The Randomness

Well hello there... so at this time next week, I'll be a Troutman. WOW! That pretty much blows me away.

While engagement can have some stressful times, it is also totally exciting and a time where you feel ridiculously loved by those close to you. We have had several showers over the past month and a half, and our church just threw one for us. The children's ministry staff and parents got together and it was awesome. We felt so blessed. And get this, we were told that there would no thank you notes. That was pretty much the best thing I've ever heard.



We also got a gift basket from the staff at Will's school. In that basket was our fantasy gift; a super nice, bright yellow Dyson vacuum cleaner. We also got our coffee maker, a tool kit for the handyman, a flashlight and a gift card.



We are so appreciative and feel your love so much. Thank you, thank you.

You all are loved,
Sarah

Hello my fellow comrades and pilgrims of planet earth and beyond. It has been a long day, and I wind it down with a little blogging.

For a while now, Will and I have been noticing a humongeous building on our way to the gym. It appeared to be finished, just unoccupied. So, we speculated about what it could be. We thought, maybe a Dick's sporting goods or Bass outlet or perhaps a Walmart.

Then finally it appears. A Wal-Mart, a Wal-Mart...I hate Wal-Marts!

Today took us there to try and retrieve a new battery, but what we saw was pure Wal-Mart goodness and what is pretty much the essence of the store. I think we all know what I am talking about, but have we ever really "talked about it."

The clientele resembled the line-up from a carnival act. Upon entering the store, I distinctly remember a couple who looked like they were started on a pure baby food lard diet at birth that continued into their formative years and through their teens culminating in what we saw. An extra layer of flab that covered the extra layer of fat that covered the extra layer of goo that covered the stomach, which is where the gut sandwich started. They apparently passed it down to their 8 children, who were all with them, screaming and complaining that there weren't any Captain Lard Bars in the candy section.

Why is Target not like this? Or even a Kroger or Publix? I don't understand. I truly feel that before the building of a new Wal-Mart, there is work that goes on under the ground. I believe that there are tiny seedlings of these "hybrids" that are planted beneath the structure. They are nurtured and strengthened with butter feedings thoughout the process, until they burst through the ground at the grand opening, fully grown. Just a thought.

Peace out,
Sarah

Will and I had the privilege of going to Richmond 2 weekends ago. We had two showers and also last minute, scheduled an engagement photo session with our wedding photographer. We went to downtown and had an absolute blast. We started in the old train station and made our way out and through the Farmer's market and through some alleys with character and style. We did a shot in the barber shop and one in the street with traffic. We gave a Richmond police officer someone to reprimand.

It was amazing fun, and we are so happy with the results. I leave you with a link to an online slide show. We sent this slide show to our friend, Eric. He said, "My computer just received a slide show of awesome." So prepare yourself and enjoy!

Sarah and Will Slide Show