Day 244

I have been told that I have been sucking it up at blogging. Which has totally been true. 

After waiting three months, my mom and I found out that my dress deal was a scam. It is sad to think that I fell for it, the website looked so legit. It is also sickening to think that someone would pray on someone in the midst of planning such an important day. Bummer deal for me. However, I have some good support and to lift my spirits (and to find a dress) a wedding dress trip was planned. My cousin drove all the way down from Wenatchee to be there, which was a wonderful treat. My second mom Tona was also able to come, which was awesome because she didn't hear about the appointment until the morning of it. My mom got sick so she wasn't able to come. 

I am a bit shy so the idea of trying dresses on and coming out to show everyone was a bit unnerving. Plus I wasn't feeling well, but I was ready to have my dress, or at least an idea of what I wanted. I must say, I didn't have a panic attack, the whole experience was actually quite fun. Not to mention a successful trip because I walked out of the store with my wedding dress in hand. There were about five dresses in the end that were making my decision difficult. But I knew that it (my dress) was the one.

It is beautiful, sleeveless ivory dress. I did not think I would end up going sleeveless and even played around with the idea of adding sleeves to some of the dresses. In the end the dress I choose just looked best simple as it was. The dress is longer in the bodice section, which is flattering for my height. It is also embroidered with lace. About at my hips the dress transforms from fitted lace to free flowing tulle fabric. Which is perfect for our beach wedding. I couldn't be happier with it! I don't want to post pictures of me in the dress, however I will include some of just the dress. 

The next day I woke up feeling miserable so I made an appointment to see my doctor. It turns out I had influenza. By the way, the manner in which this sickness is tested for is absurd. Basically, they stuck a giant q tip up my nose until it bled and I'm pretty sure they were very close to poking at my eye! Maybe it wouldn't have been so bad if I would have known what was going to happen but it was terrible. I was crying and almost threw up on the nurse. 

My doctor told me that I should be out of work and school for two weeks. I was flabbergasted. Luckily she gave me a note excusing me for proof that I wasn't just being a slacker. There was no way I could afford (academically and financially) to be out for two weeks so I was trying to take it a day at a time. I was house and puppy sitting for my cousin Cristy while she got to Disney world. Her puppy Geezer really seemed to like the all day company, as boring as it probably was for him. I didn't realize how sick I was until i noticed that my heart was pounding from just walking across the room. I didn't eat, I was dehydrated, my whole body was weak. I ended up taking the full week off, but I had to return the second week and boy did I feel exhausted. 


Danny and I started looking at shoes to begin finishing up our ensembles. Truthfully I have no idea what wedding shoes are supposed to be. Danny was decisive when it came to his, we picked them out just haven't purchased them yet. As for mine I began looking online but really wasn't finding anything impressive. Then I got a crazy idea.











Years ago I bought these shoes I was in love with. I drove all over the tri-cities looking for the right size and color. My intentions were to wear them to a new year eve party. This happened to be the new years eve party where Danny and I realized we were more than just friends. Not intentionally, I just haven't worn them since- no occasion special enough. They are a sparkly champagne color. I still need to try them on with my dress to make sure they look alright but I love the idea of wearing them. 

My mom bought us a wedding planning notebook. Which we needed, because I was beginning to feel overwhelmed with how disorganized we were. Thank you mom!

Next month we are going to the Oregon Coast to visit our venue and vendors. I am actually really excited because that means we get to go to the beach! Lovely! I am also working on the invitations now. Flower ideas too. Nothing concrete to share there though

We have had a lot of birthday's since the last time I shared too. My dads, my grandpa's, my step dad's, and Danny's! Since he is going to be a teacher, Danny likes to dress the part when he is on his days off. It is sweet, and perfect eye candy for me! He is so handsome. He only had one tie which I bought him last year for his birthday. So this year I stepped up and got him a few more to add to his collection. I also got him a monogrammed tie bar. I love how they turned out. I decided we would get these for the groomsmen and our dads for the wedding. I came home early from work and cooked up a stuffed sweet potato, we eat a lot of them! I was surprised it turned out so well. I also made Danny's favorite type of cake, it was a Hawaiian carrot cake with coconut cream cheese frosting. The only thing that could have made it better was if I would have added walnuts, I should have went with my gut! I got all dolled up for him. We had a good evening together and he loved his gifts! Danny got to celebrate his birthday for a week with different groups of family. He is like a king! I'm so glad other people can see how wonderful he is and want to celebrate him! 

Before the super bowl we did a poll at work to see who the kids wanted to win. It was fun to see them getting excited. However, they really wanted the teachers to put in their opinion too. I told them the only reason I care about the super bowl was because Beyonce would be the half time show. The next day I came in to find my sticky note, those little germs are too funny!







Speaking of work, this week one of the kids moved away in a very emotional family situation.  I have known this particular kid for 5 years, he went to the first childcare center I worked at and then we always seemed to move together. Anyway, this child has been in my life since he was three years old. Not to mention he has such a personality and looking back on it he was always in trouble or up to something. Those are the kids that stick with you. On his last day I read him Dr. Suess's Oh the places you will go, it is one of my favorite books to read to kids. We both choked up during it.  I have seen kids come and go all the time, you would think I would be used to it by now. The truth is, it never gets any easier. This kid is fantastic and my days will not be the same without the boy who told me I could call him Boogers!