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Hope you love them as much as we do
Friday, August 29, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Micah Roeschley
It is true....I am no longer Whitney Janssen and that's fine with me. For those of you who were unable to make it to the wedding or just wish to relive it...here are a few shots. I took them all from other people so the quality is not the best but when they are on our photographers website i will be sure to post that so you can check it out!
The wedding was literally everything i had ever hoped for and more. most of my closest friends were there to celebrate with us and the love and support was overflowing. Pastor Tom Zobrist gave us a ceremony that placed God first and spoke words of truth like no one else could. We are so grateful for his teaching.
I always said i would never cry at my wedding, but sure enough i was in tears within a minute of walking down the aisle with dad.
I honestly could not have made it through the day without many of the people there but a few stick out in my mind:
Todd and Jamie Reichman, spending all day with you made me feel so much more calm. I knew that no matter what was going on you were sure to capture it on film, and helped guide me through the day. The pictures you took are breathtaking and we thank God for you presence in our lives. (and i miss you both and even cried a little when we left.)
Katie and Luke, Thanks for standing up with us and our Maid of Honor and Best Man, we are so grateful for your friendship and unconditional love.
Bridesmaids and groomsmen, we LOVE YOU all and cannot thank you enough for all the running around you did for us during the wedding. You never complained and made sure that we felt no stress during the day. You are some of our closest friends and we will never let that go.
Families, thanks for putting up with us (me) for the past 7 months of planning. And thanks for doing everything you could to allow me the resources to have my dream wedding. It would not have been possible without any of you.
Julia, Laura, and Heather....the wedding music was flawless and i cannot tell you how much it brought to the wedding. I received so many compliments on your beautiful music and with that i could hear it over and over again.
Pastor Tom and Cindi....you are honestly the most amazing people EVER and we are so grateful for all that you did for the wedding. We love you both.
I'm leaving out so many people but don't think i don't love you all just the same. But the blog could get boring with all those little personal messages so enjoy the pictures and i will write more about the weekend later.
Myself and my little ring bearer getting used to his pillow that he would throw like a football during the ceremony...Love it
Maid of Honor Katie and myself at the rehearsal dinner.
Sophie Ann!!! My beautiful little flower girl.
Erin doing my hair while Brittney is taking a nap on my lap.
Erin and myself after my hair was finished.
It took a lot of people to get me in the dress but it went rather smoothly.
Katie!!! I love you Maid of Honor
The Bridesmaids at the reception I think....
The wedding party....don't ask me how we got everyone in one pic but it was defintely not easy.
Maid of Honor, Best Man, and Mr and Mrs Roeschley (almost lol)
My little Dylan giving me a good luck kiss before the wedding
Trying to escape to the reception
Cutting the cake
He enjoyed hunting down the garter....and of course i was scolding him during the process
Our first dance and Mr and Mrs
Step Daddy Leon dancing during the dollar dance
Myself and Hubby and my Maid of Honor and her Fiance Jerrod
The Chi Omega's!!!!! Oh how i love you all
Dancing with three of my favorite ladies. Love you Katie, Sophie and Brittney...and Love love love this picture! haha
More to come later
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Who said planning a wedding was easy?
We are now down to 4 days.... I honestly never thought we would get here, but now I'm wishing I still had more time. Basically everything major is done, but the little details that can make a person go insane still remain. This week all final payments will be made, programs will be assembled, the candy buffet will be pieced together, dress picked up, planning phone calls made, mani-pedi with the Maid Of Honor, and of course the marriage license will be picked up....and the list goes on.
Final guest count: 313
Bridesmaids: 7
Junior Bridesmaids: 2
Groomsmen: 8
Ring Bearer: 1
Flower Girl: 1
Organization.....a must.....so for those of you who make fun of my OCD it is not being put to good use. Considering I alone am having to keep track of everything, piece everything together, and make the majority of the decisions.....it is necessary to be an obsessive compulsive organizer and
perfectionist. However this obsession made me sick....literally. exactly 2 weeks before the wedding my body began shutting down. I don't use that expression lightly....103 fever, sore throat, laryngitis, sinus headache, no sleep, cough, runny nose, and eventually ear problem. according to the doc there was so much pressure in my head that my eardrum kept popping and swelled up like a balloon. He believes it ruptured (which would explain why it felt quite numb and i couldn't hear out of it) but said he could not be sure because the swelling was covering it up. SOOO he piled on the medicine and now over a week later i am still trying to get better. The ear pain is definitely better, but still not normal. Hopefully i will be 100% by Saturday.
