I found this picture today and it made me laugh so I thought I would share. Happy Friday!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Adventures of Registering
I never knew what an ordeal making wedding gift regestries would be. We decided to start making ours early, before the holiday season, because we were already starting to get asked by our families for Christmas gift ideas. This way when they ask we can hand over the regsitry lists and say "here is a really big list, pick something from it."
Ryan and I made a game plan:
1. Start with Bed Bath and Beyond because that will be the biggest list
2. Go to Dillards second so we can pick out our china and crystal - that will be another involved task.
3. Go to Target and register for the leftover things - this should be the easiest.
Well we knew it was going to be a long and involved process when we spent 2 hours at Bed Bath and Beyond and didn't even make it through half the store. We had to leave because the store was closing. That was Day 1.
The next day we decided to finish BB&B and then head to our 2 other stores. Luckily the second half of the store didn't take as long so we headed to Dillards next. We were optimistic about Day 2
Dillards started off weird. First, we got the girl who had only been on the job for a couple of weeks so she wasn't sure of anything. Once we finally got in the system she then told us that she had to scan each item we picked herself. Can we say awkward? She was following us around like a puppy and listening to us rationalize every single thing. Ryan finally had the idea of telling her she was off duty while we went around the store, picked what we wanted and then she could go back through with us and scan everything in a few mintues.
We started with bedding and left that department after 30 mintues because we couldn't agree on anything. Next we went to China and stemware. I ended up standing in front of the shelf with dozens of china patters for 2 hours because I couldn't make up my mind. Finally Ryan reminded me that I didn't have to make a decision that day and pried me away.
We were in Dillards almost 3 hours and got maybe 10 items scanned. After that ordeal, we were exhausted. But we had to truck on to the third and final place. All registering had to be done today because it was going to be the last weekend until December that we had free to complete this task.
Target was our final spot and turned out to be ok. Ryan proclaimed that Target had the best scanner. I let him be the keeper of the scanner at all three locations. I had to do something to keep him interested.
Looking back on the registering weekend I have come up with a few insights.
1. It is ok to pick the things that aren't the cheapest brand. Both Ryan and I felt really odd making lists of things for people to buy us and on top of that picking out expensive things. After talking to several people, we took their advice to "get over it" and scanned what we actually wanted.
2. Thank goodness for online registering! By the end of store 3 we didn't have a clue what we scanned or what we might have missed. Being able to access it online is a life-saver! Ryan registered at Sears for a bunch of tools so he was able to do that online, without me and without going to the store. He said we should have done that for everything.
3. I have become a registering pro - if you have questions, ask me and I can probably answer your question.
4. Through this process I have been reminded of how truely blessed I am to have friends that want to shower us with gifts, families who are happily throwing us an amanzing wedding and for the man that I will call my husband in 8 months. God has blessed me beyond belief!!
Ryan and I made a game plan:
1. Start with Bed Bath and Beyond because that will be the biggest list
2. Go to Dillards second so we can pick out our china and crystal - that will be another involved task.
3. Go to Target and register for the leftover things - this should be the easiest.
Well we knew it was going to be a long and involved process when we spent 2 hours at Bed Bath and Beyond and didn't even make it through half the store. We had to leave because the store was closing. That was Day 1.
The next day we decided to finish BB&B and then head to our 2 other stores. Luckily the second half of the store didn't take as long so we headed to Dillards next. We were optimistic about Day 2
Dillards started off weird. First, we got the girl who had only been on the job for a couple of weeks so she wasn't sure of anything. Once we finally got in the system she then told us that she had to scan each item we picked herself. Can we say awkward? She was following us around like a puppy and listening to us rationalize every single thing. Ryan finally had the idea of telling her she was off duty while we went around the store, picked what we wanted and then she could go back through with us and scan everything in a few mintues.
We started with bedding and left that department after 30 mintues because we couldn't agree on anything. Next we went to China and stemware. I ended up standing in front of the shelf with dozens of china patters for 2 hours because I couldn't make up my mind. Finally Ryan reminded me that I didn't have to make a decision that day and pried me away.
We were in Dillards almost 3 hours and got maybe 10 items scanned. After that ordeal, we were exhausted. But we had to truck on to the third and final place. All registering had to be done today because it was going to be the last weekend until December that we had free to complete this task.
Target was our final spot and turned out to be ok. Ryan proclaimed that Target had the best scanner. I let him be the keeper of the scanner at all three locations. I had to do something to keep him interested.
Looking back on the registering weekend I have come up with a few insights.
1. It is ok to pick the things that aren't the cheapest brand. Both Ryan and I felt really odd making lists of things for people to buy us and on top of that picking out expensive things. After talking to several people, we took their advice to "get over it" and scanned what we actually wanted.
