Move over Mrs. Cleaver...

 First off, I must state that I have been very busy lately...

which really means "stop giving me shit for only working 2 days a week."

I have volunteering, groups, a nephew, wedding planning and my new quest for making June Cleaver look like an amateur.

So please, BACK THE FUCK OFF.

                                                          Jealousy isn't a pretty look.
On a lighter note, Dave will be home in 23 days!!!
Which also means our little Costa Rica vacation is in 36!
I'm so excited to be able to wake up next to him rather than sending the usual good morning e-mail.
Just over 7 months and I'll be his wifey :)

I've been obsessed with cooking lately...thanks, Lisa.

Buying cook books, new gadgets, and actually COOKING.

Yes, I finally can say I enjoy being in the kitchen.

My need to be a hostess is also rearing it's head in full force.

The other night I decided I would make lasagna for the first time.
I also decided I would make my own alfredo sauce and my own recipe.
I followed basic cooking instructions, but that was about it.
Here is proof of the entire long process:

 Noodles...3 at a time for 10 minutes. WTF?
My homemade Alfredo sauce with mushrooms up front.
Sauteed chicken to the right.
Please ignore the ugly white appliances.

 Oh, hiii.
Just modeling my new apron...notice how my boobs are exploding out the side.

So cute and it matches the kitchen!

Noodles ready for layering
 

Finished product.
White Lasagna A La Allie.
It's ok to be jealous now.

XOXO, Allie

It's been a long time...

So, I've been crazy busy for the past couple of months and haven't had time to update.

There has been so much going on that a fully detailed account of everything would take too long.

I realized my last post was on June 1!

Here's a basic summary of everything that has gone on in The Farcht Lane.

JUNE

We finally moved into the house.

Moving is a never ending process.

Still has pictures to be hung and boxes to be unpacked.
It's a great home and I'm thankful for so much space!
I love decorating and buying new things to make this house a home.
I promise I'll post pics when this place looks more "complete."

Spent some time in the hospital at the end of the month.
Things can only get better from here.
I wouldn't have survived without John.
Dave is lucky to have such a wonderful brother.
And, of course, my fabulous friend Christina.
I love you, Janoy!

JULYDad came out for an emergency trip.
I'm thankful for such a wonderful family.
I went back to KC for a week.
It wasn't as relaxing as I had hoped, but it was good to be there for awhile.
Mary & Brian will always be close to my heart.
They are both such incredible friends and offer so much support!

I've been going to an IOPMH group.
These people have become a HUGE part of my life.
Each and every person has a story.
I wouldn't know what to do without them right now.

My volunteering is on hold for the time being.
I truly miss the girls at Dress For Success and helping women there.
I want to go back soon, but there are a lot of other things I need to get straightened out first.
You have to take care of yourself before you can truly help someone else.

AUGUSTThe girls and I went tubing down the Salt River.
It was certainly eventful...
Memories made and times never forgotten.

Lisa and Christina have been my saving grace on many days.
Co-workers is far too small of a word for the bond we have.
These girls have made me smile through tears and hugged me when I was in pain.
Words cannot express my true feelings for you both.

Lately, I have been "shown" who my authentic friends are and those who just around when times are good.
Here's the difference:
"I can tell you're having a bad day. I can be at your house in 10 minutes."
or
"Where the hell have you been? What is your problem today?"
I think those two examples sum up a lot.

So that is my basic account of the past two months.
Wedding planning is on hold...until I get my ass into gear again.
Dave will be home in September and I can't freaking wait.
He has been so supportive from a million miles away.
I cannot imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone other than him.
I love you, blue bird!
I promise to post pics of the house and my art work soon!
I've turned the extra room into my own little "art studio."
I fucking love it.

XOXO, Allie