Ahhhh, I love weddings. I loved every single minute of planning my own wedding, just under 5 years ago. I made my invitations and programs by hand, designed my own wedding cake (but I didn't actually make it), I researched every flower until I had found the ones that I knew had to be part of my day. I would be lying if I said I wouldn't love doing the whole thing over again, in fact if I could I think I would have another wedding for my husband and I every couple of years or so. But since that isn't an option, I'm really grateful for my part time job of wedding decorating and coordinating on the weekends. But before I get off track daydreaming here, this post really is a craft tutorial, I promise.
Tomorrow afternoon, my husband and I are renewing our vows, to put it simply. Although it really isn't that simple at all. What we are really doing in fact is having our marriage validated in our Catholic church. It's a very big deal for us and we are so excited to have completed all the requirements and finally be able to bind our marriage in our Church with God the way we wished we would have been able to do 5 years ago on our actual wedding day. This is a very simple ceremony, just our close family and a couple of our closest friends will be there. There is no big white dress, bridesmaids, or any of that sort of thing. It is however in the eyes of our Church, our real wedding and official marriage. And because of that I wanted something "wedding-ish" for this special occasion, but something special and sentimental, something my own daughter may want for her own wedding someday. Which brought me to the idea of a growing trend in weddings.....the brooch bouquet.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Bad Things Come in.....???
Hi everyone. I know it has been a really long time since I have made any posts, I promise I haven't given up on blogging! I have several things to tell you all about that I have made over the last couple of months, unfortunately though, I just haven't been able to sit down and take the time to write about them.
I'm sure you've all heard the old adage "Bad things always come in 3's." Well this certainly seems to be the case for us lately (or maybe they really come in 4's, 5's, etc) and it has kept me from a lot of things I was previously focusing on.
So the 3 biggest obstacles life has thrown at us? My husband and I had some important things stolen from our cars. Most importantly was his wallet containing his green card. Still trying to sort out that mess. My nephews were in a major car accident. They are both ok now, but one of them did suffer some major injuries that are going to require months of surgeries and rehab for him to get through. And the biggest of all was my dad's diagnosis of advanced stage 4 lung cancer in mid-June. His prognosis is not good, but we are all praying as hard as we can that he will be one of those people who beat the odds and amaze the doctors. He is undergoing treatment every 3 weeks at the Cleveland Clinic, which is about a 4-4.5 hour drive from where they live. These trips require at least one overnight stay and will occasionally require 2 nights depending on tests needed. Which brings me to why I am writing this post.
This Sunday, August 12th, we are hosting a Cancer Benefit and Poker Run for my dad, Richard Trufant. This fundraiser is to help offset the costs of having to travel so much for my dad to receive treatment. Let me tell you a little about my dad:
He is 69 years young. He was a Vietnam P.O.W. in the Marine Corps. His unit was the first to touch the ground in Vietnam. As a result to his time dedicated fighting that war he was exposed to the chemical agent known as Agent Orange. I am one of his 4 children, and he and my mom have been married for 47 years. My dad worked hard to raise his family and go to college after his military service, and finished his Masters degree when I was in high school (I am the baby of the family) He has been the CFO of several small community hospitals for as long as I can remember, and was one of the first hospital administrators to start implementing charity care in hospitals. He officially retired about a year and a half ago.
Here is the official information regarding the Benefit copied from the FB event page. Anyone who would like to come show their support, but do not want to participate in the ride should arrive to the Avilla American Legion around 4pm:
I'm sure you've all heard the old adage "Bad things always come in 3's." Well this certainly seems to be the case for us lately (or maybe they really come in 4's, 5's, etc) and it has kept me from a lot of things I was previously focusing on.
So the 3 biggest obstacles life has thrown at us? My husband and I had some important things stolen from our cars. Most importantly was his wallet containing his green card. Still trying to sort out that mess. My nephews were in a major car accident. They are both ok now, but one of them did suffer some major injuries that are going to require months of surgeries and rehab for him to get through. And the biggest of all was my dad's diagnosis of advanced stage 4 lung cancer in mid-June. His prognosis is not good, but we are all praying as hard as we can that he will be one of those people who beat the odds and amaze the doctors. He is undergoing treatment every 3 weeks at the Cleveland Clinic, which is about a 4-4.5 hour drive from where they live. These trips require at least one overnight stay and will occasionally require 2 nights depending on tests needed. Which brings me to why I am writing this post.
This Sunday, August 12th, we are hosting a Cancer Benefit and Poker Run for my dad, Richard Trufant. This fundraiser is to help offset the costs of having to travel so much for my dad to receive treatment. Let me tell you a little about my dad:
He is 69 years young. He was a Vietnam P.O.W. in the Marine Corps. His unit was the first to touch the ground in Vietnam. As a result to his time dedicated fighting that war he was exposed to the chemical agent known as Agent Orange. I am one of his 4 children, and he and my mom have been married for 47 years. My dad worked hard to raise his family and go to college after his military service, and finished his Masters degree when I was in high school (I am the baby of the family) He has been the CFO of several small community hospitals for as long as I can remember, and was one of the first hospital administrators to start implementing charity care in hospitals. He officially retired about a year and a half ago.
