Saturday, June 28, 2008

Lazy

I am feeling very lazy today. I should be cleaning my house and doing laundry.... but I am just not feeling it. It might end up being a last minute clean-up job tomorrow morning right before Jenny gets here.
Yesterday I got to see my parents. They are headed up to Montana today. I went over there and showed them my new Mustang (which my dad seemed to like). I also tried on my wedding dress and got my moms opionion on what alterations might need to be done. My mom really seemed to like the dress, so I feel better. I also got to show her the flower girl dresses and give her Kaylee and Alissa's dresses to take to them.
I didnt get to see my parents for very long, but I am glad I got to see them. I dont see them enough, so it is fun when they come visit.
Well Mike just got home from the store with the milk so I am going to go eat breakfast!

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Getting Somewhere...

So I finally feel like I am getting somewhere with all the wedding plans. I got my dress yesterday. I couldn't make myself spend $600 on a dress that would only be worn for a few hours... so I found one on EBay. I spent $200 on this one. It still has the tags so I don't think it was ever worn. I tried it on today and it fits. It is tight... but I want it tight so I look skinnier. I like it. It isn't the dress i wanted... but it is really growing on me. Its a wrap around style and has gorgeous beading. The only down side is that it is sleeveless. I am hoping to find some cap sleeves or something to wear with it.
I went shopping with Linda today. We got the flower girl baskets along with some ribbon for them. I am having three flower girls; Mike's niece Saleen, Kristy's daughter Kaylie, and Jenny's daughter Alissa. I am excited for the flower girls.
We also managed to find some flowers in my colors so we bought what we could of these. I am starting to realize that flowers are going to be a huge cost. Oh I also called around to see about an Officiator and they don't run so cheap either. Maybe I can find someone with connections. Oh!! Dave was able to get us a room in Park City on our wedding night for free. Linda says it has a hot tub and everything. That will be good. I like that we wont have far to drive on our first night of our honeymoon. we still don't know where we are going after that though... we will figure it out I am sure.
It is nice to finally feel like I am getting somewhere in all of this. There are so many things to do still but at least I can cross a few things off of my list.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

My Mustang!!

So Mike got my Mustang driving today. I was so excited that I decided to do a Mustang Restoration Blog. For those of you that dont know, I purchased my dad's first car... a 1967 Ford Mustang. It is slowly being restored. Today was a milestone because we got it driving. We were able to take it around the block. To read more about it you can go to my links on the right side of the page to access that blog. Or the website is http://melissasmustang.com

First Post

So I gave in and started a blog. I actually already had one from when I lived in Logan in 2006. I just never wrote in it once I moved out of Logan. Now I decided I might as well do another one. I dont know that I expect many people to read it... but oh well. It will be fun.
So I guess maybe I could start about some of the crazy things that have been going on the last week. My car got totaled. It got rearended about a week and a half ago. Then the next day at the collision center it got backed into. So it is totaled. It turned out to be a blessing in disguise because not only did my Saturn get paid off early.... but I was able to take the insurance pay out and buy another car. I bought a 1995 Mustang. I love the body style and got it in a beautiful green color. It is not a new car by any means. It has some scratches and a couple little dents. It is still cute though. The interior is Tan...which really is not my favorite... but oh well.
Ironically.... I now am the owner of two Mustangs. I told Mike his family is dangerous. If you are around them too much... you will find yourself the owner of Mustangs in no time! The other Mustang I have is a 1967. It is not much to look at right now because it needs a full restoration. It was my dads's first car, and I feel I am very lucky to have it. I cant wait to get it all restored. We have gotten the engine running... and are planning on getting the transmission working as well... so that it will hopefully drive. Once we know that the transmission and everything is still good... then Mike will start tearing into it and dismantling it one peice at a time. Someday it will be all done and I will be able to take it to car shows.
In the midst of all the car stuff.... I have also been working on wedding stuff. I actually won a wedding dress on Ebay. It was originally about a $600 dress but I got it for $200. I have no problems buying a used dress because really people only wear their wedding dresses for a few hours. I am anxiously awaiting its arrival to see if it fits... or what alterations will have to be done. Or to see if i will have to go on a diet. As for more recent events... Mike ran the Ragnar Relay on Friday and Saturday. It starts in Logan and ends in Park City. I ended up having to go volunteer on Saturday morning. I actually headed up Parleys Canyon in my new Mustang (which is an older car and I didnt know if it could make it) at 2 am. I ended up volunteering in Heber from 3 am - 8 am. It wasnt bad. It was actually kind of fun. I then waiting another hour for Mikes team to come thru where I was at... then headed home. I am pleased so say my car made it with no problems whatsoever.
Last night Mike and I added a new addition to our family. We adopted Holly's (Mike's Sister) bird. It is a yellow Parakeet which is really rather cute. It is aparently not hand tamed in the least. That is soemthing Mike found out this morning when he tried to hold the bird. He ended up being bitten a couple times... and we ended up spending the next half hour trying to catch the darn thing to get it back in its cage. The bird sits on our kitchen table with a good view of the backyard. It loves to chirp at all the other birds. In fact... I was woken up bright and early to very loud chirping coming from our Kitchen. I was not too pleased! I guess we will see how long i can hold out with this bird. I am a total animal person... but birds really arent my cup of tea i guess.
Well I should probably end this. Mike laid down on the floor waiting for me to finish up my post.. and has enevitably fallen asleep. I guess I should wake him so we can pull the 67 Mustang out of the garage and try to start it again. Hopefully I will get in the habit of writing often.... I guess we will see.