2. Thank goodness for online registering! By the end of store 3 we didn't have a clue what we scanned or what we might have missed. Being able to access it online is a life-saver! Ryan registered at Sears for a bunch of tools so he was able to do that online, without me and without going to the store. He said we should have done that for everything.
3. I have become a registering pro - if you have questions, ask me and I can probably answer your question.
4. Through this process I have been reminded of how truely blessed I am to have friends that want to shower us with gifts, families who are happily throwing us an amanzing wedding and for the man that I will call my husband in 8 months. God has blessed me beyond belief!!
A Day at the Farm
On Halloween Day Ryan, his parents and I went to the family farm that is just outside Eureka Springs. I had only been there once before this day but I have to say this time was much better. This is one of Ryan's favorite places. They have 160 acres that they camp and hunt on. Their whole family loves it and I know I will be spending many days there.
My Studly Fiance
My first tractor ride - I am sitting on Ryan's lap - ha how redneck can we get?
We took the dogs with us and this is the first time ever that Tackle had left my sight at any point. He had a blast exploring and playing in the creek. Obvisously in the picture he was right by Mama's side.
It is such a beautiful piece of land.
And I found a turtle - Ryan named him Bill. We let Bill go at the end of the day.
My Studly FianceMy first tractor ride - I am sitting on Ryan's lap - ha how redneck can we get?
We took the dogs with us and this is the first time ever that Tackle had left my sight at any point. He had a blast exploring and playing in the creek. Obvisously in the picture he was right by Mama's side.
It is such a beautiful piece of land.
And I found a turtle - Ryan named him Bill. We let Bill go at the end of the day.Ryan also found a Copperhead snake and subsequently chopped the snake's head off - not the best moment of the day.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Happy Halloween!
After the game vs. Vandy Ryan and I headed back and changed for Halloween! This year we went as a ghost and ghost hunter! I have to get imaginative to get Ryan to actually "dress up" This year a sweatshirt and headlamp was what I came up with.
Flappers!
A scary werewolf
Flappers!
A scary werewolfThursday, October 28, 2010
Engagement Pictures
Our engagement pictures are ready and they are fabulous! My photographer, Rachel Blackwell, is AMAZING and I am so glad we chose her. Below is a sneak peek from her blog. We have 132 pictures to choose from and I have been going through them over and over. I think there might be 3 or 4 I don't like which is pretty amazing for me because I usually hate every picture I am in!
Stay tuned for more pictures to come.
http://rachelblackwellphotography.com/blog/
Stay tuned for more pictures to come.
http://rachelblackwellphotography.com/blog/
Monday, October 25, 2010
A First For Us
Ryan and I had a first this past weekend. We had tickets to a Razorback football game and we decided NOT to go to the game. Shocking, I know.
At the beginning of the week we didn't have tickets. We decided that since there was a chance of ran and since the game was so early that we would save our money and not buy tickets this week. Friday night we found out that my family had extra tickets that they were going to give us and we still decided not to go. We both had had a really long week and I was not to keen on the idea of sitting in the rain to watch the game.
So I slept in, woke up and turned on Game Day. Ryan came over and I watched the game in my pajamas. Infact, I didn't get out of them until about 5 p.m. It was great! Turns out we made a good decision because there were 2 rain delays and the game, which started at 11 a.m., didn't end until 4:45.
At the beginning of the week we didn't have tickets. We decided that since there was a chance of ran and since the game was so early that we would save our money and not buy tickets this week. Friday night we found out that my family had extra tickets that they were going to give us and we still decided not to go. We both had had a really long week and I was not to keen on the idea of sitting in the rain to watch the game.
So I slept in, woke up and turned on Game Day. Ryan came over and I watched the game in my pajamas. Infact, I didn't get out of them until about 5 p.m. It was great! Turns out we made a good decision because there were 2 rain delays and the game, which started at 11 a.m., didn't end until 4:45.
We really enjoyed watching the game from home, just the 2 of us. After the game we went and had some sushi and drinks and then started our registry at Bed Bath and Beyond. That is a whole other adventure that deserves it own post. So stay turned for "The Adventures of Regsitering with Ryan and Meredith"
Friday, October 15, 2010
Football Week 7
Farmington Cardinals (3-3) vs. Gravette Lions (6-0)
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From the Coach:
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From the Coach:
"Gravette's offense is centered around junior running back Daniel Strylezcki. He has carreid the ball 30+ times in each of their last three games. The best part of their team and the secret totheir success this year is their deffensive front - they play A 3-5 look and are super aggresive blitzing and stunting all the time. Thye have three shutouts this year and have only given up 40 points in 6 games."
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Auburn Tigers
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