My Best Friend's Wedding

I cannot believe today is September 1st.  Where did the summer go?  Where did August go?  It was all a blur.  I was so consumed in wedding mania that I haven't had time to blog.  I've missed it.  But I'm back, so here's a recap from last weekend's wonderful soiree...

The Bride's beautiful wedding was perfect, held outdoors at The Historic Ambassador House and Gardens in Fishers, IN. 

All of the bridal party got airbrushed make up done by Kathy Moberly of Faces by KLM.  She did a marvelous job.  We all (and most importantly The Bride) looked like movie stars.

I found the perfect photographer for The Bride: Jeff Dillow Photography.  He was the epitome of professional: creative, playful and insightful.  I can't wait to see the results.

The ceremony was beautiful but the reception is where all the fun was had.... 

The food was provided by Edwards Catering (Edwards Drive In).  It was served buffet-style including fried chicken, potato wedges, broccoli salad and these out-of-this-world dinner rolls.  No pictures but just imagine the perfect home-cooked meal and voila, there you have it. 

The cake was made by Fefe's sister.  Beautiful!

As the Maid of Honor, I had to make a speech and toast the newlyweds.  I was so nervous but nothing a little bit of champagne and whiskey couldn't smooth over. 

I am so happy for the two of them.  I wish them many years and years of happiness.  I might've lost my partner in crime but I've gained a friend (The Groom) and a special niece (their beautiful 1-year old daughter).  I love you, sister!

Some of the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of my new house

Eventually I will get around to posting pictures of the new house and all it's glory but it's still such a work in progress right now.  Instead, I'm going to preview some lovely discoveries I made over the weekend.

THE GOOD: Beautiful sunrises  

My Blackberry's camera does not do enough justice in capturing this amazing pink and purple sky

This spectacle was seen from my back deck this morning before heading out to work.

THE BAD: Little Miss B went on a giant rampage
My lovely mutt, B, was a bit of a terror all week.  Earlier in the week, upon returning home from work, I would be greeted by Swamp Thing 2 aka my dog drenched and caked in mud.  She has discovered it's fun to hide out under the decks and run a-muck back and forth in our unkempt yard.  After some stern disciplinary actions (immediate baths or cold hose downs) she made some progress and on Wednesday and Thursday, I came home to a clean and excited doggy! I was so excited, I gave her a couple slices of lunch meat.  Then Friday, I decide to meet up with some friends in Broad Ripple and didn't arrive back home until pretty late.  As had been the past 2 days, I went to excitedly greet B for steering clear of the mud while I was away when suddenly I noticed something far more sinister....

This was actually one of the lesser damaged screens

She clawed and completely ripped through all, but 2, of the 7 screens on the windows along the back porch!   I was extremely upset and dreading telling D about it but I promised that I would pay to have them all rescreened.  I suspect that all of the neighborhood fireworks probably startled her and sent her anxiety levels through the roof.  I just wish my dog had a bit more self control.

THE UGLY: ARACHNOPHOBIA 2

Last night before heading upstairs to hit the hay, I noticed a giant black spot on my carpet that from afar looked like dirt.  To my utter surprise and complete fear, this is what I came across:

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I realized it was a gigantic Wood Spider (of which the previous owner had forewarned me about).  This was the first time I had seen one live in our new place.  I quickly took a pic to send to D and ran to grab a cup and do the nice thing by letting it go outside.  But after trying to wrangle it up, it some how eluded capture and scurried somewhere out of sight (I think under the couch).  Now I am completely paranoid to sit on it and the rest of the night I felt like creepy-crawlies were all over the place.  I won't rest easy until I know he's caught next time I won't be so generous in sparing spiders' feelings or lives.

So much to do, so little time!

Summer feels like it might officially be here to stay judging by today.  It's 11:15am and I'm sunbathing on my "private" deck while blogging and listening to Boyz 2 Men (oh, the memories) on Pandora.  It's supposed to be private but it's elevated 10 2 stories up in the air so the neighboring properties and the gigantic church parking lot can see me in my brand new, bright orange Vitamin C bikini.  I bought it this season from Hautelook.com and couldn't wait to put it to good use.  It's a bit on rated PG13 (minimal coverage bottoms) side and pushed me a little bit out of my comfort zone but I've done a good job slimming down about 10 pounds over the winter so anxious to show off my progress; not really by working out but by eating well, keeping myself busy, and cutting out sodas and really anything besides water -- and beer.  I still have about 5-7 pounds to go so fingers crossed the amazing food I try and all the summer time fun doesn't get the best of me.

Little Miss B woke me up at 10am.  I usually don't sleep this late but I couldn't fall asleep last night after watching the season finale of The Office and Parks and Recreation.  Once I saw how bright and sunny it was from the window, I knew I didn't want to waste the day away or the good sun.  I have a pretty busy weekend ahead of me. 

Today (Friday):

• Clean the disaster pit that is my room/dressing room.  It has a hodge podge of clean and dirty clothes strewn about.  The bathroom is a sad sight, as well.
• Long walk/job downtown with Miss B
• Going to try and make it to a friend's college graduation open house up in Fishers but a bit on the fence since I want to get up and out early tomorrow.

Saturday:

• Broad Ripple Arts Fair (running Sat. and Sun.) For more info:( click here.  I'm going with some girls and it should be a great time!  Hoping to find some pieces for the new house.
• I wanted to surprise D with a trip to Conner Prairie for the Civil War reenactments taking place Sat. and Sun. but I forgot a friend is having a huge Hog Roast (Broad Ripple) in the afternoon so we probably won't make it up to Noblesville.

Sunday:

• Going shoe shopping with The Bride and her mom. Very exciting!!  I wish my dress was in so I could try on both.
• Making fish tacos for dinner (recipe to follow)

If I could squeeze in a pool or a boat ride, that'd be the cherry on top of an Awesome Weekend Sundae!!

What are some fun things you are getting into this weekend?