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@@beckys98 Thank you!! I told my FI that I'd need to get one of the Rascal Scooters for the resort and the ruins excursion, hahaha. I like the carrying around better, since it comes with food!

@@MrsCtoB @@TinkerSofi Thanks! Those are great descriptions, and sound really good. I'm guessing its the 3 leches, versus dulce de leche. I'm all about sweet, so it could be a good option! HORRIBLE UPDATE: So before my workout last night, I was playing with the dog and throwing the toy. I tripped and caught myself in a standing position, but heard a "pop" in my foot. Turns out I have a fracture in my 5th metatarsal (little toe) and am in a walking shoe for probably 6 weeks. GUESS WHAT HAPPENS IN LESS THAN 3 WEEKS?! I'm so upset I'm trying to be optimistic as much as possible, of course. The good thing is the pain should subside in 7-10 days, and the shoe is removable so I theoretically shouldn't be too worried about it, for the wedding itself. The Monday excursion may be an issue, and getting around the resort a lot. I'll have to see if they have scooters and things, just in case. I have an appointment on Friday with the surgeon, to make sure it doesn't require surgery. Until then, I am chugging ibuprofen/icing it and elevating it as much as possible. Heal, heal, heal!

HELP!!! So my wedding coordinator let me know I can choose vanilla, chocolate (ew) or dulce de leche cake (well, she actually said "3 milks" and said it's "very milky" when I asked if that's what she meant...). I'm not sure if we get to taste ahead of time or not, maybe? But anyone who has had dulce de leche cake at a wedding before - is it good? I'm a big vanilla fan, cannot stand chocolate cake (plus the dessert is brownie & ice cream, so that's already covered) and LOVE carmel. So I'm torn? Any thoughts? I'm hoping I can taste test, but that's on Thursday before the Saturday wedding, and not sure it'll be enough time!! Then again, it's a small cake so I doubt they make before Friday lol. It won't let me post a poll...hmmm I swear that was an option before...

So exciting to see another Pi Day bride posting!!! Excited for the updates!

I know, I feel like it was just yesterday! I'm so excited but kinda wish I had more time lol

Thanks! I'm totally self conscious on the arms because I could flex and make most guys feel bad lol. I've gotten a lot of people commenting lately on how I've toned up, so I'm glad to see all my hard work is paying off! 18 days, eeeeek!

Hmm won't let me edit post - so here's the picture!

Update 2.21.2015 I had my final dress fitting yesterday, LOVE! The seamstress has made several quips about the fact that my dress is extremely heavy, and she said I need to start lifting weights if I don't already or I won't be able to hold it up ha ha. She's an 80+ year old woman who hasn't really left this part of Oklahoma, and is fascinated that I'm having a destination wedding. Of course she mentioned she feels all weddings should be in the church you went to your whole life...lol. gotta love the bible belt! I'm on my phone, so will post picture when I get to my computer today. I have a comparison from when I bought it and now. I like to think I toned up lol! It's not even laced!! Left: bought March 2014 Right: Final fitting February 2015

That's our issue too! It'll be like a decade before ours are old enough for anything! And living at least 5 hours from the closest family makes it harder travel pre kids for sure!!! Lol

Biggest difference is volume I think. I put a little mascara on the tips today, and they are already even longer. Younique is something I can tell when people are wearing, whereas the extensions are much more natural looking. So depending on what look you are going for, either will work. My appointment was only about an hour, even with paperwork. Younique definitely cheaper, but I get the fibers in my eye lol. Plus I work from home, so it's more for special occasions. Not sure how long a tube would last with daily use

Programs, Menus & Guest Wedding Day Timelines I put in my order with Vistaprint today, too, woohoo! I chose economy shipping, so it should be here in around 10 days (2/27). I'm hoping nothing else changes in that time - if so, I'll probably use a sharpie haha I already found 1 small issue on the program, but I don't really mind. I (for some reason) put that my middle bridesmaid is "friend of the groom" - which she IS, but she's one of my BFFs so...oops. No one will notice LOL. I think it's because before, I had his sister in that spot, and didn't really check when I was updating. Not going to stress about it! Programs - had them printed on Vertical Oversized Postcards. Was going to do fans, but didn't want to have to order 2x the postcards and glue them together. So will probably just keep it simple! These will go ont he chairs at the reception - maybe a chair "packet" because of the wind, to combine with the sunglasses & shotglass for the toast? Program Front: Program Back: Menu - These will go on the reception table, ideally with the maracas if we get them. I printed these on rack cards. Menu Front: Menu Back - I spy reception game, to encourage guest photos!: Guest Timeline: I plan on putting these in the OOT bags; the front is the actual day timeline, and the back is the Wedpics photo sharing app info. I want to make sure that I get guest photos, so am planning on making sure they at least have the information! I printed these on small postcards. Guest Timeline Front: Guest Timeline Back (photo app info):

Mini Update 2.17.15 Lash Extensions: I got my eyelash extensions today! I thought she was going to take a before/after, but apparently not. So here's the "after". I got the natural looking fill - she told me my lashes were already really long, so she worked more on volume. I think they look very natural, but I definitely want the vavavooom look for my wedding, so will get the fuller set when I get my fill in 3 weeks! I won't keep it up, I don't think, since honestly I get similar results with mascara (especially the Younique fiber lashes). But I also have long lashes already so it's probably not normal! Here's the after: Here's the type that she put on: http://www.xtremelashes.com/ I think it'll be nice because I don't have to wear mascara (long light lashes meant I always felt like I needed to wear some mascara), and it's very natural looking.