Things that are new for $500, Please Alex

Life is ridiculous, and I need to keep reminding myself that that is the way that I like it.

Josh bought a new vehicle. I like it. It's a Isuzu Trooper, and it is newer and in better condition than Bill. His name is Mr. Miagi (sp?) and he is saving us money on gas which is awesome. He is also standard, which means Josh thinks that he is going to teach me how to drive standard, but he is dreaming.

Mr. Miagi is nice to have around since Josh hit 2 deer, that's right - 2, with Bill prior to being able to sell him. But, it's become a bit of a blessing in disguise. Since Bill is so old, the insurance company is writing him off, sending us a nice cheque. But, since Bill is still just fine to drive, (he just has a cracked grill) we can still sell him. Score. Bill is helping to finance the wedding!!

Speaking of weddings, we found a minister who seems cool, with the exception that he wants us to stop having sex till the wedding. We told him we would consider it. :) We also might have found a photographer, if my cousin Julie can make it from Toronto - she is awesome, and sweet! - family discount!!!!

Josh and I went ring shopping this past weekend. No purchasing, he just wanted to see what I liked. :) So exciting!!!

In my spare time, ha, when I'm not working for my dad, doing school work, at Josh's, or filling out paper work for student teaching, or the immigration lawyer, I've been working on some DIY projects - it's weird how fast the big day is coming. Josh and I are both on diets, and I'm starting to freak out a little about being able to find/fit into a dress.

The kids are good. Buzzy had a bath for the first time in I think a year, and he is smelling oh so much better. Bella has decided that she is going to sleep through the winter under the throw blanket on my bed.

I've put the flipflops in storage and broken out the closed toed shoes. Damn Michigan chilliness.