You are probably asking yourself, “what is Sweetest Day?” Let me know if you know, because I have no idea. All I know is that we have cards at Target that say “Sweetest Day, October 17.” I’m pretty sure it’s just a Hallmark ploy to get us to buy heart-shaped cards. I took it to mean that I should make something sweet for my punkin… Pumpkin pie! Rafa is, like,.. Read More
The Ring V.2
My father died when I was two years old, he left my mom with two custom graduation rings. One for my brother and the other one for me. My mom was instructed to give us the rings when we graduated from high school (back home is a big deal, since not many people makes it) I got mine back in the year 2000, the ring survived almost 12 year of.. Read More
Bible Roulette, Commuting Version
I get a little spoiled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rafa has to get up at 5 a.m. to take his mom to dialysis by 6-6:30. Then, since he is already in his car, he swings by my place to join me on the trek into work. We take the bus to the lightrail to downtown most days, but today, he wanted to drive since it was rainy and cold. The.. Read More
The Ring
Rafa gave me a beautiful ring the night he proposed to me (four weeks ago, already!). It is bigger than I expected/ wanted, but there’s a story behind it. The stone is from a ring Rafa’s dad had in El Salvador. When his father died, his mother held on to the ring to give to Rafa later in life. Since Rafa isn’t much of a diamond wearer, he took out.. Read More
We got plans, but He has better plans!
I sent this verse to Sarah this morning, its very fitting at this point in our lives.“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”- Jeremiah 29:11 It is really comforting to know that our God has plans for us and for our future, and that he is with us.. Read More
We can retire!
Target stock went over $50 per share for the first time in a long time. Good news for our retirement, since the majority of our worth is in the Target 401(k) plan. We’ll be talking about money and expectations in Fit To Be Tied (our pre-marital counseling class) this week. We already know that we are opposite when it comes to clothes/shoe shopping – Rafa spends money for quality, while.. Read More
Why I’m Marrying Him
There are about a million and one things to think of when you start to plan a wedding. Now that we’ve got the place, there are so many questions. We tried to tackle the invitations and reception decoration questions today. Adrienne came over to lend us her creative juices. We tried some fun ideas, but trip to Michael’s (then to his sister, Joanne’s) left us with more ideas of what.. Read More
Sharing good wedding times
Today is going to be a super crazy busy day. In the midst of all of our appointments, we got to sit around and had lunch together. We also got to watch a TLC show “say yes to the dress” Its all about picking the perfect dress. Its been great peaking a Sarah’s computer and hear her thoughts a bout her dress. she rocks.
Wedding Invitation Verses
Tonight, I’ve been working on verses for our wedding invitations. I think I have a winner… This is the day I get to marry my best friend,The one I’ll live with, love with, laugh with.This is the one God has given me for life,My partner, my love, my soulmate.Sarah Jo Reicks andRafael Ernesto Soriano-JovelTogether with our parents,Invite you to share in our joyAs we exchange wedding vows before the Lord,And.. Read More
The countdown begins!
We’re counting down the days to our wedding date – January 31, 2010! More information to come!