This isn't goodbye, it's see you later...

Tomorrow basically starts my madness of this upcoming birthday, beach trip, wedding, honeymoon, voyage back to Germany. So, between all that, I just KNOW that I won't have time for blogging. Not that I have been knocking you guys out with all my posts recently! I am getting my dress in the morning (fingers crossed it is finally finished) and then finishing up last minute errands before Tyler gets in town on Saturday for his 28 on the 28th celebration! Guess what we are eating for his dinner...MEXICAN FOOD! I am telling you, you really miss it when you can't get it! And the poor guy hasn't had chips and salsa in 2 whole months! Sunday we are running errands ALL day. Just a few little things that I wanted to have Tyler to do. And getting my ring cleaned so it will really shine!! For those of you that are making the trip to Florida, I CANNOT wait to see you!! For those of you who can't, I will update with pictures as soon as I can! And at that point, I will officially be MRS. SCARBROUGH! Cheers!!

It's been a while!

It has been so long since I have updated! Obviously I have been crazy busy! I can't even really remember where I left off the last time I wrote! Mostly I have been spending my time finishing up little things for the wedding, getting the puppies ready to travel to Germany and working on a few surprises for T-yler's birthday!! I worked a lot last week, but was still able to get a lot done. This past weekend, Leslie and I went to Fayetteville to see Erin and Shannon! We had a really good time! We got to go to Bid Day and see the Delta-Delta-Delta's get their new pledges and we got to see Shannon's house in the house! We also had dinner and they served the strongest frozen drink I have ever had in my life. Not sure they should be legal. I promise to try and write more later!! I have to get in the shower and get ready to go get my dress. woo hoo!

The Latest

I know, I have really slacked on the blog! But I really have been so busy! After my shower and Bachelorette party last weekend, by Sunday we were worn out so we lounged around the pool all day. Sunday night we had a pizza party and played old board games!! Mall Madness anyone? On Monday Erin and I ran a bunch of errands and went to Premier Edition to have my make up done to give Erin an idea of what to do for the wedding! We also took the sweet puppies to get their wedding haircuts and they look great! Tuesday I got up and dropped Erin off at the airport. I went back home to sneak in a few more hours of sleep before loading up the rest of my car to head to Atlanta. I had a lot to do in a few days! I arrived in Atlanta and unloaded all of my goodies from my shower. Then I just stood and looked at them all because I didn't know what to do with them all! So, I spent most of the afternoon unpacking, washing all my new dishes and finding place to store all our new fun stuff!! We are going to try and move a few months after we get back from Germany, so I left a lot in boxes and decided it would be fun to unpack when we move. I am sad that I won't be there to use any of my new stuff! I had an awesome dinner with the girls from the Vaco Atlanta office. Always a good time with those girls! Wednesday I had LOTS to do. I had to get the tags renewed on our car, but had to have a Georgia drivers license before I could do so. So, first thing I got up and headed to the DMV. Tyler had told me that it took him close to 2 hours so I should allow a lot of time. I was in and out in 20 minutes. I think there was a glitch in their number system because I was called as soon as I sat down. Only thing that stinks is that they gave me a paper license and they are going to mail the original. Then I headed to get the emissions tested, have lunch with a friend of Tyler's from KS, take Tyler's secretary flowers because she has been SO awesome since we have been gone and last but not least, get the actual tags! It was a long day, but I got a lot accomplished. In the process, my dress alterations lady called and cancelled my appointment for Thursday morning, so I decided to stay an extra day. I still had some cleaning I wanted to do before I left. It was nice to just sit in the bed and relax with my pups. Thursday I loaded up the car again!! It is amazing how much has come in and out of that apartment in the last few months. There were some things we forgot and some other things we wanted for the beach. I headed to Nashville to take the pups to the vet. We also stopped on our way and got their travel case to go on the airplane to Germany. They hate them! This weekend I went canoeing and camping with Reagan and Mikey and a bunch of their friends. It was a lot of fun! I am really, really sore today. Tyler went to Prague and Vienna and here are a few pictures that he sent to me while he was there!

Katiepalooza!!

I can't remember exactly came up with the Katiepalooza name, but I liked it! And it stuck!! I first of all want to say thank you to everyone who spent the weekend celebrating me in whatever form! I never intended to have an entire weekend, but once Germany came about that is just kind of how it worked out. Friday, I started with lunch at Yolo's with my favorite Vaco ladies!! They got me the cutest flower necklace that I love! Then I met my sister (just a little late) for a much needed pedicure. We went and did a little last minute dress shopping for the weekend before I rushed to the airport to get Erin and Greta. When I got home, Susan was already there! That night we had dinner at Chuy's and hung out at Tin Roof 2 for a bit. Couldn't make it too late of a night because we had a LONG day on Saturday! Erin took us to the beauty supply store on Saturday morning so we could stock up on our half price salon items. Then it was time to head home and get ready for the shower! My aunts (and cousin) did an AWESOME job with the shower! The decorations were great, the food was great...the games were ok :) Kidding, they were so much fun too! Here are a few pictures from the shower... Super cute decorations... Reagan, me and Mom Carly and Connie My aunts that hosted such a great shower for me! Look at all those gifts! I will update more soon!!

