Drink Up

I am in love with Poland Springs Sparking water, The Raspberry Lime is a personal favorite! While over at J & G's last weekend J had gotten Raspberry Lime Adirondack sparking water in a twelve pack cans.




So while I was shopping at Stop & Shop I found their brand of that is exactly the same but 2 dollars less. And who doesn't love drinking a water called "Zazz Seltzer"?! I highly recommend it!

You know it's bad if I'm blogging about H2O!

wow, i didn't notice when I took that pic it would be a "wedding ad" rings and the picture, classic. I about 99% of the time don't wear my rings when i'm home, not sure why, they bug me I guess.

Dear JCrew,

I was about to post a not so nice message to you as I ordered a sweater last week while you offered your 20% off and free shipping and never got a conformation email it shipped. Normally I would be ok with it as it was a simple white cardigan and really you can find them anywhere. The issues would have been I wanted this exact one,


as I'm wearing my navy Lyndsey dress. Get it white and navy...my colors. (yes people I am "that" bride who is going to sport her wedding colors to her wedding related get together)



While tapping away at my desk the lovely mail lady came and delivered my sweater. No conformation email just the package and while I was starting to wonder if you stood me up, you found the right time to come through. So thanks! And thanks to J for the JCrew gift card and thank you to Preppy Sue for the free shipping code. Such a group effort for one simple white sweater.

Now that I got that out of the way.

Big fan of this week being over, coming back on Wednesday threw me for a loop. Not much planned for the weekend and by that I mean I didn't plan anything because I have so much I need to get done before next weekend. I have my family coming in Thursday, my MOH Liane and her fiance are coming in Friday. I can't wait, she has never been to Boston and it'll be nice to finally be able to show her where I've been for the last 6 years.

Saturday we have to finish up our registry and we have lunch plans. Our gym is suppose to be open so that's a must. Also Saturday there is a surprise 30th birthday party for a friend of ours we might attend. How's that for no plans, I'm doomed! :)

I'm about to book our trolley for the wedding party, it was really the only why we could all travel together and enjoy ourselves. It will be used from the church to the beach for pictures and then to the club. I'm wondering if it's worth it, $1000 bucks for that. I guess I need a little more time to think about it. Thoughts?

And we're home...

Traffic was a breeze coming back from the Cape this afternoon. A little under an hour and a half, I will take that any day!

Our "wedding planning" meeting went well this morning. Though I showed up 15 minutes late! Things are moving right along and I'm feeling good about our to-do list. It's long but everything we have to have done has been done months ago. 

I'm home and ready to relax it's too cold for me to head out this evening! It's going to be a long winter!!!

One sign of stress

my face breaks out...it's a good look!

Now that I got that out of the way!

Pretty funny (if you're me) I received an Outlook Calendar Invite this afternoon from Music Guy. The subject was "Wedding Planning" with a two and a half hour time block for next Friday when we're on the Cape.

I sent one back with my meeting the next day with the florist, I don't think the same humor was still there!

One week until Turkey Day!!!

Paper Source

I've been told no bride will ever been the same after her first trip to the Paper Source. And I concur. I spent time their both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was the quicker trip of the two (Music Guy was along) I picked out the paper and envelops for our Save the Dates. I was pretty happy we picked out the style in no time. We both agreed on it and we were out the door.

Not so quick....We got home and the paper we picked out was different than we thought. It was as thin as printer paper. So Sunday afternoon I headed back to the Back Bay to get heavier paper. They do not carry the circle paper in white in anything other than normal paper weight. Which means I had to buy a circle cutter and bigger sheets. Which is fine expect for the dumb bunny who helped me showed me the type I wanted but decided to sell me larger paper of what I had just returned.

But the second time wasn't a bust, I spent a good hour plus looking through all of their books of invites. It is a lot easier to choose when you're looking at it in person rather than on line. I found some really clever ideas and a lot of really stupid ideas. Cowboy boot anyone? I also wrote down some of the couples websites to stalk their wedding site for even more ideas. I was disappointed in some of the couples. I was imagining them to be a little more classy but it looked like they only got their invites right. Very strange. So at some point this week it's back to return the paper.

We had a great weekend. Got a lot down around the our place (i'm having company next weekend so i've got to make sure it's up to par for her). Friday night we headed to Ironside in Charlestown with the Hicksters to watch the game. Even though we got their an hour before the game was to start we still had a good 10 people a head of us for dinner. We ended up watching a few innings and heading back to our place and getting pizza. Which I think is just as much fun! It was so crowded I felt i was getting hip checked every two seconds. Some dude figured the way to get my attention to move out of his way was to push me in the back and then to stand there as I didn't move the the side he preferred. At that point I just looked at him and said F'in go around me. So I was not apposed to leaving after another 20 minutes.

