The Hardware is Officially Installed!

Since our last rendezvous, some exciting events have occurred. That's right, kids- B-ry and I are officially engaged! He did some excellent work regarding the hardware (my finger has always longed for an Asscher cut diamond and it is not disappointed). The wedding planning phase is in full swing and I am hopefully avoiding any latent bridezilla-esque tendencies. I'm going to really try not to turn this into a hardcore wedding blog, but I don't see how I can completely avoid posting about it. So, consider this my first full-fledged wedding post!

The only sad part about being engaged is that my herd has thinned considerably over the last few years so many of my loved ones aren't here to enjoy this kick-ass time. I lost three of my grandparents and my dad in the past 10 years, so some of the planning is bittersweet. I'm trying to incorporate little pieces of them here and there so that I'll feel like they are with me. While digging through some old stuff at my mom's house I came across a small typewritten post card that looked like an overdue bill notice (not that I, erm, have any idea what one of those looks like personally..hey look over there! A pony!!!) As soon as my mom glanced at it she started laughing uncontrollably. She explained that it was something my dad had created and mailed to my grandmother (my mom's mom) with this note:

"Just wanted to let you know I sent one of these to every person who didn't send us a gift. Cheap bastards. Have a great day!"

My dad was a raging smart ass (no idea where I got it from) and lived to irritate his mother-in-law, so naturally this little stunt elicited exactly the reaction he was hoping for- something along the lines of "OHMYGOD!!!!! Oh. My. God. What did you do?!?!!?" Once she discovered she was the only recipient of the special delivery, she laughed harder than anyone. I'm thinking of updating it...juuuust in case:

SECOND NOTICE

We wish to call to your attention the apparent oversight in the delivery of your shower gift. All gifts were due on the 3 of June 1972, in the amount of not under $10.

You may deliver your gift on or before June 10, 1972, at 2130 Curtis Drive, Waco, Texas or for prompt pick up service at your home, simply call 772-5292.

We regret this notice is necessary, and are sure that this unforgivable negligence was merely an oversight on your part.

However, this is your second and final notice. If delivery is not made on or before June 10, 1972, this matter will be turned over to our collection agency.

Thank you,
Betty and Winston

Can you imagine if the Late, Great Winstonio had only used his powers for good instead of evil?!