Merry Christmas Y'all

Merry Christmas to everyone, I hope you all had fun and got what you wanted.

Ben and I had a blast, Ben got to learn how to play cribbage, Dad and Aunt Penny taught him how. Well Ben was learning I was loosing 3 games to be exact. But that's alright, someone had to lose so someone else could win. We got to talk to Aunt Sharon and Uncle Ron via web cam on Mom's computer after we finished talking to Susan, Joe, and Amelia. It was nice to be able to see everyone instead of just talking over the phone. Next year the Musleh's will be home for Christmas and maybe, just maybe the Messinese will come home too.

And a 1, And a 2, 123

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR HARRISON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Okay now that thanksgiving is officially over. I survived those 2 shopping days after, how about you? (Okay granted I had to work and didn't go shopping) I am thankful for the fact that Susan, Joe and Amelia arrived safely; family; my in-laws; my husband; the new additions to the family in July; friends...just to name a few. What are you thankful for?

The 1st ground sticking snow...

Today we got our first ground sticking snow. Also had to do some shoveling, so I'm glad Ben had the shovels on the porch already.

New member

Well the Weyenberg clan will be expanding again, Ben's brother Travis and his wife Kristi are expecting, the little one should be making an appearance in the summer time. First grandchild for Ben's folks as it's only the 2 boys in the family. I think it's great. I know there's a few other couples trying to conceive, so the best of luck to ya.

Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Weyenberg

Matron of Honor, Susan and Best Man, Travis

Bridesmaid, Kristi and Groomsmen, Rob

Bridesmaid, Shanna and Groomsmen, Joe

The whole family

L to R:
Susan holding Amelia, Joe, Dad, Mom, Sam, Ben, Shanna holding Harrison, Rob

Unfortunately I don't have one of the Weyenberg Clan (Ma, Pops, Travis, Kristi and Us to put up at the moment)

It is done

It's finally over. Ben and I are married after our 2 years of engagement and I finally got that kiss that I've been waiting for. It was a beautiful ceremony, with our siblings and their spouses standing up and our niece and nephew as flower girl and ring bearer.
We raise over $100 for St Joe's food program, it's a small token to help those who don't have as much, I for one know that feeling and hope that the money will help in someway.

We got awesome presents from all and I am slowly find ways to use them all...it's just a matter now of weeding through the old stuff and replacing it with the new and improve items. I changed the sheets on the bed tho those that we got from my personal attendant Deb and the matching comforter from Mary a close friend. The sheets match the drapes/curtains that Mary made me. Now I just have to paint the room to go with the new color scheme. And I also have to tackle the bathroom, the old paint job won't cut it with all the new things. Then again the bathroom is the one room I haven't redone since I moved into the house 5 years ago. But hey that's the way it is.

I hope to get some pictures up as I get them in from the sources, keep your eyes open on the travel blog for highlights from the Tennessee trip a.k.a. the honeymoon.

8 days...

So at this time next week I will hopefully be getting a good night sleep to be able to get up in the morning and get my hair done around 8 for the wedding. I'm getting excited, and the nerves are starting to kick in. But I think some of that is worry that we forgot something, or that there's not going to be enough food. I know whatever happens happens, but that doesn't stop one from worrying. I hope that I don't make a bummbling idoit of myself, trust me it's been known to happen. If the nerves act up, it will happen. But I'm hoping that my personal attendent will be able to keep me cool, calm and collective. She tends to get flustered easily and I'm the one to help her through, so I'm hoping that she takes the extra nerves I don't need or want.

And through this all, everyone is asking how Ben's doing, and you know what I haven't a damn clue.

Various Walks

Ben and I participate in various walks. Right now we walk for March for Babies and Memory Walk. Next year we (well I) plan to add Relay for Life and Buddy Walk.

The first year of doing the March for Babies then Walk America, Ben and I walked 9 miles, which isn't offered anymore because not many people did it. Last year I walked 6 miles and this year only 3. But it doesn't matter how many miles I walk, because the money is going to a good cause.

