When the fiancé's away...

I sit and park my butt on the couch and watch back-to-back episodes of The Hills!

That's right! I'll admit it! I'm 27 years old and I still watch MTV. Minimally... but I watch it. It is awful, class-less television and I LOVE it!! Maybe it's because I grew up in the midwest, thousands of miles away from the drama filled lives of the rich and (kind of) famous. Or maybe it's because the weather is always sunny and their stories take place right on the beach. Either way, I have completely devoted my Tuesday nights @ 9pm CST to this show.

Hey... at least I didn't make Kevin watch it with me :)

Come on though... I deserve it. I also met with my trainer, made a Target run, picked up dog poo, watered the lawn and did 2 loads of laundry!

New look... New blog...

So I'm changing this up a bit. We had originally put this blog together to keep our friends, families, and randoms informed of our daily lives. Well... being that I, Cassie, am the only one who writes the posts, the meaning of our blog didn't really make sense. Husband-to-be doesn't get into this as much as I do... no big deal.

So I have changed this to be more of an "our lives from my perspective" kind of blog. I think you all will really like the changes and I also think the tone of this blog will be more "us" even though I am the one writing it.

Please post comments so I know who is following!!!

xoxo

- Cassie

New Restaurant!

This past week my step-dad John opened his new restaurant in Shell Lake, Wisconsin! I am so, so, so proud of him! This place has a great location and that fantastic small town support. We are headed back there this weekend and look forward to spending some time on a bar stool. The Lakeview is very family oriented with games and tv's. Very affordable too! Try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza... that is Kevin's favorite!! Hope to see you all up there soon!

A boost...

So lately I have really been focusing on my diet and exercise to gear up for the big wedding day! (Only 4 months away!!!) Recently I have made the decision to try a personal trainer. Now... I go to the gym 3-4 times a week as it is. I take spinning and weight training classes, as well as hit the treadmill. I also understand the difference between good, nutritious food and garbage. And for the most part I do pretty well with my diet, although I do enjoy me some garbage from time to time. So the idea of adding another 1-2 days a week of high intensity, high cardio, heavily focused weight training did not sound all too appealing. Regardless, I bit the bullet, and the hefty price tag and signed on the dotted line.

So today was my first meeting with the trainer. We focused on upper body strength. All in all I did pretty well and left the gym in high spirits. Currently, as I type this posting I cannot lift my arms any higher than my shoulders... no really, I can't. After the session Kevin and I ran a little 3 mile jaunt... where he proceeded to push, push, push me along, in a good way.

I must say, even though my whole body is in pain right now I appreciate the boost in support. Yet again is another example of moral support at its finest. This wedding is one of the most important days of my life. I am so excited to start this adventure and I want to start it feeling better about myself and my body. I look forward to the seeing the results! -Cassie

We Get By With A Little Help From Our Friends...

Kevin and I have spent the past three days kicking off the summer season with friends. I have the sun burn to prove it!

Friday Night Garage Party

Saturday Wine Tasting in Stillwater

A pit stop at the candy store...

Sunday Fun-day at the Millers!!

After reviewing these pictures I am awaiting my kick-back $$$ from Miller Co.

Priceless

Plane Ticket to Seattle: $315

A night of partying at my first gay bar: $35

Taking the ferry to Forks, Wa, buying a poster of Edward Cullen, cutting out his face and taking pictures with it: $102

Finally visiting Jenny after almost 1/2 decade in Seattle: absolutely priceless!!!

Thanks for an amazing weekend! You are the best tour guide and vampire hunter I know!!

Easter Weekend

What a weekend!!

As some of you may know my parents are opening a new restaurant in Shell Lake, Wi. They have been pouring an amazing amount of energy into remodeling, cleaning, and redecorating the bar & grill just in time for the cabin season. We are all so excited to get the place open and running somewhat smoothly.

After a Saturday full of interviewing potential employees, a trip to Menards, talking half my Hilltop staff off the ledge, and helping John after he fell of his ledge, I was ready to come back to work on Monday. Trust me... I don't say that very often. Even the dogs were worn out...