Friday and Saturday we bachelor and bachelorette parties. Mr. Micah and his buddies camped out on a lake all night and seem to have enjoyed themselves. I went out Friday with my favorite twins (Jennie and Betsy) and Jeeves (aka Dave our driver) and met up with Dani down town. Just a low key sittin around talking kind of evening with occasional dancing. Then Saturday it was shopping and dinner at Flat Top Grill with the best of the best. Thanks to those of you who made the time to show up even if only for dinner. It really meant a lot to me!
The plans for the Wedding and after are as follows:
Rehearsal Friday at 6
Rehearsal Dinner at Jonah's
Wedding Saturday at 3 (but bridal party starts at 8 AM)
Reception at Packard Plaza at 5
Sunday is breakfast with the friends and family still in town, and then packing up the vehicle for the week long drive back to California.
Back in Cali Friday morning and Friday Night Liz O comes to stay for a week while Micah heads off to Belgium for work.
Honeymoon September 13-20 and i cannot tell you where we are going because my amazing Fiance planned it (with the help of my Maid of Honor) and I am not allowed to know until we get to the airport!!!
I think we should be back to a normal schedule in a month or so.......then i have to find a job :0)
Final guest count: 313
Bridesmaids: 7
Junior Bridesmaids: 2
Groomsmen: 8
Ring Bearer: 1
Flower Girl: 1
Organization.....a must.....so for those of you who make fun of my OCD it is not being put to good use. Considering I alone am having to keep track of everything, piece everything together, and make the majority of the decisions.....it is necessary to be an obsessive compulsive organizer and
perfectionist. However this obsession made me sick....literally. exactly 2 weeks before the wedding my body began shutting down. I don't use that expression lightly....103 fever, sore throat, laryngitis, sinus headache, no sleep, cough, runny nose, and eventually ear problem. according to the doc there was so much pressure in my head that my eardrum kept popping and swelled up like a balloon. He believes it ruptured (which would explain why it felt quite numb and i couldn't hear out of it) but said he could not be sure because the swelling was covering it up. SOOO he piled on the medicine and now over a week later i am still trying to get better. The ear pain is definitely better, but still not normal. Hopefully i will be 100% by Saturday.
Friday and Saturday we bachelor and bachelorette parties. Mr. Micah and his buddies camped out on a lake all night and seem to have enjoyed themselves. I went out Friday with my favorite twins (Jennie and Betsy) and Jeeves (aka Dave our driver) and met up with Dani down town. Just a low key sittin around talking kind of evening with occasional dancing. Then Saturday it was shopping and dinner at Flat Top Grill with the best of the best. Thanks to those of you who made the time to show up even if only for dinner. It really meant a lot to me!
The plans for the Wedding and after are as follows:
Rehearsal Friday at 6
Rehearsal Dinner at Jonah's
Wedding Saturday at 3 (but bridal party starts at 8 AM)
Reception at Packard Plaza at 5
Sunday is breakfast with the friends and family still in town, and then packing up the vehicle for the week long drive back to California.
Back in Cali Friday morning and Friday Night Liz O comes to stay for a week while Micah heads off to Belgium for work.
Honeymoon September 13-20 and i cannot tell you where we are going because my amazing Fiance planned it (with the help of my Maid of Honor) and I am not allowed to know until we get to the airport!!!
I think we should be back to a normal schedule in a month or so.......then i have to find a job :0)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Race to the Alter
We are now down to 22 days until "I Do" and all I have to say is...I'm ready!!! The planning may not be 100% complete, and my groom may not even be in the same state yet, but if i could I would walk down that isle today!
Miss Katie and I have been marking off as many tasks as possible each day. Her wedding is in November so its kinda nice to bounce ideas off one another while planning our own weddings. Today we picked out everything for my candy buffet....lets just say it's going to be AMAZING!!
Its weird to think that in about three weeks I will not be coming home alone, won't be fixing myself dinner, and won't be on my own schedule. I won't know where anything is (in San Diego), won't have any of my friends close by, and won't have a job....Its going to be a big change. I always say I don't get homesick (I don't) but I do tend to miss different things from 'home'.
Miss Katie and I have been marking off as many tasks as possible each day. Her wedding is in November so its kinda nice to bounce ideas off one another while planning our own weddings. Today we picked out everything for my candy buffet....lets just say it's going to be AMAZING!!
Its weird to think that in about three weeks I will not be coming home alone, won't be fixing myself dinner, and won't be on my own schedule. I won't know where anything is (in San Diego), won't have any of my friends close by, and won't have a job....Its going to be a big change. I always say I don't get homesick (I don't) but I do tend to miss different things from 'home'.
