MISSING MILLER

I babysat Miller for 2 weeks while kids honeymooned. Now he's gone back home and once again, I've got the "empty-nest" blues. I got used to his "race-tracking" around my house, despite the tiny claw marks on my wood floors, every time he put his brakes on, picking up poop, his indecision to go in or out of house, his jumping up on our laps because he really thinks he is a baby, his doggy hair everywhere, and his slurping water. He really is a sweetheart and can make one melt. He won my husband over months ago, when husband first met him. Every night husband and I took Miller for ride in the golf cart. He loved sitting between the two of us thinking he is a person. Hope to see you in two weeks, Miller! We all plan to meet in Oxford for son's 21st birthday.

Where I've been....

I have not spent any time online, haven't caught up with anyone, or even answered. After my week of sleeping and moping right after the wedding, I have....

1. been babysitting Miller, the newlyweds dachshund while they are on their honeymoon

2. started at my house.... redoing Katrina-screw ups. there are many things that we have to have redone from the shady, incompetent, "we-threatened-to-take-to-court-but-could-not-emotionally-handle-that-extra-stress-at-the-time" subcontractors. did not get any where with these bad people, so we just need to pay once again, and get things right. seems like Katrina issues will haunt us for a long time.

3. painted the dinning room a brighter lighter shade of green. my master plan requires that i repaint every room a little lighter. i decided i need lighter colors for my emotional state of happiness. not sure if i like, need to change the drapes and the rug, of course in order to get full effect!

4. ordered above chest from Horchow. i had put all my purchases on hold until wedding was over and paid for. yes, we went way over wedding budget, like everyone predicts. Horchow having 20% off, so i got the chest basically with free shipping. PS Horchow has extended their 20% off entire stock sale.

5. once again praying for all the folks in our country that are having to deal with major catastrophes, due to Mother Nature. she seems to be relentless this year.

6. after refusing numerous paying interior decorating jobs (due to Katrina related issues) I've taken on my first job! BIG STEP! it is my neighbors beautiful home that is finally under construction. their house was completely Katrina-flooded and had to be demolished. i'll get some pictures of this lovely, raised Southern home.

7. still waiting for wedding pics....he seems to be weeks behind. that's OK as he is worth it!

8. paying off wedding!

9. thinking of all of you....

10. waiting for hubby to come home, he'll be off for the next 2 weeks

LIFE COMES AT YOU FAST!

It has taken me all week to decompress from months of running at full speed wedding mode. A little sad as the wedding fun and excitement is over, daughter and son-in-law have had a series of bad luck issues (Life sure came at them fast!), and my life is about to change. We may be living in 2 places, traveling back and forth on a weekly basis. At first it sounded exciting and exotic, but now the reality of the upkeep of 2 residences seems overwhelming. More to come about this.

We had a trip planned to the Cape in 2 weeks, looks like we'll have to postpone it. Hubby has missed numerous medical appointments because of his new work schedule. He needs to keep that week off that we would have been on the Cape and reschedule all his appointments. Health is the most important and precious gift we have.

So today, I'm enjoying some heavy duty, long-awaited house cleaning. And thinking of some fun decorating projects that I can immerse myself in.

But all is good and my home is beginning to sparkle once again!

Pictures

While we wait for the pictures, I thought I'd share some info. The awesome photographer that we had, Mark Eric, was one of the original creative minds behind the Trash the Dress concept. He started it in New York City, not sure of the date. Wikipedia.... Daughter may do a Trash the Dress photo shoot... she's trying to work out time and logistics.


I took a few pictures, but they are terrible, and I didn't have anything to drink. Rather then post some bad images, I'll wait for the professional's version of the evening.

Still catching up on sleep.

Explanation below is from Wikipedia:

****Trash the dress is a term used for a type of photography that contrasts elegant clothing with an environment in which it is completely out of place. It is generally shot in the style of glossy beauty and glamour photography.
The term is alleged to have been coined and the idea started in America, by photographer Mark Eric, after he shot his first Trash The Dress session in New York.****

The Knot Has Been Tied

I hope everyone had as much fun as we did. Bride and Groom said it was the best night of their lives. Bridal party, groomsmens were awesome! Everyone that I talked to loved the entire night. More to come! Wow, we are tired!