Monthly Archives: June 2007

Wedding Vows

We are gathered here at this hour to celebrate the joining of two separate lives. Today, you are surrounded by your family and friends, and by Jeannie’s daughter, Bellasundra Rose Monique, all of whom are gathered to witness your marriage … Continue reading

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Information for My Desert Wedding

The Wedding Weekend Itinerary 22 June 2007: Private wedding ceremony (attended by family only) in Joshua Tree National Park followed by dinner at the Murdy residence, 6 pm- 9 pm. 23 June 2007: Wedding reception at Indian Cove in Joshua … Continue reading

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Wedding Day Has Begun

Taking the advice of my friend Maya, Chad and I spent some time alone this morning: telling each other things we love about each other, practicing our wedding vows, and plain old loving on each other. Yesterday was a crazy, … Continue reading

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Some Classic Ones from Mom

“Congratulations Jeannie! tiny pause Look at your face: You’re getting married this week- you should be taking care of yourself and getting facials.” “The gift bags are great! tiny pause But you should have had the wedding date imprinted on … Continue reading

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Wedding Vow Decisions

At the moment we’re deciding between a “question and answer” type of vow: CHAD YARROW MURDY, as you put this ring on Jeannie’s finger do you promise that from this day forward she will be your wife and you will … Continue reading

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Alcohol List for a Wedding

I’m not much of a drinker myself, so I checked my list with a couple of friends/bartenders. We have one bottle of each unless otherwise indicated. vodka (vanilla and regular) gin (bombay sapphire) rum (spiced – wanted dark, but they … Continue reading

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Wedding Preparations Full Throttle

Things are moving ahead very, very quickly. Sue, Joss, and Nabi Grace arrived last Thursday (pics of Nabi Grace meeting Giselle to be posted very shortly); Chad arrived Friday; his sister Corrina yesterday; and tomorrow comes my aunt (Emo) and … Continue reading

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Generating Outflow

I’m using the last hour before my first wedding guests arrive as impetus to do a whirlwind, frantic house clean fueled by espresso. I am trying to move as much STUFF out of my house as possible, trying to create … Continue reading

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Songbae on Massage

“So how many times have you been massaged since you got here?” “I don’t know – three?” “Whaaa? You said on your blog that you spent a third of your time getting massages – that’s not a third! I plan … Continue reading

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New Blog Alert

Corrina just moved her myspace blog to wordpress and you can check out her first post about seeing bighorn sheep for the first time in the wild here. How cool – there are pictures too. I, myself, have never, ever … Continue reading

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