New Pool

This year we wanted to get us a bigger pool.  It started out we wanted just a 2' deep blow up pool and the more looked the bigger we wanted.  This is what we ended up with.  We now have a pool and Maggie has her own pool.  I must admit, it is nice to lay on a float and just float around on a hot day.

Why get a pool you ask since we live so close to the beach.  I do not like high tide.  Bad things tend to happen when I go to the beach at high tide.  And we like to go early in the morning to avoid the crowds and get a parking spot, but when we live it is still just as hot and we still want to cool off.  So that is why we have a pool.  We can avoid the crowds and have plenty of parking!

Memorial Day and Dress Fitting

I went home this past weekend for my first dress fitting.  I was able to do my dress fitting and I also got to spend some time with my family.

My dress is gorgeous, but I'm not sure how they are going to make it fit.  It is too long.  I guess I'll just keep my fingers crossed and hope that it all works out.  It has to work out because I do not have another dress that I can buy.

Since I was in town for Memorial Day we decided to have a cook out on Sunday.  It was beautiful and Christie and Luke brought over Lucas' swim pool to have him play a bit.  The well water at my parents is too cold so we ended up dumping hot water from the tap in the pool in order for Lucas to even play in the water.  I miss them already and can't wait to go back for my second fitting and my bridal shower.

Funny Maggie

This morning as Brian was getting up for work he found Maggie at the foot of our bed instead of her bed which is on my side.  Our comforter had fallen to the floor and I guess in the middle of the night Maggie decided either she was cold or just wanted to be covered up.  And people say dogs do not have personalities.

Engagement Pictures

We got our engagment pictures today.  I am so happy with them.  I can't wait until the wedding to see how those will turn out.  I have no doubt that they will be wonderful.  Erin, our photographer, is wonderful.  I hope to use her again when we finally decide to start a family.

    
    

Beach House

This afternoon I contacted the rental company to see if we could come take a look at the beach house to get a better idea of where we could place tables, guests, etc.  Brian's mom came along with us since she hadn't seen the house yet.

Our experience this time was much better than the last.  The first time we went to look at the house, the house was rented but the renters were going to be gone for a while and the rental company said we could stop by.  When we got there the renters daughters were still at the house and it made things a bit awkward.  So this time we were able to go through the whole house without feeling like we were being watched.  I only a couple of pictures of the house because my camera decided to die.

Montgomery Gentry

Last night we went to the Montgomery Gentry concert that was held at Trask Coliseum.  They were in town for Azalea Festival weekend.  I've only see them once before and even though this was a small venue, the concert that they put on was no different than a concert they would give in a huge stadium or arena.  Since Trask Coliseum is so small it felt like you were in the front row.  I was able to get decent pictures and didn't have to rely on jumbo trons to see the performers.

Engagment Session

Yesterday we took did our engagment session out at Brian's grandfather's house.  His grandfather ended up being there so he got to meet Erin our photographer and Maggie.  And because he was there we were able to take a picture with him.

Since it is the beginning of spring I was hoping for a nice day since the pictures were going to be taken outside.  I got that and then some.  I think the tempature ended up being somewhere in the 80's, bugs and pollen were everywhere.  By the time we left, all of us were hot and covered in pollen.  I'm just glad that we decided to take some bottles of water with us.  It was needed.

I am excited to see the pictures.  From the couple that Erin let us see, we should have some good ones.  Once we have them, I'll be sure to post some pictures.