Happenstance

Serendipity. Happenstance. Fate. Luck. Whatever you want to call it, something or someone, was working for us on February 12, 2006. Both Mark and my father's invited us to a free lunch at Claddagh’s, the one thing neither of us had ever turned down.  We both showed up, wearing what they had found on the floor that morning, expecting nothing more than a free meal; neither of us expecting that we would be meeting the person we would be spending the rest of their lives with. I was living in East Lansing at the time and was finishing my junior year of college at Michigan State University. Mark had recently moved to the area, in hopes of returning to school and starting a new chapter in his life. The first thing I noticed was his smile and quick wit. Even looking like a hobo, he seemed at ease with himself and able to put others at ease as well. I kept hoping he would ask for my number (Mark said he regretted not asking). I spent the next few months pestering my father to get Mark’...

Today I sent out packages to ask my friends if they would be willing to be my bridesmaids. I really enjoyed deciding what I wanted to include and creating everything. I decided to create a postcard that individualized the "Bridesmaids" movie poster. On the back I wrote a message about why I wanted them to be in my bridal party. I wrote up information cards that laid out my ideas about the wedding and who I was inviting to be a part of the bridal party. I included a card that spoke to the Celtic influences that would be playing a part in our wedding. I added a sterling silver anklet with charm, that I thought well represented the gratitude I had for their participation. There was an Irish blessing. Lastly, I put in the colors I chose for the wedding. The items I chose to include and create represented my desire to make sure my bridesmaids felt appreciated and knew what I was hoping for from them. I have been a MoH and bridesmaid several times. During which...

This Halloween was a lot of fun. Mark and I went as Carmen SanDiego and Waldo. It was not our most inspired or difficult costumes. But it was still great. Work involved a costume I made a few years ago: Harley Quinn. I was so glad to be able to wear it again! I made my Harley Quinn costume a few years ago when I went as Harley and Mark went as the Joker. We made quite the pair.