Flirting with the OR/WA border...

Just a little map to show my progress in the "Run Across America" challenge. I'm not 100% sure it's the exact route used originally, but close enough? I've gone 224.6 miles and am now in/around Roosevelt, WA (which there are apparently two of, by the way, this is the one in Klickitat County). I'm just about halfway across Washington/Oregon and will cross over into Idaho next. It'll be a long way to Idaho, but it'll be really exciting to hit a new state. Less than 400 miles (finally) until I hit Nike Level Blue. Green is a huge level (I think it's like 470 miles? ) but I'm chugging right along.

Stephen and I went up to Tahoe on Saturday and booked the bakery and semi-finalized plans with the florist. She's going to send me the estimate and if needed, we can change things. But she's got the basic idea. It was really nice. There was a light snow fall and all of our vendors are super nice. And they all have deposits paid so that's a big load off our shoulders.

While we were up there, we also saw some adorable mountain houses... of death!! Check out these ridiculous icicles!!

Because this must be documented for history...

Winner of the best possible stamp to use on a wedding response card.
Especially when it's a "regrets!"

Must have been the ONE envelope we missed to pre-stamp.

HAHAHA

February

February already and I couldn't be more excited. 75 days until we get married :)

We're headed up to Tahoe this weekend to finalize plans with the florist and meet with the bakery. We've secured the dj, so after this weekend all of the big stuff is booked. That's a nice weight off. We've been getting a somewhat steady stream of response cards since we sent the invitations out. We've got 49 wedding guests confirmed so far :) We have received some "regrets," but that's totally understandable. I'm just happy that the people who are coming are coming.

Stephen has Valentine's Day off :) Not sure what we'll do, but it sounds lovely to have the day together.

Stephen and I are going to Colorado the last weekend in February to visit his family. I'm very excited. I haven't seen them since we got engaged, so it's been long overdue. It'll be a quick turn around, but should be a nice visit.

Running Update:
Since 4.10.09: 218.10 miles :)