Registry and China Completion

jfer: Wednesday, November 27 12:40 PM

We didn't register for the covered casserole that matches our china pattern, but I've decided we need it for Thanksgiving dinner. I went to Mikasa yesterday, but didn't get it because it might be on sale on Friday...I need to decide (and quickly) which is most important: having the casserole on Thursday or saving 25% on Friday...I hate making decisions!

I also went to the Pottery Barn to complete our registry there. I didn't get everything that remained on the list, but I did get the duvet cover and shams and the curtains and rods. Hopefully we'll have those up in time for our TG guests. The one item I splurged on was the faux fur throw which I used last night and which was wonderfully warm and cozy and worth every penny I paid for it. And despite the 10% registry completion discount and the 10% PB credit card discount and the various gift certificates and store credits I had, I did manage to spend quite a few pennies (big grin).

We've Got Thank You Notes

stepan: Wednesday, November 20 1:03 PM

The Thank You Notes we have ordered have finally arrived so it will be back to the grind. Hopefully we'll start churning them out this coming weekend, but I'm not holding my breath. If we time them right, could we use them as Christmas cards, too?

Neighborhood Wedding Party

stepan: Sunday, November 17 10:08 PM

Finally the weather cooperated and we managed to get rid of some of our leftover wedding wine in a neighborhood party. It was mostly organized by our wonderful neighbor David - he provided the space, the tables some cheese and did the phone calling. Most of the dog-people that we know from the park showed up and many brought stuff to eat as well. The dogs had a good time and everyone oohed and aahed over the wedding photos.

We managed to go through almost a case of wine, so there is still plenty left for the future.