Checking in with the ol' blog world!

Hey everyone - It's been awhile since a post, huh? Well there is good reason (I think) for that. I've been SUPER busy planning for both the wedding AND the big gala we are putting on at work. Since switching into my new Corporate Relations and Event Planning role at the Children's Museum it's been crazy as our biggest fund raiser of the year is quickly approaching on April 26 - followed a week later by my wedding.

I'm having lots of fun in the new position but feel like there is something to do just about every minute of the day regarding the gala, not to mention some of the Corporate Relations stuff. The good news is that it all seems to be going well and I'm excited about the event. Want to hear more about the event and see me on TV? I thought you'd never ask. Click here (then on my face where it says DuPage Children's Museum):

http://www.nctv17.com/nctv17-son.html

OK - so hopefully I didn't sound too cheesy!! The new marketing person at the Museum was giving me a hard time for not wearing a tie - but hey, that's me and that's just how I roll. It was fun to be on TV (it was live the first time they showed it) - but not something I think I'd want to do on a regular basis. Ashley actually used to do that at the Animal Rescue League in Iowa each week with a new adoptable pet - she was much better than I am!

Speaking of my beautiful fiance, we traveled back to Des Moines last weekend along w/ her mom for the big bridal shower and bachelorette party. They apparently had a very good time. I had a great time too as I got to do many fun things including eating at my all time favorite restaurant, El Rodeo (where of course I ran into someone from my past as always!). On Saturday while the girls were out partying we had a very nice "Pre-Marital Male Bonding Conference." Muchos Gracias to my dad and brother who took care of dinner and hockey tickets for 7 of us guys - that was extremely generous and much appreciated by everyone, including me. After the game we hit up a local smoke free bar and ran into an old friend I knew from high school who was waitressing. She was super nice and hooked me up with free drinks for the rest of the time we were there.

Really enjoyed seeing my parents and catching up with them all weekend as well. My dad has built a gorgeous box to use for cards, etc. at our wedding. It was a great gift and we really appreciate it because he made it especially for us. In fact, for my parents wedding gift to us, my dad has generously offered to make us a table and chairs - any good ideas?? We tend to like very simple, more modern designs - send em my way if you see anything cool! Here's a picture of the box he made us - a special sneak peak before the wedding for you blog readers:



Well that's about all for now. Picked up a new remote for the bedroom TV and I'm LOVING it as I was actually able to program the TV, dish, and DVD player on that one remote. Might get the same one for the living room it works so good! OH - in other news I'm doing a little free-lance writing for the local magazine that featured Ashley and our pets awhile back. I'm hoping the article I'm working on comes out well and that they like what I've done. I'll keep you posted and link to the magazine's website if it's published.

I highly doubt there will be many more posts for about the next month - but I'll see what I can do. Hope everyone is doing good and that it is sunnier where you are than it has been in Illinois lately!!