learning curves

So Alex and I are still in that "new couple" phase, not because of time known. Though many might consider the fact that we've only been date 1.5 yrs at this point very little. No, its because we are moving into a new phase of life.

As I see it, each time you enter a new phase i.e. dating, 'going steady', engagement, marriage, babies (OMG cant think of this yet), etc you enter a learning curve with your significant other. Alex and I are still learning...probably always will be ... about each other. Last night was just yet another example.

I must admit, I've just learned to drive a shift stick vehicle. Yes I am almost 25 and just now learned to drive a manual. Saturday was my first venture, on back country roads, alone. So last night I, in my eagerness over of the fact that I CAN drive the jeep, state I'll drive to home depot. Lo & behold the entire way there Alex gives me "pointers." Let me just say, when a child first learns to ride a bike and shows you how well they can do it, do you state things like "wonderful but lean forward more" or "well thats good but you should brake like this." Of course not, you applaud and then enter these tips in to future forays out into the world together. Alex...heaps lessons on you in bulk hoping, I guess, to pass his skill and knowledge through osmosis?

Now then, taking all this into consideration, adding on the Alex is a man...shopping with me, and the fact that we both can be obstinate and have attitudes and you can imagine the conversations. We swung from "jeez if you have such an idiotic issue with me driving why did you let me drive and even teach me to drive your jeep!?!" to "well why didnt you look up pricing online punkin" to "hold my damn hand" (we're terribly romantic arent we?)

All of this ended with a mini-foray through a house we are looking at and compliments to one another. We are def still learning.

wedding planning achievements

Well this past weekend, while seemingly slow achieved a lot. Despite not having ordered these items we have successfully found vendors for the following:
1. shephard's hooks
2. tulle - lots and lots and lots of tulle.
3. table overlays

Plus we have the following under control...or at least beginning to be under control:
1. flowers for reception decor
2. groomsmen gifts...FINALLY
3. wedding invites....print and then a month to just address/label/mail. Woot! this makes it feel more real.
4. all my jewelry
5. all the bridesmaid gifts
6. grandparent quick memory books
7. a rough idea of what kind of cake Alex likes....could pulling teeth be any easier than this, I think so!

So go family...it was more than mom and I.

87 days to go!!

Welp, in case you missed it from the title, only 87 more days. That is 86 to many in my personal opinion. Still I have a bachelorette party in July, plus my birthday in July, to look forward to. And a shower to look forward to in August. Its like the calm before the storm in the world of planning. Very odd feeling.

I need to meet with the florist, have Alex settle on the guys bout's, have a hair rehearsal run in August, put together all the gifts, relax, and make sure just all the "stuff" comes together. Oh and put together and mail invites. heh.

They Came! They Came!

YAY our wedding album, our wedding guest book, and our cake topper all came! I'll take pics and post them tonight, but they are based on the WillowTree "Promise" design like the pic to the right. I'm so happy.

I also got the bridesmaid gifts completed, and the extended family gifts completed. Now to get Alex to work on his groomsmen gifts & our respective parents gifts & we'll be golden.

More Planning adventures

Welp, more adventures in planning. By all accounts this wedding is planned. We just really need to order the decorations & make that which we've planned. Then I need to talk to the florist and confirm the flower orders. Then we are done. How about that?

Our every day lives have just started getting more frustrating. I know money is the #1 reason that couples break-up. Alex & I have vowed this not to happen to us, but lately its been nothing but frustrations. I handle the money and we talk about the money. We lately have agreed to spend only cash. However it feels as though we both struggle with this so I am not sure quite what to do. Sighs either way we need to have a serious talk and come to an agreement.