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December 29, 2004
Miscellaneous
>Only 10 days to go! It's so hard to believe. It's finally real.
>Thursday is my last day at this job, so after that I'll be on the look out for a new one.
>Friday is bridal portrait day. A guy I went to TECH with is going to take them for me. I'm really looking foward to trying on the whole dress, with veil and all.
>Christmas was wonderful. We did stuff with Andrew's parents last Tuesday (red luggage!). Then we spent Christmas weekend with Mom, Dad, Aaron, Amy, Christin, and Sophie. We had a great time at home (Dad made us a queen size bed!). On the way down to Nacogdoches with Andrew and Christin, she realized that this is the last time she gets her own room at my parents house when we are all there. I realized it too, but my feelings about that were quite different.
>I decided to get fake nails for the wedding, or at least to try them out. I didn't go get them done though, because that is awful. I got fake-fake nails. It's really hard to type.
>We have two new years parties to choose from...(actually 4, but only two real contenders)
>I've spent way to much time on the internet looking at Hollywood best and worst lists and photos. I've seen way too much Britney and Jessica.
>I wish I could be as good at writing as Shannon. Or as whitty as Christin. Or as creative as Kelly and http://gypsy.chattablogs.com/. But there's no hope.
>My bridesmaids are the best!
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December 22, 2004
Is this the end?
My blogging days may be coming to a close prematurely. Since I wont be working at this office much longer (after next week) I might not have internet access so freely. We'll see how it goes when I get a new job after the wedding. I sure hope this isn't the end!
Wedding countdown: 2 weeks 3 days 2 hours
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Christmas Music
Confession: I have a growing fondness of that song "I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas."
Fact: Andrew hates "Jingle Bells"
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December 21, 2004
Exciting things
>I filled up my car in Shreveport for $1.55 a gallon. It was very exciting.
>Two weeks, 4 days until my wedding!
>Shipp Christmas tonight.
>Booth Christmas in 4 days.
>A Series of Unfortunate Events viewing this weekend.
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December 14, 2004
Wedding Party Pictures
Aaron Booth-brother of the bride and Groomsman, Amy Booth- sister in law of the bride and Bridesmaid, Sophie Booth-niece of bride and Flowergirl
Charis Lowrie-high school friend of bride andBridesmaid
Christin Booth-sister of the bride and maid of honor
Courtney Fuller-college friend of both and bridesmaid. James McGovern-high-school friend of Groom, college friend of bride, and groomsman
Jeffrey Jordan-college friend of both and groomsman
Kara Gies-childhood friend of bride and bridesmaid
Vickie Orr-high school/college friend and roommate of bride and bridesmaid. Jesse Davis-childhood friend of groom, college friend of bride, and best man.
Vickie, Me, and Kelsey Mann-college friend and roommate and bridesmaid.
Wesley Lynch-highschool friend of groom, college friend of bride, and groomsman.
Not pictured: Sarah Easley, sister of groom and bridesmaid. Jon Kinder-college friend of groom and groomsman. James Johnson-college friend of groom and groomsman. Ryan Matthews-college friend of groom and groomsman
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Tribute to friends
Last night I cooked dinner at Andrew's house for Andrew, Wesley(one of Andrew's groomsmen), and Lori(Wesley's girlfriend). I tried a few new things, most of which turned out well. We had Chicken-Marsala, Peas(that was the easy part), Garlic Mashed Potatos, and Rolls. For dessert we had Chocolate Soufflé . The dinner was pretty good except that it was cold when I served it because I didn't time things very well. And the dessert, well, it turns out you really ARE supposed to serve immediately. By the time dessert was served it was the opposite of airy. It was flat, very flat. It tasted ok I guess.
I have known Wesley longer than I've known Andrew. I met Wesley during my Sophomore year at Tech, his Freshman year. Wesley, like so many of my college friends, went to highschool with Andrew. It is really amazing how our friendships came from the same place--Ruston High School.
Before I knew Andrew, I use to say that Wesley was "the nicest guy I know". Well, he may not be the Nicest, but he is definitely a very nice guy. His girl friend, Lori, has also got to be one of the nicest people I know. She is genuinely sweet.
Last night was the first time we really spent individual time with them. Andrew and I enjoyed the evening very much. We covered a very broad spectrum in conversation and they left the house with arms full of books for their upcoming 24 hour flight to Johannesburg to see her family for the holidays. Wesley is meeting the parents...
Andrew and I are both looking foward to many more times like this with our college friends as they too, begin to further their relationship. We may be the first of our college friends to get married, but there is much to look foward to for each of them. For now though, it is great knowing they will be standing beside us at the wedding.
3 1/2 weeks!
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December 10, 2004
Consider This Official
Please consider this your official invitation...This is official as it gets.
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Secret Wish
Sometimes I really wish I could be a traffic cop so I could pull over the stupid people of this world. And yes, I would be THAT woman cop. I just want to do it when I feel like it though. Can I just pull a citizens arrest?
I guess it's not a secret anymore. What do you secretly wish to be?
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Winding up or winding down?