- Jubilee Ice Cream
- big cowboy trucks
- my dad talking to the cows whenever we are driving anywhere
- my amazing neighbors
- the brothers who make my life a little more enjoyable
- my kitty cat
- my best friends and their families
- Monical's pizza
- Avanti's
- knowing my way to just about anywhere within a 40 mile radius
...and more.
I'm getting excited about the wedding. Mostly because i get to see all of my friends and family that i have not seen in a long time! I cannot wait to wear my wedding dress, veil, shoes......eat my amazing dinner, get a gazillion pics taken with some of the most amazing people i have ever met, and DANCE the night away....
As of now we have 270 people coming and are wating to hear from 170....its going to be the event of a lifetime :o)
Thursday, July 24, 2008
One More Month!
Haven't posted in weeks, I know! (computer batter won't charge and don't have Internet access...and the honey that is supposed to fix things like that moved away already)
SO what has been happening in our lives? Micah left a while back but he has had some interesting adventures courtesy of Caterpillar. He got to Cali and was there a week before he started working. What did he do for that week...enjoyed being a bachelor with his best friend Luke and Jimmy. They went to L.A. and around San Diego, and then snuck a little trip to Las Vegas in there. Then it was off to work for Micah....for 4 days. (no he didn't quit) CAT decided he needed to fly to Belgium and around Europe to work with some new dealers. So off he was, not knowing anyone from work, having no idea what his job really is, and traveling across the world with a stranger to make sure that another company was going to be a good supplier of products he knows nothing about. They really must trust their employees. But then he came back and has been riding the trolly to work (saves on the $4.60 gas) and hangs out with himself at the apartment. I'm sure it looks just as lovely as all his other apartments did when he live there. I know my first week there will be full of cleaning cleaning cleaning and decorating...and then more cleaning. Now he is preparing for another trip before the wedding. He will be in Mexico and 3 states between the 10th and 17th. Then he will come home to get our marriage license and leave again for more work. But CAT was nice enough to let him off work on the 22nd so we can actually have a rehearsal before the wedding on the 23rd. And they even let him take off the week after the wedding so we can drive all of our stuff our to Cali. But they thought that was nice enough because as soon as we step on Cali soil he is back on a plane to Belgium... SO that will leave me in Cali knowing no one, having no idea where anything is, and terrified to drive :o) Thank God for Best friends and Bridesmaids (LIZZIE) Who is so willing to entertain me for a few day while she is there on business. Love you girl!
And as for me? Ohh my life has been full of babysitting, school, wedding planning, working at camp when they need me, wedding planning, running numerous errands, wedding planning, and bridal showers. I have had four beautiful bridal showers. The first was our couples shower back in June. But then my Maid of Honor threw me a shower for all of my bridesmaids and close friends from the area (as well as Chicago and WI: Liz Court and Laura thanks for driving down!). it was wonderful to just hang out and enjoy the company. It was a beautiful shower.
Then Aunt Lynn threw a shower for the Roeschley family. Chair covers, candles, desert buffet, and catered vegetarian meal...AMAZING. It was a great time for me to visit with some of Micah's family i don't see much, and meet more cousins, aunts, and uncles that make up the hundreds. (but i still hope to not be quizzed on names at the wedding :o)
The day after Aunt Lynn's shower was the Hermann Family shower (Micah's mom's family). This again proved to be a great time to visit with people and put more faces to names. Thanks so much Aunt Sara and Kathie for the beautiful shower and amazing vegetarian food!
After the four showers, the registries were basically bought out. Our friends and family are wonderful to us, and we are very grateful.
So far:
Invitations have been out for a while and replies are coming in bundles everyday.
Cake has been chosen (created by myself, Jennie, Betsy and our favorite Cake Lady: Eileen Musselman)
Final Dress fitting is this afternoon
Final meetings and contracts are in progress from now until a week before the wedding
chair covers (ordered)
All other major details are complete, and the minor ones are either done or almost done!
I am so excited for the next 30 days. I know there will be tons of plans to stress me out and little details i have forgotten, but over all i know it will be so exciting to count down the days.
I am throwing my Maid Of Honor her own bridal shower on August 3rd (with her sister Kim) The following week my Duffy family comes home, and I finish my EMT classes! Then Bachelorette Party on August 16th (shopping and Eating at my favorite stir fry place!!) So much to do and so little time, but all i can home for are 30 days of friends and family time because i know after the wedding that time will be hard to come by.
And thank God for the people who have kept me sane for the last few months! I would probably be locked in a closet crying somewhere if it hadn't been for all of you!!!
