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Generally, the mailman brings a lot of credit card applications (ew), and bills (yuck). However, since the wedding invites have been sent out, checking the mail has become quite the exciting activity for me and Josh. The RSVPs are trickling in slowly. Granted, most of them are from people that are in the wedding or are related to us but still it's all very exciting.
And for those of you who are interested in seeing the magic behind the creation of the invitations see below...
The gluing, stuffing and envelope seals were handled with care by Dawn, Kelly and Annie. Thanks, girls!
Josh, Tom and Dean balked at using a glue stick so they took care of the postage.
I've been very delinquent with my blogging but my excuses are three-fold; first, I've been spending most of my time on the computer googling and shopping online for wedding related things, second my camera's broke and third, I was in Phoenix for a work conference for an entire week. Typically, I don't blog about work because I feel like I spend way too much time thinking about it as it is. However, since a non-profit organization only sends a girl like myself to Phoenix once in a blue moon, I thought I should share a photo or two to honor the special occasion. And what an occasion it was, complete with celebrities, karaoke and an awards ceremony.
During our first day at the conference, the Iowa Chapter was honored with a "Chapter of the Year" award for Communications-yea! However, I didn't realize that they would be blowing up our faces for all the world to see while we were on stage accepting our award-boo.
OMG, is that Dee Snider from Twisted Sister?! What can I say? The March of Dimes knows how to rock.
Josh and I went to 80-35, a two-day music festival during July 4th weekend. We saw The Flaming Lips, The Roots and our local favorite The Envy Corps. Overall, a fun time was had by all. My only complaint is the large crowd of hippies at the festival. I know this is kind of their scene but honestly, do they have to take up so much room when they dance? And don't get me started on the hula hoops...
The Flaming Lips put on a good show. However, I believe their show is also the scene of the crime where my camera screen broke. Boo.
I believe that Suds has used his magical powers and giant paws to discover how to get out of his kennel. He has been found not once, but twice roaming the house freely after a few hours of being kenneled. The good news is that he hasn't entertained himself by chewing up sweaters or undergarments and he has remained "accident-free".
You know, I had no idea that when that lady handed me that 8-week-old puppy in the parking lot of the Oskaloosa Wal-Mart, he would turn out to be such a magical force...
Here he is using his power to tame one of man's greatest fears, the snake. Even Indiana Jones hates snakes but the Great Sudsdini doesn't even bat an eye.
The Floods of 'O8 have done quite the number on many Iowans' homes and businesses. While Josh and I have been lucky that our house hasn't had nearly any damage compared to others, we're sad to report that our basement did not go completely untouched by the heavy rainfall. We endured a large puddle in the lowest corner of the basement and as a result, our plan to remodel the basement has been expedited. We tore up the rest of the carpet and because of some lovely mold that began to grow on the walls by the stairs, Josh tore down that section this weekend. So this is what being a homeowner is all about, huh? Sweet.
No more mold, just a nice view of the structural integrity of our house.
The countdown is on! I just realized that Josh and I only have 14 weeks until our wedding. How did that happen?
Suds is much better at riding in the car. Here we are on our way back to Davenport for our first wedding shower.
Suds is much better at riding in the car. Here we are on our way back to Davenport for our first wedding shower.
As a wife, I intend to rule the roost with an iron fist and the Thiessens gave me a giant whistle to help reaffirm my authority. 
Our state fair is a great state fair. I love me some cheese curds, Cup of Cookies and Grater Taters...maybe it's a good thing it only comes around once a year. 
Suds celebrated his first birthday, hooray! Here he is with a doggie teacake.
BJ and Jill Day! We took a little mini-vacay for their wedding in Okoboji. Josh must be going for some kind of world record for "Most Times as a Groomsmen". This is his 5th time standing up with the groom.
Get it girl! My bridesmaids threw a fabulous bachelorette party and gave me all the necessary accessories for a night out on the town, including a giant flashing ring and pink furry handcuffs. Unfortunately, I was too busy bellying up to the bar or dancing in circles to complete any of my bachelorette dares.
Project Finish that Basement Before the Wedding is still underway. Overhead lighting, check. Drywall up, check. Textured ceiling, check. Painting, in progress.
