Sorry about the lack o’ posts lately but Pete and I have been swamped with last minute projects and details. Plus, to slow things down even further, I sprained my ankle Thursday night when I fell off my BOSU ball during my fitness class at the YMCA. For those of you not familiar, the BOSU ball is as close to a torture device as the FDA will allow. It is a half-sphere, with a flat bottom, used to “strengthen your legs and core.” Since it is “spongy” (like a fitness ball cut in half), you are constantly using your abs and legs to keep balanced. During the last few minutes of class, we were jumping on top of the BOSU and I came down a little off-center, heard a snap and hit the ground HARD. And then commenced crying and writhing…It was not a pretty sight!

I’ve been staying off of it as much as I can. It’s still swollen and has turned a lovely shade of purple and black. But, I’m fairly sure I’ll be all healed up for the wedding. If not, I may be contacting a couple of you to act as surrogate brides for the first dance! Just watch out, Pete tends to be a toe-crusher…

As far as the plans go, everything is coming together nicely! I don’t foresee any glitches, although one never does. I have finished my vows and Pete has started his; although, he’s feeling a bit stressed about them. So, if anyone has suggestions for vows, send them his way. Milt, this excludes you!

We’re getting excited and can’t wait to see everyone in just 18 short days!!

But then, today, while listening to my nerd radio, I mean NPR, I got cosmic assurance as to the greatness of our upcoming wedding day. In a short interview on “Day to Day,” Cliff Arnall, a British psychologist, claimed that today, January 22, is the most depressing day of the year. But, and here’s where it really gets interesting, we should fear not because the happiest day of the year, according to his calculations, is just around the corner–That’s right! You guessed it! The happiest day of the year is going to be June 22!!
It was definitely going to be the happiest day in our lives…but now it can be the happiest day in yours too!

If you want to listen to the interview, you can find it at: npr.org

We are now pretty much decided on Old World Wisconsin in Eagle. It’s a bit of a drive from Milwaukee (about 45 minutes) but the setting is absolutely beautiful and simple–very natural. If you haven’t been there, I suggest going to check it out. They are having an “Old World” Wedding in October; but, you can check out all the upcoming events on their website.

And, on to the food and beverages (that’s the only reason you all are coming, right?). We hope to have Saz’s cater the event. We’re planning on three choices for a buffet-style meal, with plenty of options for you veggies out there.

Libations will be unlimited wine, beer and soda. Sorry, you lushes: no liquor! We want all of you to be safe and since it is going to be a late evening wedding not close to your homes, we felt that limiting the amount you all drink would be a good idea…But, if you want to sneak a flask in, who’s going to stop you? Just get a designated driver…

Keep checking our site here and we’ll keep updating the info as soon as it becomes available!
We can’t wait to see you all June 22 (ish), 2007!!!

Pete and I are simple folk, as many of you know, and we are trying to keep the nuptial celebrations simple, too. We are looking into having the ceremony and the reception at a natural locale and have both fallen in love with the Retzer Nature Center, home of the shy litt’l turtle in Pete’s last post. We have to wait until October 2nd, though, to reserve it since that’s the date that the park service starts taking reservations for next summer. If anyone has any other suggestions, preferably for a location near water, please let us know!

In a few weeks, I’ll be posting the “songlist thus far” for you all to peruse and give suggestions. Although we are simple folk, we still wanna rock out that day and plan on dj-ing ourselves, or having a friend control the tunes. Either way, music will definitely be a part of the big day, as it has been a big part of our courtship.