We're Married

If you don't already know, Joey and I were married in April. We went on a fabulous honeymoon to Hawaii for a week. We toured around by car and by sea and had a blast. Upon our return, we moved into our new house where we are getting used to living together. So far so good.

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I can hardly believe we are getting married on Sunday!

12 More Days

You are all coming to CA in less than 12 days! Do you have any questions for me that I will be too frazzled to answer when you arrive?

Things to do in Burbank - Wedding weekend

Looking for something fun to do for cheap the weekend you are staying in Burbank? You're in for a treat!

April 25, 2009

Burbank On Parade

The theme for the parade is

“Burbank Goes Hollywood”

Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 11am

Olive Avenue from Lincoln to Lomita

Burbank (February, 2009) — Saturday, April 25, 2009 starting at 11am. Burbank On Parade, on Olive Avenue from Lincoln to Lomita. The theme for the parade is “Burbank Goes Hollywood”. We are looking for volunteers, sponsors, donations, and trade if it can used! Let us know if you would like to support Burbank On Parade!

April 25 & 26, 2009

Burbank Fine Arts Show & Festival

Join us for this not-to-be-missed art event outdoors on San Fernando Boulevard between Magnolia and Angeleno from 10:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. The festival is free and open to the public. The show will be even more exciting than years past with the addition of an entire city block devoted entirely to Burbank students and their work, with interactive art projects, performances, demonstrations and opportunities to express art in all of its forms.
There will be exciting raffles, a live auction and opportunities to contribute to the Burbank Arts Education Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring permanent and equal access to quality arts education for all of Burbank’s 15,000 students.

April 26, 2009

Burbank Kiwanis 10th Annual Car Show and Craft Fair

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2009 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Johnny Carson Park, Burbank Kiwanis For Fun proudly presents its 10th annual Car Show and Arts and Crafts Fair. Vintage cars, music, vendors and great food. The Club will serve its famous pancake breakfast, followed by lunch of burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and the best french fries this side of the Mississippi. You do not want to miss this event!!! It is a great way to spend a Sunday with your family.

Author's Notes:
The Car show will probably be pretty cool. There are a lot of old cars in Burbank and I'm sure the pancakes would be a nice treat too. The Fine Art Show is a good way to see downtown Burbank if you like Art shows or need a long walk. My parents purchased their aluminum looking tree they have hanging in their house at this festival years ago. As for the parade, I'm putting it out there so that you avoid it rather than flock to it. This parade is relatively boring--nothing super cool and not celebratory of any holiday. Preview from 2007!

Countdown

In just 25 days Joey and I will be married! I can hardly believe it. I know what you're thinking "what about all the plans?!" and "why haven't you kept up with your blogs?" It is true, I haven't kept up with this blog like I said I would--but we have been as busy as bees since the shower on 3/14.

I fitted my wedding dress on 3/13 and it still looked spectacular. On 3/14 was the shower (I told you about that). Then last weekend Joey and I decided we needed a break and went to Disneyland on Sunday on a whim. It was a rainy morning so we thought it wouldn't be that crowded---as it turned out it was a beautiful sunny day and crowded. We still had fun though going on rides we haven't been on recently (and probably won't go on anytime soon). It was a nice relaxing break from wedding stuff.

On Friday last week I took a half day and my parents came down to attend some final meetings. We went to see the florist and also to the venue. Everything is coming together well. Remember tomorrow is the final day to send in your responses! If you haven't let us know yet....your in trouble ;)

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Bridal Shower

Yesterday Joey's Aunts held a bridal shower for me at a Chinese restaurant. It was a fun party! The group was mismatched with friends and family from across Southern California. I knew that 90% of the people who attended would not know each other. At first I thought it might be weird, but we're all adults and everyone was able to fend for themselves and meet new people. I heard there were even a few new friends made!

Our waiter was a card. He said that he just loved weddings and wedding events and showers and stuff. He told us that as Man of Honor for his friend's wedding, he had to organize a shower and bachelorette party. Because of this, he embarrassed himself when a buff-looking police officer entered the restaurant. He asked the police officer if he was here for the bridal party. The police officer, embarrassed wondered why. The waiter then asked the police officer if he was also a stripper. Needless to say, the police officer (who was not a stripper) did not attend the party. To his great delight though, we did provide him and dining mate with a cupcake.

I got a lot of fun gifts at the shower, but the one that was the strangest and most wondered about were the Himalayan Salt Plates from Robin. Robin and I talk online at work when we have free time. One day, she told me about these Himalayan Salt Plates and, thinking they were really neat, I added them to the registry.

Robin warned me in advance that these plates were really heavy. I didn't know quite HOW heavy they were until I held them in my hands. WOW! Now that is a workout and a half. Then next thing I learned about the salt plates was that they absorb heat and can be used as presentation, tabletop cooking and even a tray for fresh fruit, meats and cheeses! The plate seasons and cooks all at once! I'm really excited about this because it is so versatile.

Here are some things I am interested in trying with my new salt plate:

-Freeze a Himalayan salt plate for two hours. Scoop cream or sorbet atop. (just like salty nuts on your hot fudge sundae!)
-Getting back to basics, use it as a serving platter for cheeses, dried meats, or your daily dose of pickled ginger and wasabi. When used as a plate for moist food such as apple slices and mozzarella, the food acquires an enhanced salt and mineral flavoring.
-If musty corners of your soul crave drama, try serving up an entire meal using large round or square Himalayan salt plates. Moist foods take on a touch of saltiness, dry foods do not, and everything glows with the otherworldly power of the ancient world (see Ogling below).

The best part is you can wash it and use it again!