Save the Dates

I have an old high school schoolmate who’s wedding is just about the same time as mine! Both her and I are blogging about our experiences and its fun to share idea's back and forth! I didn't think of blogging about my Save the Dates, until I saw hers :) So here is mine! Thanks for the idea, Holly!

I decided magnets would be best. We will be sending them out shortly. Check em out!!

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Bridesmaid Dresses...Fabulous!

I originally wanted burgundy colored bridesmaid dresses. After looking and looking and looking, I couldn't find a burgundy color I really liked. And if I did find a color I liked, they did'nt have the style of dress I wanted. It was strange because the more dresses I looked at, the more I liked the color black. My friend Brittany and I went to the mall one day and decided to mix it up and try on black dresses. All of the sudden the variety of dresses doubled. There was so much more of a selection of black colored dresses. We decided to visit this little store called Windsor’s. This is a trendy little store that I would compare to Charlotte Rouse, except they specialize in dresses: Formal dresses, Prom dresses, Cocktail dresses. We picked out a few we liked and found the jack pot! It was the cutest little dress ever. So trendy and so Morgie :)


I got home that night and sent an email to all the bridesmaids. I didn’t want any of my bridesmaids to be uncomfortable nor did I want to be the evil Bride who makes her friends wear an ugly dress. I shared the link with all my bridesmaids and luckily they all loved it! Well, at least that’s what they told me. :) With in one week all the dresses were ordered and big check was marked on my to do list! Best part…the dresses were only $70!! Man I’m good ;) Imagine the girls with a burgundy colored bouquet and burgundy colored peep toe shoe....Fabulous!! Picture below is an example of what I have in mind!!



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2009 Blog!!!

Here is my end of the year blog to recap this years events. It has been a fun year! In March we went on a camping trip to Van Dam/Mendocino with Mike’s family and the Costello’s. I have never been to Van Dam/Mendocino and was pleasantly surprised. It’s a beautiful town with all sorts of shops, restaurants and fantastic view’s of the ocean. Below is a picture of Mike and I with Matt and Kirby.


In May, my sister and I turned 26…how the heck did that happen?! I can’t tell you how fast the time has gone by. We went to dinner at PF Chang’s and spend the rest of the evening in Old Roseville at the local bars. Even though I’ve had my itches to leave this town, I have to admit, sometimes a night in Old Roseville is the best. Below is a picture of my sister and some friends.


Summer rolled around and my family made our first house boating trip together in Mount Shasta. It was HOT! It was one of those family trips that make you think you could totally have your own family reality show because of the drama. LOL It was a great time though! We spent some time wake boarding, drinking on top of the roof of the house boat, playing truth or dare…mostly truth, and docked the boat and told jokes around the camp fire. Below is a picture of the “Crew” of the “Ship”


Later that summer Mike and I got engaged! We’ve spent the last several months planning and still have several months to go. The date is officially set to September 25, 2010 at Sun City Roseville. It appears we are ahead of schedule in our planning, however there is still more to do. It has been a great time planning thus far.


Below is a picture of my siblings this Thanksgiving. (Missing Natalie)


Below is a picture of Mike and the “Cartello’s” (which is a combination of the Carroll’s and Costello’s) during Christmas.


And below is a picture of our child…Kitty! She is practice for now until we have the real thing. We stinking love that cat! Look at her eye-ing all the Christmas gifts!

I can’t forget to mention the Addison Avenue crew! Below is a picture of my co-workers. I’ve been with the company for about a year and half now and have learned sooo much. Thanks ladies (and Robert) for welcoming me to your group!


And that raps up my 2009! I hope that 2010 will be good year for everyone!

"I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord.
"They are plans for good...to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:11

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Losing the ones we love...?

I’ve found the easiest way to express my feelings and thought is by writing them out. I don’t mean to put a damper on anyone’s day, however I love the feedback I get from my friends and family. I haven’t experienced the loss of a relative or loved one other than my great grandparents who lived long happy lives. Other than knowing a friend of a friend, or relative of a friend, no one close to me has passed away. I’ve never really had to face the loss of a loved one or deal with the feelings that come along with it. Recently my ex step grandpa, Tim (who I consider my grandpa) was diagnosed with brain cancer.

It seemed so fast and before we knew it, his head was shaved and he was taking treatment to cure the disease. A couple weeks later he fell into a coma. Things were not looking good for a few days so my siblings and I decided to visit him at the hospital and say goodbye. Miraculously (and I mean miraculously) he came out of the coma a few days later. To say the least, we were all stunned. He made an incredible recovery, considering his condition a week prior. In fact, his recovery was so great that he was released to go home, with the proper assistance.

My grandmother and him were able to celebrate Thanksgiving, their 21st wedding anniversary, Christmas, and New Years! We were also able to visit him Christmas Eve where he made sarcastic jokes and opened gifts. His progress was slow, but he continued to be a fighter. At the same time, we were painfully aware that the cancer in his lungs and brain were very hard to treat. We were all still aware what the inevitable future holds.

On January 11th Tim fell into another coma and passed away the next day, January 12th. I am thankful that he was able to celebrate the holidays with his family and friends before his passing. I am comforted that he is no longer in pain and will never have to suffer again. However, after this experience I am faced with so many feelings and emotions. It's an entire new emotion that I have not yet had to deal with until now. I’m slowly sorting through my thought and putting things back in place but I can help but to question EVERYTHING. Feelings of sadness, feelings of fear, feelings of thankfulness, happy memories, etc…

I know it’s important to experience these feelings and thoughts and they will help me grow as a person. At the end of the day I realize how blessed I am, not by things but by people. I have so many people who love and care for me it’s simply not fair. Once again I’m reading the purpose driven life. Its such a wonderful book that brings me peace, hope, and excitement. Does anyone else have any suggestions or words of wisdom?

Finally, a quote from my grandma, Tim’s wife, one of the strongest people I know:

“The realist in me knows this journey still has many twists, turns and challenges ahead. I just hope I can put my worries about the future aside long enough so that I don't miss out on enjoying the present.”

So simple and true for any experience in life!!

Morgie ♥