Some things to think about...

"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." Aldous Huxley "If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music." Gustav Mahler "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent." Victor Hugo "Music in the soul can be heard by the universe." Lao Tzu "Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosophy." Ludwig van Beethoven "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything." Plato "Without music, life would be a mistake." Friedrich Nietzsche Notice, there are only two people on here that are known for their music. The others are considered some of the greatest minds of any time. Hmmm... Sam

As Sam said...

It is SPRING BREAK people of the blogging world! Yay! We needed a break and it finally came. Poor Sam is bored at home and I am missing him like crazy from California. Although I am having a blast on what will probably be my last "girly" trip for awhile to visit with Katie, I have definitely realized that I would much rather travel with Sam.

I had my bridal shower yesterday, which was...awkward. GOOD, but just the oddest mix of people. The cake was amazing though, and we were gifted almost $300 to put towards the four main activities we want to do while on our honeymoon in Cabo. :) God is good!

God is also good because he reminded me in so many ways why my faith is good, and again why my choice to become Catholic was the right one. I am so sure of my decision! Such a peaceful feeling. To top it off, Sam and I had a great conversation about it this morning, and about me getting to defend my religion. I love it!

Not much time...was in bed, woke up after a dream, and need to get back to sleep before a busy day tomorrow (short visit with Mr. Tipton, our high school band director, and then swimming with dolphins!!! followed by some shopping), but wanted to post a quick update and just let everyone know that I am in LOVE! With Sam, with life, and with God!

:)

Bordom was never so boring....

I've made it! I've made it! Spring break. I have the next week to relax and take it easy! But, sitting in my condo with nothing to do and with snow flourishes in March, and close to April, I am quite bored. Heather is gone for a few days so she can't entertain me. I have been organizing and cleaning because I have nothing better to do. Any suggestions? I am making every effort to not do anything school related this weekend because I NEED the break, whether I want it or not. So, today I will try to keep that effort true and try to find something mind-numbing to do. I'm sure when I look back on it, that's what I would hope I could cherish: nothing:) Sam

Wedding Update!

Wedding update:

We have confirmed everything but the cake! Yay! This is such a relief. When we switched venues, who knew how easy this would all become? More expensive of course, but much less stressful.

Here are our venders:

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Father Mike

Dance Street Ballroom – Amanda

Puttin’ on the Ritz Catering – Shannon

Nathan Coltrane Photography – Nathan Coltrane

Special Touch Florist – Esther

DJ – Steve Baker

Ceremony Music – Andrea Hope (piano) and Shannon Baker (cantor)

Cake – Soon to be Rosaurs (good and affordable!)

We still need to do tuxes, and all of the little things, but all of those major things are taken care of. Hard to believe, but we only have 127 days left! In less than a month I will be taking a short trip to California where my maid-of-honor, Katie, is putting on a bridal shower and we are going “dress shopping” for a dress for me to leave in from the reception. I am really excited to see everyone and “celebrate” with the people that cannot make it to the wedding…and some that can!

Sam and I have one more premarital counseling session to attend. Thank goodness! We found out this past weekend that Marisa and Danny went through the same course and seem to have found it to be just as much of a “one-size-fits-all” program as we have. This Saturday we will be talking about our finances, which we have had under control and have had a fairly strict budget since we moved in together last August. I think it’s strange that they need exact numbers. We have a budget, it is working very well for us, and we do not argue over money, but, oh well…we are done after Saturday!

So, there is the wedding update since Sam did the “life” update. He pretty much hit that one right on the nose!

TGIF!

-Heather

Wine and....wine.

Heather and I had a snow day! I was very close to calling in sick anyway, so this was very much needed. The day has been very relaxing for the most part. And if it wern't for such a popular holiday today (?????), we would have gotten a message...it was booked:( For the last couple weeks we have noticed some problems with our grout in the bathroom. Today a contractor came in and looked at it to get fixed. Tomorrow, he is supposed to fix it. We'll see if he does. So, as I sit here, drinking wine and pretending to pay attention to the movie "Two Weeks Notice," (;)) Heather made me dinner AND is going to watch the "big game" tonight with me. I am so spoiled! Gotta eat! Bye. Until next time, Sam

To Seattle or Bust

No bust. We're in Seattle. It's good to be here! Heather and I are staying with my Sis and I see my bro later today. I miss them!

Yesterday Heather and I went into Seattle and did some touristy stuff...the underground tour (real cool) and Pike Place. Had a beer with family later. Good times! Beautiful views of the Olympic mountains and Rainer with the clear weather!

Today, IKEA, Cheescake Factory and see my brother later. I'll be talkin to you on the flipside.

Sam

You thought I never would...

Update! I'm here! I'm alive! Kind of...well...more so than the past two days!

What is going on in our lives...well, let's see...

A couple of Sunday's ago I took the first official step to being Catholic, by professing my intentions in front of the congregation and by being blessed in my journey. It was an amazing experience, really. First of all, Sam performed my blessing, which made it even more special. And of course, announcing my intentions to become Catholic in front of people for the first time was pretty awesome, too. But the completion of the amazingness was seeing how happy my future in-laws were as I walked back to the pew. I thought Barb was tearing up a little. I was happy they were so happy! And of course, I am happy with my decision as well, so...yay!

Now about that being alive thing...I finally came down with the "crud" that is going around at school. Ick. It was rough. I NEVER stay home sick (unless I have a migraine, and that is mostly because I can't see and therefore can't drive), but today is my...drum roll please...SECOND day home! And I am feeling a thousand times better! I have a cough and it makes my voice funny, but my body doesn't hurt, I don't have a fever, and I have gotten a ton of rest. I would even be looking forward to going back to school if it weren't for...

This weekend is a long weekend. We have a three day weekend, plus a little extra time off on Friday. We were planning on either going car camping on the Oregon Coast or on the Olympic Penninsula, but it doesn't look like the weather is going to hold. And if Sam comes down with this yucky cold he will be miserable the entire time. No good. So, I do not know what we are going to do with our time, but hopefully we will be able to find something to do that gets us out and moving around. Really...we just need it to be summer. (Here is my wedding plug for the post...137 days!!!)

OH, and we are looking at buying a new car! THAT is an entirely different story!

~Heather