Makeup for the Wedding

So I was trying to find a place to have my makeup done. And I was walking through Boston's one day and I noticed they have a Clinique Counter. I stopped and asked if they do pre-trials for makeup? is it free? And they said yes, the only thing we ask in return is you purchase something. So I didn't think that was such a bad idea. So on Monday night I went out and had my makeup done. I took Allison with me and she was my second opinion on everything. It was a really fun experience . The girl who did my makeup did a really great job too. Looked all natural .. Can't wait for everyone to see the finished results in a few weeks.

Bridal Shower Pics

These are some of the pics that were taken at the Bridal shower.

They are kinda being posted late but it was a fun day!!!

How was your weekend?

Our weekend was great! It was nice and sunny out and you couldn't have asked for better weather. Saturday morning I slept in a little bit, but I never sleep in to late. Andy has to work on Saturday mornings so I normally hear him get up and leave. Anyways though earlier in the week I had talked to Allison, and we had talked about going shopping at Johnson Creek. So we went to Noodles for lunch and then shopping for the day. I didn't buy a whole lot really . I found a cute little hand bag at the gap that was like 2 bucks and a pair of pants for work. It was fun though to just walk around the outlet stores. Sunday Andy had to work again and I went to the mall with his mom and went shopping again. She was looking for spring clothes and I didn't really find anything either. Anyways though it was a great weekend and had fun with the ladies. This coming weekend I'm going home to Champaign to see my family. I haven't seen them in awhile. That will be another great weekend.

Spring is in the Air

This morning I woke up and I normally go straight to the computer to find out what the weather is going to be. I looked and it said it was going to be in the 50's and then later this week it is going to be in the 60's almost. I couldn't believe it. We have had all this snow and I never thought I would see spring! That means the wedding is coming closer too. Anyways though the flowers are ready to bloom and I saw that our neighbor had planted some sunflowers in a flower pot and they have already bloomed. They are so pretty. I think I get my green thumb from my grandma. I tend to plant a flowers every year or at least some. This year though I may not have time due to the wedding. We will see though.

Blog title

So I thought I should change the title of my blog. I"m no longer coming to Madison. I have lived here for about 2 1/2 years now. I'm in Madison for good unless we decide to move again. I wouldn't be opposed to the option of moving back to Champaign, but who knows. Andy knows that I would like to move back there and be closer to family. But I do like it here in Madison too.So anyways I changed the title to My Day in Madison Wisconsin.

Bridal Shower

I had a bridal shower this weekend and it was a lot of fun to see everyone and open up tons of presents. I wish that more of my side was able to come but traveling wise , they weren't able too. And that's totally fine, they will all be at the wedding. And that day is going to be very special! Andy and I got tons of good gifts. We got our dishes, pillows, comforter, sheets, towels, picture frames, candles, scrapbook, grill, baking set, and money. After the bridal shower Andy and I and two of our friends all went out for dinner and to watch the Wisconsin Hockey game. That was a lot of fun too. We had a good weekend. Now I get to add more gifts to the registry because we took a lot of the stuff off that people have already gotten for us.

New Mexico Trip

Wedding Plans

The wedding is approaching fast! We are definitely getting excited about the big day! Less then two months , I can't believe how fast it went. Plans are going well, everything is pretty much all done. The girls all have their dresses, the guys have been fitted for the tuxes. All the wedding favors are almost done. Still need to get some candles for the wedding centerpieces, but other than that it's all ready. Can't wait till the big day!!!! Now we get the RSVP cards back too so we get to find out whose all coming....

Television Shows I"m into this season !

There are a few television shows that I"m into watching this spring!

1. Big Brother 9 : This show started out as a couples game and now they have broke off to being single players. It's mainly a reality game / strategy show... Every week someone gets voted off!

2. Dancing with the Stars: This season has a interesting cast on it.There is one star name Marlee Marlen I think her name is, and she's deaf and can't hear the music. But she did a wonderful job the first night of the show.

3. American Idol : I have been watching this show since the beginning of it's season. There are some really great singers on it this season. David Cook, Brooke White, Carly and a few others. Tune in if you can.

