Please keep praying for nice weather! Apparently this summer is going to be a wet one, since you know the last 5 were dry!
We can't wait to see everyone though in just over a week!
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Current Status: 10 Days Until Wedding!
Well our wedding is defnitely sneaking up on us. We have kept super busy with all the yard work and program making and painting a person can handle!
Bachelorette Party
Coordinator/Organizer/Party Thrower: STACY!
Stacy rented a really nice cabin in MN for all us girls to enjoy a relaxing weekend away from the boys! And that we did!
Night one: Martini Night! We mixed several different kinds of martinis, and played some fun drinking games!
Day two: Some of us were feeling the after-effects of last night more than others! Needless to say, we did a lot of napping while watching Sex in the City episodes. I'm pretty sure that DVD played over 24 hours the entire weekend! We did enjoy a brisk walk in the neighborhood and on the lake!
Stacy rented a really nice cabin in MN for all us girls to enjoy a relaxing weekend away from the boys! And that we did!
Night one: Martini Night! We mixed several different kinds of martinis, and played some fun drinking games!
Day two: Some of us were feeling the after-effects of last night more than others! Needless to say, we did a lot of napping while watching Sex in the City episodes. I'm pretty sure that DVD played over 24 hours the entire weekend! We did enjoy a brisk walk in the neighborhood and on the lake!
Night two: Ok, some of us, or all of us, were still not in the mood to start drinking again. What a bunch of girls, huh?! We still know how to have fun. We played more fun games! The best was the "TP Bride". Stace paired up everyone with someone they don't know that much. One person had to be a bridal gown designer, while the other had to be the bridal model! Everyone had 15 minutes to use a much toilet paper as needed and make the most beautiful wedding dress for me! It was a very difficult decision. Of course each designer had to explain their inspiration for their master pieces, which also was cute humorous. And the winners were....Meghan and Crystal! Good job girls!
Thank you Stace for doing all this for me. I had an amazing weekend, and really think we should come back! Thanks to everyone who was able to make it, I hope you had as much fun as me!
Jamestown Wedding Shower
Hosts: Irene Williams and Nicole Williams!
This shower was a great opportunity for me to meet many of Blaine's relatives. It was a Pampered Chef Party, which made it even more fun!
Everyone drew on an apron for me, which turned out super cute. Nicole wrote, "Steph...you're the pick of the vine" and drew pretty grapes. Danelle put "The Perfect Pair" and drew two pears. There were many cute notes, and I had to laugh at Ashlee's which said "Dominos 252-8888"!
With the help of the Pampered Chef host Judy Baker, we all learned how to use some of the many neat cooking tools they offer. I got to help Judy make a delicious taco dip, as well as, roasted asparagus, which turned out to be SO good! We also had many other yummy treats to snack on, so I went home stuffed! 
Judy brought door prizes that we drew names for, and everyone ended up giving me what they got! That was way too nice!
Now Blaine and I will have so many good cooking tools to use, so we can learn to make good meals! I can't wait! Thanks everyone for who made my shower so special and fun!
This shower was a great opportunity for me to meet many of Blaine's relatives. It was a Pampered Chef Party, which made it even more fun!
Everyone drew on an apron for me, which turned out super cute. Nicole wrote, "Steph...you're the pick of the vine" and drew pretty grapes. Danelle put "The Perfect Pair" and drew two pears. There were many cute notes, and I had to laugh at Ashlee's which said "Dominos 252-8888"!
With the help of the Pampered Chef host Judy Baker, we all learned how to use some of the many neat cooking tools they offer. I got to help Judy make a delicious taco dip, as well as, roasted asparagus, which turned out to be SO good! We also had many other yummy treats to snack on, so I went home stuffed!
Judy brought door prizes that we drew names for, and everyone ended up giving me what they got! That was way too nice!
Now Blaine and I will have so many good cooking tools to use, so we can learn to make good meals! I can't wait! Thanks everyone for who made my shower so special and fun!
Bismarck Wedding Shower
Hosts: Barb Kautzman, Diana Bopp, and Stacy Smith!
Thank you everyone who made it! I had a great time!
It all started off with a little go around the cirlce, say your name, your relation to me, and tell any good stories about me. (You know a teacher hosted this party!) Aunt Debby was one of the first ones to go, and of course I know which story she was going to tell. Running around naked outside when your 2 shouldn't be held against you when you're 22! From there I had aunts (Trichelle more specifically) making up naked stories about me from last Christmas...all lies! Thanks Trichelle for also asking Blaine's mom if she had any naked stories about me!
After all that commotion...I was told to sit in the middle of the room, and everyone got to draw me! Seeing the results was too much fun, we defnitely have some artists in the family, and some who should probably stick to their day jobs! I believe it was Diana who made me look like Jesus, and Robbie who drew a football player version of me! Stacy's was my favorite! Most creative would have to go to Brooke and Linds, who a Roman version of me (covered with leaves in the right spots!) That took team effort!
