ENGAGEMENT PICTURES!

They're finally here!! The lovely and talented Anna Christy of [a]photographie worked her magic one balmy afternoon in downtown Phoenix. See for yourself!









Just a "few" of my faves!! Isn't she just UBER talented?!



Still dying over them!

XOXOXO
Abbi

Halloween Crafting!

So, we decided, once again, to do a couples costume for Halloween this year. After much brainstorming, Randy came up with the idea of Cruella Deville and a Dalmatian (101 Dalmatians). He didn't realize that I would actually like the idea and that he'd have to stick with the decision! We spent a grand total of about 20 dollars on our costumes, combined, including red gloves and black hair spray for me, and face paint and and ears/tail set for him. I made his shirt using Tempera paint that was lying around and one of his old V-necks.










Randy's shirt ^^



Cruella and Patch :)

Thanks for reading, Stay Fabulous!
xoxo
Abbi

Engagement Pic Preview!!

All taken by the lovely and talented Anna Christy of [a]photographie

more to come soon!


Cheers!
Abbi

Well...

Life certainly has been a whirl wind the past few weeks! Work, play, planning and being of what assistance I can to Nana takes up the majority of my days! We have gotten a lot done in terms of planning. We both have our attire, we have the venue chosen and reserved, cakes and flowers covered, brides maids and grooms men picked out, and dancing/music figured out. Now, we just have to find a caterer and all will be more or less taken care of, minus small details and making invites. Other than that, not a lot has changed in my life! I will leave you with a random non-post related picture, though:


It was two for one College Gear day at Hat Club. and since we don't support UofGAY, we had to go with the ASU.

Alrighty kids, that it for now. More to come soon when we get into the thick of the DIY wedding details!

Love and Rockets,
Abbi

Never fear, new post is hear!!

Sorry to my lovely followers, who have no doubt been puling out their hair out over my lack of posts! ;) I, or should I say We, have been busy going absolutely psycho over the fact that our potential reception venue was not going to work. Okay, well the psycho part was mostly me. Okay, it was all me. But, we got it all figured out and can now plan our reception. Woohoo! Apart from that, we figured out our maids and men, got out officiant, mc, and sound guy set up, and... I GOT MY DRESS! Randy also got his SUIT. Heck Yeah wedding clothes!! My dress is big and pouffy, and super modern, and stark white.


NOT!
It's actually the opposite of that. ...Or is it? Well, I can't give too much away as my intended tends to read my blog. But it's amazing. like, absolutely amazing. I can't even put it into words. The story goes as follows: I went with Steph and Jessica (future sis's in law) so browse dresses, and ended up trying some on. I took my Nana and Poppie a few weeks later and we narrowed the choices down to two beautiful and completely different dresses. I was so torn. Feeling that I needed some time to think and a few extra eyes to help make my decision, we made an appointment for two days later so Nana and I could discuss the options, and so that Steph and Julie (future MIL) could come and give their opinions. The day of, I went to church and then to Randy's to meet with Julie and Steph, and ended up flipping through the catalog one more time. THE dress caught my eye. I had never noticed it and I decided I should try it on, since I hadn't tried any dresses of that style yet. It was the first one I put on at my appointment, and my last. It is so absolutely perfect, and so me. I can't get over it.

On another note, my Nana is in the hospital and should be returning home today or tomorrow. She was hit by a car in the grocery store paring lot, and her knee cap was fractured and required surgery to put a plate on it so it can heal. she'll need to be off her feet for 8 to 12 weeks. She is feeling good and we are so thankful that the situation wasn't worse, as it could have been.


well, that was long and wordy. Sorry all!
Stay fabulous, and Never forget (9/11/2001)
xo
Abbi

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