So tomorrow morning we leave for beautiful North Carolina......it will be nice to "get away" for a few days. Allie & Ryan will be traveling to North Carolina after the wedding for some honeymooon time and want to be sure the house is set for them to enjoy their time there! We continue with the roller coaster called life here in NJ many ups and downs......confident that the wedding will be wonderful....not perfect but wonderful none the less. Last minute stuff to take care of but it is all falling together nicely. Ryan lost a groomsman in the wedding party, his good friend Garrett McArdle a few nights ago......he will be in "the field" at Legune and can't get away. Allie told me what the USMC stands for ....don't want to quote her here as it can be taken the wrong way and don't want to be disrespectful to our country of the USMC.....my dad would not be happy with me! Minor drama with Kim (a bridesmaid's gown) hopefully her mom and her have it resolved....David's Bridal not the best place to go to for your gowns! However in all fairness to them Allie's gown is perfect and home in Branchburg.....the alterations were done perfect and that box is checked. Considering all eyes will be on Allie and Ryan they are the only two that really matter on May 1st! Hopefully we'll be succesful in getting my mom something to wear in the coming weeks. Bridemaid gifts are purchased ......having a makeup artist come next Monday for a "trial" hope it works out as the list to choose from is short! Don't want my husband to find out just how much they charge to apply makeup. Allie and I need makeup that is waterproof and long lasting.....hopefully she'll be good and we'll be able to check that box. Having someone come to the house is a great thing......hoping some of the wedding party will use her services also. One less thing to worry about the day of! I'll keep you posted!