Say What??

The fact that I'm getting married in 2 days, seems to have gotten lost, somewhere in my brain. Yes, it's November 1st. And instead of stressing about my wedding dress, shoes, and the last minute details.....I was decorating for Christmas!!

I know. I swear to you, I probably, should have gotten married, closer to Christmas. But I spent my day decorating. Manny and I scored the best Christmas tree last year.....for $15!! Originally $200 at Hobby Lobby. :)

And I remembered these little gems. From last year. I dug it out. And made my way to Target. Picked up a few things. I'd already scored a HUGE container, of red and white ornaments at Wal-Mart. I know! But they were only $10.

 

I have a beautiful white angel. And striped stockings. All 'After Christmas' scores. :) There are a few things I'd like to pick up. But that will have to wait. You know, until I'm a Mrs. :) That 'Love' sign.....I ordered one on Etsy. Months ago!! For our wedding. I'll put it up, in our home, after the wedding.

This time of year, just makes me so happy inside!! Tomorrow, I NEED to focus on wedding stuff. But it feels so good, to have part of our home decorated, for Christmas. :) Now I just need to learn how to bake. That would be perfect. All in due time!

Bridal Inspiration

Last week, one of my favorite blogs had a post that hit home for me. :) It was all about 'Bridal Accessories.' This mujer was quite pleased!!

I'm still getting all my things in order. I know!! Let's not talk about it. But when I saw these earrings, I about died. With a big smile on my face!! Oh, and those shoes. Gente, do you see the shoes??

 

I have personally been hunting down the last minute details. I have a gorgeous pair of red heels. But now that I see these flats, I feel like I should have a pair of red flats, for the reception. I don't want my feet hurting. When I'm supposed to be dancing the night away!! :)

About a month ago, I order the perfect little clutch. In the most perfect shade of red. I sorta wish, that I had seen this picture first. Could you imagine this bag, in red?? It would look like roses. Oh, so pretty!!

If my budget allowed, I'd be all over 5 of these items. The shoes and bag, in red. Those breathtaking earrings. But honestly, I needed this shot of inspiration. You know, to get me out of the house. To pick up those last minute details. The ones that will make our day so special!! Thank you The Perfect Palette!!

I NEED Some!!

Pretty sure, most people know, I'm not too great in the cocina. I try. I really do. But it's definitely not my forte.

There is just something about Fall, that makes me crave warm, homemade food.....in my belly. No lie! I dream of soups, stews, roasts, fresh bread, and all things in those categories.

On top of warm, comfort food, I crave sweets. All. the. time. Right now, it's a little ridiculous, just how much I want homemade, baked goods. It's really not good, that Chiquitita is out of town. Come home please!!

On Friday, I was doing this marathon of blog reading. Finding new blogs. Enjoying old ones. Then I found this lovely recipe. All I could think about, were these bars. I even went out and bought all the ingredients!!

I'm 100% certain, that I've said this before. I'm sorta in love with Mix and Match Mama. Shay has some good recipes. I MUST make these bars. Wedding diet or not. I NEED these in my life. ASAP!! Mostly because, they just shout Fall to me. :)

On another note, Manny and I seem to be buried in wedding stuff. Less than 2 weeks until our big day!! And I certainly can't believe it. We've been looking forward to this day, for an awfully long time. Now we're just trying to enjoy every minute.

2 Weeks!!

In just 2 weeks, I will become a married woman.Where has the time gone? No really, where has it gone?? Manny and I have dated, for what seems like a lifetime. Because there is really little, that I can remember before mi amor. He's changed my life, in so many ways. In ways, that only God could make possible.

Manny and I have looked forward to this day, for a long time. For over a year, we've talked about marriage. And for that past 10 months, we've been preparing. Preparing our hearts, souls, and minds for this day. Now, it's just around the corner. :)

I sit here, a little in shock. Not knowing what our future will bring. But excited to begin the journey. My 'hubby to be' is working. Working hard to provide for us. He's always taken amazing care of me. And I've spent my day, finalizing tons of wedding details.

It also makes me wonder, just how Anita and Ignacio pulled off their beautiful wedding. But I am a true believer, that God walks with us. Every step of the way. Making things possible. Things like love, friendships, and families.

2 weeks. 2 weeks until I'm a Mrs. There is not a thing, that could make me happier. Nothing! I'm just ready, to pledge my love. To the man I love. The man that God made, for me. To share with all of our friends and family. To celebrate the love, that God created and made possible. Just 2 more weeks!!

Full of Life

I don't mean to get all 'preachy' on you. But there are a few things that slapped me in the face this week. And I just wanted to reflect on them.

Manny and I, are just over 2 weeks away, from getting married. There are still a lot of details to sort through. Yesterday, was just one of those days, that I swear was never going to end. We left the house before 7am. By 4:45pm I was done! Manny and I, still had an hour drive ahead of us. And I personally was not looking forward to it.

An hour to church. To the church, and people that we love. But I was ready to go home, put my pjs on, and go to bed. Yes, it was only 4:45pm. But it was 4:45pm. On a day that was kicking my butt!!

Manny asked me if I wanted to go. Half of me was screaming inside, 'Let's go home.' We were less than 10 minutes, from our home. Manny looked exhausted too. The traffic was building. And I was losing hope, that we'd make it to church on time.

But something pulled and tugged at my heart. And I could tell Manny wanted to go to church. I don't think I've shared this before. Every Tuesday and Thursday, we drive an hour to church. It all started with our friend. Years and years ago, she started going to church on these evenings. When her church got a new priest. From our sister city, just across the border. An AMAZING priest!!

