Officially a Haddow

The social security card came in today...I am officially Samantha Fromm Haddow.

Next steps...

HR at work
Driver's license
Bank accounts
Credit cards
Passport
Auto loan
Insurance....

I'm almost glad I have a layoff period coming up fro work...I'll need all that time off just to make those phone calls and wait around at offices...

So Incredibly Happy

Should be resting

With only five days left to go, three full days of work and several small items left on the task list...I should be getting sleep while I can. But I'm wired and wide awake at 12:15 at night. Bullocks!

Well...tomorrow...more snow...a dance lesson...and hopefully finishing the rest of that list.

Worried, nah.

Stressed out, of course. But I'm always stressed out. Especially when relying on others involved. Coordinating schedules, hoping people follow through, wondering if the approaching winter weather will hinder travel plans...It's that problem I have in letting go. And of course a few lapses in communication don't lessen the stress.

But it will all fly by before I know it. With minimal snags along the way.

Will I be able to let go and just enjoy the day when it comes?

I hope to god so...

Rings!

Ross and I had a great, albeit short weekend in Madison. With a lot accomplished. Farmer's market with mom and sis. Application for wedding license. Purchase of beer for reception. Many a game played.

And a rewarding email in my inbox with a photo of our near finished rings. They'll be in the mail to us on Monday!

Time is whizzing by now...

The Dress

In keeping with tradition and all of the superstition it entails, Ross is not allowed to see the wedding dress until I wear it down the aisle. That poses a slight problem as I intend to build the dress. And of course if I build it, I will blog it. Thus, in order to prevent him from unintentionally catching a glimpse while perusing my blog, I have started a new blog to display my progress.

From sketches and inspiration to the first muslin version and final fitted garment, I will document every step. Right down to the beading (should I have time for such details of course!)

http://bustleandbead.blogspot.com/