Our Engagement Announcement will be in The Dillon Herald (our local newspaper) either February 5 or 12. That stinks that they don't give you a more accurate date! I'm not sure if it's going to be put in The State or the Florence Morning News. I doubt it. Anyways, I am kind of excited about it. Our picture will be in the paper! I'll try to scan it into the computer so that I can post it on here but I'm not sure if I know how. Maybe Brendan will know how.
This is a short entry but I just wanted to share that FINALLY our engagement is being announced to the world! haha okay to Dillon County. haha I hope I proofread it enough! That would definitely stink to have a word mispelled and here I am a teacher! I gave it to my mom to look at but I'm not sure she read over it thoroughly. Here's to hoping she did! :o)
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
25 Random Things!
So before I get to the 25 random things about me...haha I'll explain. I'm addicted (one of my many) to Facebook. It's a site where you can leave messages and comments and see what your friends are up to. It's a great way to stay in contact. Well, there was this thing going around where you sent 25 random things about yourself to your friends. After doing it, I thought I'd share it on here so maybe you can get to know me a little better. You better watch out though because I love doing this get to know you surveys so if you'd like you can comment me 25 random things about you! That would be fun. Don't worry, once you start, it all just floods out of you! haha
** Wedding News**
This is the only new news really. Brendan's wedding band is in the store so he's going to go try it on soon! My wedding band will take about a month to make. Boy oh boy! It's getting closer! SOOOOOOOOO excited! Also my mother in law to be totally and completely rocks! She is so creative and I can't wait for everyone @ the rehearsal dinner to see her creativity! Also we've been looking at flower girl dresses for Cole! So that's exciting and hopefully we'll find something soon. That's about all the news I have as of right now. I think anyways! On to the 25 random things
25 Random Things about Me
1. I prefer to go by Jenn.
2. I have always been prissy. As a child, I did not like to get dirty and modeled occassionally for guests. HA!
3. I have enjoyed planning mine and Brendan's wedding and can't believe how fast time is going by!
4. I truely believe Brendan and I were made for each other. No other relationship has been as easy as the one I am in with him- everything just fits and works well..even our fights..haha..I know that sounds very cliche'!
5. I am in a family surounded by redheads and I love it!
6. I don't really know what my natural hair color is. I've dyed it since 7th grade. I'm trying to get back to the natural though.
7. My new found love is yoga. It is way relaxing and I find myself doing it when my students stress me out!
8. Even though I talk smack about Dillon- it really was a great place to grow up. (now a days..not sure)
9. My mama IS my best girl friend.
10. Growing old isn't so scary-kind of exciting with Brendan.
11. I don't understand why people get so mad easily or hold grudges. I let things go as quickly as they come.
12. With that being said, I am quick to temper but I'm also quick to get over it.
13. I used to call my dad, DIDDY, when I wanted something.
14. I cheered at Williams Brice Stadium when I was in the 10th grade. Dillon was playing for the Championship.
15. I originally was a Clemson fan. I know! BUT THANK GOODNESS, I saw the light!
16. My brother, Kevin, is perhaps the single most amazing, funny person you'll ever meet and I am very protective over him. Over him, I would do some damage! You hurt my baby brother, you're in for it! haha It's the Dillon coming out of me!
17. My favorite icecream is Moose Tracks!
18. I cry anytime I see someone else cry.
19. I am terrified of haunted houses/forests and absolutely cannot watch horror movies without a racing pulse and sweaty palms.
20. I am allergic to cats and penicillin.
21. I once gave blood for a t-shirt AND passed out and the stinkin' shirt ended up being way too big.
22. I wouldn't mind just picking up and moving away.
23. I think when Brendan and I have children that he's going to be a marshmellow and I'm going to have to be the "meanie".
24. I miss my MeMa picking me up from daycare and taking me to every grocery store in Dillon county. I also wish I would have gotten up early so she could have taught me how to make her bisquits.
25. I believe God knows what he is doing when he places each of us into a family.(Although sometimes we may wonder..haha) He sure gave me an amazing family that I am incredibly grateful for and He is blessing me once more by placing me into Brendan's wonderful family. I am gaining some pretty incredible people! BUT I think Brendan is gaining some pretty amazing ones as well!
