Cascading downwards

I had to go to the DMV yesterday, since my license is expiring in 3 weeks - and I only had to be in there for 45 minutes! I thinks that counts as a win. And a new picture, too - though I didn't get to actually see said picture yet, so I don't know if that's a pro or a con.

I like the way they do it at White Plains - the DMV is a lot more tolerable if you can sit while you wait for your turn. It would seem twice as long if you were actually standing in line.

It snowing! Not that we're supposed to get much, but it's pretty to watch.

And for once, I'm reasonably prepared - I gassed up the car this morning, I remembered to bring in my new winter boots (read: no heel, insulated and rubber-soled), and I put brand-new windshield wipers on the car this morning. Let's hope the wipers are decent, because somehow my wipers always suck, no matter how often I replace them. I even managed to not park on the hill today.

And now, I'm just going to stare out the window at the pretty snow, and try to ignore everyone who's griping about it.

Well, I didn't go all out for my Mom on Mother's Day, but I did send her an assortment of forced spring bulbs, which she evidently really appreciated, as they don't really get spring flowers in Florida (hard to do spring if you don't do winter first).

So, she has daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips, and is very, very happy with them. I heard the phrase "so thoughtful" at least twice.

It's so nice when you know you got a gift right.

It's snowing here in the Bronx! So pretty!

Of course, I'm madly hoping it doesn't stick, because I don't want to drive home amongst lunatics, and that if it does, there isn't much, because I don't want to dig my car out tomorrow. And Rich is probably cursing up in Valhalla.

But for now, Snow! Pretty!

I have a tree! Ok, we have a tree. For the first time in at least  three years, we put up a Christmas tree,  and I am just so happy to see all my ornaments again.

We had Rich's mom over last night and she and I set up the newly purchased fake tree, and hung all the ornaments. Rich pointed out bare spots from across the room. And hung the stuff at the very top.

I forgot how nice it is to come into a room and see a Christmas tree. Now I just need a good picture.

We had a lovely first anniversary. Lots of good wishes from family members. Though I suspect my father had forgotten the date, since he did not mention it in his message on Sunday.

Being the unromantic geeks that we are, we went down into Manhattan and had a picnic lunch with sandwiches from our favorite deli, and then we went to the show at the Hayden planetarium, which I have never been to and Rich has not been to since it was redone. He has wanted to take me there since we started dating (approximately the time it closed for renovation, I believe). Fun show. Good use of subwoofers for vibrating effects when things whoosed by.

Actually, I think a picnic lunch and looking at the stars sounds very romantic (spun in those words as opposed to "planetarium show").

Then we came home, got dressed up, and went back to the Kittle House (site of the wedding) for a fancy dinner (partially paid for by gift certificate [thanks Mom!]). Mmmmmmm. We came home so full we didn't even have the top layer of the wedding cake which I had taken out to defrost. I guess we'll try that tonight. I might take some of it into work so everyone there can try the cake.

It's payday, and my six-month raise went through! I am finally making more than I did at my last job. W00t!

So, I guess everybody reading this already knows that on April 10th, Rich and I were married. And everything was beautiful! I won't say perfect, because a few minor details were not exactly as I had pictured them, but they were still great and I think everyone concerned had a wonderful time.

As soon as I have some digital images, I will post them.

Oh, and I guess I am now Deborah Fleming Morrissey. Let the paperwork odyssey begin!

So, the planner says I'm on track for most of the wedding stuff that should be done by now. Except for the stuff I put Rich in charge of (natch).

So we have a dress, a location/caterer, a photographer, a videographer (yes, I changed my mind), bridesmaid dresses, a florist, a DJ, invitations, favors, and 2 (!) officiants. The only things we're lacking is the bagpiper and the kilts (and yes, I am nagging Rich about that - and no, I'm not going to do it myself, I did everything else, he can manage this. In his defense, he has made some calls, just not booked. And he did do the DJ on his own).

I feel mostly relieved that I've gotten the major stuff done. I'll probably end up just a little over budget, mostly because of stuff I didn't even budget for (video). But not by much. But, I did mostly stick to the budget. A miracle!

And, so far, I'm pretty much getting what I want. I am indeed going to end up with a small, elegant brunch, mostly traditional with just a few unusual touches. Just what Rich and I wanted. And at what seems like an outrageous price, but is actually half the average cost in this area evidently. Yay me!

Well, this has been a pretty good day. First, some woman came up to me at work just to say I was amazingly patient with difficult people, and she couldn't do it.

I then I come home, and Rich has brought me flowers for no reason.

I can only feel good about the rest of the week, work seminar and two classes notwithstanding.