4. The Bachelor: This season is the first time they have had a Britain on . And he's choosing one of us American women.

5. The Apprentice Celebrity: This is another reality game show but they are all playing for Charity's. I really hope that Trace Adkins wins.... Next week is the finally!

6. Here Come the Newlyweds: This show can be pretty funny! Andy and I have been watching this show on Sundays nights together. They ask a lot of questions to the other spouse.. Some interesting ones...And then I turn to Andy and ask him! He just laughs!

You would think I watch a lot of television, but really I don't... I tape all these shows and generally watch them on the weekends or right when I get home for work. So no couch potato here.

March Madness

It's that time again where there is nothing else on television but basketball and golf! I don't mind watching it so much but when you have to watch it all the time, it gets to be boring. Unfortunately Illinois didn't make it into the tournament but Wisconsin did. So far they are doing good. But they have a game this afternoon. We will see if they can pull off another win! Then there is golf, that can be pretty boring to watch too but sometimes it's fun to watch Tiger Woods golf... He's like number one right now in the country. At least to me he is! Anyways though I can't wait till there is some real television on again.

Snow

Here in Madison is snows a lot! Yesterday the forecast was calling for about 8-13 inches of snow in the Madison Area. I couldn't believe it and they say it was spring time. Anyways though it was nice and sunny outside the day before and it was like 45 degrees out and then it had to snow. I was lucky though because the roads weren't as bad as I thought they were going to be. They were pretty clean and I didn't get stuck going home. The only downfall was I had to work till 6 last night. But it's overtime....

Self Service - From Rachel Ray Readers

So I"m a big fan of " Everyday with Rachel Ray" Magazine. I was reading some of the readers tips that I didn't know about. So I thought I would share them on here.

1. If you have heartburn or indigestion, open a small can of sauerkraut and drink a little of the juice . You will get relief within 10 minutes. - Gloria Morton

2. When my sister and I were little and had fevers, our mom and grandmother insisted we put onions in our socks. We didn't care for the smell but our fevers came down. - Dana Heron

3. Sucking on a lime wedge doused in bitters cures the hick ups .- Dawn Warnentine

4. I make warm Chamomile tea and compresses for sore eyes. Just soak a washcloth in some brewed tea , place the washcloth over your eyes and lie back. It cures everything. - Sherry Brennan

5.Run the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite to stop the itching.- Lisa Walters

I'm leaving

I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I will be back again.... Well actually Andy and I are flying to New Mexico in the morning. Andy has his once a year USBC Bowling . I have never been to New Mexico before. It's amazing the places I have gone with Andy since we have known each other. Baton Rouge, Corpus Christie, Reno, and now New Mexico.... Next year we are going to Las Vegas and then in 2010 we head to Orlando.... We leave tomorrow and come back on Monday.. It was a little over a year ago this weekend that Andy had proposed to me... And now were less then 3 months away from the wedding. Getting very excited about it though...

Wedding Part 2

So yesterday Andy and I went and met with the caters for the wedding and it's amazing the amount of money you spend... China, and glasses, and labor for the servers, and money for the bar tender, and so on... Makes you think about, why didn't we just elope and have a fun party or cookout or something. But I guess in the long run you only do this once so it's worth it...

Wedding News

Well Andy and I went and met with the Church and the pastor who is going to marry us. When we first walked in, I got the wrong impression right off the bat. Didn't ask my name or anything and he really didn't introduce himself either. While we were there and things he was talking about different things and I asked does it have to be a father that walks you down ,because I'm having my grandpa walk me down. And I mentioned that my parents are divorce and I don't get along with my father. Then he proceeded to talk about divorce rate. Then I noticed that he was one to talk when he didn't have a wedding ring on. Who knows... Anyways though we were to take a counseling class and the pastor said it was to late, so he had us take this personality test. It was one of those fill in the bubble ACT test. Andy and I had to sit a opposite ends of the table, couldn't talk or look at other while taking it. This test was 165 questions long. When we were done, we took it back to the pastor and he said that he was going to send it to the University of Minnesota and once he got our scores back that he would call us. So I'm thinking to myself, what are these scores going to tell, if they aren't accurate or up to his likings, is he not going to marry us... Maybe I was reading way to much into it, but still kind of weird I thought. And to top it off, he didn't know the date we requested or the time or any of that either. Very unorganized if you ask me... Just a little venting ....

