In no particular order...
1.) Chris and I went to a bridal shower in Austin (where I grew up). On the drive down, we hammered out the rest of the wedding details (which resulted in me reverting to a 15 year old, but was actually pretty helpful). The shower was fun--we played some games and ate delicious coconut cake and then Chris and I opened the biggest pile of presents ever. At one point, the pile was getting smaller and I was already beginning to wonder where all these new things were going to go in our tiny apartment, and then I looked over to the other side of the room and realized there was ANOTHER pile of presents over there, and that we were only halfway through. And then I got to thinking, wow, people sure are generous when you get married, which is sort of odd because, technically, when you get married, you are much more financially stable than when you're single... But then someone gave us a cool set of stacking green colanders and a stainless steel toaster and all thought went out the window. Afterward, we got to spend some time with Mary's family. At this time, there are 6 boys between the ages of 17-21 living in that house. Our time there was like being inside a fun, talkative, testosterone tornado....with pizza!
2.) Speaking of the wedding (and aren't we always?), I ordered the cake yesterday. Well, wait, let me clarify--I ordered the sheet cake yesterday. I stopped by the Rainbow bakery to see if I could order from them, and the girl who took my order was so nice, I ended up placing the order then and there. After talking about the order for a bit, she asked "Is this for your wedding?" When I confirmed that it was, she exclaimed, "Are you SO excited?!" And I realized that yes, YES I AM! I am excited! She also wanted me to get some sort of an inscription on the cake (she suggested 'We're so happy to be married!') but I gently steered her away from that. So, everyone will be enjoying wordless chocolate cake with buttercream frosting and pink roses.
3.) Chris went back in for his second appointment to get fingerprints taken as part of his Green Card applications. I didn't mind having to take the morning off work, and he said it was easier this time, and we're both hoping this is one of the last steps until he gets his permission to work! He has been patient for five months, but I think his patience is starting to wear a little thin. I don't blame him. I would have been writing a novel consisting of only 'No work makes Christina a dull girl' by now.
4.) Chris and I joined a gym! It's great. I'll spare you the sweaty details and say only that I am enjoying TurboKick and Chris is rowing his way to even manlier arms.
5.) We got the car back from Feist! I think after the last blog posting, it was another 6 days until we got the car for good. I think they were quite embarrassed about the whole thing because when I did go in to pick it up for the last time, no one came out to talk to me. Someone just handed me the keys and sent me on my way. Lame.
Hope you're well!
xo
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