I didn't get to take very many pictures because I was a little distracted and I didn't have time to mess with settings at the reception.  I took ZERO pictures at the luncheon.  One of my sister-in-laws supposedly took a bunch so I hope to get those soon.

We had some awesome weather in Logan- gorgeous day.  Wonderful ceremony and I didn't let tears get the better of me- although they did try.

All my patients- Oldest looks a tad casual because he got a huge grass stain chasing after one of the cousins and thought that rolled sleeves were a better option than a little grass stain. That is male thinking for you.

The friends who basically got all dressed up just for photos.

The weather did not cooperate although it teased us with gorgeous weather right up until we were done decorating- then the wind blew, the clouds rolled in and it rained hard.  Then we were all glad they decided to move it indoors.

At one point while we were setting up- all those paper globes came crashing down.  That was lovely-  but they went up much faster the second time.

LOL's mom did a ton of work and everything was so fabulous (I am feeling the pressure :)-- just kind of kidding).  She made a lot of things that I didn't get pictures of, too.  It was so much work and it turned out amazing.

Yes-  he was in trouble for that mess he made on her face.

Super busy- drive by posting EDITED

Quick update-

Middle got an honorable mention and was voted most creative project.  shows you what I know.

My niece got married.  yesterday. Pictures later-  if I forget- remind me please.

And- the announcement of two new anticipated Stork Deliveries-  one a bit happier of an announcement than the other-  but then- when one has their fifth baby due when their fourth will be turning one- and found out they were expecting a mere two days before permanent measures to prevent such an event from occurring-  it is understandably a shock.  :)  We- however- are very excited and happy.  That is the best part of being the aunt instead of the momma.

AND!!!  Nearly all addresses and names on the infamous mailing list are collected and accounted for.

Now for the two days behind I am at work and who knows how many days on the house-  back later.


OOPS!!!!!  Biggest thing of all-  ONE MONTH UNTIL THE BIG DAY for LOL and Outpatient!

A bit preoccupied-

I have spent a lot of time in the last week, trying to finalize the mailing list for wedding announcements.

I had double checked to make sure we had everybody down, I had entered a lot of the addresses and even sorted them by who needed which information in which cards  (temple/luncheon).

It was rather early in the middle of the night when I went to bed.  The next night, I sat down to finish up the addresses- just one very big problem.  No list.  It was gone.  I can only assume that if it asked me to save the changes I made-  I must have told it no.  I just about cried.  For real.

So-  I have spent what little spare time I have had the last couple of days trying to redo the list.  It is nearing completion- however the numbers aren't matching up so I get to double-double- triple- or whatever it takes-  the list yet again.

Good thing it will be quite a few years before I have to worry about all this again.

It is coming along-

The location (and backup) are reserved. The decor details are filling in. The girls and my dresses are in hand- so are shoes - except the girls are too big :(-  so I will have to keep my eyes open for something else- the ones we picked are out in Youngest's size-  Need to get the menfolks stuff ordered.

A few orders are on the way, and a few things purchased.  Still a lot to do - but so far- so good.  I am pretty excited about a few things we are going to do- but I can't divulge them right now-

Middle made the comment that if it was this much work to marry off the Outpatient- just think how much more it will be when she gets married.  Um- Hopefully have a few years before I have to contemplate that, (and crossing my fingers my girls don't do what my sister and I did or worse) but I don't know that it will be that much more- since we are doing a reception in Small Town as well.

Every time I look at LOL and Outpatient's pictures, I am so happy for them.

800 Posts?

This is supposedly my 800th post. That went a little fast :0  I guess I "talk" a lot.

Anyway-  putting a big fat QUESTION out there-

What is the most memorable,  fun,  or creative thing(s) you have seen/ or done at a wedding reception or luncheon?

We are in major planning mode- and due to my constant traveling- I haven't attended very many such events lately- (Bad, I know- wish people would consult me before they plan stuff ;P )

Speak up-  don't be shy-