Renee, Brett, Tyler, Rylie, and I all met at Cold Stone for ice cream. Rylie & Tyler thought it was to celebrate Rylie’s birthday which happened to be March 2nd. After ordering some yummy ice cream, Tyler informs Rylie that there were flower girl tryouts last weekend. She’s whispering (well, sort-of) that Rylie should to ask me to “try out”. Rylie feels much to shy, so Tyler begins to ask who I’ve selected for a flower girl and if there are still tryouts. After a long conversation, she manages to ask me if our flower girls would be her and Rylie. After I said, “Well, I’m not sure…you guys might be too old” She informs me that, “WE’RE ALL YA GOT!” 🙂 Renee proceeds to look up the average flower girl age on her phone and we torment them a little longer (more…)

As the photographs show—mom did a great job with her embroidery machine. The shirts turned out super cute… Maybe Carson is right—”Grandma Rose is a Genius!”

“Did Brett Slip and fall due to the icy conditions or does that somewhat familiar pose have other significance?? If he fell, Brett you spaz. If other…” HOLY SHIT!! Call me!!”
~Renee Petrie, Sister of the Bride
(in response to the photos we sent via text message.)

“I’m pretty sure Brett wants to be in the three musketeers!”
~Carson Petrie, Nephew of the Bride
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A perfect way to celebrate… Thank you to the Petrie’s!

Bonefish Martini’s.

2 oz Vodka
2 oz Cranberry Juice
2 oz Champagne

Combine Vodka and Cranberry Juice in shaker. Pour into martini glass, top with 2 oz Champagne. Enjoy!

Today Renee, Tyler and I went to lunch, tea, and then we had our nails done. I gave a card with an illustrated red dress and a written note inside to Renee… (more…)

On our flight home, Brett and I discussed wedding music. I hate the “Here comes the bride song” so I refuse to walk down to that.

Brett immediately suggested two songs from Notting Hill: (I was addicted to the movie Notting Hill when it came out!). “She” by Elvis Costello. and “When You Say Nothing at All” by Roan Keating.

So, just like that, I have a song to walk down the isle, and we have a song for our first dance. Piece of cake! 🙂

Time to head back to Seattle. A week in Philly with our friends Gloria and Kevin has been more then perfect.

Personally, it’s given me time to process being a BRIDE (!) and wake up every morning to fun conversations about the possibilities of where, when, etc. The snow has stuck around, and I’ve been able to enjoy warm cups of tea in the AM with the sunshine filtering through the windows as I get used to the sparkly gem on my finger as I type! (more…)