It’s a MIRACLE!

Brian and I have been together for 4+ years now, and the first meal that I ever made for him was what we refer to as “Sydney Spaghetti”. The first time I made it for him was the first night I had ever met him, and we call it that because I was nervous and Sydney came over and really did most of the cooking. Now, I make it at least once a week.

But tonight, there was a miracle. I have taught Brian how to make this spectacular meal about a dozen times, but tonight HE MADE IT ALL BY HIMSELF. This may sound a little silly to some, but let me tell you, for the boy whose most extensive cooking includes tinfoil on a baking sheet with fish sticks or chicken tenders being put into the oven, this is a BIG deal. I couldn’t be more proud.

So I present Bri’s masterpiece, regardless of the fact that he probably only made it because in our house the rule is that one person cooks and the other cleans, and I really just think he is tired of cleaning, it was freakin’ delicious!

Yummmmmy!

saving the date??

Well, after quite a bit of blood, sweat, and tears (ok, maybe no blood, but there were definitely tears. What can I say I'm a dramatic gal sometimes!) our save the dates have been mailed! So I can only assume we might be having a few new visitors to our blog coming via our wedding website (briankatie.net)! So to our new guests, welcome!

I also wanted to point out that we are still fairly early in our crazy planning process. So even though some days I feel like I am making no progress at all, I really am doing wedding related things every single night (and poor Brian is still at least pretending to be interested in all the things I show him!) And while our wedding website is going to be a very useful tool, especially for guests that will be travelling, we are still limited as to what information we currently have. As we get closer to our big day, and especially once we get through the holidays, more information will be added! So please keep checking back, and hang with us as we try to sort through booking blocks in hotels, getting maps together, and arranging time lines. While I love this stuff, let's pray Brian doesn't loose his mind in the process! :)

Bella is obviously very excited about the wedding
planning, or maybe she just needs a nap..

sunday random pic

Who are these random people you ask? Well, if you know us at all, then you already know, but I would like to introduce everyone officially to our Maid of Honor, Rachel, and our Best Man, Luke! Alright, truth be told I'm getting bored with the random pictures of us, so why not introduce some of our best friends? :)

Ironically, this picture was taken before Bri and I even knew eachother. Rachel and I were roommates freshman year, and sorority sisters of course, and I knew Luke becasue he was in a fraternity we hung out with a lot. So this was the homecoming tailgate that Luke and I were put in charge of about a week before and managed to pull of. Good times and fun memories!

Have a fabulous week everyone! Maybe I will have enough time to sit down and write a real live blog entry!

sunday random pic

Well for a change, Brian picked the random pic this week! I was trying to figure out what I wanted to post today when he volunteered to choose under one condition.. I couldn't veto the picture, so here it is! A very embarrassing, unflattering picture of the both of us that makes us laugh every time we see it. This was taken at a Red Sox game, but to be honest I couldn't even begin to tell you which one. The reason is because every game we go to, we end up with pictures just like this one. Actually it doesn't matter what we do, we end up with pictures like this. We are just very strange people. There is no denying it anymore. :)

Have a fun week everyone!

O. M. G.!!!!!

Until our wedding!!!

I can't believe it. Everyone told me when we got engaged that it would be here in no time and I didn't believe them until now. Man, how time has flown! And I couldn't be more excited about it! :D

i heart election day!

I can’t even begin to explain how excited I am about this election. I was raised in a very political family, and while I choose not to discuss my beliefs and voting choices with very many people now, I admit the election coverage sucks me in every time.

Brian and I both proudly voted today. We were super lucky and got in and out in about 15 minutes. I’ve heard people in Richmond we waiting for 3+ hours! This is such an exciting time in history, and I am so proud to say I was part of it! If you are looking for us tonight, you can find us parked out in front of the TV, we got some yummy local pizza for dinner and are having our very own little election party. Bella doesn't seem to be as excited about the whole thing as we are, but I can assure you we will be up all night or at least until all the states have been called!

Us after voting this morning, Brian obviously still a bit sleepy,
and me very excited about my sticker!

my super talented bro..

As long as I can remember my brother has been an artist. We used to set up lemonade stands with a side of hand drawn portraits for a mere buck, I stirred and poured, while he drew his little heart out. And these were no silly stick figures, they were full blown works of art. The only thing I had on my side was that I brought in more customers, the lemonade was cheaper after all. He started taking private lessons when we were very young, and when I was old enough I did as well. Unfortunately my stick figures just were no comparison, and I was doomed to disappoint every art teacher who hoped I shared his talents.

Regardless, recently there was a picture posted here, and multiple other places on the web, that got a lot of attention from friends and family. The picture was of a painting my brother did of little old Bella! This is actually the third in a series that he has done for Brian and I. The paintings are amazing, he calls them the "Eye Paintings" and has recently started to do them on commission. I am posting all of the ones I have pictures of here (please excuse the terrible picture quality of some of the paintings, most were taken on camera phones, as well as the example picture he did it from. If anyone is interested, please let me know, leave a comment or shoot me an email here and I will pass your information on to him!


Baby Bella again, he made her hair look longer, more like her,
since this picture was shortly after she had to be shaved down.

Me, this was done almost 5 years ago.

Brian, although I am pretty sure this is not the
picture it was done from, you get the idea.

Mummy, this was done off of her college graduation picture.

Sydney, the most recent. This was given to her as a
gift for graduating nursing school! Congrats Syd!!


And as the bragging gal that I am, I am going to post some of his other art as well. I have some other things hanging in my apartment as well, but these are a few of my favs.






And one last thing.. Don't forget to VOTE tomorrow! No matter who you are supporting, make sure your voice is heard!!

sunday random pic

This is the very first picture of Bri and I! I can't believe this was taken over FOUR years ago, how times flies!! Ahem, please ignore that vodka bottle in the background, this was during my "fratting" days and we were on our way to a highlighter party. Classy first dates we had, let me tell ya!
Hope everyone has a wonderful week!