Giving mom a hard time

Yes Lex is very good at that!  And I wouldn't trade it!  When we started wedding planning one of the first things on the list was a pattern and material for her dress since she hates white and doesn't want anything close to something traditional.  It took a good long while to hone in on what she really wanted.  She claims to not be good at picturing things in her mind which does not help in being able to describe what one desires.  We did eventually find the parts of the dress she wanted in three different patterns.  Thankfully I do have a little sewing experience under my belt and figured out that I could buy only one pattern and just modify.  So we were off to match fabric to the pattern parts......it was an equally difficult endeavor.  Finally fabric was decided upon, we had it cut (with a little extra just in case mom's modifications weren't on target) and it was time for measurements.  Pattern and material were cut quickly, but then got put on the back burner for a bit to get invitations done......and the list keeps growing.......  Finally I found a couple of days to sit down at my machines (I have a serger too for which I am ever grateful!) and get started on what I thought would be a couple week's worth of work.  Well........it's been 2 days.........I won't finish it tomorrow since I'll be in town most of the day running and playing with two of the kids.......think I should have it finished on Friday though.......Lex says "thought it was going to take you two weeks! (in a nasal mocking tone)"  Yes I stuck my tongue out at her!  It's a mother's privilege!!!  While waiting for Lex to return from an errand I also got Kerrie's skirt cut out today.  Her skirt will take longer than mine, but like Lex's dress, it will be so very worth it!  I am amazed at how quickly and easily the dress has come together!  And it's as stunning as I knew it would be!  Hee Hee Can't wait to show you pix!!! 

Announcing......

Lex Jones and Jonathan Swaw 

invite you to join with them in celebration 

as they join their lives in marriage 

on October 31, 2010.  

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Yes, they are young
No, they haven't put the cart before the horse
Yes we are excited!!!!
My dad has agreed to officiate making this already incredibly special event all the more precious.  He did the honors at my wedding too, and my brother's! 
We also found out that Russ' great grandparents were married on Oct 31 at the ages of 16 and 17 and celebrated 65 years of marriage before her passing parted them.....seems to be just the perfect day!

Their wedding colors are dark red, cream, and silver.  So much is going to be non-traditional but still wonderful!  I will enjoy posting pictures!
The reception is going to be Halloween themed and that will be fun too! 

Great trip

What a great trip to dallas we had!  We drove up last Saturday and spent the rest of the day with Russ' folks and got to see his brother and SIL.  Sunday we went to church with my folks and spent the rest of the day at their house.  Always nice to have time to sit and visit!  Monday we went to a mall and met up with friends we haven't seen in 3 years!  They are moving cross country and were visiting family too!  We went to Build-a-Bear where J got a bear with accessories and Kerrie "needed" new accessories for her bears.  Then it was off to the Lego store!  Let me just say that it's a good thing we don't have one here or I would go broke!  We had hoped to hit the Disney store too, but it wasn't open yet.  So we walked and talked with our friends some more.  After they left we met up with Russ' folks at The Cheesecake Factory for dinner!  Always yummy!!!  Then Russ thought he needed to go to Half Price Books and kids found more "needs" there.  Tuesday we had a leisurely morning and headed home after lunch.  I did throw my back out while packing up which made for a not fun trip home but we made it one piece.  Russ drove the Durango home.  Russ' folks have given this vehicle to Lex and all we need to do is get the AC fixed.  They were ready for a new car and weren't going to get anything on trade in for the Durango.  Lex is very happy.  We will keep the little car she has been driving since Mykhal will be driving before long.    We made it out to the firing range and then got some shopping done yesterday.  Today I must take Lex down town to get the registration and title transfer done.  Then she needs to get some new shoes for work.  Think the middle two will need to get some school work done.  So it's back to the grindstone!