sad post alert.

Well, not too sad, I suppose. I've just been thinking a lot today about my Dad. I'm so entirely happy with the fact that my Poppie (grandpa) will be walking me down the aisle at my wedding. But I can't help but think about that fact that my Dad won't be there to see me. It's a sad feeling, not one I enjoy. As Randy reminded me, He WILL be there, just not in person. That's about it for today. Sorry for the depression theme and lack of pictures. Just needed to get that off my chest.

Thanks for reading, my friends.
XO
Abbi

Whoa There!

I keep saying I'm going to post stuff, and then... I don't. I've been pretty busy with my job as a nanny, as well as wedding plans, craft ideas and trying to find a venue. Still gotta work on that, since we decided to put this whole marriage thing on the fast track and aim for April of next year. only 7 months earlier than we had originally planned... :D


totally obsessing over these save the date ideas!


and how cute is this? there will definitely be bunting involved in my wedding!



^^both via 100 Layer Cake

anywhoo, that's about all I've been up to. See a theme in my last few posts? yeah, get used to it. Sorry!

I'll update when we finally decide on a venue, for my few loyal followers who are curious :)

XOXO
Abbi

Weekend to California, more wedding ideas, and over-eating:

So, Randy and I made the 6 hour journey from here (phoenix) to Ventura, CA where my Aunt, Uncle and two cousins live. Record time, even with the GPS getting us lost and taking us directly through the most traffic-y part of LA. We arrived around noon, relaxed, took a walk around the mall and then headed to the neighbor's house for a cookout, complemented by alcohol and a lively mix of gangster rap music. That side of my family is definitely more "party oriented" than the family I have here in AZ. We also went to Santa Barbara, where I was born, for the annual Old Spanish Days festival, aka FIESTA! Fried foods, beer, rodeos, parades, and LOTS of Confetti!!! A trip in the RV for a beach side cook out followed the next day :) Couldn't have been a better weekend.



One of my best friends, Joie! :)

and another lovely friend, Katie


^^part of the "over-eating"


Part of barbeque beach day, pure bliss.

Now, as for the "wedding ideas" section of this post, it's just that, TONS of ideas. I know theres going to be a lot of 50's inspiration behind it, theres no way around that. The problem is, I'm going back and forth between three ideas. Do I want something on the more formal side? A black tie affair that evokes an old Hollywood soiree? Do I want something that's still 50's glamour, but more-so tied to 50's glamour in England? (Something that ties my heritage into the mix, as well as maybe some French, to bring Randy's background into it as well). And last, but not least, do I want something more fun, a little more bright and youthful (but still classy) and bring the modern world's take on the 50's, with sparrows and naval regalia, red lips and swing skirts? I can see any of the options turning out to be really awesome, fun, comfy and just plain cool. Lots to think about. Sorry for what I'm sure is a really long and wordy post!!

Thanks for reading,
Stay fabulous, my friends
XOXO