Then she encouraged this guy, to go too. At the time, he was going through a tough divorce. And they got this guy to go too. He had just lost his wife. Before long, they'd encouraged many friends to join them. During Lent, we go almost every day. Sundays, we all head to our 'regular' churches. But honestly, this church feels like home.

After mass, we all head to Mems' house for dinner. He cooks for all of us. The house is full of friends, kids, and love. It's the place, we head to fill our souls. Even our priest joins us, from time to time!

This day, as tired as we were, we headed to church. As we sat there, listening to the readings, and the priest, it was like God was talking directly to us. In this cathedral, that was maybe a third full, I felt like God was talking to me.

It turned out to be a nice evening. Refreshing. I got encouragement from other friends of ours. That have recently been married. Thank you!! And we headed home. Straight to bed, with full bellies. We slept like 2 rocks. Bright and early, Manny headed out to work. And I reached for my bible.

I have to say this. I was raised in a Catholic 'church going' family. But it wasn't until I met these friends, that I've really become close to God. Feel him, in my daily life. Rely on him more. After reading my bible passages for the day, I felt more 'full of life.' The readings touched something inside.

Then I headed to my blog. Ready to share my new favorite nail color. Instead, I read the 'Daily Scripture' and 'Weekly Wisdom' that I have on my blog. Do you see it? That's some good reading people!!

What stuck out to me was the 'Weekly Wisdom.' 'If you're too busy to spend time with God, then you're simply too busy.' How appropriate for this week. No matter how busy we are, we need to turn to God. Not away from him. You can NEVER be too busy!! 'Are you so hungry to own more money, that your money owns you?' Sometimes I feel this way. We're so busy wishing and wanting, that we don't appreciate what we have.

I sent Manny a text with that last one. And it just got me thinking. Manny has been so busy working. So we can have a nice home, wedding, and all the things we want. With all of that, he's been working long and hard hours. Maybe it's time for us to sit down and re-evaluate this. Items, trips, luxuries.....are not that important.

God works in mysterious ways. He sends us to the people we need most. He shows us his words, through our own actions. When we're not too busy to listen to him, he practically spoon feeds us, these amazing words. I need to slow down. To remember what's important in life. These little things, are great reminders. Reminders that I'm grateful for!!

Oh My Apples!!

Manny had an early morning gig.That's why I'm up and blogging this early, on a Saturday. I got up, and made him some breakfast. I'm trying. Although, I've never in my life, seen eggs that looked so.....well 'cooked!'

Now that I can't sleep, I decided to get some blog reading in. The Perfect Palette has the most perfect post up!! Two things you should know, red is my favorite color. And I LOVE Fall!! That's why are wedding color is red. And we're getting married in the Fall. That and it's better for all our musician friends. :)

With that, I just about died when I saw this post!! Peeps, I don't know what I love more!! Those shoes, I just want them. Just to wear, all the time. Like when I'm home, doing the dishes. :) The cake.....wow!! It's perfection!! And cider. We just might have to add that to our special day.

I sorta wish, that I had seen these pictures earlier. Our invites are gorgeous. And red. Of course! I'm glad we agreed, to have them addressed in red too. :) The idea of adding apples to the wedding, just makes me smile. I should have thought of this. Who knows, I might go with a little bag of apples, as a gift too. I'm sure our guest will enjoy them. You know, with our M&Ms. :)

Sweet Spring

If we were getting married in Spring or Summer, this would be the inspiration for my wedding. No lie!! The second I laid eyes on these pictures, my heart was skipping a beat!!

I would have never thought that poppies, could be a wedding flower. Or that you could incorporate yellow, with red. Or have darling bridesmaids dresses, like these. I'm 100% positive, that you could wear these pieces, long after the wedding.

Poppies, polka dots, and delicious fruit. I couldn't think of a more appropriate way, to wed. In warm weather. Oh, it would be lovely! It almost, almost makes me want to change the date, of our wedding. And now, I want some nectarines and cherries. :) Thank you The Perfect Palette!!

A Wedding Date

We have a wedding date!! After much thought, consulting with schedules, gigs, and lots of other things, we picked a date!! Everyone, let's jump up and down together. :)

And what's the date you ask? November 3, 2012. Yes, less than 9 months away. I'm starting to stress a bit. But it will be perfect. We worked around other friends' wedding dates. Due dates. Big gigs. And the holidays. I always knew I wanted to get married in Fall. So this is perfect!!

On another wedding note, I'm a little torn. Between color palettes. Thank you The Perfect Palette. It's almost a little too much inspiration. ALMOST!! I like the darker red, with hints of latte. Perfect for Fall. But this red and white, it's just perfection!!

If we were getting married, in Winter, this would be perfect. Anytime between December and February, this would be the palette for you. Oh, but isn't it lovely? Maybe, just maybe, my 'Maid of Honor' will get the hint. This would also be nice for a Bridal Shower. ;) I'm just giving a nice, little hint here. :)

Between, with this palette, you could incorporate Coca Cola too!! Cherry Coca Cola. My favorite!! Oh, I better stop while I'm ahead. Or else, I might just change our wedding date. You know, to have this classic palette, as my inspiration!!

Cozy Red

It's not an 'if,' but more of a 'when' Manny and I decide to get married.....this is my inspiration!! Isn't it perfect!! Red, my favorite color. With the warm brown, to be inviting. Oh, this is just perfect!!

Remember, I said when. Not right now. But when the day comes. Sorta wish I had seen this sooner. Would have LOVED to decorate our house, with these colors. For Christmas. There is always next year!! I certainly can't wait. Until then, maybe I can find a blanket like this one. Or have our friend make us one. :)