Hello everyone, with this blog we’d like to update you on
our current status and plans! We feel
like we've done a lot and spare time & days are spent organizing for our big
day to come. Things seem to be coming
together though; from engagement pictures, a wedding location & season, to the announced wedding party for both bridesmaids & groomsmen.
WOW, what a day! We
had so much fun today, thanks to my friend Sean from Eden Medical Center. Andrew and I finally took official engagement
photos today around the Bay Area. Sean
is a coworker and a nurse whom has become a close friend. One of his hobbies is photography. He had mentioned it even before my engagement
jokingly that, “Hey, so when the day comes for some proposal you’re going to
need pictures…” I said, “What?” Not knowing that Sean was a semi-pro
photographer (although he may not say PRO, he’s pretty modest, and humble) and
had just offered to take our photos when the timing was right. Sure enough, come July 21st Andrew popped the
Big Question! ;) I said YES to marry him of course. Soon after, I update Sean that it happened and
he said “great, when do you want to do pictures?” We had a picture day scheduled with Sean in August,
but sadly that was the day I had my nose reduced after fracturing it and my
face that weekend prior! That added a
hard cast to my nose for a week, and bye-bye nice photographs. Come October I healed well and we were
anxious to document the engagement!
Today we went to Oakland- Lake Merritt for some home town shots where we
run & walk, Walnut Creek- Mount Diablo hillside where we ride, and last but
not least San Francisco, a popular place with a great landmark background! We are looking forward to seeing the finished product!!
As far as our wedding location and season, we are thrilled
to announce it will be next fall - mid September 2013 held in Livermore, CA. We both really like the fall season in CA
with great weather; warmth, sun, beautiful colors, and crisp fresh air. Andrew gives shout outs for the fall as I
listed, plus he loves his college football!
Livermore is special and near to my heart with my family, memories, and
athletic events. My whole life my Aunt
& Uncle on my mother’s side have resided in Livermore; the good times are
endless with childhood Easter egg hunts, pool parties and holiday
gatherings. Andrew has got to know my
family pretty well in the past 4+ years and he’s attended these
parties! Two years ago we witnessed my
grandmother Flo drive into the swimming pool at age 98! Crazy! Together we share athletics in Livermore with
the local triathlons and frequent rides together or with the “House of Pain”
groups. Not to mention, wine country is
famous out there. We have toured some of the vineyards together and always
enjoy the local Concannon wine.
The last of the major updates is our decided wedding parties! We've both had our special people on our
minds for a while, and now we've been able to ask everyone and get them excited
to support us and celebrate! On Andrew’s
behalf he’s invited 4 close guys in his life.
One being his best friend Tommy Greenless from college and home in
Michigan. They shared an apartment in
Walnut Creek when Andrew and I first met.
He’s welcomed me as a girlfriend and fiancé. The other three guys are Ryan Bauer, Andrew
(Drew) Bartlow, and Todd Bartlow. I’m
psyched to know all our brothers can back us up. On the ladies side, my two best friends from
middle school will be joining: Alison Comfort and Megan Young. We (Al, Megs & Becs) all go way back to
Columbia neighborhood summer league swimming and girls nights, school dances,
high school cross country (with Alison), hiking, and snow shoeing &
boarding (with Megan). We are the true
Trio! Linda Saunders is a 9th
grade high school girlfriend who was my backpacking sister on the trail. We hiked miles & days together with the
co-ed Venture Crew group that we helped start up and lead! And fourth but not least is my girlfriend
Alyssa Bonsall, my CSUEB RN girlie, study-mate, and admirable friend. She is a kind, caring nurse, considerate
friend, and great role model as a peer and wife (married two years ago;). This is it, 8 wonderful people we are stoked
to celebrate with!!
Happy Halloween!