Saturday was housework said paper trip and the Sox. We went to Lir on Boylston St to watch the Sox. MurDogs sister had reserved tables and it really was a pretty good place to watch the game. We knew during the 8th it was going to be a long game so we shared a cab with A & B of Fave couple and headed back home to stay up until almost 2pm to watch the Sox lose. That sucked. BUT they'll come back tonight! Great Pats game, this team is the real deal!!! Fun as hell to watch.

Am I the only person who still watches Desperate Housewives?

Also Am I the only person who watched Keeping Up with the Kardashian's on E?

LETS GO RED SOX!

Little wedding update

We've decided on our Save the Dates and Invitations. Below is a similar version which I found by googling "nautical wedding invitations" and a few other nautical phrases. And we liked the idea of incorporating boating into our theme. I am all set with using a sailboat or anchor. Don't get me wrong I was planning on using anchors and boat rope and still love the idea but I've decided to be more original. Attending enough weddings in one summer will do that.

I will be using actual boat rope at the church with flowers and a lot of other cute details I'll fill you in on when I have them more set.

The difference with our Save the Date is we're going to use the "real" lines you get from the GPS (at Hyannisport). Which is three "numbers" not two. And Music Guy refuses to use "Chart your course", but that's just a minor detail so he wins.

Thanks to who ever Beth and Michael are for the tip!

Thoughts/plans of our engagement party are in full swing.

Giddy up!

Bride and 'Maid kits

Who better people to ask than my lovely blog ladies...

When putting together a little tote/kit for the wedding day can you suggest some items and goodies that were must haves? Of course the top of my list is double stick tape!

Wicked foggy here in Beantown...which means it's wicked muggy! God bless AC and venti latte's.

And a happy Friday it is

Found the girls dress last night! Strapless, knee length,h A-line. This picture is exactly what I'm looking for (the strapless ones) navy with a light blue or white sash. I'm so undecided about the sash color, both look amazing! Good thing I have a lot of time!

A from Fave Couple and I had a blast. She was such a good sport, even twirled for me! I love all of the suggestions and advise she gave me. Definitely someone you want by your side!

Tonight we're heading to Beacon Hill for J's birthday get together. Should be fun! Tomorrow I have a baby shower, along with the Preakness. Busy but fun weekend ahead!

So you like the dress?

Sox Tuesday

You know you have a good friend when they text you from some very fabulous seats at Fenway!

Not much blogging time but wanted to thank you all for the Cake Server idea's, I need to get one ordered by end of week to insure it arrives in time for the shower!

I just figured out this weekend will kickoff the crazy summer weekends Kimba will be enjoying. Of course the weekend events post will come later in the week, would hate to run out of things to blog about on a Tuesday!

Much love to my boy Blake on idol! And a sad goodbye to Gilmore Girls, it's been real ladies!

Speaking of wedding...

Our very own Mrs Peppy Wedding has out done herself again! She has come up with a Kimba & Music Guy (more Kimba thank you very much!) wedding storyboard. Big hugs to Jen for taking the time and finding some great ideas for my perfectly preppy wedding! Who would not LOVE whale truffles?

I love the use of Navy and White and of course I would like to have our own wedding monogram. I am keeping my very own storyboard in a very safe place!

Weekend:

We had a fabulous weekend.

Friday evening we spent the night out on the deck listening to some tunes and the Red Sox game. I also was able to catch up with Suz via our wireless devises. She is too much! :)

I got up early on Saturday and went over to Beacon Hill to check out the vineyard vines totes. If you remember I had posted about one being on hold for me and then when I went to pick it up it was gone. Well I saw the totes in the window and I have to say I am not really a fan. It is what they say. A classic tote with the pattern Beacon Hill Street Signs and green signs. I'm not sure what I was thinking it would look like but sure not that. So I'm on the fence with it.

After my trip to the old hood I set off for a great Saturday morning workout! After I got home we packed up and made our way south on Rt.3. We made great time and were able to catch the whole sox game when we arrived. Saturday evening was a normal evening when we're on the Cape great laughs and great food.

Sunday we all headed out on Music Guy's parents boat. It was a bit chilly but nothing a few fleeces couldn't take care of! It was so nice to be back out on the water. I am looking forward to this summer for so many reason that of which a big one!

We stayed over last night and headed back to the city first thing this morning. It only took us 2 hours to get back. Traffic was of course heavy around Hingham and again after the Braintree split but to be able to wake up and be on the Cape you'll take sitting in traffic. Well I did today, talk to me come July and I'm not so light on the subject!

All in all we had a very low key weekend which was needed. A freakishly busy week a head and of course my Sox play everyday this week and to the Tigers to boot. The last Gilmore Girls ever will air tomorrow night. Lots of emotion in my household. Thursday A from fave couple and I will head to Newbury Street to check out bridesmaid dresses. Should be fun! :)

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