Asking My Bridal Party

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I wanted to ask my bridal party in a meaningful way, so I made the above invites to mail out to everyone...well that was the plan at least. But Thanksgiving day came, and I was in such a thankful mood that I ended up asking everyone that day. I did send the invites electronically though
(gotta love technology!) 

My Wedding Party

Maid of Honor (s)
{side note: I know it's completely unconventional and non-traditional to have three MOH's, but I'm truly blessed to have three best friend's who are sisters to me! Plus, my fiance is having two best men, so why not! :)} 

Mrs. Samantha S. - best friend 

Miss Anastasia A. - best friend

Mrs. Kelsey S. - best friend

 Bridesmaids 

Mrs. Wendy R. - sister-in-law

Miss Louise P. - friend

Miss Sami R. - sister of the groom 

Miss Mckinzie H. - friend 

Mrs. Katia M. - friend 

Personal Attendants 

Mrs. Gabrielle T. - cousin of the groom  

Miss Charlotte Haru R. - cousin

I'm so incredibly blessed to have such amazing women in my life!

 I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for every single one of them.

To know I have the support of the women that matter the most in my life, 

means more than I could ever explain... :)

Family Love

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The Ryan's and soon to be Ross's. So blessed. And we sure are growing!

I can't believe it's Monday already! Where did the time go?

Andrew and I had a five day weekend, which needless to say...

was amazing.

For Thanksgiving, we were fortunate enough to spend time with both sides of our families.

It was a busy couple of days, but it worth it!

Then the rest of the weekend was very low key, which consisted of...

cleaning the home, doing a ton of laundry, cooking lots of homemade meals...

you know, the whole "domestic" thing. It was nice.

Sick but Excited

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miserable at work...and dear god do I need to get my roots done! 

Unfortunately, the timing couldn't be any worse. . .

I have come down with a horrible nasty cold!

Fortunately though, I am entering a five day weekend!

Tomorrow, the fiance and I will be heading to my parents house in Northern Wisconsin, 

where my whole family will be (parents, brothers, sister-in-law, niece and nephew!)

This will be the first time we'll all be together since Andrew and I got engaged, 

(my brother and his family live in Kansas)

 so I'm excited to see everyone!

Then after we indulge in one Thanksgiving meal, 

Andrew and I will head back to Minnesota and spend the rest of Thanksgiving with his family.

They always do a big get together, so it will be nice to see his extended family and friends again!

Now, let's just hope I can beat this cold quickly so I don't feel horrible the whole time!

Being Thankful

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In light of this week being Thanksgiving, 

I have been reflecting on all the things I should always am grateful for.

Too often I feel that life gets in the way of remembering all the blessing I have in my life.

There's always something going on...
whether it's work, love, friends, family, or just life in general,
that seems to be in disarray,

that often times it's easy to forget about how much I have to be thankful for.

I truly do have so much to be thankful for!
Life may always be feeling like there's twists and turns at every corner,
but I have so many constants in my life that never stray.

Such constants like....

Being thankful,

that I'm marrying the love of my life.
I have a family that I yearn to be with at any opportunity.
my friends are forever friends and I never doubt their love or loyalty.
that I have the most adorable and sweet dogs alive.
my body always ceases to amaze me and continues to stay healthy and strong. 
that I have a job that allows me to live a content life.
I live in such an amazing city.

and *GASP*  I'm even thankful for the not so good things that have led me to where I am today.

So. . .

What are YOU thankful for?

**Check out my newly revised "About" section above if you want as well!!*

Uncertainty

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“When you experience uncertainty, you are on the right path – so don’t give it up. You don’t need to have a complete and rigid idea of what you’ll be doing next week or next year, because if you have a very clear idea of what’s going to happen and you get rigidly attached to it, then you shut out the whole range of possibilities.” - Deepak Chopra

Today has been one of those what the fuck days.. .

as was yesterday. 

Being in the work industry of dealing with people can...well...suck, because people can suck. And then when people suck, money sucks for me. And oh yeah, planning for a wedding is totally awesome and everything it's cracked up to be, but paying for a wedding....totally sucks! 

It will be fine. I know. Change happens, uncertainties happen, life simply happens. But for now, I'm going to throw myself a pity party and bitch about how horrible shit is.

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there really is no need for an explanation,

 other than this may simply be the most adorable thing i've ever seen.

Bundle Me Up

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