So I went without exercise for 6 days because there has been a lot going on and when I stepped onto my Wii this morning I had gained 2 pounds. I guess that's no big surprise though. I was eating alot, and there was Valentines day at the Cheesecake factory.
We definately took advantage of that delicious food. The bill was the only unappetizing thing at the place. Oh, and the 2 hour wait to get a table. But once we got sat it was on. It was Jonah and Jen and Kaiti-bean and me. We started out with some scrumptuos lettuce wraps and Buffalo snackers. Then we each had a ceasar salad(except Kaiti had a plain ol' house salad). After that we had our main course. Kaiti had a combo of Steak Diane and Jumbo Shrimp, I had Orange Chicken, Jonah had some steak concoction and Jen had a Skirt steak or something. For dessert, Kaiti and I had the Tuxedo cheesecake and Jonah and Jen got the Cookie Dough Cheesecake. Man it was good. BUT, fattening.
So I took a step backwards.
I am still having trouble with booze, but I am finding that I can go days without it now. I hope to be beer free soon. I'm not making any excuses but before I would drink every chance I had. If I got off at 11:55 and the liquor store was still open, I'd be there. If I had the day off, I was drinking. I'm getting alot better at coming home and getting into bed with my wife and actually spending time with them on my days off. It's just going to take time. But come wedding time, I will be a new man.
Like I said in my last post, Kaiti and I have decided on October 3rd, 2009 as our wedding date. It's on a Saturday and the ceremony will be early. Like 11 AM or so. That way, the Country Club waives the $1800 room and site fee. We wanted October because we are both in love with the colors of Autumn and the way the trees look and the leaves skipping across the street and the brisk mountain air that gives us relief from the summer heat.
We decided on an early October because we still wanted a little September warmth to it. I decided to look up our wedding date on Yahoo! to see what other events took place on that date. Here's a few:
1955: The MICKEY MOUSE CLUB begins airing
1964: Buffalo Wings are first made at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York
1985: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched
1990: East and West Germany reunite.
1995: OJ Simpson found "not guilty"
2003: Roy Horn of "Siegfried & Roy" is attacked by his white tiger
2008: $700 Billion bailout signed by George W. Bush
That's pretty fun to look that kind of stuff up. It also happens to be the birthday of a few of Kaiti's favorite people: Ashlee Simpson, Gwen Stefani and Tommy Lee.
Anyway, Mt Vernon said it's fine if we want to use outside vendors so that means that Hannah better start planning a beautiful wedding cake for us. That was a big deal to me because I really wanted her to, but alot of places wouldn't let us use anything but what they had. So, Hannah: We would be honored if you would make us a fancy cake. I'm not sure if it should be autumnal like these:
Or, just elegant.
You'll have to help me out on this one. But I trust the cake will be amazing no matter what.
Also, I am going to need Adam to be the photographer/videographer (even though I never saw any footage of our family reunion).
I prefer to keep it in the family because we know each other and everything will have that "familiarity" to it instead of working with overpriced strangers.
Kaiti, Taylor and Janelle are making the invitations, I'm using my new iPod to make a playlist for the reception. We will probably be using Kaitis dad's projector for some of the dances. I have this strange image of the music video playing on a huge screen while the dance is going on. For instance:
For Kaiti and her Dads dance I chose "My Little Girl" by Tim McGraw.
At some point I want to slow dance with my new bride to this. I love the lyrics. I don't believe it's about a love gone bad as much as it is about going with your heart and taking a chance. Like he says at the end, "I wouldn't miss this for the world."
Also, the groomsmen and groom (Noah, Jonah, Zach and I) will battle the bridesmaids and bride to the "Evolution of Dance", and for our last dance, Kaiti and I are doing "Time of Your Life" from Dirty Dancing. I can't guarantee it will be good or even happen for that matter, but it's one of her wishes.
It's gonna be crazy. They want to do the "Thriller" dance too.
Oh, man.
Also, I was contacted by Tore this morning and he was upset that I hadn't told him about the wedding yet. Really, I hadn't told anyone besides family yet. The invites will be in the mail when the time is right. That's be so exciting if he came. He is my best friend afterall and I haven't seen him in like 8 years. Kaiti is inviting Patrick Swayze and his wife Lisa. I'm not sure if they're gonna come or not yet :)
Alright, time to work out. I am gonna sweat this week like I've never sweated before.
5 comments:
Ugh, Micah I wanna go! It sounds like SO much fun! But I'm going to be hugely pregnant and unable to fly. :(
I was seriously browsing dresses I could wear to the event!
Maybe baby comes early? Maybe Abby and new baby make it anyway? Orion and I already discussed just how disgustingly expensive it would be for all of us to get out there ($2400 and that doesn't include car rental, hotel, food..just airfare.) but he said he could take time off of work and stay here with the boys while I went because he knows how much I want to be there. So I mean..no promises..because who wants to wish their baby is early just so they can go somewhere? But know that I want to.
Are you guys doing a registry? Let me know.
That really sucks. Amanda can't come either because Daves sister is getting married on the same day. I hope some of my out of state siblings can come but it's not looking good so far.
I've already told Mike that we will be going. He is well aware and plus we have time to save for the trip.
As far as the cake goes, start browsing. You can look at websites, cake magazines, books or design your own. This is your cake so whatever you want, I will do but I want it to be exactly what you guys want. Think about colors, shapes, size, textures everything. Then just let me know.
I'm so excited for you Micah!
Yay!!!!! We've got a taker. That's awesome Hannah. We are so excited.
Micah, it's funny to me that it seems you are making all the plans and are so into the wedding, when usually the girl does everything. Does Kaiti just trust you and let you go at it? It sounds beautiful so far. I hope we can come. I really don't know. We have so many kids and so many things to swing to be able to do that, and we're so broke. We'll keep our fingers crossed though. I would love to be there for you.
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