Mrs. Heidi Wells!!!

We went to a beautiful wedding last weekend, the Lovely Heidi Neuteboom married Christopher Wells. It was awesome. The bride ( Eric's sister) was the most beautiful bride in the world and the groom looked good to!

It was extra fun because I was a bridesmaid and Eric was an usher. There is nothing like being on the inside at an event that is so important to someone you love. I'll give you a bit of an outline of our trip.

Saturday: We arrived and us girls took of for manicures and pedicures. I got to see Krista, Heidi's awesome maid of honor, and another bridesmaid, Katie. Plus I ended up with beautiful nails and toes. We then had a girls lunch which included Mamma Neuteboom, Aunt Nancy and Lindsey, flower girl extraordinaire. Eric spent this time drinking beer with his dad and taking a nap. That evening included a lovely rehearsal dinner at a great Italian joint, and a bridal slumber party where the girls and I played dirty Mad Libs and bonded. It was awesome.

Sunday: Wedding Day!!! Heidi and I got our hair done and then we all went out to the most amazing wedding site I have ever seen! The Secret Garden, it was incredible. We helped set up, got ready, got the bride ready and then witnessed a wonderful wedding. After that, we ate the largest shrimp cocktail I have ever seen and danced the night away. Eric requested Van Morrison's Moondance for me ( it's most likely going to be our first dance) and I taught him a bit of swing dancing.

Highlights: Well of course, getting Heidi married off!! I Spent lots of time with the girls, acquiring a wonderful new friend, Krista. Getting to know Eric's cousins, Keri and Randy.(Shown below) My favorite moment was when Heidi saw her father all decked out in his tux and they both started to tear up. It was such a great weekend.

On the way home we talked about future child names, Don't worry, that's a ways down the road

but with 8 1/2 hours through Western Kansas, you have to fill the time somehow.

you know we plan on more than just Norbert. My favorite was Angelina Neuteboom, Eric liked Nuclear Neuteboom. We have some more talking to do.

~Trish

Com'n, gimme a KISS DAMNIT!!!

This weekend, our near and dear friend Seth Jones (award winning photographer and Royals ticket giver) took some engagement photos for us. (Seth, again, thanks!). As we've not yet been able to review all the wonderful photos and choose a favorite, I thought I'd do the honors (sure hope Trish doesn't mind!). So, without further ado, I present to you the official* Neuteboom wedding engagement photo:

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* - May not be entirely accurate

Vacation Contin.....

Sorry it's taken me a while to post this. As soon as I got home I had lots to do. And sadly, there won't be pictures as I managed to leave my camera in Colorado. However, Stephanie sent me this picture from her Camera. here's one of my bridesmaids!!!

Okay so the rest of vacation

Tuesday: Connie and I had a wonderful time shopping for all sorts of things. We met Heidi for lunch at a wonderful Italian place and then after further shopping, we headed home to watch movies. We watched a chick flick, in the middle, Heidi and Chris came over so I got a chance to say goodbye to Chris, and then we finished the movie. Actually, I should say that I finished the movie and Connie fell asleep....hmmmm.....Eric falls asleep during movies......I wonder where he gets that from???

Wednesday: We woke up, did a bit more sewing, then headed off to Castle Rock to have lunch with Stephanie, one of the bridesmaids. It was a wonderful lunch at a restaurant that used to be an old church. Very classy. Steph then took me to her place in Denver where we watched movies all night and got caught up. It was so relaxing and wonderful to see her. Plus, she gave me a bunch of new clothes that I'm super excited to wear!! Hooray for girlfriends!!!

Thursday: My day of departure. Steph drove me to the airport and I got home safe and sound.

It was such an awesome trip. I'm so glad I got to stay longer than Eric and be of some help. It was great practice for our up coming wedding! We'll be back in Colorado in a week and a half for Heidi's wedding. What a great summer already!

~Trish

Vacation makes for a Happy Trish

I'm sitting on my future Mother-in-laws computer checking my e-mail and helping sew bridesmaids dresses for my future sister-in-laws wedding and I am having a blast. Eric and I drove up Friday, stopped in Colby and arrived in Colorado Springs Saturday morning. And here are our adventures thus far.