SO what has been happening in our lives? Micah left a while back but he has had some interesting adventures courtesy of Caterpillar. He got to Cali and was there a week before he started working. What did he do for that week...enjoyed being a bachelor with his best friend Luke and Jimmy. They went to L.A. and around San Diego, and then snuck a little trip to Las Vegas in there. Then it was off to work for Micah....for 4 days. (no he didn't quit) CAT decided he needed to fly to Belgium and around Europe to work with some new dealers. So off he was, not knowing anyone from work, having no idea what his job really is, and traveling across the world with a stranger to make sure that another company was going to be a good supplier of products he knows nothing about. They really must trust their employees. But then he came back and has been riding the trolly to work (saves on the $4.60 gas) and hangs out with himself at the apartment. I'm sure it looks just as lovely as all his other apartments did when he live there. I know my first week there will be full of cleaning cleaning cleaning and decorating...and then more cleaning. Now he is preparing for another trip before the wedding. He will be in Mexico and 3 states between the 10th and 17th. Then he will come home to get our marriage license and leave again for more work. But CAT was nice enough to let him off work on the 22nd so we can actually have a rehearsal before the wedding on the 23rd. And they even let him take off the week after the wedding so we can drive all of our stuff our to Cali. But they thought that was nice enough because as soon as we step on Cali soil he is back on a plane to Belgium... SO that will leave me in Cali knowing no one, having no idea where anything is, and terrified to drive :o) Thank God for Best friends and Bridesmaids (LIZZIE) Who is so willing to entertain me for a few day while she is there on business. Love you girl!
And as for me? Ohh my life has been full of babysitting, school, wedding planning, working at camp when they need me, wedding planning, running numerous errands, wedding planning, and bridal showers. I have had four beautiful bridal showers. The first was our couples shower back in June. But then my Maid of Honor threw me a shower for all of my bridesmaids and close friends from the area (as well as Chicago and WI: Liz Court and Laura thanks for driving down!). it was wonderful to just hang out and enjoy the company. It was a beautiful shower.
Then Aunt Lynn threw a shower for the Roeschley family. Chair covers, candles, desert buffet, and catered vegetarian meal...AMAZING. It was a great time for me to visit with some of Micah's family i don't see much, and meet more cousins, aunts, and uncles that make up the hundreds. (but i still hope to not be quizzed on names at the wedding :o)
The day after Aunt Lynn's shower was the Hermann Family shower (Micah's mom's family). This again proved to be a great time to visit with people and put more faces to names. Thanks so much Aunt Sara and Kathie for the beautiful shower and amazing vegetarian food!
After the four showers, the registries were basically bought out. Our friends and family are wonderful to us, and we are very grateful.
So far:
Invitations have been out for a while and replies are coming in bundles everyday.
Cake has been chosen (created by myself, Jennie, Betsy and our favorite Cake Lady: Eileen Musselman)
Final Dress fitting is this afternoon
Final meetings and contracts are in progress from now until a week before the wedding
chair covers (ordered)
All other major details are complete, and the minor ones are either done or almost done!
I am so excited for the next 30 days. I know there will be tons of plans to stress me out and little details i have forgotten, but over all i know it will be so exciting to count down the days.
I am throwing my Maid Of Honor her own bridal shower on August 3rd (with her sister Kim) The following week my Duffy family comes home, and I finish my EMT classes! Then Bachelorette Party on August 16th (shopping and Eating at my favorite stir fry place!!) So much to do and so little time, but all i can home for are 30 days of friends and family time because i know after the wedding that time will be hard to come by.
And thank God for the people who have kept me sane for the last few months! I would probably be locked in a closet crying somewhere if it hadn't been for all of you!!!
Friday, June 6, 2008
Summer Time
The only thing reminding me that it is summer is the intense heat....
I am currently enrolled in 
Miss Katie also convinced me to join the local athletic club...so after long days of classes, babysitting and getting sunburnt, i head over to 5 Points and burn off a few pounds. This Maid of Honor knows part of her job is to get me fit for the wedding. Have i said how thankful I am for such wonderful friend? LOVE HER
Wedding planning is also in full swing. This Sunday is our first shower (couple's shower) with some of Micah's parents friends :o) There will be another shower in a few weeks and THEN my Bridesmaid shower :o) on the 29th. Not that I'm not looking forward to the others, but the 29th is special because my out of town bridesmaids are coming home (from WI and GA) soo i cannot wait to see them!!
