tidbit of advice...

So, being the brilliant people that Gary and I are, while planning this big wedding, planning our Hawaii vacation next week, and working as much as possibly can while staying sane...we also decided to buy a house. Which yes, I am super super super excited about the fact that we are getting a house...BUT...the actual home buying process, not so excited. Other than the fact that in order to get through the whole process you have to promise off your first born and fax a novel of paperwork longer than even Stephen Kings greatest works (which is REALLY long just fyi), the part that put us over the top was the mortage loan guy trying to screw us over and out of about $5000. Yeah we weren't too excited about that. But don't worry, we had our amazing financial advisor meet with us and have a conference call 'meeting' with said mortgage guy and let him know we were on to his little scheme. And would you believe it, low and behold, you know what we could bring that %age down, and we could get you a better deal. omg it's crazy how that happens.

So just in case anyone is looking to buy a house...two pointers we learned: 1. always have someone else look at the good faith estimate and what they are charging you to be sure you aren't being screwed (these guys are worse than car salesmen!)...and 2. PLEASE do NOT do it at the same time as planning a wedding, planning a vacation, working all kinds of overtime, and getting ready for the fun holidays...at least not if you want to stay sane...

So that's my little rant for today. On the good news front: our photographer (the fabulous Christina Carroll from Austin) posted our engagement pics on her blog and has mailed us the disc of all the pics! I'm so excited to see all of them (and of course will share our favs when we get them), but I love what I've seen so far on her blog!

Three days until we leave for Hawaii!! can't wait...