So much to do...so little time...

We leave Saturday for Italy and I have yet to pack anything. I'm a good packer - I enjoy packing - it's just that we've been busy and I haven't gotten around to it. We have plans Wednesday and Thursday night this week, so I really have to get it done today or tomorrow, because waiting until Friday would just be wrong. ha ha. My mother-in-law asked us yesterday if she needed to come help us pack - lol - that was funny! We will get to some laundry tonite, and I will try to lay out what I'm planning to take (I've gotten four new sundresses, two shirts and a pair of shoes for the trip) so I do have an idea of what I want to take, I just need to organize it. The airline says we can take 2 bags and 2 carry-ons, but I don't want to haul that around, so I'm going to try to squeeze everything in one suitcase and one carry-on. Wish me luck with THAT miracle! :)

I'll post again Thursday night or Friday before we go!! Ciao for now! :)

So we're going to Italy...

and it seems like we've waited forever...but now there are 17 days until we leave and I can't believe it!! We got our travel package in the mail a couple of days ago, and looking at our itinerary has made it real! I'm so excited to see Italy - I can't wait! :)

Happy Anniversary!!

Today, we have been married for one year! Time has flown, we can't believe we're here already. The journey has just started and we're looking forward to years of adventures to come. (At least that's what my card from Shawn said - hee hee!)

Shawn and I have both been fighting a horrible cold for the past week...unfortunately, we both aren't quite up to par today. But I received a lovely bouquet of 3 dozen red roses at work, along with some chocolate (yay!). I'll try to start getting more pics posted and get one of the flowers up - they are big and beautiful! Tonite, we're going to Ruth's Chris' for dinner and I'm looking forward to that! Despite being under the weather, it's going to be a lovely anniversary. :)

I'm thankful to report that Ike has been forecasted to be well away from us, so we're pretty much in the clear so far. It could come close and brush a few Southern coastal areas so Shawn and his dad could get some claims in...but we're not wishing that on anyone. ha ha.

We had a great time with friends at the Gator/Miami game - Go GATORS!! The box seats were awesome and it was icing on the cake that the Gators kicked butt!!

Speaking of cake, I'll be leaving work early to pick up our anniversary cake! Yum! We ordered our wedding cake and groom's cake from Sprinkles in Winter Park...and instead of having to freeze/save the topper, they offer you a free cake on your one year anniversary if you send them a great photo of the cake from your reception. We did, and now we're getting a free cake topper today! The world-famous "oh my god" cake, with raspberry filling and chocolate cream cheese frosting. I've got to post a pic of that too!! :)

Only 26 days until we leave for Italy!! woo hoo!!

I don't like Ike.

I hope Hurricane Ike stays further South than was previously expected. Though a hurricane in South Florida = claims/work for Shawn. We're having yucky weather today because of Hanna, but nothing bad. We just don't really need a ton of rain around here; so I'd be happy if Ike took a hike.

We're headed to UF tomorrow to cheer on the Gators (even though Shawn is a Vol - crazy, I know) so that should be a good time! Otherwise, I hope to get some relaxing in this weekend since Shawn and been sick and I've been fighting off his various symptoms all week.

We should be ready to "try again" in a couple of weeks. Until then, practice, practice, practice, is what I say. :)

We'll keep you posted...

And another one down...

and another one down, and another one bites the dust! Ahh, Queen. Gotta love how that song gets used in so many different scenarios. This time...it's because AF has arrived, early no less, and so we're on to cycle #3. On a positive note...31 days until we leave for ITALY! WOO HOO!!