Then we all enjoyed some delicious cheesakes made by my wonderful mother, as well as Diana's yummy cake!
Thank you everyone who made it! I had a great time!
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
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Tuesday, September 12, 2006
The Present and Future
Blaine: I am working on finishing up my last year at UND and getting a Bachelors in Industrial Technology. I hope to find a job in Minneapolis doing CAD work of some sort. To be honest I can't wait to move to Minneapolis, should be lots of fun and many things to do there. I am still in the National Guard currently serving my three year reenlistment. After this reenlistment is done than I am going to get out of the Guard, it has been an awesome experience for me and I do not regret any of it.
Stephanie: I am currently at UND, finishing up my last semester of college and getting my Bachelors of Accountancy. After I graduate in December I will start studying for the CPA exam, whoo hoo! I work part-time on campus in the Budget Office as an account temp, and most of my spare time is spent studying (DORK). In July I will start a real life job at Ernst & Young, as a staff auditor in Minneapolis, MN. I did an internship with them last winter, and I am very excited to be back in Minneapolis (such a fun city) and to work with all the fun people I met again. Blaine and I also have the cutest puppy ever, Deja (Papillon), who keeps us entertained and in shape (she has endless energy and if you don't play with her enough she will just whine until you do)! Deja is also the biggest cuddler I know, I love it! Other than that, I will keep myself busy (hopefully) with planning this big wedding of ours!
Stephanie: I am currently at UND, finishing up my last semester of college and getting my Bachelors of Accountancy. After I graduate in December I will start studying for the CPA exam, whoo hoo! I work part-time on campus in the Budget Office as an account temp, and most of my spare time is spent studying (DORK). In July I will start a real life job at Ernst & Young, as a staff auditor in Minneapolis, MN. I did an internship with them last winter, and I am very excited to be back in Minneapolis (such a fun city) and to work with all the fun people I met again. Blaine and I also have the cutest puppy ever, Deja (Papillon), who keeps us entertained and in shape (she has endless energy and if you don't play with her enough she will just whine until you do)! Deja is also the biggest cuddler I know, I love it! Other than that, I will keep myself busy (hopefully) with planning this big wedding of ours!
Guest Information
Date: June 16, 2007
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Jim and Doris Smith's Residence
3152 Tavis Rd Bismarck, ND 58504
Hotels:
Expressway Inn, 200 E Bismarck Expy, 701-222-2900
Expressway Inn Suites, 180 E Bismarck Expy, 701-222-3311
Ramkota Hotel, 800 S 3rd St, 701-258-7700
(Mention Smith/Williams Wedding for discount)
Transportation/Parking: We are currently looking into transportation service due to the limited parking. Carpooling is encouraged!
Watch for futher updates...
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Jim and Doris Smith's Residence
3152 Tavis Rd Bismarck, ND 58504
Hotels:
Expressway Inn, 200 E Bismarck Expy, 701-222-2900
Expressway Inn Suites, 180 E Bismarck Expy, 701-222-3311
Ramkota Hotel, 800 S 3rd St, 701-258-7700
(Mention Smith/Williams Wedding for discount)
Transportation/Parking: We are currently looking into transportation service due to the limited parking. Carpooling is encouraged!
Watch for futher updates...
The Wedding Party
Best Man: Jason Williams, brother of the groom
Maid of Honor: Stacy Smith, sister of the bride
Groomsmen:
Andy Nielsen, friend of the groom
Matt Brummer, friend of the groom
Ben Moquist, friend of the groom
Bridesmaids:
Susan Smith, sister of the bride
Pam Nguyen, friend of the bride
Meghan Brummer, friend of the bride
Ring Bearer: Garrett Williams, nephew of the groom
Flower Girls: Summer and Autumn Smith, cousins of the bride
Watch for further info and pictures...
Monday, August 21, 2006
The Proposal
If you know Blaine, you know it is not his style to get down on one knee in a fancy restaurant and spout off some sappy poem. Blaine is also not one to plan things too far in advance. We had talked about marriage quite often before he proposed, and I had already showed him the ring I really liked as an idea. So it was the waiting game for me, and if you know me at all, you know how impatient I am. But I knew I wanted to be surprised, and I wanted Blaine to do it however he wanted to make it more special.
In July we went to Florida with his parents to visit his brother, nephew, and niece. I thought maybe he would ask me while we were down there, but I had this thought numerous times before at other events. One day we went out on our own to St. Pete's Beach. Blaine has always said that we should go parasailing, because he had a really good time doing it with his brother before. So right when we got there, we signed up, and waited for the next boat to come in. Well, if you knew anything else about us, you would know that whenever we try to plan something fun, it usually ends up not working out for us. So in came the big dark clouds, the rain, the thunder, lightening.... The whole week we were in Florida, that was how the weather had been. Earlier in the week his family and I, and everyone else on beach at Fort DeSoto had been kicked off due to bad weather. We had only been there for an hour or so, and the drive there was almost an hour. I began to think, we weren't going to get our parasailing in.
