If you're not OVER the TOP... then you're UNDER the BOTTOM!

A Motto I try to live by. In other words, Live your life like nobody's watching (besides the "One" that is always watching, and no I am not referencing Santa Clause). Make the most of your days.. Things I like to do and always want to make time for in my commitment to my future husband... Showing my feelings to Justin, Let him know he is appreciated, always let him know I'm so so attracted to his outside appearance, as well as that inner goodness! Send those sweet texts. Write those notes. Send that ballin' pair of Nike Running Shoes he wanted in store, but didn't get, and surprise him when he is 2 1/2 hours away. You know, those types of things. Keep the fire sparked, and the love on lock. Giving is a big BIG part of a relationship, and yes I may be young spittin this type o wisdom, but I know this from experience. Being selfish in a relationship, and life in general, will continually bite you in the rear. Straight talk. The best things that have occured in my life, have come with patience, some tough criticism of my own self, learning to put others before my self, and a little help from Joel Osteen never hurt anybody. Just sayin. So, basically, all of this ramblies is the equivalent to Always stay positive, Know that you gave your best, did your best, and embark upon any and all life's adventures with a good to great attitude to conquer. God is a necessity, not an option.

I will say some of this could spur from the people that constantly have a negative attitude towards the idea of marriage, and cause my nightmares at night, where I'm at home with 5 kids crying and screaming, and constantly calling my Husband's phone with no reply! Ahhhhhh, Wake up. Whew. But anyways, engaged jitters I suppose. This coming from the "career" girl. The goal oriented, would be a missionary traveling the world before I expected to see myself getting married to the Man of My Dreams, and bearing his children. But here we are. And I could not be happier. So, Justin Hare (a faithful follower of Hoppin with the Hares), just to let you know in advance, you sir, have changed my life completely. Turned me upside down, and back around to a life I never thought possible for this ole girl. You complete my heart, make me want to strive for providing a life for one another and our future little Hares. You're an amazing, AMAZING man, I need you for now, and want you for always. I always will do my best to impress you with my cookies, and cakes, and late night bakes. Always want you to notice my new dress, or that extra highlight I added to my do (just for you). And I in-turn will always look forward to your phone calls, telling me all the details of your rigorous day, have a date-night, where I'll pay (occasionaly), and tell you how great you look after a 3 mile run/hike on any given day. In summary, I want our marriage to reflect who we are as people, and Over the TOP is how it's gonna be Justin Hare! (are you reeeady?) xoxox


Bloggers keep your pants on. Next week I will have updates on dresses!

Ballin' on a Budget!

This is one of my favorite sayings as I shop-hop, and debit-dip. So, this of course comes to mind while I'm Wedding Dress hunting. Unfortunately, the particular gown I am gazing so intently at, is well outside that "ballin" budgetary. So, my question is, Is it really really worth it Ladies?? They say #1 rule is, Do NOT hold back on "the" dress. I'm a no regrets kind of girl, so I'm thinking SPLURGE-TASTIC of course! We'll see what happens officially, but that is the current status for the White Wear = Pending.

On to the next topic, US! We went and tasted cupcakes at a possible cake vendor, and Vanilla Bean Dream is delicious. I be-dazzled my iphone this week, and I'm super stoked about it. I cooked Rosemary pork-chops last night for dinner and it was a party for my taste-buds. If you ever need a pretty quick dinner fix, try it sometime!

Loads of love. Text me, send me flowers, bring me a smoothie. Whichever. :) See ya next week.

Rosemary Pork Chops!

1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup water 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed 4 (6 ounce) boneless pork loin chops
Directions
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar and rosemary; add pork chops. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 3 hours.
Drain and discard marinade. Place the chops in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until juices run clear.
Prep Time:
10 MinCook Time:
30 MinReady In:
40 Min
**Nutritional Analysis: 1 pork chop (prepared with reduced-sodium soy sauce) equals 281 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 359 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 39 g protein.**

On My Days Off...

So, the venue is officially booked! May 5, 2012 is the date and 5 pm is the time! Whitestone Inn B&B Baby. That's our spot. So, task #1, complete! Moving right along to Bridesmaid's dresses, Groomsmen's tuxes and such. Oh yeah! And I found a dress that I must must try on...It's a Maggie Sottero...So that is also happening this week in Cleveland, TN. Wish me Luck!

K, so I have to mention that Justin and I went out Saturday night with his friends, and had a B-L-A-S-T! Given that I had to get ready with no hair brush, bought an entire outfit right before we were going out, and had to get ready in 30 minutes, I think I did pretty dang good! Rugged Wearhouse Baby! hahahha...Memories made for sure. And that's something, Married or Not, I hope we can always do. Go out and have fun. I think that's super important. People even that night said "you're to fun to get married", I say whatever, I'm married cuz I'm fun! hahahh

Toodles Poodles, We'll catch up next week.