Wedding Wednesday

This is a big week for us planning wise.  Imagine planning a wedding in 5 days?  That is basically what we are doing.  But it is ok:)  We'll get there.

We did our tasting this week, and all I have to say is that our food is going to be amazing!  From the apps to the meal, there will be no disappointments!

Here is a sneak peak at some of the desserts we tasted!

We picked 4 of these:)

Sweet Home Chicago!

So I am back in town to take care of some much needed wedding planning, and drop the monkey off back home.  My work schedule right now is too hectic to have her in Florida with me.  It is just not fair to her. 

I was so glad to get home on Friday! 

Saturday was Pre-Cana.  We were definitely the couple with the most time until their wedding #militaryproblems

Sunday was a relaxing day.  We walked the dogs in the park, and I took my sister and her kids to lunch.  It was her and one of the little's bdays', and the older one graduated from grade school!!
One of my bff's came over later in the day, and we watched the Hawks.

Not bad for my first weekend back!!!

So happy in my last state of the drive from FL to IL!

Cutest 2.5 year old ever.

I am so happy! and suck at taking selfies.  But that is ok.  It isn't going on my resume. 

Love my neighborhood! 

David Guetta - Without You ft. Usher

Wedding Wednesday: Music

Whilst we are deep in the throes of wedding planning, music is coming to be a topic of conversation.  My guy is friends with our DJ, which is a good thing and a bad thing.  I don't want this to be my guys favs from the 90's, or anything that is just ridiculous. 

I am curious to see if everyone loves/hates the same songs.  There are just some I refuse to play, even if it is 1 person's favorite song.  I want the wedding to be fun for everyone.  Sorry Cotton Eye Joe..you have to go!! 

Here is a rough list of Do Not Play..

• Cha Cha Slide
• We are Family
• YMCA
• Chicken Dance
• Macarena
• Anything from the DISCO era
• Locomotion
• Limbo
• No Kid Rock
• No break up/depressing songs
• No Electric Slide
• Can you tell I hate line dances/group dancing.  Ugh
• Cupid Shuffle
• Nothing vulgar..I know I am a Sailor, but really?!
• Cotton Eye Joe...again

So...ladies..what was on your DO play list and DO NOT play list?

Memorial Day

This is one of America's most solemn holidays.  Not just a day off.  Just a day to unwind, but also a day to remember those that gave all. 

I have lost some Sailors and Marines.  Some to the war, some to training, some to suicide, some to cancer...the list goes on.  Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself, or just get down, I think of them.  Think of the sacrifices they made.  Remember them.

This Memorial Day is especially solemn, as we remember a dear friend who left this earth far too soon.  I hope that when I return to Chicago, I can run the Soldier Field 10 miler each year in his honor.

If you know of anyone who is interested in donating to his children's college fund, the link is here: http://www.youcaring.com/tuition-fundraiser/captain-reid-nannen-memorial-children-s-fund/146125

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MK Glam Vox Box

I decided to sign up for Influenster, and I am so happy I did!  I received my MK Glam Vox Box in early May, and I love everything in it.  The mascara is my favorite, and I wear bits and pieces of the box every time I go out!

#voxbox #mkglam #nofilter

I'm Back!!

April and May have been hectic months for me at sea, but I am back for a bit. 

Looking forward to catching up with the world..and laundry.  Lots and lots of laundry.