They're in!!

We got our Christmas cards back last week which came out beautifully and our photographer was kind enough to send me some pics to post on here...thanks Diane!!!

We had so much fun working with her again and she did such a wonderful job!!

It's that time of year!

Yup, it's that time of year for Ann to drive Chris crazy with christmas outfits, pictures, and decorations! Ahh the wonderful sound of me running around like a mad person trying to make the house AND yard look as christmassy as it's gonna get in 75 degree weather. We recently had chris' boys and my girls over to decorate the christmas tree and help set up the decorations outside. Boy was it a success!! Next up: Christmas cards! We're going to be doing a photo shoot with our favorite lady with a camera, Diane! Photo's will be up soon ;)

Dashing through the snow...

Im convinced that the furbabies know that the minute they have some form of clothing put on them they should just suck it up and pose for the camera that will inevitably appear. They're so cute in their little outfits its hard to resist the urge to snap away :)

The psycho in me

I'm not sure why I'm like this all of a sudden but lately I have been crazed with money. Its not neccesarily greediness but I am panicked about saving and making sure we have a decent amount in our accounts. I've become very frugal with my cash (except for my random purchases that can be quite expensive at times!), and have Chris on this strict "money diet" that I think has started to drive him mad.

I've set a goal for "us" to save $10,000 by the end of this year and I'm turning into this eratic monster trying to meet it. I feel bad cause at times I feel hypocritical when I spend money on something that I don't allow chris to, but at the same time I remember looking at our bank account quite a few times this year and seeing that he's spent over $400 on fast food and junk. We both work our tails off to provide this great life for each other and I think that it's a waste that it's spent on greasy fast food that is making us the sizes of blimps (but thats for another posting!!)

I wish I knew a way that could relax me enough to make the right decisions finacially wise but at the same time not have me stressing out so much that I am having heart palpatations.

Thoughts anyone?? ::cricket noises::

sooo sweet!

Today Chris did something AMAZING! For the first time in 5 years he brought flowers home without being told to or guilted into. To some it may seem trival or petty but this was a huge step for him. He did something to make me smile for no special reason. That was the best gift he's given me in a long time. It's showing me how he listens to what I say, and how he's trying his hardest to make me happy and I love it!

The joys of being married to an alpha male

So it is now time for Chris to step it up as a "man" and help provide for his family like he should...blah blah blah. While I believe in all that crap, I also know that when it comes to money matters and being a workaholic, that's my department. I'm starting to get concerned that he may not get his butt in gear like he's supposed to without the nagging of his dear ole wife. Which in turn will make me out to be the bitch and make him upset with me which will just make me upset period.

Oh the wonders of being married!

Married Life

Well it's been a little over two week since me and C got married and I must say it's been exactly the same! lol! Kinda...



For the most part Chris has been acting like a cheerleader on crack when it comes to being married. He's almost overly excited- so weird to hear those thoughts come from me of all people!! But I am loving every minute of it :)

More Wedding Pics :)

These were some of my favorite pics from the wedding.

Wedding Location

I just had to share the pics of where we held the ceremony.

It was just absolutely beautiful there and I cannot thank the family enough for allowing us to use their home!

Wedding Pro Pics

Here are some great pics from the wedding ceremony. Our photographer Diane Wallace was absolutely amazing and did a fantastic job! These are just a few of the great shots they she gave us!