Just wanted to update you all.

[gini]

WAH! He he he...I think you should make up some tiny little bird's nest for the centerpieces, and fill them with some candy eggs! I would like that.

Now that is one cute idea.

I wish you great joy - on your wedding day - and every day of your married life.

We hope you will share pictures with us - and I hope that you will set up your computer in your new home - and gosh, it really only takes a minute to pop in to Pet Talk and tell us how you are doing.

[popcornbird]

Another quick update!

Only 10 days left!! The big day is getting closer and closer, and things are getting busier and busier!!! Next week will be super duper busy. 4 days in a row, we have guests coming.

First my husband's parents. Then, my uncle and aunt. Then, my other uncle, aunt, son, daughter, and another aunt. Then, my other uncle and aunt. Gosh. By the time everyone is here, there will be just 2 days left. I just KNOW we're ALL going to be exausted by the time the wedding is over. I'm already getting tired! It is such a wonderful, happy time for the family, but having so many relatives coming from abroad is making preparations a little more tiring.

Our apartment is all set and ready. My parents are the most wonderful parents in the WORLD, and have already done SO much for us to help us get started in life, even though they didn't have to. They took us to the furniture store to find our what we liked, and bought us furniture (a whole cherry wood bedroom set and sofa & loveseat) as a wedding gift, along with so many other things we would need. My brother is also the absolute BEST brother in the world. He got us a lovely glass-top coffee table, two matching end tables, a vaccuum cleaner, 3 lamps, a beautiful water fountain, and a gold necklace for me. I don't know how I could possibly thank them for all they've done for us. We got a computer desk and book shelf ourselves. We need to get stools for the kitchen nook, and we're all set. No need for a dining table now...I'd rather leave some empty space in the house. The apartment looks lovely all set up. Its brand new, and we'll be the first people to ever live in the unit. I'm so happy we have a washer and dryer inside the unit too. Muffin already went to see it ...but Popcorn hasn't gone yet. Perhaps I will take him this weekend. Muffin thought the elevator was amazing! Her expressions inside the elevator were just SO funny. The BEST part thing about the apartment? It is ONLY 3 minutes from home, so hopefully, I can see my family all the time.

We finally decided on a centerpiece for the tables at the reception, and I wanted to show it to you all. What do you think?



I thought it would look even nicer if there were two little tiels sitting at the edge of the doilies, but I would need 50 tiels for that, and they'd all have to be very well-behaved too...so...not possible.

That's all for now.

[sirrahbed]

Poppy it is so good to hear from you and to read about all of your happy plans!!

The table flowers look just beautiful - the vases are so elegant. Yes tiels too? well maybe not such a good idea....

How exciting for you to have a brand new apartment to start your life together with your new husband. Your family has been so sweet and generous to help get things you will need. I know it will be a happy place for you Will be so fun to decorate and add little touches to make it a home.

(((HUGS))) to you.

[Rachel]

Poppy, I am elated for you as I can tell that you are experiencing a truly joyful time in your life. You are well prepared and so fortunate to have a caring and generous family, all of whom want to celebrate with you on this very special occasion.

Be prepared for a few bumps in the road as living with someone else, even someone you love dearly, has its challenges. Sometimes its the littlest things that can be the most annoying. But being young you and your husband should be able to adapt quickly and proceed with marital bliss.

Your table decorations are a good selection....very elegant. Congratulations to your new husband on the securing of a job so quickly and having a brand new apartment is going to be so much fun. With your personal touch, you will soon be calling that *home*. We will be thinking about you on your day.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

So glad to hear from you again!! It is so great that your hubby found a job in your neighbourhood!
That centerpiece looks gorgeous!!!

[Cookiebaker]

Poppy, I am soooo happy for you. I can just feel your happiness through every word of your posts on this page. Best wishes as you start your new life together, and many, many years to come.

[ramanth]

I love your centerpieces! If I can give you any advice seeing as I have one day to go is to just breathe. It may sound silly but just sit back, meditate, anything to relax.

And don't sweat the small stuff.

You're day will be beautiful!