1980 something.........

While scanning pictures for our rehearsal dinner video tonight, I came upon these 2 pictures. One is from Christmas 198? and the other is from Christmas 2007. These are my cousins on my Dad's side. I just thought they were interesting.

Amy (me), Blair, Carrie, Erin, Chan

Chandler, Amy (me), Blair, Carrie, Erin, and our Granny

I'm Back!!

Well, back to Stratford at least. I spent last week with my family in Ft. Worth and had a blast. My niece is the cutest, no matter what Mike says. We shopped and ate and shopped some more. It was the perfect trip. Now, I will be here for about a week working on wedding stuff. Today we have ordered invitations, tied ribbons on bubbles, decided what kind of candy to serve, started my veil, chose pictures for the video, and completed kissing balls. 7 down, a million to go. Hopefully, we will get things done so I can go home soon. I miss my home. I have never been one to get homesick but I know there are things and people in Lubbock that need me back. A few more days........

Prayer Request

Nothing new tonight, just that I (Mike) am really worried about the health of a couple of people in my life and could really use some prayer...

"Test me, O Lord and try me, examine my heart and my mind, for your love is ever before me and I walk continually in your truth."
-Psalm 26:2-3

A Few More Months Left.......

Hey all! Amy and I are still out of town. (She is Ft.Worth, I somewhere in West Texas) Just wanted to update everyone on wedding plans.

Dress........check!
Church............double check!
Cakes...............check!
Tuxedo......check
Honeymoon.......um.....downpayment.....check!
Invites...............coming soon!


We're so excited about getting married but are soooooo ready to get it done with and start our life together! We should be sending out invitations soon. And if youre in the wedding party, please get sizing and deposits and hotel reservations (if needed) ASAP for your sake and for Amy's. :) Once again, there will be showers in a few weeks and I hope everyone can attended. Oh, and were registered at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Pottery Barn. Thanks again for all the support and warm wishes! See ya'll soon.....

Gone, baby. Gone.

Amy is gone for 3 weeks so Ive decided to fill in for her. Sara Jane (her neice) is the cutest thing...next to my neice and nephew....ok, a 3-way tie. She is off to Ft.Worth for a week (she attended a wedding this past weekend that I hear was FABULOUS) and then she is headed to the wonderful town of Stratford, TX! Home of the Elks! I have been to quite a few football games there and nothing, I mean, nothing is better than going to a small town and having pretty much the whole town in the stadium. Its something about that environment that I get excited about. I grew up in Lubbock where we were 5A football and it wasnt quite like that small town feel. I mean, we were like 2-10 in district all my three years and you didnt really go to the games to watch it.....nowwhatimean?!? But I digress.........

I just wanted to start blogging on here because although Amy has asked me before to contribute, I didnt get the whole idea of why. (I have my own), but like I said on my blog this week, it isnt about me anymore....its about US. And so thats what I intend to do. Contribute as much as I can to my new family and be there when they/she need me. Superman?? No. More like Wonderdog...but without those red tighty whiteys. Yeah, you know.

Fourth Of July

Whew! What a weekend. On Friday, we got up early and drove to Fredericksburg with Mike's parents to meet Monica, Dave, and Parker. We had a great afternoon of shopping and then spent some time at the pool. The next day, we girls did more shopping while the boys played golf. Then we drove to Mason, Texas to participate in Rudy's family reunion. I met a lot of Mike's family that I had been hearing so much about. We had a good time and then had more pool time at the hotel. On Sunday, we had breakfast and then hit the road!!! Here are some pics from the trip.

I'm off to Stratford and Dallas for the next few weeks! Happy Summer!

I found Scrapblog.

I need your help!!!

Hello friends! Ok, for our reception, we want wedding pictures from our friends and family to use with the decor. If you are married, please send me a framed 4x6 or 5x7 wedding pic framed in either a pretty gold or silver frame! Email me @ ammagallanes@att.net if you need my mailing address! Please do this! If we don't have enough, it won't have the effect we want! Thanks!

On a more exciting note......

Friday we are leaving for Fredericksburg. I am so excited to spend the 4th out of town!!! I have never been there before but everyone tells me I will love the shopping. Can't wait.

Last Friday, we had our engagement pictures taken by Lauren Clark. I already posted about her but I must tell you again. She is amazing. Please check out her website...its on the right.

That's all for now. Don't forget to send me your picture!!