I think my "updates" status was a little premature. I should have waited, really. Because, while I was off of work this afternoon, Crissy and I spent some quality time at Michael's shopping for wedding goodies. Crissy has told me stories about when she and Darci would go run errands and only one would be mentioned prior to going, but really....so many more would await one of them. Somehow this was called "playing games" (or something like this - I can't remember every story I've heard). So, I didn't hide any of my agenda items from Crissy today, but as we were walking out of the door is when I told her all of the things that were on my list to look for while at Michael's specifically. To top it off, because of how our paychecks have fallen currently...it all also meant she had to pay today. I think she wasn't a fan of "games" today. She was a super trooper though. Even after what may have been an hour or more in Michael's.
We picked up flip flops for the "flip flop basket" for only $0.80 a piece!! Between a sale they were having today and a coupon I had, $0.80 is totally justifiable for this extra little thing we wanted to do. Plus, I've wanted all of these cute little mini chalkboards to write the names of foods and desserts on, so people know what they're eating - and what's gluten free. But, seriously - those chalkboards are so stinking expensive, based on what they are. So, Michael's had these little rectangular pieces of wood for $0.29 plus my 20% off coupon on everything - and I picked up some chalkboard paint....and (one day) voila! We'll have mini chalkboards. Not to mention, we picked up larger rectangles for the same process to take place - to use as table numbers/names.
We also picked up more ribbon - we needed more to finish ribbon wands, more to use for big bows on the "drink tent," and some to use to wrap around the napkins/silverware. Crissy and I spent some time tonight finishing up ribbon wands. Check out all 80 of them:
I mentioned earlier that I've been on a hunt for labels in a very particular shape. Well, before playing shopping games with Crissy today, I had decided that it might be more frugal of us to just buy a large scrapbooking punch and use the same shape for labels for the invitations and for the chalkboard labels for our mason jars for drinks.....plus anything else we might need that fun shape for. Michael's had nothing. Well, they had one mondo large scalloped circle. But, boring, really. So, we checked out Hobby Lobby, too. And, Crissy is a savior. Because in the midst of my grumpiness....she found a shape that is almost exactly what I was looking for. Almost. But, it's so exciting. Check out the new shape with the chalkboard labels. I can't wait to punch all of them out!
Last, but not least - the state of affairs in Crissy's office. Her office has become wedding central for the time being and has been completely taken over by wedding goodies. Here's proof:
Seriously, check out how many jars we have just sitting - waiting for candles and a glorious outdoor wedding:
I also have to apologize for today's lame posts. Disregard the complete lack of originality and wit. I must have used it all on the "FAQs" page I created on the blog....because these two posts have been complete and utter lamesauce. But, at least you know we're alive - and doing something wedding related.
