Wedding Weekend!

Tonight is rehearsal and the rehearsal dinner for Adria's wedding tomorrow! I really hope the weather clears up, because right now it's 75 and cloudy, definitely not the weather anyone would want for their wedding. Tomorrow there's a chance of isolated thunderstorms, which I hope means that it will be gorgeous and sunny for the wedding and all festivities! I think we're going to try to go bowling tonight after the dinner, but I'm not sure how that's all going to work or who is all going to be there. Tomorrow is the hair appointment, pictures, WEDDING, cake and punch reception, and then the actual reception. I have a feeling it's going to be a loooooong but exciting day! I only hope everything goes well and there are no major glitches or anything. They're opening presents on Sunday morning, so I'm going to try to get over there as well and see at least some of what they got! More to come later, I'm sure!

Pictures

Ok, so I am finally able to use my computer, which actually lets me upload pictures!!! Here are some pictures from Vegas and Graduation. Wedding pictures are sure to come after this weekend!

This is when I got 5 in a row!!

Sarah and Adria at Hoover Dam.













Adria in front of Excalibur.






















Adria, Sarah, and I on Freemont Street, at the show we went to, and on top of the Stratosphere (it was a little windy!)

Naomi and I at graduation.












My entire family that came up to see me.










The cake for my sister and I.

























My Grandma Blasi and my Grandma Westerman.


My parents.

Back from Vegas!

Vegas was a blast! We had a lot of fun, did a lot of free things, got a lot of sun, and managed to not want to kill each other ;) I only lost $11 playing slots, so it wasn't too bad. We went to Hoover Dam one day, and then pretty much stayed on the Strip the rest of the time. We went to one show that was really neat! I will try to get pictures up soon. I really wish I could get our wireless to work correctly so I don't have to download pictures onto more than one computer. We shall see.

I got my Education Diploma and my Teaching License in the mail while I was gone. Now I'm just waiting on my English Degree to be posted so I can get that diploma as well.

This week's going to be crazy. Adria's getting married on Saturday! It's hard to believe that it's this coming weekend!

Hopefully more Vegas updates later. Right now, I'm running on 2 hours of sleep...

Vegas!!!

Heading to Vegas in just a few short hours! I'm really excited, even more so because it's supposed to rain the rest of the week here and it's going to be gorgeously (is that a word?) sunny and hot while we're there. At least there's no humidity there - my hair would be really really fuzzy! Anywho, more stories from Vegas, perhaps, when I get back!

Busy Busy!

It's been an interesting week. Wednesday, my cousin went home from the hospital. He was glad to get out of there because he was getting bored just sitting in the hospital room and watching T.V., not that he gets to do a whole lot more at home. I went out there Thursday to help take care of him and keep him company. His leg looks really gross! I didn't really look at it all that much while my cousin was changing the dressing - the little bit I could see was enough for me! Friday we had to take him to the doctor. After we tried to kill him with the elevator a few times, (we were not very skilled wheelchair drivers) I don't know why he didn't want to push it himself, but he chose not too, so we continued to have some adventures. He's really doing much better now and is getting stronger and can use his crutches better, so that's good for him and everyone around. Now, we'll see how he does when he gets the skin graft...

Saturday was my Great-Grandma's 100th Birthday! A TON of people came to help her celebrate it. We of course all had to take pictures. There were relatives there that I didn't even realize I was related to! She looked great and actually stood at the door for the first hour or so greeting people. They tried to get her to sit down, but she wanted to stand and meet everyone! The little ceremony and everything was nice, and it was cool to get to see some of my other cousins and relatives that I hadn't seen in awhile. My great-grandma is absolutely amazing. She still remembers everything, and just to think about all that she's lived through is amazing as well. I think they said like 13 or 14 presidents. The Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, two World Wars, Vietnam, Korea, Cold War, the War in Iraq. She's seen the invention of the car, machines, microwaves, cell phones, vaccines, all the conveniences we take for granted today! She still likes to tell stories about her childhood as well!

Saturday night we watched V for Vendetta. It was ok. I think it's one of those movies you really have to think about, and I didn't really feel like thinking too much about what was going on. I got the point, I just really wasn't that impressed.

Wheat harvest was going to start this week, but we had a big storm Saturday night and it's supposed to rain all week. If they do start, it probably won't be until next week sometime, if there's anything left in the fields to cut...

I haven't started packing for Vegas yet. I suppose that's something that I need to do. I'm looking forward to it! It's going to be a blast, even if most of it's spent swimming :)

Countdown!!!

Now I feel as if I'm in this "countdown" phase to a bunch of different things...

My great-grandma's 100th birthday is this Saturday - 3 days

Vegas with my two best girl friends - 7 days

My best friend's wedding - 17 days

Then on to the rest of my summer. I still haven't decided if I'm going to try to work or not. It really all depends on whether or not something I want to happen happens or not... If if doesn't, I don' t have to work. If it does, which I really really hope it does, I will have to work just to make sure I have some fall back money since I don't get paid until the end of September. It'll all work out. That's also what parents are for!

I went shopping today! I bought new sheets for my bed, towels, shoes, shirts, and some more pants I can work in. I was looking for some cute skirts, but I couldn't find any I really liked. Maybe I'm too picky when it comes to clothes, but I like things to feel comfortable and look good on me, not just be cute and uncomfortable!

I got my final transcript today. Unfortunately, that one credit of A from seminar didn't bring my GPA up - so I'm stuck with Magna Cum Laude and a 3.89. It doesn't have my English degree on there, so I guess I need to figure out if that's important or not.

It's finally starting to warm up here. I was a little concerned - it was a little cool for Kansas in June! I guess they closed my cousin's leg yesterday, guess we'll see if he makes it to Grandma's celebration this weekend. He was having trouble with his chest Sunday when I was there.

Here's to a few more weeks of a "lazy" summer!

Bridal Shower Bust...

So, I had a bridal shower for my best friend today. One person outside of our respective families came... The mother of the other maid of honor didn't even come! I was really disappointed, largely because I'd have very few RSVPs either way, and I was hoping more people would show up. I hope she had a good time - at least enjoyed herself a little bit. I only wish it had been bigger and more fun. Maybe if I'd sent invitations out sooner or something, but maybe not. I know it's a busy time of the year...

My sister's camping with her city friends this weekend. That should be entertaining. Apparently, one of them was playing around yesterday on the dirt/mud roads and got his truck stuck in the ditch... he he! I hope they survived the rain last night - it's supposed to be nicer this weekend for them, so I hope it dries out enough so they can have some fun!

I guess my cousin is doing a little better, though he's still kind of out of it and apparently randomly falls asleep on you. Next weekend is my great-grandma's 100th birthday party, so she's pretty excited about it!!

I see it being yet another fun week around here - maybe I should try to start organizing my books and stuff for when I move back to Iowa.