An Update, from Carbondale

Last weekend was Brownstown Convention, which was full of good meetings and nice people. Elav and I met a few people and even made a date with a couple from our morning meeting to go to a ball game this Friday. Yey!

We ordered some furniture from Target last Thursday–a bookshelf, a coffee table, a shelf and a coat rack/shelf. Unfortunately, Amazon didn’t save the NEW shipping address…and all our furniture ended up traveling to River Falls, WI before I even knew what was up! So I’ve been in close contact with UPS agents all over WI and IL to get my mail shipped to me!

Anyway, that is the update. I’m still looking for a job, Elav’s still going to school and work.

Peace.

Carbondale, IL

After our Bayfield honeymoon, we drove to River Falls, WI to be with my parents and family for a night. On Friday we left for Rockford, IL to be with Elav’s parents and sister for one night. On Saturday morning, John and Julie (parents), Elav and I drove one truck and trailer and two cars down to Carbondale, IL. Elav and I stuck together on the road and arrived at our new living place about 45 minutes earlier than los padres. I’m not going to go into the woes of moving, but lets just say its Tuesday and I am happy to see improvement or, as “they” say, the light at the end of the tunnel.

Elav began school yesterday and his parents left in the morning as well. I’ve been having some practice at being a house wife, but I’m not sure if I really fit the ideal. I should be cooking more or something. hehe We have a washer and dryer AND a portable dishwasher!!! (Someday I’ll read back on this and laugh at my standard of living, I’m sure.) The only thing is that we don’t have enough shelving so our plates and bowls are in a lower cupboard and our cups and mugs are on the table until we figure something out.

On our second night staying in Carbondale (Sunday night) we heard screeching tires followed by the crash of crunching metal… we zipped outside, thinking that it was someone who hit one of our vehicles parked on the street because it sounded so close. Thankfully all our vehicles were in tip-top shape (or close to it, I’m sure). Our neighbors, who have a southern accent and are really nice, came outside too and we bonded over disaster. Later that night, the girl came to our door and told us the noise had been from someone hitting a mailbox and it was all bent over sideways. Our land lady, Christi, says it must be someones favorite thing to do because its happened several times on this street. Yey! Let’s go get drunk and hit mailboxes! … weirdo.

Post-Wedding

Thank you so much for everyone who attended our wedding or thought of us on our wedding day.  We had an absolutely gorgeous, beautiful (albeit too short!) wedding and reception, and now we are in Bayfield on our honeymoon.  Thank you again for supporting us on the beginning of a life together!

Article about 08/08/08 weddings

08/08/08 a popular wedding date

Congratulations if you’re getting married today or you know someone who is. Today is 08/08/08, a popular wedding date, just as 07/07/07 was.
In Asian cultures, the number eight is considered a lucky number for building wealth and influence; hence, the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, open 08/08/08 at 8:08:08 p.m., according to the New York Daily News horoscope.
“On a numerological level, the number eight represents the evolution of life,” the horoscope site says. “The two perfect circles together are a symbol of learning the lessons of Earth before transcending to a higher spiritual dimension.”
When the number “8” is turned on its side, it becomes the symbol for infinity, “a fitting motif to represent the beginning of a marriage,” reads a wedding planner’s blog on the Internet. “If you aren’t getting married this year, don’t worry, there is always 09/09/09, 10/10/10, 11/11/11 and 12/12/12,” the blog states.

Directions to House

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The day before the Day Before

Elav and Ingrid drove up on Sunday night (technically it was Monday morning when they got here) and have been a HUGE help and I thank them with much gratefulness. The fields and road and the whole property has been weed wacked, mowed and trimmed up and is looking beautiful. Today the tent came, we set up the tables and chairs, we mulched and then set up the arbor. We have quite a bit to finish tomorrow yet, then we can relax because the Groom’s Dinner is at night!

I plan on putting directions up Thursday night for those who have lost their directions.

the beginning of the Final Week

It feels as if things are sliding into place. Moving (for me) is the hardest part of this marriage business. I wish we could have just stayed as we are, gotten married and then slowly moved down to Carbondale. But as it is my belongings will be “living” in a snowmobile trailer for a total of 3 weeks while I get married, honeymoon and in general get ready to move.

Anyway, enough about moving. The wedding is coming right up. Just 7 days. One week. And that goes by fast. We have painting of signs to do, painting of the guest book table, finishing the base of the arbor, lawn care and Wednesday we’ll have the tent being set up. There are other things happening too, but I don’t want to stress anyone out.

Elav and Ingrid (groom and bridesmaid, respectively) are driving up this coming Sunday to help out with things which will be so nice to see them and have an extra two bodies. The bridesmaid’s dresses are almost finished (although David’s Bridal will definitely be hearing from me still) and some decorating things will be happening Thursday and Friday… and hmmm. I think we can finally just get married then.

Looking forward to that day…

Preparing for that day

Dad and I finished building the arbor, which will be at the ceremony when we are married. It was a couple days of hard work and father-daughter bonding time.  It was great and the arbor is beautiful–it will be a good memory at their new house.

Darcy Ward, Jill Zimmer, and Jess (a visiting Australian) helped me paint benches that will be used at the ceremony site–please don’t critique them too much. And for Pete’s sake, don’t look at the underside!

This week we’ll be at the Oshkosh air show for the first half, when we come back we’ll get back down to business. Filling torches and lighters with fluid, wrapping silverware and generally running around chasing our heads.

July

Here is a recent photo of us!

One month to go

Well I am only on because I sent out invites last week so invitees should be getting on and reading this website for updates. So… I wish I had an update.