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Lately I've Been:

I saw this on friends' blog and thought I would do it, too! (Thanks, Amanda and Carrie!)

Lately I’ve Been
Buying: food to make dinner and lunch with
Considering: various options for our reception and different wedding ideas
Cooking: Creamy Chicken Chowder
Eating: Risotto
Googleing : wedding music titles
Learning: how much work, time, energy and money go into weddings
Listening: to themes songs from movies on youtube
Loving: a blanket made by Melissa
Planning: times to relax and catch with friends
Reading: Genesis, Romans, wedding magazines and blogs
Watching: The Shop Around the Corner
Wearing: warm sweaters - it's cold!!!
Wishing: for more hours in a day

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