I don't know wether this is the beginning or the ending? This is the final weekend of shower bliss, but it the first weekend in a long line of driving to Nacogdoches. We will be in Nacogdoches the next three weekends for parties, family get-togethers, and Christmas. We will be away from AAPC until the middle of January. (except, of course, for the wedding day) We're getting married in less than a month! It's four weeks from tomorrow!
We still don't know where the reception is going to be. This is getting a little sticky, but I am trying to remain calm and not panick. If nothing else we'll just eat some cake at the church and be done with it. (No, not really, the reception is important too, Please come!)
I'm mostly just ready to be off work for two weeks in January. That's going to be nice.
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December 06, 2004
What a weekend
Wow. We had a very busy, extreemly fun, present packed weekend. Friday night mom came in town and we all went to a Holiday party/dinner/shower in Ruston. Thanks Adrienne, it was wonderful. We had a nice sit-down dinner at the Harper's house (parents of Matt and Ashley). The food was wonderful, the fellowship fabulous, and the gifts, well, perfect. We received some really nice Holiday decorations and useful things like a cookie-jar, and Christmas platter, a couple of stocking hangers, candles, and much much more. It was loads of fun.
Saturday morning mom and I met with Mrs. Sue (my brother's wife's mother) to talk about wedding flowers. I think between my mom and Mrs. Sue it's just about figured out. The flowers, like many things reguarding the wedding, are not something I'm real particular about. I am sure it will be lovely.
From there mom and I left to gather together Christin, Andrew, and Vickie and we headed for Texarkana. The Gies women threw a wonderful shower. I've never had such wonderful chocolate cake. It was really nice to see all the people from the church.
Mom left after the shower to get back to Nacogdoches and the rest of us stuck around over night. We went with Cathy, Rick, and Kara to this restaurant called "Nelly's". It is this really cool place on the out-skirts of town with most of the seating outdoors. They had great food and drinks and a live band to entertain us. I think we stayed there over two hours. Andrew and I even got up and danced (and no, there wasn't a dance floor). One other couple followed suit.
We got back at a reasonable time last night and enjoyed another meal together with friends. When it came time for me to leave Andrew's house I didn't make it far until my car stopped working. I'm still waiting to see what the problem is. But I know this much: You can't go very far with the accelerator out of commision. We're hoping it was only a momentary malfunction. Walking to work in 75+ with 100% humidity is no fun.
Over all, a wonderful weekend. Thanks to all those that made it possible.
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December 02, 2004
My beautiful niece
I took some Christmas family photos of Aaron, Amy, and Sophie just the other night. I didn't figure I should post any of the whole family yet since I don't know what intentions Aaron and Amy have for them. But I do feel free to post Sophie. Isn't she just the cutest thing?
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We ended up seeing "Alexander" after all. Thanks ANDREW! There were six of us together, along with maybe another 6 in the theater. I think we all walked away with the same feeling - It was terrible! I spent half the movie confused, and the other half I spent being dissgusted. And no, the blood had nothing to do with that vomitous feeling. After the first hour we were all ready for it to be over. It was nearly three hours of wretchedness. I think we could have left after the 30 minutes of previews and been happier with the way we spent our money.
It's so hard to know when the critics are right...
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Bible study is back on this week and Andrew gets to come this quarter. I'm really glad it's starting back, I've missed it. I've missed the study and the fellowship. It is one of the highlights of my week even though I'm not in college like the rest of the attendants.
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December 01, 2004
The Final Chapter
To sum up the rest of the trip, Friday entailed much better food, including my very own sweet potatos. We also did a little shopping at an outlet mall. We came out of the experience with a red kitchen aid mixer in hand - a gift from his mom.
The drive back was long, very long. We left Saturday morning instead of the originally planned departure on Sunday. The trip was cut a bit shorter than I would have liked, but it was ok. We pulled into Ruston about 2 am Sunday morning.
Final conclusions: Snow- zero $, good, but can deffinitly ruin traveling
Illinois food - zero $, not so good. Maybe next time I'll sneak my own Tony's, salt, and pepper.
Traveling the day before a big holiday- zero $, not so good. I'll try to avoid this in the future.
Riding in a car with the in-laws for 16 hours- zero $ not so great. 16 hours in a car can make anybody cranky.
Being home- Priceless (being married and home with Andrew will be better though)
What's the deal with people that live in cold weather regions keeping it so stinkin' hot inside? Come on, I've got four layers on, I can only take off so many! Why can't it just be a reasonable temperature. Just because it's below freezing outside doesn't mean it has to be 85 inside. That's why I live in the South where I can be cold year round. AC is a wonderful thing.
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We had a wedding shower at AAPC last night. Mom and Granny even came in for it. Thanks to all those that came, and for the hard work that the hostesses put in. My sister-in-law's family did most the work. Her mom, sister, and aunt were three of the four planners. The cutsie foods, the handy 'tips', and of course the gifts were all superb.
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I think we're going to see a movie tonight. We've already seen "THE INCREDIBLES" , we've heard "Alexander" is no good, I have no desire to see "Polar Express" or "Seed of Chucky". "Christmas with the Kranks" doesn't look so hot. That leaves "Ray", "The Grudge" and a few other movies I don't particularly care to see. I think we'll end up at "Ray". We'll see how it goes.
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This has been another long boring post by yours truly. I'm tired.
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