Busy little bee

I can't believe it has been so long since I posted!! I have been too busy to even sit down at the computer! Hopefully I will have some time tonight to sit down and fill you in!!

It's my Birthday!!

And I have such a fun day planned!! Lunch with my Vaco ladies, shopping and pedicures (thanks to my gift card from Leslie) with my big sister, picking up Erin and Baby Greta at the airport, Susan getting in town this afternoon and dinner at my favorite place with all my family! It would be the perfect day if my Ty-Ty was here. :( But after today we are counting down til his bday!! 28 on the 28th! That is the day he gets back to Nashville...only 22 more to go! Cheers to 28! Looking forward to the adventures that the rest of this year holds!

work, work, work

I feel SO busy and I am not even technically employed! But today is probably my last full day in the office. I have got lots of wedding things to focus on! I have accomplished some today though! I touched base with the band and made sure that they are aware of all the special songs we need played. I set up my next appointment for my dress fitting. I contacted the hotels in Destin. Doesn't sound like much, but it is nice to have things finished even if they are little! I wanted to share a little more from our Dubai trip! After I spent my hours and hours in the mall, Tyler and Tom picked me up and we headed back to Tom's house to change and go have dinner. But before that, we made a stop at a hotel right next to the mall. There is a bar on the 64th floor with great views of Dubai. Here are some pictures I took that day! Here is the outside of the building... He took us to an awesome Mexican place. We were so happy to have frozen margaritas! After that we went to Buddha Bar. That was good times...but it did make me realize that standing in loud, crowded, smokey bars isn't much my thing anymore. ;) Here is a pic of the Buddha! The next morning Tyler and I were headed to Ski Dubai. I had told him that was one thing I wanted to do while we were there. I saw it on Amazing Race and I was convinced it would be fun! I just wanted to do the snow park with slides and fun stuff, but Tyler insisted that we ski. He had never skied before and wanted to give it a try. Well, if you aren't an experience skier, you have to take lessons, so we lied. :) I knew it would be interesting!! So we got all geared up and we were ready to hit the slopes (slope). As soon as we walked in, we realized we were in trouble because neither one of us could even figure out how to manuver our skis. I busted as we were trying to get on the lift, but there was an employee there to help me up and throw me in the chair. We get to the first stop on the lift and we couldn't decide if we should get off, so we rode to the top...bad idea. Tyler busted it getting off...too bad there wasn't anyone to help him up. I couldn't because I was laughing so hard at him wiggling around in the fake snow. :) So we make it over to the top of the hill look down and then kind of look at each other like, "What do we do now" So, we head down the hill and both fall within seconds. I think that was it for Tyler...he hung up his skis. He isn't used to anything athletic not coming naturally, so he decided he was done. I went up by myself and tried a few more times. I got better, but still not good. I just get so scared when I pick up any speed, that I make myself fall. I don't know that it was our last ever attempt sking, but we did confirm that we are beach vacation people all the way! Here is a picture of my bruise where I fell on my ski...doesn't really do justice to how ugly it was! And here we are after our adventure looking like we thoroughly enjoyed it! And totally rocked the slopes! I am off to my first evening of Yoga Bootcamp. I am sure I will be feeling the pain tomorrow!

Have you missed me???

What have I been up to??? Ever since I have been back in Nashville it has been such a whirlwind! I got in late Wednesday night (really late) I didn't get my luggage until about 3:00pm the next afternoon. Once I got my stuff and FINALLY got a shower, I went to run some errands before heading to the Vaco event at the Sounds game. I had so much fun seeing all my old co-workers and I was able to hang out with Stephanie after the game. Always good to catch up!! Friday I went in to the office for a few hours to help out training the newest replacement of mine. I know everyone thinks I am crazy for going in to work after just traveling so many hours, but I love and miss my job so much that it was so much fun for me to be back!! After work I got a call from a friend asking if I wanted to grab Mexican for dinner...Um...yes please!! We all know how much I have been missing Mexican!! So it was fun to catch up with some friends! Saturday Leslie and I went shopping ALL day!! I think she was tired of me dragging her from store to store to look for just the right ribbon! The day for me was totally dedicated to wedding errands. I was able to get Tyler's blazer for the wedding too!! I got my shower dress, ribbon for programs, a couple of items for welcome bags. So, I was really able to cross a bunch of things off my list! Saturday night was really low key for me. My jet lag was really starting to catch up to me so I had a nice dinner at home and watched a movie with mom and Leslie! Sunday I slept late and then hung out at the pool with Les! I worked today and I am working again tomorrow...which is really exciting for me because I honestly love every opportunity I get to spend back in my old office! The rest of the week I am hanging out and getting some wedding stuff together! Doing another fitting on my dress and getting ready for my birthday Friday and my shower and Bachelorette party on Saturday! Big weekend coming up! Tyler's trip in Saudi Arabia got delayed for a few more days, so it was probably the best decision that I came home a week early. I miss him terribly but can't wait for him to get to Nashville on his "golden birthday" 28 on the 28th!! Sorry for being so MIA, I haven't had quite as much time on my hands since I have been home as I did in Germany! I still have lots to do to prepare for the wedding! SOOOO looking forward for a week at the beach and our honeymoon!! I will update soon!