Micah moves on the 16th and heads to
It's hot and all i can think about is living in
P.S. My Dress came in yesterday!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
You're gonna miss this....you're gonna want this back
As of May 25th I am finished with my undergrad! I finally have a nice certificate that says I have a BA in Chemistry and Biology...HORRAY The day was not terribly exciting but know how much i had been through the get there made me appreciate it a bit more. Here are a few pic of the people i will actually miss.....
First and foremost, my Bridesmaids....Laura, Liz, and Courtney have helped me through the past four years of my life. Good or Bad they were always there for me. Leaving Kenosha was not hard for me, but leaving my best friends was not a simple task. I cannot wait for you ladies to stand up with me in my wedding. I love you!
Miss Ashley....i would never have been able to accomplish my dream of starting a Relay For Life at Carthage without her help and encouragement...This woman is amazing and little kids of the future will be incredibly lucky to have her as a teacher. Love you Ash
Although i double majored, Chemistry was my true love. The amazing men and women stuck out the 4 year journey with me. From homework partners, to help on projects, to personal advice and education. Although there were more, the above are some of the best! Brent, Dr. Rener, Matthew, and Dr. Blaine (AKA MOM)
Miguel, my Amigo from Mexico....Everyday i could expect a hug from the happy Mexican in the hall. With funny stories and insane ideas, life could never be boring. We are sooo glad you cheated on your USA entrance exam so they let you in to attend college. I cannot image it without you.
Mom, this amazing woman has taught me much further than the classroom allowed. I cannot even begin to thank her for the countless hours spent in her office, crying, asking for advice, or just chatting. She has been there for me no matter what she had going on in her own schedule...she also allowed me to babysit her beautiful little boys when I was so homesick for my kids in England. Thanks for being my Carthage Mom and listening to me whenever i needed you. Your hugs in the hall always came at the right time!
My Chi Omega's....I honestly don't think i would be half the woman I am today had i not met all of you. Spring '05 changed my life and i am grateful for each and every one of you. I cannot wait to dance with you all at our next 'function'...my wedding. You are amazing women.
My Laura Lu and Bill....we have been together since the first day of school and i know that i will never forget all the memories. Bill used to ride through the dorm halls trying to get girls to be on his new video "Carthage Girls Gone Wild" and would offer free pencils to anyone who complied. haha i don't think he ever got anyone ....but it was entertaining. Thanks for the rides to class when it was raining Bill!! Laura, the best roommate and friend anyone could ever ask for...my bathtub awaits you in California...i will have your wine and text books ready :o)
First and foremost, my Bridesmaids....Laura, Liz, and Courtney have helped me through the past four years of my life. Good or Bad they were always there for me. Leaving Kenosha was not hard for me, but leaving my best friends was not a simple task. I cannot wait for you ladies to stand up with me in my wedding. I love you!
Miss Ashley....i would never have been able to accomplish my dream of starting a Relay For Life at Carthage without her help and encouragement...This woman is amazing and little kids of the future will be incredibly lucky to have her as a teacher. Love you Ash
Although i double majored, Chemistry was my true love. The amazing men and women stuck out the 4 year journey with me. From homework partners, to help on projects, to personal advice and education. Although there were more, the above are some of the best! Brent, Dr. Rener, Matthew, and Dr. Blaine (AKA MOM)
Miguel, my Amigo from Mexico....Everyday i could expect a hug from the happy Mexican in the hall. With funny stories and insane ideas, life could never be boring. We are sooo glad you cheated on your USA entrance exam so they let you in to attend college. I cannot image it without you.
Mom, this amazing woman has taught me much further than the classroom allowed. I cannot even begin to thank her for the countless hours spent in her office, crying, asking for advice, or just chatting. She has been there for me no matter what she had going on in her own schedule...she also allowed me to babysit her beautiful little boys when I was so homesick for my kids in England. Thanks for being my Carthage Mom and listening to me whenever i needed you. Your hugs in the hall always came at the right time!
My Chi Omega's....I honestly don't think i would be half the woman I am today had i not met all of you. Spring '05 changed my life and i am grateful for each and every one of you. I cannot wait to dance with you all at our next 'function'...my wedding. You are amazing women.
My Laura Lu and Bill....we have been together since the first day of school and i know that i will never forget all the memories. Bill used to ride through the dorm halls trying to get girls to be on his new video "Carthage Girls Gone Wild" and would offer free pencils to anyone who complied. haha i don't think he ever got anyone ....but it was entertaining. Thanks for the rides to class when it was raining Bill!! Laura, the best roommate and friend anyone could ever ask for...my bathtub awaits you in California...i will have your wine and text books ready :o)
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