Deep in the hundred acre woods, 

where Terri is still (not) patiently waiting. 

We also JUST got our internet fixed,

 and my pictures loaded. 

I'm also still not over this stupid cold. 

I'll be back later with a weekend update darlings. <3

Hi

Do you know what I'm NOT good at?

waiting

I'm not good at waiting for emails to arrive. 

I'm not good at waiting for plans to come through. 

I'm not good for waiting for a response.

I want to know - now. 

                                                                                                              Source: via Terri on Pinterest

Weekend Update

Thursday/Friday

I took Shiva off to her daycare (that she LOVES) 

and gave the kittens their weekend provisions, 

then I got all our bags packed and drove to SFO to meet Mike.

After failing to squeeze in a few hours on our flight to Dallas, 

I settled into the last leg of the flight with my iPad (and Game Change). 

BONUS TIP: If you're flying, always get the ginger ale. They tend to just give you the whole can, because not a lot of people ask for it. Little things!

We landed in Fort Lauderdale, grabbed a cute heart donut 

and oogled the scenery in the airport.  

Tiles and fountains

Tile? or Carpet that LOOKS like tile?

Butterfly inlay

 After scoring our car, 

we were on a mission to score some food!

Diner for the win!

We checked into the hotel, 

we took some time to relax and nap, 

then headed out to dinner with a couple of Mike's friends.  

Buddha beer

heart shaped sushi. 

Saturday

Another early morning, 

another heart donut. 

Then we settled in at Mike's grammas house. 

At one point, we took a walk around and found beautiful flowers, 

and got a little Vitamin D drunk.  

After spending the day there, 

 we headed out (around 9:30) to a local sports bar. 

UFC has never been my thing, 

but, I found myself cheering for the local guy. Bigfoot.  

Sunday

We grabbed lunch with Grandma Glorida, 

then headed back to Gramma Ann's house for her BIRTHDAY!

Strawberry shortcake with a purple candle

 Eventually, it was time to leave. 

We hopped on our Jet Blue flight, 

and flipped on the Super Bowl. 

It was definitely pretty cool in the beginning because everyone was cheering and clapping, 

a high sports bar, if you will. Then, the mood changed. Oh well, it was a good game. 

It also DEFINITELY helped pass the time. 

Cheers!

Another weekend for the books. 

We were both VERY glad to spend time with Grandma Ann on her birthday. 

Weddings

It's not a secret that Mike and I are in the midst of wedding planning. 

It's not a secret that the easiest way to plan is to think about what you DIDNT like from other weddings you've been to, and do the opposite. 

It's difficult however, when your friends throw the most awesome of awesome weddings, 

to not just copy every little thing and call it a day. 

I've already warned April that she should expect that. 

Right before we left Raleigh,

literally the day before, 

we went to our dear friends April & Jeremy's wedding. 

I was waiting to post about it, until she had posted. 

BUT, the time has come, my friends. 

Prepare for photo overload:

Champagne Toast while getting ready. 

Lady in Waiting

Driving to the venue

The Entry way

Our Bridesmaids attempt

<3 t minus 13 months

First dance swaying

All they Bouquets. 

THE best food ever served at a wedding. Ever. 

Desert Table

So, here's one of the ideas that we're totally copying in some way, or form. 

Instead of table numbers, each table was a different PLACE they had been together.

FABULOUS.

ECU table..

Moline Table

Go check out her post: HERE: to see the other tables & more details. 

Her shoes and sparkly tablecloths (Also to be stolen)

Cake Cutting

Running through a field of streamers. 

At Busy Bee, post wedding.

 And, because I couldn't NOT steal them, 

here's some instagrams that I swiped from other attendees. 

 

and finally, a smidgen of the professional pics. 

You can see more on April's blog. 

Seriously? She's gorgeous. 

LOVE this shot.

Also, notice my location in the next two frames. 

I spent too much time on the ground at that day. 

And, just because.  

Seriously, Apes' wedding was fantastic, beautiful, charming, everything a wedding should be. 

I was so grateful and lucky to be a part of it, and it definitely makes me look forward to ours. 

Four

I looked at Ashley's blog this morning, 

and saw her list of four favorites for a good Valentine's Day. 

So, I decided to make my own!
I'm not the only one though, 

you can get all these goodies by clicking on the links below. 

you can also make your own list, 

and link it up here: