I'm Hearing Wedding Bells

For those who don't know, Laurie and I have set our wedding date for September 25, 2009. We have not sent out invitations yet, but we're getting to it! We decided to get a jump on it due to Brent being able to be state-side for the month of September. If we decided to wait, we'd have to wait about 15 more months.

I can honestly say I never knew what kind of work went into planning something like this. For crying out loud, Laurie had me ATTEMPTING to make [what I believe to be] bows for the church pews. I've also been put in charge of coming up with a music list for the reception. Anyhow, kudos to all you who have gone through this a time or two..... I'm not quite sure how you kept your heads. Anyhow, I'll keep everyone posted. We sure hope everyone can make it, but we do realize how quickly we've popped this news to family, so we can understand if you can't be there! I'm *guessing* we'll have the invitations mailed out within the month, but we shall see. It is going to be a fairly small, informal, fun gathering, so I don't want people to expect too terribly much!

On that note, I think we're going to go into the wedding photography business..... I mean, 2 weddings every 6 months and I'd be sitting at about twice the $$ I make now! I don't think it would be as much fun, though.

Update!

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Hello all my followers!

I guess apologies are in order in regards to my lengthy absence, so..... I SORRY! It's been a busy last few months for me.

For the past 2 and 1/2 months, I have been in Pierre, South Dakota at the Law Enforcement Training Center going through basic training (SD LE Standards, academy, etc...). I have 3 weeks remaining until graduation and I'm certainly looking forward to it. I started out thinking July 10th (graduation) would never come, but alas, it is approaching rapidly.

In 9 weeks, I have learned more information from awesome sources provided to me at basic than I thought I ever would. I am very thankful I was able to work the street for 9 months before going to the academy as I think my experiences truly helped me in many training situations. There have certainly been days where I wanted to scream because I wanted OUT of Pierre and to be back with my fiancee and doing police work... I found out that I wasn't the only one going through that very frustration.

This weekend, I was lucky enough to get home and spend a few days with my fiancee. Her parents came up from SW Minnesota for Father's Day. We went to "Arts in the Park" today.... I have to say, the highlight of that little outing was the Indian Tacos we had, for I'm not too big on the crafts scene. I grilled chicken and garlic bread for everyone for supper tonight and from the sounds of it, it was a hit. One more night and half a day, and it's back to Pierre.

I definitely apologize to everyone out there who looks (or used to look!) at my blog. I plan to get this back up and running as soon as I get readjusted to the streets again. Make sure to check back if you get the chance! Again, thanks for viewing and for all those who kept me in their prayers while I've been in Academy.

-Aaron