Suggestions please???

I thought I'd take time and write in my blog today, since the only other thing to do is laundry and clean my apartment (ugh, curse you ice).

Yesterday, was mine and Corey's one year engagement. It doesn't seem like a whole year to be honest, but a lot has happened. And now we're 8 months away. Yay!!

Let's do a check list:
My dress: check
The venue for both ceremony and reception: check
Photographers: check check check (super excited about this one)
Videographer: hopefully still check
Caterer: check
A flower lady: check
A cake lady: check
Bridesmaid dresses: still looking
Tuxes: (ha, this topic makes me giggle, because in reality I have only faith in a few of the groomsmen to get their act together)
Decorations: Looking and buying
Favors: Haven't decided
Save The Dates: Coming up soon...
Invitations: nope
The guest list: (probably the hardest part of the whole wedding because the venue is smaller than most)
Music: (Let's be honest, Corey and I have never had an "our song". I mean we have a couple of songs that we like, but nothing picked out. I do however have the song that I'm walking down the isle to. "Changed By You" - Between the Trees and Corey has his picked out, "Simple Man" - Shinedown. I really would like someone to play/sing these if possible, I have people in mind)

Okay let's talk about ideas and I have a few questions if anyone has any suggestions.

Music: Does anyone know where I would find a cordless, battery operated piano keyboard? I really want my sister to play and sing at the ceremony, but it's out in a field and finding a plug in would be rather difficult!

Make-up/Hair: This one kinda bothers me. Since I've moved to the tri-cities area, I just can't seem to find a hair stylist that I like. (Not that I get my hair cut a lot) Most of the ones I've been to are super pricey or rude. (The last girl I went to was super nice, I really liked her a lot,but I got a wash and a hair cut and it was 50 dollars. I just find that hard to believe) So, does anyone know of a place close to Gate City/Mendota (okay there's nothing in Mendota), let's just say the Kingsport/Gate City area that is reasonably priced and does great hair?

The Make-up part doesn't bother me as much, but if someone could help me out with the hair issue (bahah that made me laugh for some reason).

Those are the only huge issues I have right now. Any suggestions would be helpful!! I'm starting to get stressed which is probably a horrible sign! haha :) I just want everything to be perfect!

I hope everyone has a safe and amazing day! The roads are icy, so please be careful!!

Peace, love, and wedding planning!

"Find rest, oh my soul, in God alone. My hope comes from him!"

Love always,
Callie Marie.

The Latest News!

I haven't written in a while, but a lot has happened in my life, especially around Christmas and into the new year.

For one, we got a puppy!! I'm sure everyone has been annoyed with all of his pictures I post on almost every social media site I have. Corey and I had been talking about getting a dog for a while. We had visited some of the shelters in the area, but never came across a dog that we knew we couldn't live without. Until.....we visited the Carter County Animal Shelter. They had tons of puppies. (Back story) When Cor and I were discussing getting a pup, I really wanted a boxer. So, we had picked out two names, Athena for the girl or Titan for the boy! Corey also told me he liked the name Wall-e (after the Boston Red Sox Mascot, but spelled like the movie) and so we agreed, if the dog wasn't a boxer, we would name him Wall-e. Sure enough, we walked into the animal shelter, and there sat our Wall-e. We knew from the minute we saw him, that he was ours. He is absolutely perfect, well, except for the fact that he isn't potty trained, and he likes to chew on socks, and he hates his crate!! But other than that...the little markings on his face and body are super cute! The shelter said he was a blue heeler, and that might be half way true, but he also resembles a jack russell in the face. He's such a cute little addition to our family. So, if you haven't seen pictures or you love seeing Wall-e just as much as we do, here's some more!!

 (Wall-e and me, the first time we met. He was six weeks old)

 Wall-e (in his christmas sweater), and Cor

 Our first outing to the park!

 The cutest picture in the whole world!! 

 Playing around with mom!!

 Wall-e's first trip to BSG!

 9 weeks old, just as cute as when we first got him!

 Wall-e's first visit with Lucy, he was scared to death! (I have no idea why)

Taking a walk with mom!

Another blessing in my life has been going to church with some of our closest family friends. The Mumpower's and the Stacy's and of course the newest addition, Kristy. It has been great to see each one of them every Sunday. God is good and faithful and I'm so glad he placed this opportunity in my life. 

Well, the wedding planning had slowed down for a little while, but it's time to start planning again. Hopefully, we're about to sign a contract with the caterer, and I'm slowly but surely looking for casual bridesmaid dresses. The next step, save the dates, invitations, registering, showers, the honeymoon and all the little tiny details I have to figure out. I'm hoping this year goes by quick!! 

Please keep me in your prayers, if you pray! I have been super stressed and very emotional. Pray for peace and guidance in this up coming year! 

God is great, his mercy's are new every morning and he is always faithful! 

"Find rest oh my soul, in God alone. My hope comes from him!" - Psalm 62:5

Hope everyone has a great year!!

Love always,

Callie Marie!