More House/Backyard Updates

We made the final payment on the honeymoon today! Jeeves, watch out... We'll see you in six weeks!

I've realized I've become a big wimp when it comes to anything wedding-related. I was watching 'My Fair Wedding with David Tutera,' and my eyes welled up with tears as the couple was exchanging vows. I think that's a bad sign for my wedding eye makeup... Don't worry though; I've been able to find a waterproof mascara AND eyeliner that have been tested to stay in place when hit by tears. I'd like to pretend that I won't cry at all on our wedding day, but come on: we all know better ;).

The concrete patio is the amazing gift from Patrick's parents, and that has started the wheels turning in our heads. We realized that we need to think about a table and chairs for eating outside. Well, I kind of did more than just think about it... I bought a set today!

The picture from the Craigslist ad

I found the set on Craigslist last night and sent Patrick the link. After work, I went to go look at it (with no intention of buying it on the spot b/c I didn't have a way to transport it), but the guy lived in the same neighborhood as Mal and Mandy. I really liked the set and even thought it started out a great deal, I was able to get him down on the price a little bit.

Since Mandy said I could put it in their backyard until we figure out transportation, I got it so we wouldn't miss out on the deal! The guy helped carry the table around the block with me (Google Maps said it was 0.3 miles), and Mandy used her SUV to help get the chairs to her house. Now, I'll hopefully be able to get a friend with a truck to help get it to the house.

I also am REALLY excited because my parents told us that they're giving us French doors (for the door going out to the backyard) for the wedding! I'm going to Lowe's tomorrow to hopefully see the doors in person and find out more information on how long it would take to get them ordered and installed. We're looking at the doors that have the blinds inside the panes of glass. That means we'll be able to get rid of the ugly, heavy (and half-broken) vertical blinds that are currently up on the back door (!), and this is going to really open up the house.

On that note, I'm ready for a happy night's sleep.

-Lisa