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I think it's a great idea to just sit down and list the pro's/con's of inviting him. We had to do that with several people when deciding on inviting them just to our co-bachelor party. I feel awful rating them as people, but it's also important when planning a function to consider how everyone will mesh. That's just my opinion. Also, i think it's a good idea to think about how Randy will be around your other guests. Our best man is kinda crazy, but he can also be laid back. Well after one to many tequila shots at the swim up bar, he came over to where our group was sitting and pissed his pants while standing next to my dad. We all pointed and laughed, but then when he sat next to my grandpa and pissed them again- I made DH put him to bed. It severly pissed off my grandpa (and who can blame him right? he had piss splattered on him) but forunately our best man apologized the next day and all was well. I can't imagine how this would have played out if he was like this Randy character and didn't give a crap.

This was kinda a big pain for me. I sent out emails and letters to people and then I had to send stuff in the mail to a few people. I guess I'm just being whiney though, because I seriously rely on the internet for EVERYTHING. It's hard for me to not understand how you can't have it- or email! Anyways, I had a few guests that had neither so I just sent them all the information by mail.

In all honesty, I think this is a pick your battles type thing. I think it's way more important to fight about the wedding stuff or AHR plans than the shower. Technically, isn't the shower suppose to be thrown FOR you, not BY you. Therefore, I thought brides just show up and everyone does all the work. I'd just let her do the collage since everyone will know it's not exactly a reflection of YOUR taste. That's just me though. I'd fight over the big stuff. As for moms- my mom is the bossiest thing. She tries to tell me what to do all the time. I think sometimes they can't just move beyond their "mothering" instinct. However, I don't think it's right that your mom continues to push everything on you. I would address this problem when you aren't in a fight. Just clue her in that you feel that she is being a little overbearing and the fun of getting married is planning it- not having someone else pick everything out. If you talked to her about it when you weren't in a fight, hopefully she will be more apt to listen because she won't be angry and trying to argue back.

Everything looks great! I love your ceremony and reception sites! I can't wait to see it all in pics! Good Luck Stephanie!

Wow- I can't imagine this. I would freak if my 22 yr old sister did this. That's a little crazy. Unfortunately, I think she will learn her lesson really quick. Who wants to move somewhere all alone- especially ALASKA!!! Geez, that's like another world up there. It's not exactly close. Hang tough Sarah. I know it sucks, but your sister is a big girl (even at the young age of 18 ). She will learn about the big, bad world soon because it seems right now she has no concept of reality.

OMG that's crazy. I watch supernanny whenever I catch it because those kids are unbelievable and I have no idea how their parents could actually love them. I know that sounds horrible and it's the parents' fault to begin with, but wow, I couldn't like them. Anyways- I guess now you get to go home thankful that your daughter is so great. I had a little 10 yr old run out in front of my car one day. I had my window down and I poked my head out and politely said "Try to look for cars before crossing the street. You could get hurt." The little shit turned around and flipped me off and called me a bitch. I couldn't believe it. I just sat there shocked.

Beautiful pictures. I loved everthing! I'm glad everything worked out even with all the drama.

I know. It's a lot of freaking pictures huh? i had to watch it 2 seperate times to watch it all. I have a short attention span.

no. don't laugh at me but I don't even have a regular doctor. I never go so I think I need to find one that's taking new patients.

I wanna do this, but I'm scared too. I never do stuff like that but I get really bad pains when I have to poop. I barely take even tylenol so I'm going to think about this for a day. I want to be part of the poop club.

Jessica- your blog is hilarious! I used to have one back in my college days. I wrote about all my slutty bar stories in a wanna-be witty way. I should do one again but I'm not sure if I will have anything to write about.

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. rachel, where did you have it? We stayed at the Barcelo. They have their private dinner on their master suite's terrace. It was beautiful, but I wish now I wouldn't have spent the $500 on it.

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. dude, you and i are two peas in a pod today! i ate the stuff that i was covered in (merconium?? sp?? - isn't that poop??) and almost died as well. however, i was right on time as an otherwise healthy (but small) 5lb 6oz. Ok- what the hell? Is that poop? If not, I'm tired of my mom just telling me it was plain old shit. It sounds better to eat merconium- more official than poop. Off to google! Meconium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Yep. We ate poop. And there's pictures!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 Yeah, you had your wedding you had your reception, those that didn't come aren't expecting anything at all so fooey on them! Just more money spent. If you just want to have a backyard bbq to show off pics and such that is the way to go IMO Amen! We are just having a bbq in the backyard- as soon as we get our yard in-hehe. We debated on doing something fun- like renting a house on a lake and taking our boat there and having a big old bbq event. That turned into nearly $1k so I canned it. DH is still bummed, but I told him BBQ in the backyard is much better anyways. I don't want the stress, the planning and the wasted money!