Saturday: We arrived and were greeted by not only the warm and wonderful J.P. and Connie, but also my new bike! It was waiting for me with a bow as I pulled up. Hooray for birthdays. We then went inside to warm homemade cinnamon roles and an egg casserole. Then Mamma Neuteboom and I went shopping for Heidi's bridal shower gift ( Connie's not mine, I shockingly came prepared this time) and the boys fixed up Eric's bike so we can ride when I get home. Then Chris came over and we got to spend some time with our future brother-in-law. Most of this bonding time was accomplished over dinner with Heidi and Chris. We then went to see Shrek the Third which was fantastic. That about wrapped up our evening as Eric and I were very ready for bed.

Sunday: Bridal Shower Day. Eric and J.P. Left early for 9 holes of golf while Connie, Heidi and I prepared for the Bridal shower. It was truly wonderful. Krista, Heidi's maid of honor, Did an outstanding job of choosing just the right location, food, and games. Heidi got all kinds of stuff we want, (Making me REALLY excited to register) and I got a chance to meet a lot of new people that are much loved by the couple. We then came back to the casa had an amazing brisket and talked the evening away.

Monday: Eric leaves me (tear) He has to get back to work on Tuesday. However, I am not lacking in entertainment. Chris and Heidi took me out to a wonderful breakfast, which included fresh squeezed OJ ( mine just happened to have champagne in it). We then worked on favor boxes and bridesmaid dresses and got ready for dinner. We had a wonderful Sushi dinner and then us kids went to see the house Heidi and Chris are looking at and went Mini golfing! It was a blast. I even won! Eric would have been proud.

And that brings us to Tuesday. Since it's only noon and much more adventures are to be had. I'll save the details until I get home and I can fill you in on the rest of the trip. That will include a trip to see one of my best friends and bridesmaids Stephanie in Denver. You'll hear from me Friday ish. Hopefully with pics.

This is how we roll, pre-game style...

Words can not, in fact, do this justice. Only the photo can, beyeatch! Just remember, Trish played stellar outfield defense and went 2 for 3 during the game, and I pitched a gem and hit a game-tying, three-run homer after the photo was taken. So don't judge us...

Lugnutz just got a little more Nutty!!

"Did you win?" you might ask....... Sorta... A MORAL VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!
The lugnutz played the best game thus far last night. With two Double Plays, 8 runs and so much spirit we could hardly contain ourselves, we entered the final inning tied 8-8. Alas, a win was not yet fated but the moral victory of losing by less than 5 was euphoric.

Highlights: Jaq, having just walked down the hill at graduation and being now fully educated, was brilliant enough to take part in not one....but two double plays! Chops played a mean 1st base, Nelson played his first game beautifully, Dustin bled for us ( yeah, it was gross) And Eric hit an in the park home run bringing in 3 or 4 runs total!!! I didn't have much miracle in my part of the field but I had a good stop and got on base once. Overall it was pretty exciting to play like that. Let's hope this streak keeps going when we get back to it on June 6th.
Hope to get some fans out. Hilary was the best cheerleader EVER!!!! in fact. I'll leave this post with a final quote from Hilary.

"The Further you hit the ball, the slower you have to run!"

~Trish

Birthday Fun

It's official! I'm 25, Woo Hoo insurance break!

I had an awesome birthday from the Royals game to a fab lobster dinner (Although it didn't quite beat the lobster dinners at the Massachusetts Averill's house. Nothing is better then lobster fresh from the ocean) I received several singing voice messages and many birthday wishes. Thanks guys!! In terms of material things, I got some awesome loot. I got a new bike! ( thanks Neutebooms) Scene it Squabble: I challenge the Jones' to a game. And many other wonderful presents. Everyone made me feel so special and loved. Thanks!

Now WEDDING STUFF!!!!!

I have made a decision on the bridesmaid dresses. In the style of Audry Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's I'm going with black cocktail dresses. I'm going to buy scarves in the Burgundy color of the wedding and let the girls find a dress that fits their taste and style. The only guidelines are that they have to be able to wear the scarf somehow. I think I may also try to find cute matching shoes, We'll see. Next on the list, Catering AHHHHHHH!!!! any suggestions.

~ Trish