** Wedding News**
This is the only new news really. Brendan's wedding band is in the store so he's going to go try it on soon! My wedding band will take about a month to make. Boy oh boy! It's getting closer! SOOOOOOOOO excited! Also my mother in law to be totally and completely rocks! She is so creative and I can't wait for everyone @ the rehearsal dinner to see her creativity! Also we've been looking at flower girl dresses for Cole! So that's exciting and hopefully we'll find something soon. That's about all the news I have as of right now. I think anyways! On to the 25 random things
25 Random Things about Me
1. I prefer to go by Jenn.
2. I have always been prissy. As a child, I did not like to get dirty and modeled occassionally for guests. HA!
3. I have enjoyed planning mine and Brendan's wedding and can't believe how fast time is going by!
4. I truely believe Brendan and I were made for each other. No other relationship has been as easy as the one I am in with him- everything just fits and works well..even our fights..haha..I know that sounds very cliche'!
5. I am in a family surounded by redheads and I love it!
6. I don't really know what my natural hair color is. I've dyed it since 7th grade. I'm trying to get back to the natural though.
7. My new found love is yoga. It is way relaxing and I find myself doing it when my students stress me out!
8. Even though I talk smack about Dillon- it really was a great place to grow up. (now a days..not sure)
9. My mama IS my best girl friend.
10. Growing old isn't so scary-kind of exciting with Brendan.
11. I don't understand why people get so mad easily or hold grudges. I let things go as quickly as they come.
12. With that being said, I am quick to temper but I'm also quick to get over it.
13. I used to call my dad, DIDDY, when I wanted something.
14. I cheered at Williams Brice Stadium when I was in the 10th grade. Dillon was playing for the Championship.
15. I originally was a Clemson fan. I know! BUT THANK GOODNESS, I saw the light!
16. My brother, Kevin, is perhaps the single most amazing, funny person you'll ever meet and I am very protective over him. Over him, I would do some damage! You hurt my baby brother, you're in for it! haha It's the Dillon coming out of me!
17. My favorite icecream is Moose Tracks!
18. I cry anytime I see someone else cry.
19. I am terrified of haunted houses/forests and absolutely cannot watch horror movies without a racing pulse and sweaty palms.
20. I am allergic to cats and penicillin.
21. I once gave blood for a t-shirt AND passed out and the stinkin' shirt ended up being way too big.
22. I wouldn't mind just picking up and moving away.
23. I think when Brendan and I have children that he's going to be a marshmellow and I'm going to have to be the "meanie".
24. I miss my MeMa picking me up from daycare and taking me to every grocery store in Dillon county. I also wish I would have gotten up early so she could have taught me how to make her bisquits.
25. I believe God knows what he is doing when he places each of us into a family.(Although sometimes we may wonder..haha) He sure gave me an amazing family that I am incredibly grateful for and He is blessing me once more by placing me into Brendan's wonderful family. I am gaining some pretty incredible people! BUT I think Brendan is gaining some pretty amazing ones as well!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Second Thoughts..
Scared ya didn't I? hehee Ain't I a stinker? :o) I am having second thoughts about the guestbook, basket and pillow at Hobby Lobby. I went today to get them and was like hmm, either it's not here or I just don't like it anymore. I can't remember. Old age is hitting me. Saturday I turn 25 and it's hitting hard. haha I'm only kidding! I still have quite a bit of time to decide about the GB, FG basket, and pillow though!
So I went shopping today because c'mon..I'm good at it and it's been a while and I needed to stretch my talent out! :o) I behaved...don't worry! While I was in shopping mode, I did manage to pick up-after having to go to two different branches of the store- part of my fabulous bridesmaid's gifts! I wanted to get this particular thing but didn't think I could find it and well, what do you know?! I found it today! I've been looking for it, for a while now. Even so early as last year. I just couldn't find it but I did today so it must be meant to be!
I know I update on here about every little thing. BUT you gotta know how excited I am about every little thing! :o) I don't want to annoy the daylights out of people by nonstop talking about OUR (proud of me Brendan?) Day! I'm just excited and delighted to share so I apologize in advance if you go to the wedding and already know every detail! haha
So all of my girls have been fitted now except Kay Bug- my now jr. bridesmaid! yippee! A piece of the fabric from the girl's dresses should be shipped out shortly if the bridal store did their part in calling the dress people to get the fabric.
