It happens in 3's right??

So, I inadvertently left out something that happened last weekend with Dave's checking account. We went to breakfast with my mom, like we do every Sunday. Dave was going to pay and gave the cashier his card. The cashier said that his card was declined. He thought maybe the stripe had been slowly rubbed off and was just not working now. The cashier said that, No, the stripe worked, the card was just declined. We were planning on going to Lowe's to get a new kitchen faucet, but instead he wanted to head home since he knew that he had more money than the 30 dollars breakfast was going to cost. when we got home and he logged on to his internet banking account, he realized that someone had charged over 1200 dollars to his card. Each charge was $429. All of the charges were from a company called Identity Protect. He was so upset because he obviously didn't approve these charges. After doing a little Google investigative work, I found that there are literally hundreds of people in the United States that have had these same charges against their credit cards and bank accounts. Monday, he went to the bank with his printed Google info and his bank statements and talked to the Bank Manager. He had to get a new bank account and new card. Finally on Thursday of last week, the money was redeposited back into his new account.

So, In continuing with our recent stream of, I don't want to say Bad Luck, because it isn't that - but our unfortunate circumstances - Dave was rear-ended yesterday while going to the tag agency to try to tag our VTX. The car behind him was hit and then he was hit. It isn't bad at all, he thinks the bumper is going to need to be replaced, but I am not sure. He knows more about this than I do.
So, Hopefully things really don't happen in 3's. I told Dave not to get too down about everything and to not get into a Glass is Half empty mode because up until this point, we have been very blessed and we live such a good life. He was fine after a little bit of thinking about it.

On a more positive note, we (I) painted the bedroom over the course of the weekend. IT's actually still a work in progress. But, the new color is Teal walls with a white color ceiling and a brown stripe around the middle of the room. It's so beautiful. My mom made me a quilt out of this fabric, that actually was the originator of our wedding colors. The fabric is called Metro Blue if you want to google it. IT's beautiful.

Finally, here is a picture of Dave's newest baby - a 1969 Chevy Truck. It's really cool!!

The Goings On

Hi everyone, all 2 people who read our blog:) Just wanted to write an update and let you all now what is new in our lives. Here's what is new:

Three weeks today and no migraines for me! I am hopeful that this new medicine that the new neurologist has put me on is working...I hope. I say a prayer every night that it continue to work! I figured it out before I went to this new doctor and I have experimented with over 19 different medicines. The toll that it has taken on my body? Who knows.

Kelly's wedding is in two weeks, so we are busy finishing the last details of her wedding and getting the dogs their Bordatella shots so they can be boarded. Fun times.

Dave's been busy at work and at home. We are doing a lot to the house including painting the bedroom, installing new faucets and painting the outside of the house. There's alot to get done before our various families start to arrive, so wish us luck!! Yesterday we spent almost 3 hours at Lowes redecorating the house, imaginary style. It was great. We have so many ideas, now we just need to win the lottery.

School. School is school. Homework and papers...IT's going well but not much more to say about that.

The weather here has been so beautiful lately. We've been driving everywhere with the top down or the sunroof open. I love this weather!!

Well, that's it for now, nothing exciting, I know. Maybe tonight Dave will pose (haha) for a couple of pictures from us shooting at the gun range?? We'll see if I can sneak a few and post them tomorrow...for now though, I will leave you with this:

Yes, it's our two cats waiting at the door to be let in from outside. IF the door is shut, they will meow until we let them inside!! Only our cats.

Long Time, No Blog....

First. the above picture is what happens when I leave my little brother Alex and a friend in charge of the dogs. They did everything they could to get all of the animals of the house to pose with them for a picture. Not pictured - Shitten. He scratched Alex's friend Dakota and so they decided to leave him alone.

Needless to say, we've been very busy lately. There have been so many things going on that it seems as though time for ourselves is not going to happen right now. Here's a taste of what has been happening!

* Please say a prayer for my Uncle Larry, Aunt Cel and my soulsister/cousin Cristy. Larry has lung cancer which has spread to his lymph nodes and is in the hospital in ICU right now. He needs some serious prayer as does my Aunt and cousin who are burning both ends of the candle right now.

*School - School is well, school. It's going well. I still have my 3 classes that keep me on my toes. Last night I was awake until 11pm doing homework and writing my 3 papers due at midnight. I just have to remember that each class gets me closer to my goal of Sign Language!!

* Work - Work for Dave has been going well. He's going through a transition right now with a new boss, but other than that he's been getting some good hours and some good work. Work for me has been going well. My mom and I have been so busy with her quilt store and then sprinkle in some sign work...it's busy!!

* Dave's been busy working on his newly acquired purchase - a 1969 Chevrolet Pickup. It's a project truck! It runs and it's interior is in good shape. It has a good engine but it just needs some minor things. Last weekend, he put in new shocks and a muffler system on it. It's a cool truck!!

* I've been busy helping my sister get ready for her wedding, April 5th! My mom, Grandma Carolyn and I drove to Macon, Georgia for her Georgia bridal shower. That took alot out of us, but it was worth it to see her new house and to have some fun up there!

*Our wedding!! Right now, there isn't much to work on. I have been talking to photographers but ohter than that, we are set for a month or two. I ordered the card stock for our actual invitations. I am making those as well so I wanted to get the colors ordered and here so I wouldn't have to worry about them. In late June or July we will have our food tasting and a cake tasting over in Clearwater Beach. It is all coming together and neither of us can wait!

