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!

Happy Birthday to My Mom!

Mom,

Happy Birthday to you! What a great day to be born - a definite time for celebration.

I'm so lucky to have you in my life as my mother and my friend. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do for me. I love you with all my heart!

80 Days to Mrs. Walters!

It's only 80 days until the wedding! I know that sounds like a lot but it's gone by SO fast. I've never been so excited for something in my life. We are going to have a great time. I am anxious to get the mail every day to see who has sent in their RSVP cards.

After the Holidays, we have a few things to button up as far as the plans go. Other than those few things, I feel like we are ready!

Today is a snow day and the office is closed. I've been at home working a bit and watching it snow - we have about 7". Chris has been in Atlanta all week and will fly in at midnight tonight. I hope his drive home is safe.

Tomorrow we get the girls and will have them until the afternoon on Christmas Eve. I'm very excited for Christams. It will be a nice time to see family and hang out with them.

Just wanted to post an update - not much going on. Just getting ready for the Holidays and the weekend. All is well in our world - really well, really blessed.