SORRY

I know I haven't typed on here for awhile. I have been so busy with wedding things. I will soon update more information I promise... There is a lot to share.

Snow in Wisconsin stinks.

Write more later.....

~ It's Friday ~

It's Friday and it's time to party! Not really though. Don't have a lot planned , though I'm working on some wedding things. I can't believe how soon it's coming up. This Sunday is SuperBowl Sunday, I wonder who is going to win?My guess is the Patriots but we will see.. Don't know that I will watch it but if there isn't anything else good on then I will . Speaking of television I'm really in to the American Idol and Celebrity Apprentice this season. There are a lot of good singers on but then there are some that just shouldn't be on there. And Celebrity Apprentice, very interesting season so far. I will keep you all posted.

When I logged on to Yahoo

This morning I was logging on to Yahoo.com and up came the little monkey that rides the dog. Every year in Palestine at the famous Rodeo there is always some special act. Last year he was there. I just thought it was cool that he made it on to Yahoo. com.

My Wedding Dress

Last night I called David's Bridal to see if I could come in any earlier to have my last dress fitting and she told me that it was actually done and if I wanted to , I could come in tonight.. So last night I went to Davids and tried my dress on for one last time before the wedding. I also wore my wedding jewlery just to see what it would look like. I have to say it looks really nice. Allison was also there, she's on my bridesmaid. She's been a good person to ask for advice on wedding things since she's already married. While she was there, she was also able to pick up her dress . They really turned out cute and the shoes are cute too. I can't wait to see all the girls in them. It's getting closer to time...

~ 8 Things ~

I was reading my sister Gretchen blog about her 8 things and she has tagged me to write them as well. So hears goes nothing... May be interesting who knows..

8 Things I want to do before I die

1. Try out for American Idol
2.Take Dance Lessons Again
3. Go back to school
4.Own a Jeep Cherokee
5. Addopt a child like I was
6. Organize all my photographs
7. How to cook like Rachel Ray
8. Go to all 6-7 Disney resorts

8 TV Shows I recently watched

1. American Idol
2. Trading Spaces
3. Celebrity Apprentice
4.Young in the Restless
5. Iron Chef America
6. Supper Nanny
7. What not to Wear
8. Rachel Ray/Ellen ( Talk Shows)

8 Places I would like to visit

1. India
2. California
3. New York
4. New Mexico
5. Washington D.C.
6. 911 Twin Towers
7. Mt. Rushmore
8. The Titantic Memorial in the Ocean

8 Things I left to finish for the Wedding in May

1. Prepare all the invitations
2. Finalize place sittings
3. Finalize food for the dinner
4. Choosing a rehearsal site
5. Choose a hairsylist
6. Finish the wedding favors
7. Finsih my wedding surprise for the guest
8. Pick out the tuxes for the men

8 Cds I always listen to in the car

1. Rascall Flats
2. Marina McBride
3. Keith Urban
4. Carrie Underwood
5. Kenny Chesney
6. Brad Paisly
7. Amy Grant
8. Josh Groban

8 Things I often Say

1. Zimbrick European
2. Thank you
3. Hello
4. Love you
5. Maggie
6. Bailey
7. What do you want for dinner
8. Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

8 Snack Food I enjoy

1. Skittles
2. Chili Cheese Fritos
3. Cheddar Sharp Cheese and Crackers
4. Popcorn
5. MM"s
6. Anything Hersheys
7. Trail Mix
8. Strawberries

8 Websites I'm always on

1. Pogo.com
2. Target.com
3. Free Sterling Silver.com
4. Zimbrick.com
5. BestBuy.com
6. Stickerplanet.com
7. Hallmark.com
8. Aol.com