New Car

I bought my first brand new car in 2002, a VW Passat and it lasted until this past month. About a month before I got married my car was having difficulties, especially the transmission. We left on our honeymoon and came home to a dead battery. We got it jump started and my mechanic originally that maybe the low battery was causing the transmission problems, WRONG. He then cleaned it, nothing looked wrong and put in new oil (he didn't charge and said it was a wedding gift). It still had problems, once not shifting above 3rd gear until I turned off and restarted my car.

We test drove cars for about 2 weeks and we chose a Honda CR-V. I was surprised that I liked as much as I do. We would of bought a VW Tijuan because it handled awesome but had a really small cargo space which would make basic shopping difficult.

We love our new car!!!

The Reception

Only half of the candy bar!! A big hit with the young and old!! It sent my nephew Jack into chocolate heaven and complete sugar shock.

Some Wedding Pictures

I downloaded some photos that have been posted on Facebook . We bought the rights to our photos but we haven't met with our photographer and edited our wedding album; so I'll have a lot more pictures to share.

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Right after we took this picture it started raining really hard for about 10 minutes. We quickly took cover, let it pass then took picture for about 10 more minutes than we walked over to the reception.

Yes, I have a lot of bridesmaids!! I couldn't decide to have my 4 sisters/sisters in law or friends; so I had both.

Head Banging

We spent our first two night before flying to Maui, at the Renaissance near LAX. On Sunday, we went to our house to open gifts with Allen's family and his mom dropped us off at the hotel and we took the hotel shuttle to the airport on Monday morning. 


Sunday night I got up from bed to use the restroom around 11:30pm. I had a really bad pain in my stomach and I passed out on the toilet. On the way to the floor I hit my head on the sink counter and then on the floor. I screamed after hitting my head and woke up on the floor with my underwear pulled down staring at my husband. 


We didn't know what caused me to pass out but I didn't want to go the ER because we had a flight in the morning to catch!!! I slept all night with an ice pack on my head so the instant bump that developed wouldn't get larger. 


Monday evening in Maui I was still concerned about my head and what caused me to pass out. I called the Kaiser Ask a Nurse and she told me to go to the hospital that night, don't wait for tomorrow to go. We drove to Maui Memorial and we were in and out in 1 1/2 hours with a CT Scan. I have a brain (with butterflies) and nothing wrong. Your body has vagus nerves and one near my butt was triggered that caused me to pass out (this is all probably too much information but it's funny too me, btw I wasn't constipated).


Bathroom at the Marriott:

Me with my ice pack, made from a zip lock and wrapped in a wash cloth  (with blue taffy for comfort):

My brain:

I requested a copy of my CT Scan and when we got home Allen explained the different images and saw what an angel I am!!!

We're Married

Our wedding and reception was amazing. I was annoyed that we the workers in the temple were so slow and we had to wait for them even though we were the last and only couple getting married at 2:30pm. We didn't get married until after 3pm and it kept people waiting outside for an extra long time.

I haven't met with our photographer but some people emailed and posted pictures. Our reception was a dream reception with incredible decorations, yummy tri tip & chicken, Porto's wedding cake and an incredible candy bar.

Here are some pictures my sisters took after we got married. I'll share more pictures and honeymoon details later.

Yes, a lot of bridesmaids but half of them are sisters!!

LA Flower Mart

On my furlough day I went the Flower Mart. It's in Dowtown LA between maple and wall & 7th and 8th. It costs $2 to get in but then  you can shop. I loved see all the beautiful flowers and the low prices. I went shopping for table centerpiece flowers. I'm doing orchids submerged in water and using the incredible vases from my friend, Emily. I loved all the flowers and colors.

We then went to the fabric mart and purchased one 100 yard roll for 75cents a yard!! I only took a picture of a chaotic store but they have lots and lots of fabric. (Some stores are more organized.)

I can't believe only one more month!!!

P.S. Thanks to all those who've RSVPed.
If you haven't, here's the site: http://www.mywedding.com/saraandallen/

no more excuses

Saturday will be 6 weeks until I get married. I haven't worked out or been very active for a month plus. I have no time left to procrastinate!! Please share your ideas and suggestions for workouts as well as eating healthy.

I already cancelled our plans to go out tonight and I'll cook instead. We're going to the Dodger game on Monday and no dodger dogs for me!!