Wedding Update!!

So it has been a while since I have posted an update on the wedding. Well the official wedding date is May 8, 2010. We now are less than a year away. YIKES!! Time flies. We have come to the crazy decision that we are going to make our own invitations and programs.

Our colors are going to be bright orange and fuscha pink. Yep, it is going to be bright!!!

I have slowly started collecting gerber daisys and things from Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's but.......we still have a long way to go.

But we will get there...no worries!!!

I will keep you posted.

I HATE SCHOOL!!

I just took finals and wrapped up class for E-Marketing and Western Civilization II. Can you say "YUCK"? School is kicking my butt. I am so ready for it to be over but only 4 classes left and Rachel is DONE! Then I will officially be GRADUATED!!!!! Alleluia!!!

The next 8 week segment starts August 10th so I get a couple of weeks in there for a break. AMEN!!! Then I start Music Appreciation and Marketing Research. YIPPEE!!!!!

New Addition to the family!!

Sorry I have fallen off the face of the earth. I promise I am here. Life seems to be just flying by.

Well, we have a new addition to the family to announce!!!!

Her name is Chloe and she is a 12 week old Pomerainian puppy. I know who would have thought they would see the day that Rachel had a house dog. But.....she is sooooooooooo cute and her personaltiy is amazing!! Plus Jacob loves her!!

Allergies!!!!

I guess it is that time of year again.....allergies. Jacob nor I have really been affected in the past by allergies...well not this year.

Yep....swollen, puffy and watery eyes...sneezing and snotting. Does it ever end??!!!!

Poor guy, there are times, if he doesn't take his allergy medicine on time, his poor eye will swell almost completly shut. But he doesn't let it get him down... he keeps on truckin'.

He definitely has his mommy in him!!

MEN.......

So last week was a week from who knows where. Last Friday night, I came home to Brad on the couch with severe stomach pains and vomiting. Knowing me, I immediately thought it was the flu but as time passed his pain got increasingly worse. Needless to say, we ended up the the ER until 1AM. That night morphine had become his best friend.

Saturday and Sunday he stayed pretty commatosed with Vicatin and muscle relaxers. AMEN for MEDS!!!!

Monday we had an outpatient Hida Scan done which tested the function of his gallbladder. Wednesday was a trip to the General Surgeons office. Hida Scan and ultrasound came back normal. WOW!! Now what!!

Friday on to a EGD (tube down the throat). Results.......6 ulcers (1 big one), a hyedel hernia, and Gastroesophal Disease. All caused by acid reflux. YEAH, what a day!!

So what does that mean for Brad......quit chewing, watch calcium intake, reduce alcohol and caffeine consumption. After being told all of this, he asked the doctor only one question....."Can I at lease eat my greasy foods"????????!!!

GO FIGURE TYPICAL MAN!!

Rachel Gardening??????

Most of you that know me, know that I am not much of a gardener nor do I have a green thumb but that is all about to change.

LOOK AT ME NOW!!! Here is a picture of me and some of my co-workers putting in a garden for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Yep, you heard me right, the Missouri Department of Agriculture officially has a vegatable garden and will also have a pumkin patch!!!

Thanks to Lane McConnell and Tony Anderson for helping us all become better gardeners!

Now the next chore is actually getting a small garden put in at out house. Yeah, I know, it is a scary thought.

HAPPY BELATED EASTER!!!!

I just wanted to stop in and wish everyone a Happy Easter!!!.

The Easter Bunny was very good to Jacob this year. Almost a little to good.

GOD Bless!!

Pictures to come soon....