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In 10 short days I will become Mrs. Edwin Parker

I will be up at 3:45 AM to make it to a 4:00 AM hair appointment

I will be getting my makeup done at 6:30AM

I will have already had 14 Diet Cokes

I will take a million pictures

Smile a million smiles

Eat cotton candy

I will be tired

But....by the end of it all I will be Mrs. Edwin Parker

That day will be bliss

Christmas Tag

1. Have you started your Christmas shopping?

Yes. In fact I am finished.

2. Tell me about one of your special traditions.

Ummm....lets see. Well every year I get a new ornament to put on the tree. I have always felt like a choreographed tree is sterile. My tree is full of hodge podge ornaments that mean something to me.

3. When do you put up your tree?

 

Beginning of December

4. Are you a Black Friday shopper?

 

No because I think that is racist

  

5. Do you travel at Christmas or stay home?

 

Well I am guessing that now it is a trade off. You know one year here and the next in AZ

  

6. What is your funniest Christmas memory?

 

One year my dad gave me a hubcap. I had lost mine off my car because I am a terrible driver. Anyways...I was pretty irritated but on the back was money for clothes, so it turned out OK. K now for the funny part. I used that money to buy cream Guess jeans and a blue and cream striped Guess shirt with matching scrunchee and argyle Vans.

 

 

7. What is your favorite Christmas movie of all time?

 

National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. Now that is a family tradition.

8. Do you do your own Christmas baking? What's your favorite treat?

 

What is this word baking? I love sugar cookies that my mom makes

9. Fake or real tree?

 

Melissa, the word spider-sac is awful.

Fake

 

10. What day does the actual panic set in to get it all done?

 

Uh I am in wedding panic...Christmas has nothing on that

11. Are you still wrapping presents on Christmas Eve?

 

Hell no....I am always done before then

12. What is your favorite family fun time at Christmas?

 

Uh....like all of Christmas? Its all good family fun time.

  

13. What Christmas Craft do you like the best?

 

What in the hell are crafts.

14. Christmas music? Yes or no, and if yes, what is your favorite song?

NO. But does that surprise anyone? I love Christmas Hymns though. Far Far Away on Judea's Plane.

  

15. When do you plan to finish all your shopping?

 

Done and Done

I tag Auby, Lori, Robin and Hailey

Gunpowder and Lead

I am a Democrat

But this girl makes me want a gun

As most know I was in a pretty abusive relationship......yeah....pretty abusive

Miranda Lambert has a song called Gunpowder and Lead

I damn near felt Republican as this little girl sang about blowing away her abusive husband/boyfriend

Seriously...

Auby

It was Auby's birthday last week.

I am the worst friend ever because her birthday list is a week late.

But here it is none the less

28 Great Things About Auby

1. She is the funniest person, she makes me laugh on a daily basis. And I mean out loud laugh
2. She has a devil may care attitude. She is who she is so suck it girls who have no idea who she is and were on a swim team
3. She has fantastic style
4. She is a glorious cook (she made me like mac and cheese)
5. She is up for anything
6. She held my hand during Paranormal Activity
7. She loves TV. I mean if you are my friend you gotta love TV
8. She is like Oprah
9. She has an unshakeable testimony
10. She is 100% loyal
11. She will visit you if you go to jail (she has promised me that)
12. She is up on her pop culture
13. She went to theatre camp
14. She is willing to offer an honest opinion
15. She loves kids (real kids)
16. She is open minded politically
17. She knows me and what to say to make me feel better in any sitch
18. She hates the word bestie
19. She is good at her job
20. She is great under pressure
21. She is a great teacher
22. If you are crying in sacrament she will go get you Kleenex
23. Best Maid of Honor EVER
24. Lets you borrow her belts
25. She has great hair
26. She loves the Chargers
27. She is a brave little toaster
28. She makes the best french toast (seriously...like...if your reading this can you make some)

Happy Birthday Miss!!!!!!

Sorry The Box was lame (giggle)

Parkers

*sigh*

Ok I have a confession to make. I am pretty soft hearted. I mean I get my feelings hurt, I cry at movies, I cry at commercials, and I cry when Ed does not turn around and go back to look for the stray dog who might get hit if we don't save it.

