Grilled Cheese Sand-wishes

(Photo from Julie's Blog)
I was talking to a friend and fellow mellow-bride about food and catering logistics for their big day. She mentioned that they were serving chocolate shakes because they were her favorite dessert when she was a kid. The thought then occurred to me that we might want to personalize our wedding menu as well. But then, what is my favorite food??
So I have decided on grilled cheese sandy's. They are the perfect cheat/comfort food, they can be savory (check out this recipe on epicurious) or perhaps even sweet (with strawberry jam- I am serious)
I talked to my fabulous WC about possibly having them as hors d'oeuvres... I have no idea how this would work out logistically... but I am on a mission to figure out if its possible.

Check out "10 Tips for the Greatest Grilled Cheese" On Yahoo! Food
and an amazing recipe for strawberry-kumquat jam on Julie's Blog.

D-R-E-S-S

Our records indicate that the following shipment has been delivered:

Reference: Anna (Whitmey)
Ship (P/U) date: Jan 11, 2010
Delivery date: Jan 13, 2010 10:57 AM
Sign for by: S.WHITMEY
Delivered to: Residence
Service type: FedEx 2Day
Packaging type: FedEx Box
Number of pieces: 1
Weight: 1.00 lb.
Special handling/Services: Residential Delivery



I got this little beauty in my inbox this morning... My wedding dress has officially arrived and is not sitting on my soggy, dirty doorstep but is safe and sound in the house. It should have said; "Special Handling/Services: BE INCREDIBLY CAREFUL MR. FED EX GUY--- THERE IS A PRICELESS TREASURE WAITING TO BE WORN AT MY WEDDING IN THIS BOX. PLEASE DO NOT SMUSH, JOSTLE, OR OTHERWISE DISTURB THIS INCREDIBLY PRECIOUS CARGO.

Ahhhhhh, now on to the accessories. I really like this flower, found on etsy at everydayfairytale.

Just Thought I would Share...

That I started my last semester of college today. Finally. At 26 years old. Awesome.

My first- last day. This is my happy face

Napa Trip

A bit delayed in posting... but amusing photos (With D's new camera YAY!!!)

Baby Shower Madness

Not mine... Thank goodness!

One of my BF's is due in March so I have happily volunteered to throw her shower next month. My mother was a little nervous about having it at the house but after a little convincing she seems to be on board.

My only challenge now is to throw a party that meets both my standards and my budget. Why oh why did I end up with such expensive tastes?!?!

Ideas:
-White gerber daisies in jam jars
-Brunch-y foods (quiche and cupcakes of course)
-Mimosas and Lemonade
-My favorite idea of the moment: A Onesie Clothesline! Check out Hangry Pants for more cute pics!

A Fabulous Christmas Present

I am obsessed with the Jonathan Adler salt and pepper shakers I got for Christmas. I am definitely marrying the right man...
Oh and the water pitcher... insanely cool (and worth registering for).

Apologies and Resolutions

So... two weeks after my last post (which was well, my first post) I began to get the pangs of guilt for not posting.

I guess it is similar to when you owe a friend a call, and then you don't call, and then you keep "not-calling" because you feel bad for not calling, and then... well you know how it goes. Then you run into them at Trader Joe's and all you can come up with is "I meant to call you back weeks ago but I. Have. Been. So. Darn. Busy." Hmfph.

So, no excuses. I am here-- posting is my New Year's Resolution. I had to come up with something better than "working out more"-- especially because my friends' resolutions are so much more hip and worldly than mine (think "get published" or "read the newspaper everyday" yikes).

New Year's-- I would rather call them "Priorities" instead of "Resolutions"-- here are the rest of them...
1. Listen more-- Talk less.
2. Get a job (duh)
3. Balance planning a wedding with enjoying the small moment in time when we are engaged.


And wedding updates:
1. Coordinator. Check. She rules.
2. Photographer. Awesome check. (and a friend which is a huge plus)
3. Music. Almost check. (Also a friend yay)
4. Catering. Yummy check.
5. Venue. Massive grin happy check.
6. Dress. Most fabulous beautiful perfect exactly-what-I-wanted check.

Pretty Darn good for a winter break I must say...

AB