OH and the florist has OFFICIALLY been booked! yay! Also, I have quite a bit of people who have offered to sing in the wedding and have had family make some great suggestions! So I think I will just have a giant concert! :o) I'm only kidding. BUT it is so wonderful to see how many thoughtful, wonderful people there are! I love you guys! Relax, Brendan would kill be if I made the wedding too long with a bunch of songs. :o) We'll already be quite nervous standing in front of everyone-no need to prolong it! I think I am going to have 2 singers. I still don't know about my daddy. Maybe he can sing at the reception. I think I'd rather him sing at the wedding though. Hmmm. I still have time to decide though. Speaking of my daddy! He called this morning and left me such a sweet message! It was a great start to my day!
OKay, I've got to figure out accommodations for tomorrow. We are going to Crocodile Rocks in Myrtle Beach to hear my cousin, Jonathan sing and play the piano! It's going to be like a family outing for the birthdays. My cousin, Joy, and I were born 4 days apart. I'm older. :o)
So I went shopping today because c'mon..I'm good at it and it's been a while and I needed to stretch my talent out! :o) I behaved...don't worry! While I was in shopping mode, I did manage to pick up-after having to go to two different branches of the store- part of my fabulous bridesmaid's gifts! I wanted to get this particular thing but didn't think I could find it and well, what do you know?! I found it today! I've been looking for it, for a while now. Even so early as last year. I just couldn't find it but I did today so it must be meant to be!
I know I update on here about every little thing. BUT you gotta know how excited I am about every little thing! :o) I don't want to annoy the daylights out of people by nonstop talking about OUR (proud of me Brendan?) Day! I'm just excited and delighted to share so I apologize in advance if you go to the wedding and already know every detail! haha
So all of my girls have been fitted now except Kay Bug- my now jr. bridesmaid! yippee! A piece of the fabric from the girl's dresses should be shipped out shortly if the bridal store did their part in calling the dress people to get the fabric.
OH and the florist has OFFICIALLY been booked! yay! Also, I have quite a bit of people who have offered to sing in the wedding and have had family make some great suggestions! So I think I will just have a giant concert! :o) I'm only kidding. BUT it is so wonderful to see how many thoughtful, wonderful people there are! I love you guys! Relax, Brendan would kill be if I made the wedding too long with a bunch of songs. :o) We'll already be quite nervous standing in front of everyone-no need to prolong it! I think I am going to have 2 singers. I still don't know about my daddy. Maybe he can sing at the reception. I think I'd rather him sing at the wedding though. Hmmm. I still have time to decide though. Speaking of my daddy! He called this morning and left me such a sweet message! It was a great start to my day!
OKay, I've got to figure out accommodations for tomorrow. We are going to Crocodile Rocks in Myrtle Beach to hear my cousin, Jonathan sing and play the piano! It's going to be like a family outing for the birthdays. My cousin, Joy, and I were born 4 days apart. I'm older. :o)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Snow in the South?!
Well, we came back Monday from our Ski Trip in West Virginia with our fabulous friends! We thought we were coming back to sunny, warm South Carolina but got a surprise! Today it actually snowed! It snowed more in Dillon. Of course it would since I am here in Columbia! School was cancelled today which truth be told, I really could have used another day of rest seeing as to how I got so little while in WV. Tomorrow has a 2 hour delay but I'm still crossing my fingers for a cancellation. A 2 day work week just sounds better than a 3. hehee I know thats a little much to ask for!
We had a lot of fun on our trip and luckily no real injuries happened! I did somehow or another hurt my heels! I have no idea how! All I know is, for the past two days I have been Twinkle Toe-ing it around the house and now the balls of my feet are starting to hurt. I'm falling apart!
We took a few pictures while on the trip. It was really pointless to take any pictures today of the snow that fell. The snow pretty much melted as soon as it hit the ground.- Here in Columbia anyways!
So I got to make a 2nd snowman! I think I'm getting better. Whatcha think Aunt Maureen? I'll get up to your level one day! Maybe. hehee! :o) Janet, Ashlyn, and I were way excited to build our snowman, Fred.
Brendan tried snowboarding. This is him about to go...
Look at him go........
DOWN! He did so well! I was proud of him!
All bundled up and ready to go play in the snow!
We had lots of fun but we're glad to be back home!
