Holy Turkey!!!

What a FANTASTIC weekend we had.  Sadly good weekends must come to an end.  I was sooooo ready to be done with work on Wednesday, the kids were a mess, the teachers were "over it" and you could tell the parents were not looking forward to an extra long weekend with the kids!

Wednesday night we bought into the whole "biggest bar night deal"  totally weren't going to but we got invited to a party at the Amway Plaza, so did everyone else in Grand Rapids, it was packed... but we had fun, saw some friends, and had some great drinks!

Thursday morning we headed to Battle Creek for Thanksgiving with my mom.  We had a great dinner, with just a few people in the fam...then it was off to Scott and Sue's for drinks and pie..and of course wedding talk!  We ended up back at my mom's where more family had decided to gather.  We drank, ate pie, yelled through the house, overall just had a really great time.  I told Aaron that Thanksgiving was tame compared to the Sopko family Christmas (mom's side)  so at least he has a small idea of what it will be like.  Christmas is NUTS!!!!  After we go home, we decided to go to target for a little midnight shopping.  BOY WAS THAT A DUMB IDEA.  I'm a little annoyed with Target.  The only good deals they had were on TV's and to be honest..they weren't that awesome.  People were packed into that store like clowns in a car, and it was a nightmare.  We then had to weave in and out of every single isle to  of the store to check out.  We waited in line for a full hour to buy 2 stupid DVD's and a vacuum.

Friday we headed up to Clare bright and early to see Aaron's grandparents and the Minnesota Monzo's.  It was great seeing everyone, we haven't been up there since June.  We ate tons of leftovers, and filled the family in on wedding details.  While we were there we had a project that we were sent out.  We went to pick up a tree for Aaron's grandpa so he could make bowls...they are beautiful...I've been told we'll most likely get one as part of our wedding present totally looking forward to it.  We picked up this tree from Aaron's dad's cousin...they told us that makes Aaron a cousin once removed (I don't know about that crap, so I'll take their word)  Aaron's grandpa told them we were getting married, of course they were happy for us.  As we left we were all saying goodbyes and they said..."well I guess we'll be seeing you in July at the wedding..."  uuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmmm OK.  Aaron and I just smiled and said yea in that really uncomfortable way, then later in the car we were like..oh crap, are we supposed to invite them!?  I don't think Aaron has ever met them before, but I guess now their expecting an invitation!  OY!  Once we got back from Clare we met up with Lassen and Lang and their men for dinner and drinks.  A perfect way to end our Friday.

Saturday we headed to the Mother-in-Law's house.  SO MUCH FUN.  I love going over there.  We of course had more turkey, which was soo yummy and talked wedding once again!  I've been invited to go to the baking day, which should be a lot of fun!

Overall we had a great weekend, it was far too short, but it was so much fun!  We're tired, and our fridge is full of leftovers!!

Most of the wedding talk was about a dress...probably because we're going dress shopping next weekend.  I have a few ideas in mind.  Most of the dresses are lace which fits the vintage theme we have going,   Both of these dresses are very typical of what I have been looking at.



However, I do love this dress...it has pockets!!!!  I'm totally open to trying on all styles, and plan on trying this one on.

 <3 Karissa