Here is the official information regarding the Benefit copied from the FB event page. Anyone who would like to come show their support, but do not want to participate in the ride should arrive to the Avilla American Legion around 4pm:
KDZ & The Friends of Tina Johnson's (this is my sister) Family would like to invite you to a Poker Run & Benefit .
Richard is a Vietnam Vet & POW. He has 8 months to a year to live and the family could use our help with expenses on hotel rooms and other bills while he is under going treatment to pro long his life.
Sign up @ Avilla American Legion 11 am. First bike out noon. Last bike out at 1pm. Vehicles welcome to participate in ride. Again, if you do not want to participate in the ride, but would still like to come show your support, participate in the 50/50 drawing, the silent auction, etc. Please arrive to the Avilla American Legion at 4pm.
Richard is a Vietnam Vet & POW. He has 8 months to a year to live and the family could use our help with expenses on hotel rooms and other bills while he is under going treatment to pro long his life.
Sign up @ Avilla American Legion 11 am. First bike out noon. Last bike out at 1pm. Vehicles welcome to participate in ride. Again, if you do not want to participate in the ride, but would still like to come show your support, participate in the 50/50 drawing, the silent auction, etc. Please arrive to the Avilla American Legion at 4pm.
Avilla American Legion
205 Ley Street, Avilla, IN
$10 a person, 50/50 drawing, Door Prizes, Silent Auction and more!
1st stop:
1st stop:
Rudy's Bar and Grill
103 N. Main Street
Kendallville, IN
2nd stop:
Wall Lake Tavern
6100 N 1200 E
Orland, IN
3rd stop:
Fremont Bar & Grill
112 W Toledo St
Fremont, IN
4th Stop:
Rio Bar & Grill
3970 East Bellefountaine Road
Hamilton, IN
5th Stop:
Four Crowns
103 West 9th Street
Auburn, IN
If you can not make it and would like to donate door prizes or money. You can drop them off at KDZ Kustoms & Pre Owned Motorcycles 521 Ley Drive. Auburn, In 46706. Or Mail them. 260-927-0533. Make Checks out to Richard Trufant.
UPDATE: Thank you to all of those who made this event a success. Our family, dad especially, was overwhelmed with all the love and support!
If you can not make it and would like to donate door prizes or money. You can drop them off at KDZ Kustoms & Pre Owned Motorcycles 521 Ley Drive. Auburn, In 46706. Or Mail them. 260-927-0533. Make Checks out to Richard Trufant.
UPDATE: Thank you to all of those who made this event a success. Our family, dad especially, was overwhelmed with all the love and support!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Jewelry Travel Display Case
I've been very busy the last month trying to finish up various projects around the house. Unfortunately my mudroom is not quite complete yet. We haven't abandoned this project, it's very close to being completed, but with our warm weather Dave and I have been busy building our water garden.
For today, I want to share with you an easy jewelry case/display project. We were asked by our managers to make something we could use to display jewelry at our parties. I wanted something that I knew I would use and not just for parties. The main trays I used in making this project I already had around the house, but anyone could easily get them for just a couple of dollars online. This case will make an adorable way for you to display your favorite pieces of jewelry on your dressing table or vanity, and make it very easy to just close it up and be ready to go. No more tangled jewelry in those little travel bags and rolls. Plus, it's completely custom so you can plan it to match your decor, use your favorite colors, etc.
For today, I want to share with you an easy jewelry case/display project. We were asked by our managers to make something we could use to display jewelry at our parties. I wanted something that I knew I would use and not just for parties. The main trays I used in making this project I already had around the house, but anyone could easily get them for just a couple of dollars online. This case will make an adorable way for you to display your favorite pieces of jewelry on your dressing table or vanity, and make it very easy to just close it up and be ready to go. No more tangled jewelry in those little travel bags and rolls. Plus, it's completely custom so you can plan it to match your decor, use your favorite colors, etc.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
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Our little piece of paradise
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| Finally after a year our water garden is finished. |
For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted a water garden. Something with flowing water, beautiful plants, and fish. There is just something about water gardens that help you escape the crazy life brings. A place to let your worries and frustrations escape you, listening to water splashing, watching hummingbirds and butterflies, and beautiful koi eating right from your hand.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
A Mother's Worth
I was recently contacted with an invitation to share the following with my blog readers! I absolutely love this! Now if only my wonderful hubby read my blog too once in a while maybe he wouldn't mind so much when I splurge a little on shoes!
Friday, March 2, 2012
Top Mommy Blogs
I'm so excited to share the news that A Champagne Mind has been accepted at Top Mommy Blogs! You'll see a Top Mommy Blogs icon in the right sidebar of my blog and at the end of each post. Please help me out by remembering to click on one of those each time you visit my blog to place your vote for me! All you have to do is click, no other information is required! Thank you so much!
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