Our wedding by Kelly

So this is the part where I tell you about how I finally got nervous somewhere around the wedding. I didn't. I never once was even a little bit nervous. So now I don't believe anyone in the world who says you get nervous before weddings. I did manage to randomly lose weight like two days before. Unfortunately one week in Mexico brought the weight plus some back. I have to stay super skinny for awhile because we have reception part 2 in Tacoma in two months.

Anyway the wedding went perfectly. We opted to get some extra exercises in and walked a random lap around the church mid-wedding. It's too long of a story. Just pay attention to your priest or deacon during the rehearsal so you don't try to leave before the wedding is even over. Kelly

New wheeels by Andrea

So, my car died last week. It's a 2000 VW Jetta with 143,000 miles and needs Botox to help with some cosmetic issues. But despite the dents and dings, this car was AWESOME. Leather heated seats, 6 disc CD changer, moon roof, cool blue and red interior dash lights, premium sound, 1.8L Turbo engine....just awesome. But as it turns out, every car needs a functioning alternator. Go figure.

So now it's sitting in my parents' driveway, dead as a doornail. I still owe money on the car loan (that's what happens when you work at the mall and only pay the minimum) so I'm hoping to sell it to someone who has the ambition/skill to fix it up. There are plenty of people on Craigslist who would buy it...I hope.

So with the passing of the Jetta, I grieved for a bit, but quickly got over it when I realized this is the perfect opportunity for me to get something new. First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage....and that baby carriage was never going to fit in the Jetta. So I knew that my next vehicle needed to have some decent cargo space to accommodate our future kids and all their stuff. Also, I try my best to be eco-conscious, so a Hybrid car/truck was pretty high on my list of priorities.

After lots of research and side-by-side comparisons online, I decided several months ago that I wanted a Ford Escape Hybrid. I found a used 2008 model on Vehix.com for a pretty good deal, and decided to buy it last Friday. It's amazing how a new set of wheels can change your attitude...I'm suddenly obsessed with gas mileage and watching the Hybrid Battery gauges to make sure I'm at optimum performance (which means no more zipping around with my 1.8L Turbo). I don't feel invisible anymore...the Jetta was so small that other drivers would often not see me and change lanes while I'm still in it. I swear it has a "Batman stealth" button that I accidently pushed on several occasions. It's nice to sit up high, to see and be seen. So R.I.P. Jetta, you served me well for 5 years...but spring is a time for change and new life in the Escape. Yay! Andrea

Six days ago by Kelly

Saturday, April 18

Yikes by Kelly

It's a little after midnight. So technically I am getting married tomorrow. I can't wrap my brain around that. We've had some out of town guests since Tuesday. Currently only Jake's brother and his brother's girlfriend are here. I like it that way. We don't have a big enough house for six people.

Last night we had 10 people sleeping here (that's including my parents). Yesterday was the bachelor/ette party. It was amazing. I've heard rumors that I was there.

So I am getting married tomorrow. TOMORROW. That means today is my last day as a Hagerty. My mom spent a lot of this afternoon crying. The only time I've almost cried is when I watched Father of the Bride. I am just rambling.

Tomorrow I am getting up early to go get my nails done. I guess technically that is happening today. I have to be in bed by 10 tomorrow. My hair girl is coming at 5:30 AM. Yikes. Kelly