We had a lot of fun on our trip and luckily no real injuries happened! I did somehow or another hurt my heels! I have no idea how! All I know is, for the past two days I have been Twinkle Toe-ing it around the house and now the balls of my feet are starting to hurt. I'm falling apart!
We took a few pictures while on the trip. It was really pointless to take any pictures today of the snow that fell. The snow pretty much melted as soon as it hit the ground.- Here in Columbia anyways!
So I got to make a 2nd snowman! I think I'm getting better. Whatcha think Aunt Maureen? I'll get up to your level one day! Maybe. hehee! :o) Janet, Ashlyn, and I were way excited to build our snowman, Fred.
Brendan tried snowboarding. This is him about to go...
Look at him go........
DOWN! He did so well! I was proud of him! 
All bundled up and ready to go play in the snow!
We had lots of fun but we're glad to be back home!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
How did this one not make it in?!
I don't know how in the world I missed adding this picture of all these great looking people into the Ohio blog! I went back looking at the blog yesterday and thought " Hey, where is the group pic?" So it's here! yay!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Check Check
So it's been a bit since I've last updated! AND I actually have some more wedding related news to update on. Well, we are ordering the bridesmaid dresses this month. Which reminds me, Jill and Kaliegh-who is now a jr. bridesmaid and NOT a minature bride because she would rather wear blue than white. I let her pick. Oh, I didn't even finish my sentence. They need to get measured. I know, how dreadful! That is never anyone's favorite part. My waist is what?!? How man inches?? hehee So that is kind of exciting. I called the lady today to check in to see if they had to pay all or half now and the other half when the dresses came in. Which just in case you're wondering - it's half now and half when it comes in. I forgot to ask her if she thought I could get a piece of the fabric to better find the vest and tie color for the tux.
Speaking of Tuxedos. Did you know they are quite expensive to just rent for a day or so? Wow! BUT, we looked at several places and I think I like Black Tie best. They actually have a color called Tiffany Blue although, when I saw it, it did not look the slightest bit like Tiff Blue. SO I do need to get a piece of the fabric from the girl's dress to better decide. The color that did match my Tiff. Blue card (that goes everywhere I go now- Thanks Lisa Lou!) perfectly was called mint green! I carry it around everywhere because you never know when you might come across something for the wedding with the color.
Wedding Cake- We have the ribbon! We-errr, well Brendan found it in Ohio! He's good! Also Uncle Tony found it too! Thanks for sending it to me Aunt Colleen! Y'all are great!! Aunt DeeAnn was so gracious to get our wedding cake ribbon for us! Thank you again!!!!! That's one more thing to cross off the to do list!
Music- We now have a pianist AND a violinist! I'm so excited!! I don't really know how this works though. They don't know each other and have never played together-or that I know of. He is from Florence and she lives in Columbia. She used to cheer with me in high school! How awesome is that! I was really excited with my stepfather, Randy, said he knew a violinst at church and then asked him! How great is that?! We haven't picked our music out yet and I don't even know where to start with that! I know I want Mr. Kirk to sing- don't know what. I would love for my daddy to sing "Butterfly Kisses"- I've always told him that I wanted him to sing that at my wedding. Wonder if he remembers. Yes, believe it or not...somehow musically talented people come out of my family. My cousin, Jonathan is an excellent singer and pianist as well. BUT unfortunately the musical talent was not passed to moi! Anyways. I know what song I want to come down the isle to "Bridal March". Other than that NADA. I don't know a thing. Help?! Suggestions?
Well, this turned into a much longer entry than I had imagined! This weekend we are going to West Virginia on a ski trip that I won't be skiing on. Maybe tubing though! So YAY! SNOW!! Even if it is fake- I'll take it! hehee OH and will someone for the love of all that is great please read the Twilight books so that I have someone to talk about my obession with?! :o) I'm on my last book and I can't tell you how hard it was to pull away from reading to make an entry. I know..vampires but just read it..you'll be addicted like me! :o)
Hope everyone is having a fantastic week! I am, but I think it's because I know it's a short one for me! hehee Love you all!
Speaking of Tuxedos. Did you know they are quite expensive to just rent for a day or so? Wow! BUT, we looked at several places and I think I like Black Tie best. They actually have a color called Tiffany Blue although, when I saw it, it did not look the slightest bit like Tiff Blue. SO I do need to get a piece of the fabric from the girl's dress to better decide. The color that did match my Tiff. Blue card (that goes everywhere I go now- Thanks Lisa Lou!) perfectly was called mint green! I carry it around everywhere because you never know when you might come across something for the wedding with the color.
