Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

So I have been researching what I love best...

{{shoes}}

What do I want to wear on my {big} day!?
Heels?
Flats?
Peep-toes?
Red shoes?
Cream shoes?
........Too many choices!

There I just looked at.. them all!**

Here are some of my faves. So far.


Why not start at Kate Spade? I mean, why save $ on shoes, right? haha


Kate Spade.com- Nicolina $298


Anthropologie.com- Hedy Platforms $162--a little more affordable**


Anne Klein- Catherine Pumps- $79


Kate Spade- $265


Diane Lynn- $101 (can be in red too)

There are [a lot] out there. Can't wait to find {[the]} pair!

Bridesmaid Dresses

Bridesmaid dresses have been chosen!**

We went to David's Bridal. Looked around at the dresses & catalog. Talked to the sales lady. Rae & Erin tried some dresses & made a final choice.

I didn't take a picture of the one that looked very cute on the rack, but.. not so much on. It was the type of material that just ::clinged:: to the buttox. Rae & Erin have nice butts and all, but didn't think it was fair to show off their goodies at [my] wedding. haha.

The sizes available in our favorite dress just {happened} to be in Michigan colors. Rae did not seem to mind ;)

Then the decision had to be made, RED or BLACK dress.

Red dress with [black] shoes?

Black dress with [red] shoes?

We all agreed that buying red shoes would be {much more} fun to buy. The decision was made. Black dress it was with red shoes it is!

Now what about the hair!?!?

1st Christmas as a {family}

This is a [be-lated] picture time line of our month of December.

Our month began with a parade in Downtown Rochester. We bundled up, bought hot cocoa, and froze our bottoms for a few hours as we watched the parade.


My favorite part of the parade!! {DOGS!!}} We really should have brought Mozie with us!


Next was graduation. I completed college {{finally}}!! Afterward the ceremony, my mom & dad, Linda & Dave (MIL & FIL) & Chris went out to eat at Mongolian Barbeque. It was a new experience for our parents, but they LOVED it.


Then, the ::baking:: began. Not one or two days, but for four days I baked, baked, and baked some more. Mozie occasionally joined me in the kitchen to try to get any fallen goodies.


**Our Christmas Tree** We wrapped all of our gifts in newspaper- to be more earth friendly :)



First, we made hot cocoa (one of newly started traditions).


Then we opened our stockings! Mozie got chewnolas-- YUM!*


Our other tradition, is funny ornaments in each other stockings. Chris' was birds with "2009". Mine was "Bacon. Food of the Gods"

Then, there was Christmas day celebration between both families, presents, and **love**


AND THIS [WONDERFUL] PICTURE DEPICTS a *typical* night at our home. Chris tries to see me. Mozie intercepts. haha.