Yay- congrats! No babies for me yet, but my only story: When I was born I ate some poop (apparently this is common, but I guess I nearly died.) Anyways, that's obviously why I'm constantly full of shit.

Quote: Originally Posted by Lizz I am actually planning to get my first one this weekend. Saturday is my dad's 60th birthday. He passed away about a year and a half ago and I want to get something for him. We always said we would take him to Ireland on his 60th birthday, so I'm going to get something Irish, I'm thinking maybe a celtic knot. I'm nervous but really want to get it done for him. Oh that's sweet Lizz. What an awesome way to remember your dad.

i recently learned how to make jewelry. I'm bored too- I might look into becoming better at it. I've also wanted to learn how to do mosaic (which I hear is actually really easy) and start photography classes.

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 lol Later I will post some of my 21st birthday!! Those are pretty bad LOL I look like dog crap by the end of the night ha! you do? somehow I became a human birthday card and everyone wrote their birthday wishes all over me. I was so wasted and I don't even remember- except at one point, I sort of "woke up" (I wasn't passed out or anything- I was operational, but I wasn't remembering anything) and realized my guy friend was drawing a mustache on me. It really pissed me off and made him stop. The video of the night is hilarious. The pic is so great- I'm just sitting there while people were drawing boobs, penises, hearts all over me.

I held a private welcome dinner at my resort for our guests (my wedding was off resort property.) Anyways, everyone told me it was a waste of money and tried to convince me to just cancel it so we could just all meet in the buffet. Well geez- I wish I would have saved the money to do that. I was trying to give them a special treat and everyone thought I was just doing too much. Point of my ramblings- I don't think it looks cheap. Your guests won't care and probably will think it's silly if you paid to make it private.

haha that pic is hilarious. While I assume he was trying to mimic the Michael Jackson crotch grab move, I will say it actually looks like he is having a knee jerk reaction to Michael Jackson grabbing his crotch. He looks shocked, appalled and a little sad to be molested in such a way.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan I hope it all works out for both of you! Sounds like y'all have things under control. I had a nightmare that I was getting ready for my wedding & realized I totally forgot to make a plan to meet up with my photographer. So I found my cell phone & she had texted me "1885." So I assume that means I should go to the hotel library & find a book labeled "1885" to get a clue about where she is. There was this really weird guy who was working in the library & he was so lonely because no one ever stopped in. So he tried to make it really hard for me to find the book so I'd stay & chat. All this time I'm getting super stressed about having time to get ready. I finally find the book & it's about the american revolution. Then it dawns on me that the number must have refered to a room number, not a library book. I have crazy dreams. Morgan- you and I have demented dreams. I had a dream I killed my sister and Angela Landsbury caught me. I mean seriously, who dreams of Murder She Wrote?

I have some great pics from my college days. Man, I was out of control and SO stupid. You know one time I went to a pimps and hos party and long story short, ended up in a residential area with no way to get home. No cell phone and nobody in sight. My cousin and I sat on a street corner crying. Suddenly a bright flashlight was in our face. It was some cops and we immediately started stammer "I swear we are not hookers." The cop simply said "Then why are you on a street corner dressed like that?" Oh man- scary at the time, but later hilarious. I think I have a pic somewhere of that get up.

haha you are welcome. I have more if you would like! I could scan one that's on my fridge. It's my best friend (it was her 21) with this guy. I have a wall of shame section on my fridge (or used to. I guess it's not up since we moved- I need a new spot for these great pics.)

Quote: Originally Posted by Maura i was so surprised he thought it was a good idea and even wanted to do it with me! he is obsessed with pooping, he says "pooping is a delicious feeling" hahaha although we've been living together for quite a while, he doesnt really believe i poop. OMG- I thought Steve was the only wacko that talked about poop like that. He LOVES to poop and he tries to all the time. Sometimes he will be gone a long time and then come back because it was a "false alarm." I don't get it- either you got to go or you don't. However, he KNOWS I poop. Haha I am not shy.

haha- he wasn't from Portland- I think he said NJ and he was just "visiting" a friend. This conversation clued me in that he probably wasn't a stripper hired as a joke and instead an extremely perverted man. At the tender age of 21, I actually never experienced strippers. However, I had a hunch that they didn't wear cock rings. I have since seen a few shows and I now know this guy was not the real deal. YUCK!