While we waited and hoped for the storm to pass, we had delicious strawberry margaritas. Finally, the clouds cleared, and after waiting for awhile longer the boat arrived. There was one other couple on the boat with us, but we got to go first. I was really nervous at first; I didn't know what to expect at all. Once we got off the boat and started ascending into the air, I loved it! We got up above the Gulf of Mexico about 900 feet. It was SO beautiful; you could see so much of the gulf and the beach, and it was completely calm and quiet.
Right when we were about to reeled back in, Blaine pulled out of his pocket this ring with a HUGE purple rock on it! He asked if I would marry him, and at first I thought it was a joke because of the ring. But of course I said YES! He used the cheapy ring just in case one of us accidentally dropped it in the gulf; that would not be pretty. Well, go figure I did end up losing the ring when we were standing in the water. Bummer, but I did find a watch at the bottom of water. Would have rather had the ring : ) But it was a perfect proposal, and I'll never forget it!
In July we went to Florida with his parents to visit his brother, nephew, and niece. I thought maybe he would ask me while we were down there, but I had this thought numerous times before at other events. One day we went out on our own to St. Pete's Beach. Blaine has always said that we should go parasailing, because he had a really good time doing it with his brother before. So right when we got there, we signed up, and waited for the next boat to come in. Well, if you knew anything else about us, you would know that whenever we try to plan something fun, it usually ends up not working out for us. So in came the big dark clouds, the rain, the thunder, lightening.... The whole week we were in Florida, that was how the weather had been. Earlier in the week his family and I, and everyone else on beach at Fort DeSoto had been kicked off due to bad weather. We had only been there for an hour or so, and the drive there was almost an hour. I began to think, we weren't going to get our parasailing in.
While we waited and hoped for the storm to pass, we had delicious strawberry margaritas. Finally, the clouds cleared, and after waiting for awhile longer the boat arrived. There was one other couple on the boat with us, but we got to go first. I was really nervous at first; I didn't know what to expect at all. Once we got off the boat and started ascending into the air, I loved it! We got up above the Gulf of Mexico about 900 feet. It was SO beautiful; you could see so much of the gulf and the beach, and it was completely calm and quiet.
Right when we were about to reeled back in, Blaine pulled out of his pocket this ring with a HUGE purple rock on it! He asked if I would marry him, and at first I thought it was a joke because of the ring. But of course I said YES! He used the cheapy ring just in case one of us accidentally dropped it in the gulf; that would not be pretty. Well, go figure I did end up losing the ring when we were standing in the water. Bummer, but I did find a watch at the bottom of water. Would have rather had the ring : ) But it was a perfect proposal, and I'll never forget it!
Sunday, August 20, 2006
History
We met in high school when I was a Junior and Blaine was a Senior. Blaine was friends with Matt, the brother of my best friend, Meghan. Follow that one! According to many of our mutual friends, we flirted quite often. Although, if you asked either of one us at the time we would have both said we were "just friends". Blaine graduated and went off to NDSU. We stayed in contact, and thanks to many, many hours having sophisticated conversations on Messenger, we finally came to the realization that it would fun to date. Who knows were we would be without Messenger, Blaine and phones don't really mix : )
We continued to date that year, with Blaine making a few trips to see me, and vice versa. The next year I attended UND, while Blaine went on to his second year at NDSU. Many miles were put on that semester! The next semester Blaine transfered to UND. If you asked him at the time he might tell you it was because he didn't like the engineer program at NDSU. While I know NDSU is a second class school, I like to believe he came to UND for me : )
Well, he was only at UND for about a month, when the National Guards deployed him to Iraq. He was away for almost a year and half. It was hard, but we survived. Not to sound cliche, but I really think the experience made our relationship stronger. I knew after he came back that I wanted Blaine to always be a part of my life. And now we are going make the committment in front of all our family and friends; we can't wait!
We continued to date that year, with Blaine making a few trips to see me, and vice versa. The next year I attended UND, while Blaine went on to his second year at NDSU. Many miles were put on that semester! The next semester Blaine transfered to UND. If you asked him at the time he might tell you it was because he didn't like the engineer program at NDSU. While I know NDSU is a second class school, I like to believe he came to UND for me : )
Well, he was only at UND for about a month, when the National Guards deployed him to Iraq. He was away for almost a year and half. It was hard, but we survived. Not to sound cliche, but I really think the experience made our relationship stronger. I knew after he came back that I wanted Blaine to always be a part of my life. And now we are going make the committment in front of all our family and friends; we can't wait!
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