Penn State Bound

Congratulations to Fred! He got accepted into Penn State's iMBA program starting Jan 2009.

We're both buckeyes, the Mawhinney's are wolverine fans and now we'll have a nittany lion! Can't get enough of the Big 10 I guess!

Yeah Fred!

Now we wait...

We are one step closer to being able to secure our wedding date. Fred's complete application was submitted Wednesday. Now we wait. The good news is that we won't have to wait too long. If Penn State is smart, they should be sending Fred an email tomorrow telling him they'd be happy to accept him!

Stay tuned!

Thirteen Visits and Counting

In just a week, my mom and I have become professional reception venue visitors, knowing what to ask, what to look for and being able to tell with one foot in the door if its a top 3 or X-nay. After realizing I've probably visited every type of venue in Columbus, I'm hoping the search will be over soon.

Here are my top 2 as of today:
1. St. Charles Prep School - Walters Commons


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2. The Lakes Country Club





















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And the Planning Begins

After making my own planning binder with folder inserts and colorful tabs, the planning has officially started. I tried to ease into it, but I don't think there's such a thing. My lunches at work have turned into calling marathons. Monday alone, I booked 6 appointments for the upcoming week and still waiting on 3-4 return calls. Mad woman!


I know, I'm a nerd.

I've learned that this will probably be my least favorite part, all the not so fun nitty gritty details like rental fees, extra charges and the list goes on. Yeck! That's where my super organized friend Alicia and my mom step in. I'm hoping I'll just know its the right place when I step foot inside. At least I'm hoping it will be that easy.

Finally the Bride!

Walking down the aisle 8 times as a bridesmaid, it's now finally my turn to grace the aisle as the blushing bride!

After 6 years, 3 months and 15 days (but who's counting?) Fred asked me to marry him on May 29th.
It was an incredibly beautiful day outside and Fred convinced me to take the bears for a walk at our favorite park. After 10 minutes into the walk Fred needed to stretch his legs out on the bench. I thought it was a bit strange, but went with it. Thinking it was only going to be a few minutes, I finally sat down realizing it was going to take him a bit longer. I just remember holding the dogs, blabbing away...turned away and as soon as I turned back to Fred, he was on his knee presenting me the most beautiful ring I've ever seen. With no warning he ask "Amy, will you marry me?". In complete shock and after a few choice words, I said "Of course I will!"

We finished our walk with no interruptions and enjoyed the moment. The rest of the night was spent making rounds telling our family and friends.

The wait was definitely worth it!

Here are a few pics from the big day. Excuse my desheveled hair and park attire.

Fred on the phone with my grandma in the Phillipines.

Can't stop admiring my new ring!