One week later, still married!

This last weekend was a testament to Joe's patience and overall sainthood. Friday morning at 5:15 I woke up to drive my BFF's to the airport. On the way back from the airport, I started to feel not so good. I thought I had food poisoning. OH NO! The flu hit me like a mack truck- fever of 101 and all the goodness the comes along with the flu.

I was so sick when I got home that Joe had to get Cezanne ready for school and take her. I thought I would get better, but as the hours passed, it only got worse. Joe had to take off work to take care of me, running back and forth on stupid errands for more tissues, flu medication and icies.

In the afternoon he picked up Cezanne from school, took her out for dinner and they rented some video games to keep her entertained. Cezanne picked out some roses for me jumped in bed, proud of her purchase. Sweet girl.

The next day, I was barely making it from not eating or drinking the day before. Cezanne and Joe were buzzing around the house and Joe decided to go to Zilker park and fly kites- it was a perfect day. They went out to lunch and played on the playground. She had a wonderful day and didn't have to stay stuck indoors due to my infirmity. It made me feel truly lucky to have those two in my life. I am a lucky lucky lady.

Wedding Slideshow

We're Married

Joe and I sharing cake after the wedding
Elliot the ring barer- he was AWESOME!!

Dwight Joe and I

The most perfect flower girl

My BFF Becka with the bouquet she made- yes she the hip mama version of Martha Stuart!

At 7:00pm Sunday, November 9th I walked down a dimly lit path proceeded by Jeremy, Becka and Elliot as ring bearers; My sister Cara and Joe's brother Jonathan; Cezanne my flower girl, then myself and Dwight.

My heart was pounding and I felt like bursting into tears and laughing all at once, I kept putting one foot in front of the other with the gentle encouragement of Dwight. As we rounded the corner the gas lights of the chapel Dulcinea glowed around our friends, waiting to greet me and celebrate with us. There was Joe, waiting and beaming. All there was in that moment was he and I, the nervous energy melted away and I touched his hand to make sure it was real. He bent toward my ear and whispered,"You look beautiful."

The weather was perfect, cool and comfortable, children were laughing in the background, chasing each other around behind us bringing everyone more fully into the moment. I wouldn't have had it any other way. We exchanged our vows, we exchanged our rings, Vivian was giggling, Elliot was tearing flower petals off Becka's bouquet and smashing the flowers on the ground and laughing, all I could do was smile every time I heard them giggle. It was wonderful. We didn't want perfection, we wanted simplicity and celebration.

The minister proclaimed us officially married, Joe held my hands and kissed me. We faced our friends and were met with warm glows of friendly faces and eyes filled with tears. We were married! After 12 years, we are finally married.

Thank yous!

Cara, Thank you for supporting my relationship from the beginning, you've been there through it all, I love you for it. Thank you for spending all day Sunday doing hair and makeup for Cezanne and I, you made the day beautiful.

Becka, thank you for your endless support and infinite connections!! I am in awe of you. Thank you for taking on the flowers, finding the flower girl dress, giving suggestions, finding a photographer, taking phone call after phone call all while having a toddler in toe, I love you.

Elliot, thank you for carrying the ring pillow and making everyone giggle- you make everyday bright.

Jeremy, thank you for taking my man out for a night on the Austin town for his last night as a single man. Your friendship is a gift to our family.

Dwight, Jon and Chris, Thank you for driving 2000 miles to be with us on our day, you made the entire weekend. We love you guys.

Mendy, thank you for making the day possible- your friendship has meant so much to me.

Mom- thank you for supporting Joe and I. I know this weekend was difficult for you, but you helped us through. We can't wait to celebrate with you in August.

Dad- thank you for helping us plan with invites, and extra celebration means! They're wonderfully perfect.

Sara- Thank you for taking pictures! I can't wait to see them!

Beth- Thank you thank you thank you for the most wonderful cakes I've ever tasted, they were perfection.

Jill and Isa- thank you for lighting up our evening!

So many changes, so little time!

Yesterday:
1. Joe and I woke up early, drove to the county clerks office and applied for our marraige license. We parted ways and went to work.
2. After work I drove to Jonestown to pick up Cezanne's dress, which is beautiful!!! Jonesdown is in the middle of nowhere- past Cedar park- 25 miles outside of Austin. It was worth it.
3. Drove 45 minutes to South Austin to get my voter registration card that I forgot on the counter that morning.
4. Voted- it took 5 minutes
5. Drove to the mall to pick up our rings, went to 4 stores in the dreaded mall trying to find the perfect cream colored tie for Joe, no cream colored tie.
6. Picked up the ring barers pillow and flower girl basket
7. Drove to another store, found Shoes - no cream colored tie.
8. Drove to another store, found Joe a shirt - no cream colored tie.
9. Drove to another store, bought floral tape and wire, no damn cream colored tie
10. Went to Ross- found a cream colored tie!!! Woo Hoo!
11. Went grocery shopping.
12. Went home to watch election coverage and work our budget. I'm sleepy...BUT!!! I got everything done in one day- now I can sit back and enjoy the last few days as a Lossing and welcome a new beginning as a Bukowski.

~Holy Poop~ I'm getting married!

Sunday November 9th Joe and I are officially getting married! I was attempting to keep things low key, but that never happens with us. We decided after months of deliberation, that after knowing each other for 12 years, buying a house, two cars, having steady jobs - there's a lot at steak! I suggested just going to the court house and getting the legal part done, we can have our big wedding and reception in Minnesota, Cezanne did not like that idea AT ALL!!! So we've compromised.

We found a free chapel in Austin that's outdoor, we've found someone wonderful to marry us, Cezanne is so excited she could burst! Joe's youngest brother and BFF are driving down. We'll have a couple close friends there as witnesses and then have cake and champagne afterwards at our house, it will be wonderful.

We are still having the big to do in Minnesota on August 15th. We're going to do a vow renewal for family and friends there and a giant reception afterwards in Joe's parents back yard. It's going to be awesome! Bon fires and food- I love it~

I feel so lucky to have the people in my life that I do! I love you all so much and thank you for supporting Joe and I in our next giant transition.

Vampire Cz!

So Scary!! I spent an hour on her face getting it 'perfect'. Cezanne showed me a picture of what she wanted and it had to be just right.

She was so scary that a little six year old girl, upon seeing Cezanne started to cry. Cezanne felt terrible and gave her a glow necklace and bracelet and started to jump around like a 'crazy' frog to make the little girl giggle. They were inseperable for the rest of the evening!

I can't believe she's almost 9! She looks more and more grown up everyday.