Can't Wait for the Big Show...

No I'm not talking about the Superbowl...I have way too much homework to watch that tonight. I am talking about The Bachelor! I am really into this season and it keeps getting better and better. I never get to watch it with the rest of the world because I am stuck in HR class on Monday nights until 10pm, but my wonderful fiance always tapes it for me...yes tapes-we aren't high tech with a DVR and still own a VCR and VHS tapes.

I don't get to watch it until Wednesday night therefore I have to stay away from the Internet for a few days. Below is mine and Tucker's list of the order of elimination. I just want to know when Deanna is coming back!

So the next one I think is going is Stephanie (34, medical marketing representative, single mom). I LOVE her, but I just don't think there is a romantic connection between her and Jason.

I predict the next to go will be Naomi, (24, flight attendant). She is sweet, but I don't think she is strong enough or smart enough to keep Jason interested.

The top three are tough. At this point I think Melissa (25, sales representative) will go next. Fun fact, I went to college with Melissa. We were freshman together and hung out with the same boys our freshman year. We also had a class together. She is really sweet, but she was glued to her boyfriend-the one she always alludes too-they even took the same classes together. I don't think she is ready to be a mom and settle down. Did you know she did another reality TV show when she was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader-maybe she just wants to be famous???

Top 2: I think Molly (24, department store buyer) will go next. To me, she seems like one of the most mature girls even though she is the youngest.

And the winner is...at least in my mind...Jillian (29, interior designer from Canada) is perfect for Jason and Ty! Aren't they cute together?

Who do you think will win? Have a great week! BTW, sorry for the lack of posting! I have been so busy with work, school and wedding planning. You can read all about my progress at my other blog, The Perfect Catch.

My Christmas Vacation

Hey guys. It's been awhile since I've posted! I have been so busy visiting family and friends for the holidays. Mom is super-busy right now wedding planning so I thought I would jump on the computer while I had the chance.

This Christmas I got to visit Beauty (the Bichon), Bella (the kitty), and Annie (the Shitzu). Bella is my favorite because she can chase me around for hours.

Isn't Bella so cute?

That's me with Grandpa:

And me in Corsicana with G-Daddy:

Admiring my Christmas tree at home...I even had my own ornament:

My parents gave me my favorite Greenies for Christmas...I love those things...but my favorite gift was a t-shirt and matching collar (below). Don't get me wrong, I HATE when my mom puts me in costumes and then takes my picture, but this shirt is so comfy and warm.

It was great seeing everyone, but I was so happy to be home in my own bed. Happy New Year!

Love, Tucker

Sushi, anyone?

While visiting friends in McKinney, Texas over Christmas, Jason and I learned how to make sushi! It was so much fun and REALLY yummy! We made all of my favorite rolls and even wasabi soup. Jason and I couldn't wait to get back to Houston and try it ourselves.

Our sushi chef-teacher, Cory

Jason, looking so handsome while he makes sushi rolls!

I was so excited to have successfully made my first roll...can you tell?

We decided to give it a try on New Years Eve. We went to World Market to buy some cute sushi plates and tools, then we headed to HEB for all of the food and then headed back home for all of the work. Jason definitely took the lead on this one and handled most of the prep work, but it was a great joint effort because I took on the task of cleaning the kitchen afterwards!

Working away...

Concentrating so hard...

Almost done...

And the final product...so good!

Sprinkles!

I just discovered that Houston is getting a Sprinkles Cupcake location in April 2009! It will be in Highland Village!!! You already know how excited I was when Houston got a Crave Cupcakes, but Sprinkles is the mecca of cupcakes!!!

For those of you who have not had the pleasure of enjoying a Sprinkles cupcake, you are in for a treat. Their original location in Beverly Hills garnered a lot of celeb hype which put them on the map...anyone a fan of Bridget from "The Girls Next Door?" I was lucky enough to try them last year during a Dallas trip.

They have yummy classic flavors like milk chocolate and vanilla, but my faves are strawberry and red velvet. They also make more original flavors like pumpkin, banana, chocolate peppermint, orange, carrot and mocha. You are also order the cupcakes to have different shaped toppings like the Christmas logos above.

Head over to my wedding blog to get some ideas on how to incorporate Sprinkles into a wedding!

I can't wait until April 2009!~

The Houston Snow Storm

Well, maybe it wasn't a snowstorm, but it actually snowed yesterday!

[We got just a little excited at work yesterday]

[Then, when I walked out of class last night, Gavin was covered!]


[Jason and I took a walk in it last night...it was our first snow together]

[And Tucker was miserable...poor little guy was a trooper with his sweater]

Crisis Averted!

We are a go for May 23, 2009!!! We even booked our location today!!! Our friends have decided to move their wedding so we don't have any more conflicts. I am so excited!!!

Need to vent!

Has anyone had difficulties when trying to set a wedding date? If you have, or know of anyone who has in the past, please share your stories! I could sure use it. This post is simply a vent...

J and I were originally planning on getting married in August because it did not seem too rushed and was one of the only months that I could actually have a wedding and a honeymoon with my school schedule. Literally, my only 3 options are May 09, August 09 or 2010!

The only Saturday in August that this would work was August 15. If I do it earlier, I am in finals, if I do it later, I am back in school! We were not completely sold on August because it is THE HOTTEST month of the entire year in Houston. I am talking average 96 degrees and very humid, plus Jason and I really want to get married outside. We were still going to move forward, until we realized that my brother will be graduating college that day! I am so proud of him and he has worked so hard, so there is no way I wanted to pass over his big day.

So, we looked at May. I looked up everyone's possible graduation days in our family and May 23 was clear! Any weekend earlier, I am in spring finals or it is Jason's sister's college graduation. Any week later and I am back in school.

I called our venue of choice with my one date in mind in May thinking it is WAY too late to get it because this is a popular place, but it was open!!!!!!!

Jason and I were so stoked. May 23 is perfect in so many ways:
- J and I met on February 23 and the first movie we saw together was "23" so needless to say, that number is special to us
- May won't be as hot outside
- Our venue is available!
- Won't be hurricane season so no potential of a ruined honeymoon
- It is sooner than the August plan...I can be Jason's wife sooner!

But then (enter dark clouds) while I was sitting in class this evening, Jason chatted me online and said that his best friend and his fiance, just announced that their wedding just got scheduled for May 23. WHAT??? We just saw them at dinner 2 days ago and they told us their wedding would be in June. Trust me-I would have checked with them had they said May. They told us that they won't change their date because it was the only day in May that their church was available.

So, I immediately called my mother, and her reaction was:
"you can't change your wedding just because someone can't go...you can't make everyone happy"

Good point mom, but it is his best friend. The worst part isn't even that they will miss each other's wedding (which sucks) but that all of their friends (they are a really tight group of guys who have grown up together) will have to choose which wedding to attend. This just doesn't sound good!

I know what you are thinking...have one in the early afternoon and one at night. NO-we live 3.5 hours from each other so that would just not work and unfortunately, most of Jason's friends live very close to the other may 23 wedding so by default would probably choose the other wedding.

We are still waiting to see what the other couple decides or says. They never returned Jason's last text.

Does anyone have advice or a similar situation?