Date Night

Now that Joe and I are both in school, finding the time to "get away" from reality gets a little tough. So we have set aside one night every other week as "Date Night" and tonight is the night! It's extra special today too since I haven't seen him really in the past week and a half due to his work schedule. How our date nights work: We usually take turns picking a new restaurant in the areas close to us and try out the menu. Yep. That's pretty much how date night goes. Ha! Nothing fancy but it gets us out of the house, no roommates, no deciding what to make for dinner, takes us to a new place we haven't been before, and it's just our time to enjoy each other. Plus, we can't really paint the town red when we have work the next morning:)

Anyway, I'm excited for tonight. Joe has been busy looking into places to stay for our honeymoon so I'm excited to see what he has found! Oh and some more exciting news - One month from today I'm going dress shopping!! I have two appointments scheduled and can't wait to see what's out there. I have thought about this day, the day that I would find a wedding dress, and can't believe how close it is to coming true!

The Sun is SHINING!

And Joe is officially done with working nights. Here I was Sunday night, alone and missing Joe, thinking he wouldn't be done until at least Thursday but they're finished early! Yippee!

I have another idea to share with you all and one of Joe's favorites!

Isn't this cute?!

We're thinking of making some signs to go along with our "outdoor rustic" theme. I would like one that say:

Sarah & Joe

7.23.10

or

Games

(for the game area)

or

Ceremony

Reception

(with the arrows pointing opposite ways)

I'm a big fan of details so these will be perfect!

A little behind in my posting...

Surprise! Surprise! I have not posted in a while. My apologies. I feel like I have all these wedding ideas brewing and I just want to start but in time. I'm waiting to start the crafty projects until we get the bridesmaid dresses so I can have that all important swatch. Still adding to my list of ideas though:)

Tonight's post is a little different compared to the usual idea post. You could say it's more of a 'heart to heart'. Joe is on his 7th straight day of working nights. And I have a total of 30 minutes with him for dinner every evening when I am ending my work day and he is starting his. It's definitely taken some time getting used to "living on my own", but thankfully he should be done with this schedule at the end of the week. Plus, I've been finding ways to keep busy.

When you live with someone day in and day out, it's easy to take for granted all the moments you do have. And you don't really realize this until your schedules change and your daily routine mixes up a bit. Only having a half an hour with my fiance has made me more thankful and appreciative of that small chunk of time we do have together. I am so excited for his stretch of nights to be over but will certainly cherish those every day moments with him a little more.

Oh the simple reminders to live life in the moments so you don't miss out on the sweetness of it:)

But don't you step on my blue suede shoes - Elvis

Where can I find a pair of these little gems to wear? Yep, I want blue shoes - preferably no heel so I can run around in excitement all day long:) It can be my "something blue".

you've got mail

Such a great movie but really has nothing to do with this post :) I found another project (and an easy project at that) that I would love to create. Behold, a mailbox.

Seriously! How cute is this for cards!!!!

Just had to share this with you ;)

One idea slowly coming to life!

Happy Friday! So remember way back when I posted pictures of candy/dessert tables? Well that idea is underway! My Mom and I have found these cute jars to fill with goodies!

And I really like the idea of having it become the "wedding favor" table too! Guests can enjoy the sweet goodness there or take some home with them! Let the jar collection begin!

making....

Bridesmaid dress appointments! Finally found a weekend all five ladies can come down & search for their dresses! So excited & surreal to actually have made an appointment!

Posting this tidbit of information because I am EXCITED! Once we have the color I can work on other fun things!!! Whoooo :)