First dilemma arises...

Apparently I jinxed myself saying how making decisions were just coming easy for me. Although I don't plan on shopping for a wedding dress until closer to the wedding, I wanted to get an idea of what was available in the price range I wanted to spend. And the first time I visited JCrew I fell in love with these two looks:

And then while I was surfing some wedding blogs, I saw this:

Completely different styles, completely different feels. But man oh man, I seriously love those polka dots! And I really didn't want a strapless dress, but I'm obsessed with that skirt. The lovely 1950's poofy look of it. The layers. The dots! It is so different from what I was sure I wanted (see those first two dresses - my vision come to life).

Looks like this decision is going to be tougher than I though...

So much inspiration...

The web is just an amazing tool. I have spent the last few days surfing wedding blogs and sites and I am overwhelmed by the inspiration I have found. So, so many cute ideas and beautiful photographs. My Blog Reader list is getting huge! It's going to be a fun ride planning this day. :)

Easier...

It's funny how much easier making decisions is the second time you plan a wedding. I'm finding that there's much less hemming and hawing over something...I either want/like it or I don't. And it's definitely easier eloping! :)

Witnesses...check!

The plans are starting to roll along. We are eloping with friends so that our witnesses won't be strangers. Today we told them the news and we're good to go! It was fun to start talking details and be sappy about good friends and reminisce about life and it's twists and turns.

In completely unrelated news, I won a prize on the Making Memories blog. I love the new travel line and this will complete my collection! LOL!

Off to work a bit and surf a bit. :)

Almost forgot...

Happy Anniversary John! Thank you for two of the best years I have known. You make me laugh every day and show me all the time what's important. You are my safe place, my friend, my love.

A peek at where...since when is a secret!

It's lovely, it's surrounded by beautiful grounds and it's outside. Perfect...just perfect.

Time to plan...

There's been lots of fun things happening lately, but finally I've got something big enough to get me to writing. John and I made a big decision today. We picked the when and where to make it official. And since we're eloping and surprising people, this is all I get to say. But I wanted to document the news and share with friends that the planning is beginning. Kind of nervous, kind of scared, very happy. I picked up my first (and most likely only) bride magazine - Martha Stewart Weddings - Do It Yourself Style and the binder to make a planner/notebook.

....scroll down a few posts to see my Etsy mini for some of my new favorites! ;)

Life is good and the journey takes a new turn.

Dang it...missed my Wednesday post...

But I have a good excuse...Dad was admitted to the hospital yesterday and was diagnosed with congestive heart failure today. Lots of homework to do about this... But his spirits are very good and everything else is good. So...one day at a time.

In an effort to make me smile, I found this cute Etsy store with fabulous wall art. Check it out!

Wednesday Inspiration...

It's been a crazy week. I was able to get a couple days off from work last week and get my scrap area in MUCH better shape that it's been in a long time and start on my NSD classes for Sturbridge Scrapping Corner. Here's a peek:
I got to spend some quality time with the man which is hard to come by lately. And on Saturday, we babysat five...yes FIVE...children for my cousins so they could go out. We had a blast! Pizza and YooHoo for everyone, making cookies, enjoying tiny little cups of Haagen Daaz and Ben & Jerry's ice cream and watching Madagascar 2. Lots of laughs, giggles and pictures.

The little one thought it'd be fun to take a nap from 9:30 - 11:00 and then get up for some serious play time! Silly, sweet little girl! Making googly eyes at John and chattering away!

Now for the inspiration part of the post...although somedays those kids are inspiration enough. :)

Loving the color inspiration here.
Fun projects here.
Dying to get my hands on some of this.
I love to wander around this blog for inspiration: http://danielleflanders.blogspot.com/
And I’m looking forward to playing with this soon!

Scrap Etc. giveway!

How cool is this news... Scrap Etc. is giving a way 5 spots to their event! Check it out here. I'd love to win a spot!

Wednesday Inspiration...

Her photos totally inspire me...I can't wait to take her photography class (and get my DSLR when I finally make the cut!).

Really cute new spring/Easter releases here.

Loving this jewelry.

The projects on this blog.

Last night I heard the spring peepers for the first time. I would have loved to have been able to sleep with the windows open so they could peep me to sleep. And this morning the birds were singing like crazy. I love spring!