I have been debating for awhile about whether or not to send an introduction into the world of the internets. And I am going to do it because I think you guys rock and I read these boards pretty much every day and I feel like I might want to jump into some more conversations soon.
So, hello!
About me: I am a nanny and I love it. My favorite things in life include my FI (as numero uno), our dog, family, babies, cupcakes (actually most baked goods), coffee, dahlias, volleyball, crafty things, and outdoorsy things.
About him: His favorite things in life include me (!), our dog, family, reading, biking (bike commuter), board/card/video games, outdoorsy things, craft beers, coffee, music, and film. If you've ever seen Parks and Rec, he is quite similar to Ben...almost creepily so (the bachelor party episode, especially).
About us: We met at game night right after I moved to Portland but it took a couple of game nights to realize there was something there. Once we did start dating, there was no going back. We've been together for 4.5 years, engaged for a little over a year.
Our wedding is in August, I am feeling weirdly at ease with where things are even though it doesn't seem like I have anything done. I owe a big thanks to you all on here for all of the etiquette knowledge and advice on keeping things in perspective. I am the main planner, FI has some ideas (the beer and men's wear), he is really good at keeping me sane. The wedding is going to be very DIY/DIT and thankfully my FSIL is so excited about the wedding and she has been anxiously awaiting her arrival back to the states so she can help out with wedding prep and planning! She may even try to take over all of the planning so I can be 'stress free' but that isn't going to happen, I am a little too Type A for that. Everyone in our family and WP has been delightfully wonderful.
Zombie Apocalypse: It has been discussed, it would be important to destroy the zombie regardless of who it is. One of the rules of zombie combat is to not let personal emotions get in the way. I am not very well educated in Zombie, I suppose I should brush up on that, just in case. I think if it were a vampire problem, that would be a different story. (sidenote: FI was into Vampire Diaries for quite awhile)
Open for questions and comments
And thanks again!
I am now off to bake some chocolate chip panda cupcakes for my little's birthday tomorrow!