Eric & Mandee – Engagement, Wedding

Our Story – Engagement, Wedding, Life, and Love

Site Updates

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While we are suffering through brutal humidity here in Tennessee, I thought I’d spend a little time updating our blog functionality. If you notice, the lefthand column has a few new additions (scroll all the way to the bottom if you’re on a mobile device). We’ve added a registry, a countdown and a couple new vendors that we’re excited to work with.

In addition to her school, wife-elect is in high gear dreaming about dresses. (Granny D is also in on the action!).

Our dogs are stressing us out and we’ve just about given up hope that the 3 of our kids are going to be able to co-exist in the same house. We’re heartbroken about it, but it looks like we may have to give Bernie or Basil to a loving home. We will have some pretty stiff criteria though! And will need visitation rights. We’ve had one of the best behaviorist in the area visit with us and it’s just not working. It’s very sad for us.

~E

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Our visit from a local ‘dog whisperer’

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Years ago, I had the privilege of having Beth Kelly work with some of my dogs that I was having trouble with. And last night Beth’s husband, Walt, came over to help us with our previously mentioned dog problems. I’ve told the story of Beth to many people over the years comparing her to Merlin, David Copperfield, and any number of mystics.

Bernie

Walt is much the same. After about 35 minutes of speaking with us about the issues we were having and what to expect, we began our journey to the top of the pack. I can’t say enough about how much improvement there was in just a two hour period. It’s going to take a tremendous amount of work on our part, especially over the next 6-8 weeks, which I suspect is the downfall of most people’s training efforts. But if last night was any indication, we are on the right path. If anyone needs an exceptional trainer/behaviorist I unreservedly recommend the Kelly’s.
~E
“Always Win!”-Walt Kelly

Basil – NOT enjoying the heatwave

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Another Vendor…check!

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We’re excited to find a photographer!
I think we’ve found our wedding photographer! We’re just waiting to hear back about some travel pricing. We’ve interviewed some amazing photographers in this process! We’ve just had a hard time balancing price vs. our budget. I think we’ve found the perfect blend and we’re excited to work with her.

On another note, tonight is ‘dog whisperer’ night. I hope to be able to report tomorrow that we have been given the skills to deal with our out-of-control situation. I’ve worked with the spouse of the behaviorist that is coming and it’s like watching David Copperfield work so we have high hopes that, with a lot of work, we can manage this situation. More tomorrow…

~E

UPDATE: It’s Done! We have our wedding photographer. Adrienne Lampe will be shooting both our ceremony in Savannah and our Party with the Newlyweds in Knoxville.

~E

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Weird post

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For whatever reason the last post didnt make it correctly:

What a week. Wow our dogs have went berzerk. They all want to kill one another after living happily together for a year+. We have a top notch behaviourist coming Wed to help us try to sort this mess out.

It is amazing how much stress this imposes on an already stressed couple. We are hurt, sad, and disappointed with our lack of pack leadership. Very sad

We are getting quotes in from vendors and skyping and calling people trying to get things in order. More later!

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Turkey Day!

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It’s almost Thanksgiving! The day that we sit around, stuff our faces, and be grateful the pilgrams gave the Indians (oop, Native Americans) small pox. I’m excited about Mandee joining my family on Thanksgiving and then on Friday, we drive South to Douglasville to spend a little time with Mandee’s family. It’ll be hectic, but fun. The poor doggies are going to be boarded so I’m sure they will be thoroughly traumatized by the time we return. I am making a potato dish and Mandee is making… wait for it… banana pudding! Yum! It’s a very warm Thanksgiving week by East Tennessee standards. Yesterday at 74° with Storms. Let’s hope this warm weather holds out a couple more weeks!

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