This was my first year for walking in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. I was on Vallhaven Forget-Me-Nots. I walked with Shanna and Harrison. With the option to walk either 1.1 miles or 3.4 miles, Shanna and I opted to go for the longer of the 2. We didn't go the full 3 because neither of us wanted to carry Harrison the full length back. Harrison was a real trooper though, he helped pull his wagon and even rode on my shoulders for part of the trip back.

Next year year I plan on joining the Relay for Life team that is stated at Vallhaven also. With so many people in our families that have been effected by cancer, it seems like a great walk to raise money for cancer reserch and programs.

And last but not least that I would like to add to the worthy cause walks is the Buddy Walk. Helping to raise awarness for downs. I will join Team Logan. Logan is Shanna's godson and his mother and her are great friends. By 2010 Shanna and Melaine would like to have a Buddy Walk in our area, so as not to travel as far.

If you would like to sponser Ben and me in any of these walks, just click on the symbol on the left to the corresponding walk. I thank you in advance, and I would like to once again thank all those who have already sponsered us.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk

The Vallhaven Forget-Me-Not's made a debut today as this was mom's first time running the fund raising for the memory walk. There was 11 members of our team, the youngest being Harrison and the oldest I'm assuming was Ashley's grandpa.

Old kink revisited

One of the headaches that both Ben and I have had as of late is getting a hold of the priest. He's not an easy man to reach, unless you nab him after mass, which we tried to do today, but someone else beat us to him. So it's back to leaving a message everyday for Ben.

23 days left

You know, by mentioning how far away the wedding in days, it seems so much closer then saying about 3 weeks, or a little less then a month. It's hard to believe but a month from now we'll be married and our honeymoon will be almost over. I myself am looking forward to going to Tennesse, if Ben doesn't change it on me, but I don't think he will. So I'll see what he does, I just want to know for packing sake.

New kink

So the newest kink in the wedding, the mints melting for the favors. Needless to say we have to replace about 200 wrappers, and all but 34 mints...very discouraging, we're just glad we found it now and not the day before.

One good note, nothing to do with the favors, but Denise has done it again and made us to beautiful candle rings for the memory candles. I can't wait to display them

Bridal Shower Part 2

Here are some of the gifts Ben and I got at the shower

We got this from Ben's Aunt Marian.

This was from Ben's Aunt Sandy, Aunt Glenda and cousin Rachel

These 2 plaques were from Shirley, Mandy and Jodi friends of the family

From my Aunt Susan and Aunt Sharon

From 2 of my co-workers Deb and Mary D

Grandma Buettner's Packer Party

My mom (Grandma Buettner) has started the tradition of a Packer party. Last year it was with just Harrison, this year mom had it earlier because Susan, Joe and Amelia were home for the bridal shower. I don't have any pictures of Harrison in his Packer outfit, but I do have some of Amelia.

Bridal Shower

So this afternoon, was the bridal shower. There was about 25 people in attendance, and one was MIA because she was unable to find the church that the shower was at. It was fun talking to everyone, and my dad's sisters were able to meet Amelia for the first time. I'll hope to get pictures up later, but Thanks to my bridesmaids Susan, Shanna and Kristi.

Kinks...gotta love them

Ya know wedding plans were going so well, then the snags and kinks started showing up. The reception venue has new ownership, but our reservations are still good. Our spot for rehearsal dinner new ownership and new name, more then likely reservations may not be upheld. So have to find a different one. Our officiant isn't returning our phone calls to meet with him and finalize details, and our ceremony musician hasn't gotten back to us with the numbers needed to finish off the wedding program. So it's now about a month and a half, and I get the kinks and the snags, why couldn't they have come earlier....

Bridesmaids

For those you are interested and won't be able to attend the wedding. Here's a picture of the bridesmaids dress, but they will be in Fresh blue (navy) and white. I'm going to try and make sure I add the link from the blog to the thank you cards. we'll see how it goes.

Amelia's Dedication

So this past weekend the whole family went to MI for Amelia's dedication. Here's some pictures from the weekend.

Amelia enjoying a swing ride.


Getting ready for the big day. 4 generation picture.