Well, I think that is all for now! As if all of this isn't enough!! I'lll write more soon!!

I Know What I'm Getting for Valentine's Day....

I do. And I am so excited. Don't think that I am strange..but, here is a picture of it:

This is my new best friend. It's a Springfield XD 9MM. Dave and I have been going to Shoot Straight Shooting Range in Apopka for about a month now on Monday nights. On Mondays, they have free shooting for women. This has been such an empowering experience. I feel so strong and able to take care of myself whatever may come my way. I am getting to be a better shot and Monday the 25th, we are taking a concealed weapons class. My mom was a tad shocked to find out that I was going to start carrying a gun in my purse all the time. You know, Dave and I were discussing Sunday while we were driving around in Orlando that we live in a very safe area. It makes us realize that when we are driving around in areas that are, well, not so safe. Even still, I want to be able to have a fighting chance were something to happen to me. I want to be able to defend myself. And now I can.

Our Year...A Future in Review......

The other night, Dave and I wrote down the different events and trips that we have during the course of our year...WOW! Here's what we have so far - email me if we have forgotten an important event and rememeber - this doesn't include holidays. So, here it is:

• April 4-6 Kelly's Wedding in Albany, Georgia


• June - dates TBD - Dave's mom comes to Fla.


• Aug 25- going somewhere fun for Dave's birthday


• October 12- Wedding!! This doesn't include the week prior of craziness including final appointments, etc.


• Sept - dates TBD - Bridal Shower in OKC thrown by my "soul sister" and cousin - Cristy


• December 5-8 - New York City! Dave and I are taking my mom for a surprise ...anyone who wants to join along is welcome! The more people the better!

Not included as well becuase we have no dates whatsoever -- Dave's sister is coming to visit us (hopefully!) and we have a three day Rich Dad seminar that Dave's signed us up for, and my bridal shower here in Clermont!

Like I said above, this also doesn't include all of our holidays...we are strapped!!

Okay, picture of the day comes from the Clearwater Hilton - where we are gathering details, contract, etc. for our ceremony and reception. We visited there on Sunday and it is amazing and perfect! They have completely renovated the hotel and it is just so nice!

We're Off and Running!

So, We survived our trip to the arctic tundra - Minnesota. It was way too cold the entire time and I was sick the entire time. NOT a great way to start the new year. It was so nice to get back home and really dig my feet in the sand to get started on wedding planning.
I have been calling some places for our reception and ceremony sites and it is looking more and more like the Clearwater Beach Hilton is going to be a winner. They can offer us a ceremony on the beach complete with chairs, etc, and alternative indoor location in case the weather isn't so, uh, "favorable", and then also a beautiful location for the reception. One caveat - the reception is almost 20 percent cheaper if we hold it on a Sunday or a Friday. I honestly am leaning towards the Sunday. 20 percent off of $10k is a good amount of money that can be used somewhere else. My only fear was that our out of town guests (almost 80 percent of our guests) would have to take too many days off of work - Then, my mom reminded me that we are only asking them to do this once - to come to Florida for our wedding once. And that it is one of the most important days in a couples life. So, I guess that sold me - if someone doesn't want to come to our wedding becuase of their days off of work, then I guess they shouldn't come. I figured planning a wedding was clouds and puppy dogs the entire time - but I am surprised at how much drama goes into it. Las Vegas looks better every day...Just kidding!!
So, I think Sunday it is -- especially after looking at the menu and our choices.
On a NON-wedding note, I registered for my next semester of school. I am going to take 3 online classes - Personal Health (easy A and a much needed elective), Developmental Psych (still don't know what direction I want to take with my sign language- maybe counseling?) and then Web Publishing (another elective). I've also been researching the different options that I have for taking the Sign Language classes and getting certified. There is a school here called ASL and basically they are an interpretor service. So, doctors offices, law2yers, etc. call the service to get an interpretor. This company also offers the various classes needed to obtain certification. The company offers the classes at $100 each...Valencia offers what I am assuming as the same classes for 200 a class. I am honestly leaning towards going through the interpretation company becuase of the many different services that they offer -one being they will help find a job for those that are certified through their company. I want to go over and look at the school and see if it looks - okay, I guess before I make my final decision.
This has been such a long post, but I haven't written in a while...So, that's where we stand right now with life.
And just for kicks, here is Dave and his cat:

An End to A Year

I can't believe how fast this year has flown by. It seemed just like yesterday when Dave and I were grilling food at the house and celebrating the new year. But, now it is getting ready to be 2008 - the year we will become husband and wife! I have been slacking in the wedding planning department..I think that I am just trying to get my Christmas under control. I am finally going to go shopping this weekend. IT's been crazy juggling school, wedding and work.
I got an A in my Human Sexuality Class and a B in my government class. This next semester, I think I am going to venture out and take 3 classes, I think that I can handle it this semester.
We are going to Minnesota for the New Year's and we still need to get to Oklahoma - but that's a delicate balance of when they will be in town and when Dave can take the next days off. He got screwed at Thanksgiving, when we were originally supposed to go to Okla. and he had to do inventory on that Sunday, so he only had Thursday off, then he worked Friday and Saturday and Sunday, then had Monday off. That really put a dent in our plans!
I guess that's all for now, tons more to write but I need to get back to work!