Wedding Cake- We have the ribbon! We-errr, well Brendan found it in Ohio! He's good! Also Uncle Tony found it too! Thanks for sending it to me Aunt Colleen! Y'all are great!! Aunt DeeAnn was so gracious to get our wedding cake ribbon for us! Thank you again!!!!! That's one more thing to cross off the to do list!
Music- We now have a pianist AND a violinist! I'm so excited!! I don't really know how this works though. They don't know each other and have never played together-or that I know of. He is from Florence and she lives in Columbia. She used to cheer with me in high school! How awesome is that! I was really excited with my stepfather, Randy, said he knew a violinst at church and then asked him! How great is that?! We haven't picked our music out yet and I don't even know where to start with that! I know I want Mr. Kirk to sing- don't know what. I would love for my daddy to sing "Butterfly Kisses"- I've always told him that I wanted him to sing that at my wedding. Wonder if he remembers. Yes, believe it or not...somehow musically talented people come out of my family. My cousin, Jonathan is an excellent singer and pianist as well. BUT unfortunately the musical talent was not passed to moi! Anyways. I know what song I want to come down the isle to "Bridal March". Other than that NADA. I don't know a thing. Help?! Suggestions?
Well, this turned into a much longer entry than I had imagined! This weekend we are going to West Virginia on a ski trip that I won't be skiing on. Maybe tubing though! So YAY! SNOW!! Even if it is fake- I'll take it! hehee OH and will someone for the love of all that is great please read the Twilight books so that I have someone to talk about my obession with?! :o) I'm on my last book and I can't tell you how hard it was to pull away from reading to make an entry. I know..vampires but just read it..you'll be addicted like me! :o)
Hope everyone is having a fantastic week! I am, but I think it's because I know it's a short one for me! hehee Love you all!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Ohio
Brendan, his mom, and I headed to Ohio the day after Christmas. My first visit to Ohio and the first time meeting most of Brendan's family! We really enjoyed our visit and can't wait to see everyone again at the wedding. BUT the bad news is- I am now attached to the Talty's and Clark's and am going to want to go back often so I sure hope you guys liked me! haha I absolutely loved everyone! I felt very welcomed and as Brendan's mom said " I am getting a very good family". I couldn't agree more! While we were there Aunt Maureen and Aunt Colleen threw us our very wedding shower!!! Boy oh boy were we surprised?! That was too nice of them and we really appreciate all that everyone did! THEN, when we got to Grandma and Grandpa Clark's, we were thrown another shower! We were so surprised! Everyone definitely caught us by surprise!! Thank you to everyone! Your kindness and thoughtfulness just made me love you all that much more! I wish we could have spent more time with everyone but there will be more visits, I'm sure! While we were in Ohio, Lisa and I took quite a bit of pictures! Here are just a few:
Brendan and I at Lake Erie!
Our very first shower! Brendan and I with our yummy cake!
Brendan and I at our second shower showing off one of our gifts! Thanks Uncle Steve and Aunt Tina!
Looking through Grandma's photo album of her childhood and her parents. Thanks for sharing!
Brendan and I made the world's smallest, cutest snowman at Aunt Maureen's and Jim's!
Thank you Aunt Maureen for the shower invite for my scrapbook!!
As you can now tell, I am claiming Brendan's family as my own now! haha I hope everyone has a wonderful new year!
Thank you again to all of the family in Ohio for all of your hospitality!! We can't wait to see everyone again!
Brendan and I at Lake Erie!
Our very first shower! Brendan and I with our yummy cake!
Brendan and I at our second shower showing off one of our gifts! Thanks Uncle Steve and Aunt Tina!
Looking through Grandma's photo album of her childhood and her parents. Thanks for sharing!
Brendan and I made the world's smallest, cutest snowman at Aunt Maureen's and Jim's!
Thank you Aunt Maureen for the shower invite for my scrapbook!!As you can now tell, I am claiming Brendan's family as my own now! haha I hope everyone has a wonderful new year!
Thank you again to all of the family in Ohio for all of your hospitality!! We can't wait to see everyone again!
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