Of all the states...

...why South Carolina?!



"I personally believe that US Americans are unable to do so because some people out there, in our nation, don't have maps..."

Happy Birthday, Saviour

wedding website...in progress

I am working on a website for our wedding guests. Check out our site. Keep in mind we are still in the early stages of planning. There's not much to post right now.

no longer a spinster

We went out geocaching last Wednesday down by the beach. Well, unbeknownst to me, The Pope got the help of his friend Matt to set the whole thing up. (geocaching is like a scavenger hunt with GPS) The Pope told me there was a cache (treasure you hunt) at this gazebo that he had already found and told me to look for it. While I searched for a box under the gazebo, Jon's friend Matt hid behind a bush taking pictures and video of the whole thing. I finally found the box and sat down to log my find. I opened the plastic box and there was a ring box inside. I opened up the ring box and started crying. The Pope got down on one knee and said, "Is that a yes?" And I said, "You haven't asked me a question yet." The Pope said, "You are my best friend. I can't imagine being without you. I was wondering, if you aren't busy, would you spend the rest of your life with me?" Surfers started whistling and clapping for us when we kissed.
We are going to hold off on planning and just enjoy being engaged through the end of the year. We'll probably have the ceremony here in Wilmington in May or June.

what do you serve with coffee?

I have really gotten into coffee lately...making it at home. Jon bought a french press that we use everyday, and I've been using my cappuccino machine a lot, too.
I really like those $.99 muffin mixes and the scones at Starbucks. I wonder what everyone else serves with their coffee. Please forward recipes, too. Thanks!

list of current favorites

Christmas songs by Elvis
Danish Wedding cookies
Project Runway
The Office
cooking
living green (trying)
coffee and green tea
nice dinners with a glass of white wine
everything Christmas
domestic-ness
taking random pictures
knitting

Christmas time survey

1. Egg nog or hot chocolate?
I prefer coffee or apple cider.
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Does Santa know I've moved to NC?
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
white lights
4. Do you hang mistletoe?
I would if I had some to hang
5. When do you put your decorations up?
Well I've never had my own decorations to put up. This year Jon and I put our decorations up the weekend after Thanksgiving. I already have presents wrapped under the tree. For some reason I am very in to Christmas this year.
6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
hmm, sweet potatoes
7. Favorite holiday memory as a child?
waking up early with Samantha to see what Santa left us
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
I asked Momma when I was like 11.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
yes, that's when our family opens all of our gifts
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
this year Jon and I decorated our tree with very colorful ornaments and a few of his old ornaments. There were these Elvis ornaments, at Walmart of all places, that I loved but I didn't get 'em.
11. Snow, love it or hate it?
I like it for like 30 mintues, just enough to play in it. But then I'm cold and want it to melt nd turn warm again.
12. Can you ice skate?
no
13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
One Christmas I asked Santa for a single rose...I got it!
14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?
spending it with family
15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?
Maw's hot pecan pie with chocolate chips in it
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
decorating and wrapping presents
17. What tops your tree?
a star
18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving?
I REALLY enjoy giving but I also really like receiving!
19. What is your favorite Christmas song?
I'll Be Home for Christmas by Elvis
20. Candy canes?
not so much
21. Favorite Christmas movie?
Elf, so freakin' hilarious
22. What do you leave for Santa?
I used to leave cookies for Santa and apples for his reindeer.
23. Do you attend Annual Christmas parties?
not so much
24. Does your family send out Christmas cards?
nope
25. Do you agree with changing "Merry Christmas" to "Happy Holidays"?
Heck no, it's CHRISTmas for a reason.