Amelia and her godparents (L 2 R): Ben, Me, Jennie and Magid

Exhausted after a long day, so napping in mommy's arms.

Harrison and Amelia together at last.

She's rolling over and getting ready to crawl.

Update on wedding plans

Well the invitations are mailed and we already have 3 response cards returned, 1 without the persons name as to who it is, which sucks for marking them off. We have the flowers, which turned out beautiful thanks to an marvelous job by Denise. I have our toasting glasses done, and I also have the mirrors that I etched done for the favor table; though I still have to finish like 3 jars, just putting the ribbon around the bottom, and as soon as the candy corn comes out I'll start buying the bags, there will be regular candy corn, indian candy corn, caramel apple candy corn, the candy pumpkins, and one of the other new candy corns. So I think that will be cool. I go for my final dress fitting on Sept 9th. I just have to finish getting the gifts set for the bridal party, parents, readers and ushers, and anyone else I've forgotten. I also have to sew the ring pillow for Harrison to carry as the ring bearer. I think he'll look handsome in a little suit...let's see I think that's it for updates at the moment.

2 1/2 months or 79 days left

Only roughly 2 1/2 months left or for Granna's sake 79 days. It doesn't seem like it's that close. Both Ben and I are both pretty calm about it all. We will pick up the flowers probably tomorrow and I need to talk to schedule a hair appointment for highlights and practice hair for the wedding. We'll see how it goes. I plan on mailing invitations soon.

My niece

So Susan and Joe asked Ben and I to be one set of Amelia's godparents. Of course we said yes. I mean who wouldn't. I'll admit I think Ben and I were unsure if either of my siblings would ask me to be godmother to the nieces and nephews, because of the conversion. But in my opinion, there is one God, I'm not going to force my beliefs on Amelia, any more then I should hope that my siblings beliefs aren't pushed on to my kids. I will help lead her in God's path and help her become the godly woman that the Lord has planned for her. I can only hope that I can be there when she needs a woman other then her mother.

So Susan and Joe thank you from the bottom of my heart for asking me to be one of Amelia's godmothers.

3 months

So only 3 months left till the big day. The bridesmaid dresses are in and the girls can go try them on. Of the 8 guys getting tuxes only 2 are measured. We turned in the information needed for the hall, only to find out that they lied over the phone. The place has new ownership. When we found out we called to make sure they still had us down. Well the room we reserved they don't reserve anymore, so whoever talked to Ben on the phone, didn't look just told us that yes they still had the reservation and that we had the bigger room. Well that's nice because then I could have done the rounds like I wanted to do. Well no we actually don't have the bigger room, we have the same one, but now we have to deal with a public bar, though it can be closed during our reception. But that could cause other problems, so were still thinking on it as to what to do.

How Many of Me?

Right know with my current name there are 2 of me, once I am married there will be none of me. So how is that possible? Because "this name is not found in our database, this means the name is relatively uncommon." So the last name isn't found which means there's none of any of my in-laws with that for a last name.

HowManyOfMe.com

There are 0 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

Bring on the fox

Ben and I went to check out the fury of the fox river on Saturday night after I got done with work. So here's some pictures and a video.

Wedding

So here are some pictures of the bridesmaids bouquets for my wedding. This one isn't quite done it still needs the ribbon around the stems. My bouquet will look similar but it will be a medium round with white roses and yellow carnations along with the hydrangeas.

Weyenbergs...well

Okay officially only one of us is a Weyenberg at the moment. But in 4 months there will be 2, and after that who know how long before there's more in our clan. We're both the only unwed ones left in our families, well siblings wise. My brother and his wife have been happily married for 5 years and have a little boy who's 18 months, my sister and her husband have been married almost 2 years and have a little girl who's 2 months, and Ben's brother and his wife have been married almost 2 years also at the moment no children, but it sounds like they're gonna try after the wedding and my brother and wife will try for their second. So I'm gonna keep you updated on how things go with the rest of hte wedding plans and what ever happens after that. In some ways I hope I do'nt get cursed with what my grandma says will happen. My brother had the first grandson, my sister the first granddaughter, my grandma says I'll have the first multi's ...we'll see.