Because of this I am a democrat. Oh and I attach to people. See I like belonging to things, I like having a core group of friends that I know I can count on, I like families.

I always worried that I would not be real accepted by a family. I had a bad experience. And I am loud and opiniated and I dress in really bright colors. Not to mention the fact that I have serious baggage. I had just kind of given up on the fact that I would find a good family that would like me.

Well I am still loud and I think a bit too much too take sometimes. Especially when I am in my element. But, I think I am liked. I think that they are OK with me marrying Ed. They are great people.

I need to quit typing because I am crying

Bridesmaids

Two weeks ago, I had all my bridesmaids together


I took this picture. As I looked at it today I honestly got a bit choked up (but Aubs can attest to the fact that the tears are nothing new). These are girls that will be part of my life forever. I remembered how I lost touch with my bridesmaids last time because of choices I made.


That will not happen again


I mean all of them....are part of my life forever

Catherine (Little Miss)
Is my little sister who is not blood related. I have the greatest time with her. We are more than a decade apart in age, but come on, raise your hand if you think I act 32. If you raised your hand you do not know me or you are Jared and you are surprised I am not 38. This girl remembers me in all family things, leads me by her great example and is the funniest 19 year old I have ever known. She is down to earth and I am so excited to have her in my family forever. And is she not the prettiest thing you have ever seen?


Auby (Miss)
My well deserved Maid of Honor. She has truly been the best friend I have ever had. She has been completely selfless when it comes to me. I am amazed at the things she does for me. She knows me better than about anyone knows me. We like the same things, we laugh at the same things, we don’t really have the same taste in music but we make it work. She is single handedly planning my wedding. I mean she lets me think I made the decision but if it is a bad one she gently leads me on another path. I am grateful everyday for her. She was just as proud as my mom was when I went to the temple. She is the friend every girl wishes she had and when you have her...she never leaves. She has never ending loyalty. And she is pretty.


Julie
 My aunt. The closest thing I had to a sister growing up. We are not far apart in age and she was my hero growing up. I wanted to dress like Julie, listen to the music Julie listened to, do my hair like Julie, and hang out with Julie and all her cool friends. She has been a great example of strength and courage and has raised the two best boys ever. I could not imagine having a wedding and not including her. She is my surrogate big sister. The one who was never afraid to tell me I was going down the wrong path. The one who stood beside me through thick and thin. I love her. And yep...she is pretty too.


Shauna
Ed's older sister...that I am older than....that made me sad. I have been amazed since I met her how together Shauna is. She is primary president, a mom to two great kids, is a Realtor, and finds the time to help with anything. And she does it all with a calm demeanor that makes me seem like a hurricane. I am an only child and so loyalty to siblings is new to me. Shauna is loyal to her family. And it is humbling to watch. And oh my gosh...she is pretty too!!!!


Anita (for some reason I have always called her Nita...probably because her name was too long for me to say or I am lazy) 
Ed's younger sister that is more responsible than me....buh....I am under qualified for this family. Nita is one of the most service oriented people I have ever met. She is always asking if she can do anything for anyone. I am amazed by that. She is also the only girl I have ever me that has been to Lowes more than 3 times a year. I am pretty sure she could build me a house if I asked her to. Nita is loyal to her family too. Something I find comforting. And...You guessed it...she is pretty.


Moral of the story

You have to be pretty to be my bridesmaid

Headbands

I love headbands.

I love bright feather headbands.

I love headbands that do not hurt my head.

About 3 months ago (or more) Auby and I went to Craft Lake City. A craft fair here in Salt Lake. On this blessed day I discovered the headbands of my dreams.

I walked up to the table in awe. Everything I have ever wanted in a headband was there. I almost started crying. I bought two.

I then got engaged. I emailed Anne Michelle and asked if she could make my bridal party headbands. And she did. And they are amazing.

So....if you love headbands, do yourself a favor and check this girl out.

And if you want to buy me one for telling you about it.....you can