It's almost the end of Feb... whaaaaat????

It's hard to believe February is almost over. But that means spring is a-coming!!!!

After 5 months of living here.. I declare that I really do like MN. Minnesotan winters really aren't as bad as everyone claims. The in-laws and coworkers all tried to freak me out by telling me I needed to heated jackets and long johns and snowpants... but pffffft. The only new things I got this winter are my boots and a warmer pair of gloves. Some people are just pussies. Ha!

I'm kidding. The cold doesn't bother me that much because I typically only spend 10 minutes outside a day, just long enough to run from the parking lot into heated buildings. On sunny days though, I spend up to a half hour playing out in the snow with the kids (and catching up on my lost childhood ;)). IT IS SUPER FUN. Now I understand what Troy means about MN having enough snow to do snow things, because in Indiana we get a couple of inches and its not enough to do fun snow things like go snowmobiling, make snowmen, snowangels, snowballs...

Not that I actually make snow angels of course. I worry too much about getting my clothes dirty and wet. I just watch the kids do it -- oh to be a happy carefree kid! ;))

Life is going very well. :)))) The fiance is recently employed - WHEEEEEE!!!!! We went out to Fridays to celebrate yesterday. As a special treat we got a full 3-course meal each, I got a tropical mojito, he got a white russian, and I even let him get a cherry coke! HAHA. Anyway, either the fiance is extremely talented or he somehow voodooed the interviewer, because he went to JUST ONE interview, got called back to a 2nd interview two days later, and the day after that got offered the job! I am impressed.

Soooo he's starting work soon and I am saaaaaad. No more hanging out on weekends and him doing the chores! He works loooong days Wed-Sat as a house manager for a home for disabled adults. Its not his dream job but it does give him some nice managerial experience, and given this economy, can't really be too picky! And of course its nice to have the extra income. :)

We are going to a CNY potluck at a Chinese church tonight. I am making a fried egg, tomatoes, and cucumber thing from my recipe book and I hope it turns out well! It looked the easiest to make. ;) Troy and I went to the service last week and there were these families coming in all dressed up in their traditional costumes and it was sooooooo cute. We'll get one tailored for him when we go back to Singapore. HAHA.

More wedding updates

We now have our absolutely adorable ringbearer and flower girl!!!

Avery's always been very very special in my heart, since I spent soooo much time babysitting him when I was at Purdue, and I've really watched him grow up. I've been there for (almost) half his life! He will be 6 in March.

I asked Shelby his mom if he could be my ringbearer, and she was so touched she cried! Awwwwwwwwwwwww.
And here is a picture of Bekah, the daughter of one of Troy's best men, Jesse. As you can tell, she's 5 and a sassy little redhead. ;) Watch out Avery!!
So far I have my maid of honor (Johanna) and one bridesmaid (Dianamari), and am looking to add 1-2 more bridesmaids. Troy has his two best men Jesse and Thor.

Oh and I found an amazing florist that was highly recommended to me by my coworker Sara. I've just been emailing her but I am very pleased so far. I asked if it was possible for her to do my flowers for $300+ (which is quite unheard of since most places start at $500 for silk flowers and $700 for fresh!), and she sent me quotes that came in BELOW budget - OMG!!!!

Sooooo, it looks like I will have gerbera daisies and roses mix, which I love and are cheap to boot. :))))) Our wedding colors are red, pink, and white.

I haven't ordered it yet but I'm getting this cuuuuuute customized cake topper for our cake. :)

We going to meet with photographers soon. I found two, one who is charging $1,600 and another for $2,500. Right now I am STRONGLY leaning towards the $2,500 one because I just LOVE her pictures. I mean, the pictures are going to last a lifetime so obviously I need to find a photographer who will make everyone look gorgeous, right? Right?

Oh oh oh, and also our wedding venue is just 12 miles away from the Treasure Island casino, and they have free transportation there, SOOOOOO thats where we're having our (optional) after-party. Everyone we've told so far has been super excited. :))) And they have a bowling alley and live bands there for non-gamblers. It will be FUUUUUNNNNN.

Ok gotta go watch the Super Bowl. I really don't know who I'm rooting for. I'm still bummed because the Vikings should be there!!!!! Pffffft.