Oh, The Sweetness of Fridays........

Sometimes I feel like I wish my life away, because about Wednesday I find myself saying "I can't wait until Friday." Kind of silly since I like my job, my life and everyone in it. Life just is a little sweeter on the weekends. Chris is home, we have the kids this weekend, I get to spend time with my sister, see my Mom and Dad - what else is there!

I started personal training this week (two days a week) and I love it. I'm hoping it will motivate me :-) Last night when I came home after my workout, Chris had a bouquet of roses, bottle of champagne, dinner, music. What a way to start the weekend a little early! Chris has had a stint of travel - trying to get things done before the Holidays so it was great to have some QT before the weekend with the kids.

Italian Honeymoon!

Our honeymoon in Italy was the most amazing experience. It was filled with planes, trains, boats, busses, sunshine, hiking, pizza, pasta, vino, gelato, walking, stairs, laughs, more laughs, museums, churches, shopping, history, enjoying, observing, relaxing and just loving our time together. Everyone needs to go to Italy!

Getting Back to Blogging

It has been many months since I have blogged. I think part of it was my digital camera broke and so I've been taking fewer photos. Blogs are much more fun with photos.

The countdown to our official honeymoon is in full swing with only 7 days until we leave for Italy. I'm am getting so excited, it is hard to concentrate on anything else. Neither Chris nor I have ever been to Europe.

We have the girls this weekend and after that, I will start the packing process and making the decisions on what to wear. This really could take 7 days - ha!

I hope to have great photos and stories to post on my blog when we get back.

Daydreaming

I find myself sitting and daydreaming about our wedding day. It was the best time of my life. This is another favorite photo. Oh, life is good!

Wedding Pictures

I am SO excited to have our wedding pictures. I had to share a couple. Oh - what a perfect day. We have over 900 photos and it was just relaxing to look at each one and remember that each moment during that day. Oh happy day............oh happy day :-)

Saturday Chris and I ventured on a the Boulder River hike up past Darrington. We hiked about 6.5 miles along the Boulder River through mud and snow, climbing under and over trees. The veiws were beautiful and the amount of water falling was amazing. The hike was followed by dinner on the deck and watching the Detroit Red Wings win - yahoo!

Sunday we went over to Bainbridge Island to watch Morgan in a dance recital. It was a beautiful day to take a ferry ride. After getting back to Seattle, we had a great dinner at Purple Wine Bar.

Officially Mrs. Walters!

For anyone who reads this and dreams about their wedding, it is by far the best and sweetest day of your life! To have all the people you love in one room celebrating is awesome.

Needless to say the wedding went off without a hitch. Chris and I had a wonderful time. We also spent a few days on the Oregon coast, which was very relaxing.

Thank you to everyone who pitched in to help, our family, and friends. We couldn't have done this without all of you by our sides!

Pictures to follow :-)

A good time was had by all, especially the Bride!

Karin, Staci, Mary, Chelsea, Jill, Lisa, Sharon, Sheri, Rose, Danielle, and Angie (not pictured) helped me celebrate my upcoming wedding. Last Saturday night my sister hosted an awesome shower for me at the Alexis Hotel. The festivities started in the suite she reserved with snacks, drinks and many wonderful gifts, then off to the W Hotel for a cocktail (which I didn't need) and we followed it up by closing down the Owl n' Thistle.

Thank you everyone for celebrating with me! Thank you Mary for everything you continue to do for me.

Oscar Meyer Weinermobile?

I think I am the only one in the world that didn't know there was an actual Oscar Meyer Weinermobile. Last Saturday Heather and I stopped by QFC so we could continue tasting more wine for the wedding and happened upon the Weinermobile. We couldn't resist getting a photo, and they handed out little Oscar Meyer Whistles. How funny is that?

It was a fun day followed by a great dinner at Spazzo's Italian Grill with Chris' family and Aunt Leanne from Vancouver.

We must celebrate the accomplishments

Congratulations Chris on a successful, but yet very stressful week! I am so proud of you and everything you stand for. IVC is lucky to have someone as intelligent and passionate as you.

Chris has been in Dallas all week at a huge convention(s). This includes a Carpet One convention (so Carpet Ones from all over the country). Out of all of the vendors Carpet One deals with, IVC received the Vendor of the Year Award! This is a great honor and makes all the hard work seem worth while! Since we typically don't toot our own horn, that is what I'm doing for Chris! Way to go!

Chris - I hope you have safe travels home. We will celebrate when you get back! Love you tons!