Blessed!

We got approved for the car today! We couldn't be more excited and thankful this worked out! I get to sign everything on Friday afternoon..which will be an already exciting day since we get to see a 311 show that night...
we are stoked. :D

-d and t.j.

I think we found it!

We went to the dealership named "Planet Subaru" and test drive a few cars yesterday. We arrived falling for the Chevy Equinox, left loving a Subaru Tribeca. I never thought we would be Subaru people! We immediately fell for it across the lot and walked over to it....BEAUTIFUL but a bit soccer mommish for my taste. We had to take it for a drive even though it was a little more pricey than we had looked for. We took it for a long drive city and highway, pulled over checked all the fun stuff out and both agreed we wanted to try and get this car..we were in Loooove!

Its a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, 15,474 miles, one owner, its certified...and its GREEN!!!!!

The dealership has it booked $8,000 less than what Kelley Blue Book suggested. The ratings on it are wonderful, insurance is low and it drives great. We will find out all of the information and payment options on Monday, but for now we have placed a deposit on it so no one can come and snag it up. They agreed to give me $1500 for my Blazer, which in turn they are doing more of a favor to me by taking it off my hands. We are nervous and scared..but very excited and hopes this works out! We will let you know SOON!

Our Car Search!

We have been talking alot about trading in my blazer. We are hoping to purchase something by the end of the summer. Our main concern is gas savings,family friendly, and dependability. For awhile I had been interested in the 07 Nissan Altima-but I have figured out I am not a "car" girl.

I have sinced moved on from my car interest and have started exploring the smaller SUV options. We have come across 2 or 3 that we are interested in. Here they are:

1. 2007 Chevy Equinox


2. 2006 Nissan Murano


I have been in touch with some dealerships and we are just trying to decide which one to start with..so wish us luck in our new and scary adventure!

it's HOT!

it is so hot and gross here....we love our AC.

(just thought i'd tell you that.)

The calm after the storm..

This week was truely amazing.
Looking back on the pictures and memories made, we are so lucky to have such great people in our lives.

After all the stress, worries and tears these last months, this week was more than we could have ever expected and hoped for. Many thanks for the love, gifts and support we have received from everyone, and all the hard work that was put into making Saturday so special.

We cannot wait to start this journey together.

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"Give thanks and praise for good things you found,
humble people not ashamed nor proud,
and always try to keep your feet on the ground and love yourself.."

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(Pictures soon...)

XOXO - d and t.j.

T.J.'s Knee

We went for a follow up to his MRI yesterday--

NO SURGERY! Everything looks intact, ligaments are fine, no tears, a little fluid on his knee and a basic sprain is present. Its basically scar tissue and irritated from his previous surgery.

Whats next: Taking it easy for the next few months, no sports or rough activity. No therapy needed, but I think I may schedule a few visits to get him some strength training. He can return to work Monday and officially after next weeks vacation.

Thank God! This would have been a strain on us and I am so thankful everything is okay!

No onto the next adventure: Mom comes to Boston!!!

Heat Wave Retreat!

New England and the Boston area has been in a heat wave the past few days--temps of 100 and hot thick humidity! The past few mornings I have gotten up to leave for work at 8:00 and its already 85 degrees outside! Thank goodness for our AC! We took a trip to Nantasket beach yesterday evening-cooled off a bit and took some pictures. here are a few of our favorites! We also stopped by my favorite windmill in the area and caught a beautiful shot!

Caricature T.J.

T.J. had his MRI today-hopefully we will hear something back quickly in regards to what needs to be done. Hopefully NO SURGERY!!!!
This is from T.J.'s friend Justin who works for FUN Ent. (our side job company). He was working a job this weekend and brought this home-I was suprised and rather amused!

Reception update! (Panic mode!)

So a reality check came this last week--3 weeks to go until we have pull off a fun night for 100+!

We met with the DJ on Wednesday evening, it went well, he was very professional and I think that hes going to make the evening a really fun time! He took our suggestions and gave us a few of his own and together we came up with an eventful 5 hours. :)

I have shopped and made final decisions about the centerpieces, all I have to do is gather the #'s needed and go shopping! Our cake appt. is on Wednesday, so hopefully we can agree on a flaor and simple design for that.

My "newlywed" non-bachelorette party is set for the Friday before--I'm not sure whats planned but all I know is there is a party bus involved! So we'll see...!

Mom is set to come in 2 weeks! And my friend Codi will be here on the 25th! We are really trying to get our home all ready for everyone thats coming to visit--we are about satisfied with everything.

Things are coming along------!!

Wedding Shower 5/17