Happy 33rd in Scottsdale

Bri surprised me with a quick trip to AZ (with Nik and Mike) to see Linds and Chris. We had a ball. The drinking, laughing, dancing, eating...and did I mention drinking, were abundant. As Brian said, " I've never seen anyone be able to make you laugh until you almost throw up like when you are with Nik and Linds!".

Our nightly hangout was "Ernie's", which is what Lindsey likes to call an "upscale karaoke bar". In all honesty, the people were quite good, and who would have known we would have been slow dancing at a karaoke bar!!

I simply have the best friends in the world!

Tv Time

Heinous picture of me, hilarious pic of the world's most spoiled dogs!!!

Happy Birthday to me!

Today is the big 33rd birthday! I still cannot believe I am "that" old, I guess it is because I still think of myself as 18 :)

My wonderful friends, Kari and Ethan, along with Linds and Colin, had us over for pizza/beer/wine/vodka tonics! It is hard for me to believe that these people were not in my life a few years ago, and now I count them as my dearest friends! I guess I owe RMGDRI for that too!

We are off to AZ tomorrow to celebrate with Nik, Mike, Lindsey & Chris... I am sure there will be plenty to write after this trip!

A piece of who you are

My mom had a wonderful and thoughtful idea for a gift for Bri's birthday- to preserve and frame the flag that belonged to his father, Tom, who passed away when he was 18 months old. Bri's mom was nice enough to give us permission to do so, and sent the flag to my mom to work her magic.

I think we were all shocked at how beautiful it turned out. Esther had included his dates of service with the military, which my mom added to the plaque.
It goes without saying that Brian was incredibly touched, and very proud to have something of Tom's that we can hang in our home.

Taking Stock

How often do you take stock of what you have? It became very clear to me last night that I do not do it enough.

Brian and I went to Nik's house last night to have a family dinner to celebrate our birthdays. Us girls sat in the kichen, wine glass in hand, gossiping and solving the worlds problems. We shared some secrets, played therapist, and talked a lot about the wedding.

Over my shoulder my dad, uncle, Brian and Great Granny watched football...yelling, cheering & dancing (Bri)!

We had a great time, as I always do with my family. It is chaos, we most always argue over something, we always eat an hour later than we say we are going to, & one of my nephews always ends up on the floor crying over something, but there is more love than you could ask for. It is very subtle, but very much a staple in our gatherings.

Great Granny is not doing incredibly well, and I think we all quietly worry about what is next. Nik made sure to get a good picture of Brian and I with her before we left- it sounds morbid, but something I am glad she did.

It was just one of those great nights where I was so thankful for who I belong to.

Our Herd

Deacon, our newest addition

Bobbie, Sadie & Zachey Poo

Wedding Dress

Us Munger girls are super shoppers...less than 1.5 hours we had the dress and veil picked out- and it is quite beautiful, if I do say so myself!

Keeping up with the Jones'

So it has been brought to my attention lately that anybody who is anybody has a blog. I wasn't quite sure what is was until I did a little investigating, and actually think it's a great way to keep everyone up to date on the happenings in one's life.

The latest and greatest on me revolves around the wonderful happenings in my life right now, courtesy of Mr. Brian Dew! We met in December '06, moved in together in April '07, became engaged in July '07 and will be getting married August 9, 2008! When it's right, it's right!

Brian is sincerely the greatest man I know, and I often wonder how I got so lucky!!!?? I never knew this kind of happiness existed. Sure, we have our moments like all couples do, but there is never a second of my day where I doubt his intentions, loyalties or truth.

Brian and I have built a great home together, and often look back on the last year and laugh at how much has changed. The other night I came into the bedroom to find him watching Sports Center with all four (yes, four) dogs and he looked at me and said " Look what you've done to me!!!". I could never love a man who didn't understand my devotion to my own dogs, and am thankful everyday that he does!

On a individual note, I said goodbye to my board position with Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue earlier this week. My two year term was up, and I decided against running again. It was a hard decision, but I know I will never not be involved. This organization forever changed my life, and I am forever indebted.