Items of Note
First of all: the keys WERE in my car. Hooray! I made it back to the office and got some work in.
Now. I dare you not to squeal (or at least exclaim loudly) from the cuteness of this picture:
My mom and my nephew are SO CUTE.
I haven't seen either of them in a while, so I can't wait to hang out over Christmas.
Then. I bought a wedding dress. !!! They had this one-day sale at the Foundry Park Inn in Athens, and it was literally called "The Dream Dress Sale." Hee. It was a bunch of super pricey dresses WAY marked down, so I had to go, at least to check things out.
And I found THE dress. And I love it so. My sister Cathy was so patient with me while I tried on every dress possible, and then I got the first one I tried on. Hee.
Here we are.
It was super fun, but it was SO HARD for me to make a decision. I was deciding between two, and through the magic of wireless internets and very nice friends who had their laptops with them, I was able to send a couple of pictures to my mom for her opinion. Even though I KNEW I wanted it, it's so strange to buy something to wear for an event that's still practically a year away.
Wedding dress. Oh my lord. I really want to show you, but I don't trust the Pants to avert his eyes....It's hanging in my closet right now, so I'm hoping he'll be a good schmoo and not look.
Our first Christmas show was last night, and it was cheesy and cute and all that. There may have been some technical difficulties (coughcoughThe CD stopping in the middle of a song!coughcough), I think the audience was still entertained. Hopefully.
In the interest of being entertaining, I have an old picture to share with you. I've been scanning some pictures for a few Christmas presents, and this one is too hilarious to keep to myself. This is a Rockin' New Year's Eve from back in the day...
I'm on the left. Cathy's on the right.
Notice our handmade hats, our fabulous tie-dyed t-shirts, and the large pile of confetti we were making to throw in the air at midnight. Hells yes. (The other girl is our friend Sarah, who I've known since I was born.)
And just so you know I was a cute child at some point, here's me and Cathy in the spring of 1982:
I'm in the yellow. Cathy's in the green.
Cathy looks really excited, and I look timid. Awwwww.
Now, I've got to finish up Christmas shopping, clean the house, and relax. Sounds good to me.
Comments (25)
Let the squealing begin. I'm so glad you found the dress of your dreams. By the way, YOU'VE BEEN TAGGED!!! for the Six Weird Things meme. Visit me to find out more.
Posted by Jeanne B. | December 22, 2006 6:11 AM
Carrie,
May I have a copy of the Central Park Hoodie pattern? I was unable to find that issue of KNITSCENE at my local Barnes/Noble and I'd like to try it out.
Happy holidays!
susan the Roswell knitter
Posted by Susan | December 21, 2006 4:26 PM
What a gorgeous nephew, and he has grown so quickly hasnt he. Cannot wait to see the wedding dress, and I am sure you will look gorgeous in it. Love the old photos too, funny and cute.
Posted by Sue | December 21, 2006 4:18 PM
oh goodness tiny schmoo cuteness overload!
Posted by Posturban Naturalist | December 19, 2006 10:45 PM
same here - it just doesn't seem that long since cutie-pie was born!!! You and your sister are just little dolls in that last pic. we'll be patient on seeing the dress - don't think I'd post it either - you just can't chance any bad mojo!!
Posted by robin | December 18, 2006 2:12 PM
Yay for wedding dresses! I didn't buy the FIRST one I tried on but the one I tried on the first day of looking and the one I thought was "ugly" on the hanger! ha. Oh well
LOVE the dorky (:)) NYE picture. I thought the confetti was pizza! Rock on!
Posted by Carrster | December 18, 2006 1:18 PM
Yay dress! I can't wait until we can see it!
Posted by HibiscuitsGirl | December 18, 2006 10:59 AM
Such cute pictures (both you and Cathy, and esp. your nephew and Mum).
Congrats on finding THE dress, that's fantastic!!!
Posted by Schrodinger | December 18, 2006 8:24 AM
What do you mean you WERE a cute child? No need for the past tense!!!
=)
Posted by steve | December 17, 2006 4:10 PM
Congrats on the dress...and those pics when you were younger? Oh man. Too funny. The tie dye shirts! The funny hats! And the one where you guys were younger is adorable. You're almost as cute as me and Tracey ;)
Posted by Stacey | December 16, 2006 10:00 PM
I love the old photos! And congrats on finding a dress.
Posted by alison | December 16, 2006 7:23 PM
The nephew pic is cute as ALL HELL, but that last one? OH. MY. GOD! PRECIOUSLICIOUSNESS!!! soooooooooooooooooooooo cute!
and. um. dude. I WANNA SEE!!! SHOW ME!
Posted by Lara | December 16, 2006 10:43 AM
The first one huh? Well, then you know it is definately the one! It is always the first one you try one! I am sure you will look beautiful on your special day!
I have a few of those old New Years Party pictures from back in the day...but I don't dare share them with anybody!
MarlyKnits
www.knitthing.blogspot.com
Posted by MarlyKnits | December 16, 2006 3:16 AM
I've been logging into your blog since I've become addicted to knitting. Love to check in periodically and see what is going on. Wish you the best of luck with wedding plans. I've been married now for 18 years, and remember all the fun planning our wedding. Have fun doing it all!
Posted by Andrea Langenderfer | December 15, 2006 11:15 PM
So cute!! And I love the old pics. Have to say, I tried on tons of dresses, too, and then bought the first one that I'd tried on. Oh well... it was still fun.
Posted by ashley | December 15, 2006 4:57 PM
Such cute photos of you and Cathy! Little schmoos!
And congrats on finding a dress! Now you have completed the most important task. :)
Posted by Jessica | December 15, 2006 2:38 PM
OMG, the cuteness. THE CUTE. NESS.
Yay for finding a dress!
(p.s. I love typing in "schmoo" every time I leave a message)
Posted by Michelle | December 15, 2006 1:41 PM
Congrats on the dress! I found mine at a sample sale too, but wasn't sure enough to buy it that same day -- I went back a week later and was lucky they still had it.
Posted by J Strizzy | December 15, 2006 12:16 PM
Congrats on your dress! I totally did the same thing - tried on a ton and then went back and bought the first one. (Which happened to be the same one my dad had said was his favorite online the day before... Go Dad.)
Now, just don't do what I did and gain 7 or 8 pounds between dress buying and walking down the aisle. Meh, I got a good tailor and it was all good.
By the way, did you hear about the recall on the Wii controllers? Apparently the wrist straps are breaking and the things are flying into tvs, people's moms, and so forth.. So watch out!
Posted by Cara | December 15, 2006 12:15 PM
Those pics are so adorable! So glad you found a dress you love--and at a good price! Nice!
Posted by maya | December 15, 2006 11:48 AM
congrats on the wedding dress! i also found mine at a sample sale and bought it the same day. i was so in love (still am.)
great photos :) i'm glad you told us who is who! i could never tell you apart.
Posted by gleek | December 15, 2006 11:19 AM
Congrats on finding a dress!
Posted by Chrissie | December 15, 2006 11:17 AM
you are just as cute now ;)
the nephew tongue is super cute as well!
Posted by carolyn | December 15, 2006 11:16 AM
I am about to pass out from the cuteness of that post. Not only is your nephew a cutie-pie, but you and your sister were (are) cuter than words! Seriously, the picture by the tree is a-freakin-dorable!!!
Posted by Amy | December 15, 2006 11:01 AM
Wow, when did your nephew get so BIG?
Posted by Jenn | December 15, 2006 10:39 AM