The Bolton Honeymoon

Hi everyone! We made it back from our little escape to Indy. What a fun few days! We headed to a little B&B on the north side of Indy for three nights, and we chose a loft room that had its own kitchenette. Here is the front of our little inn, and the next picture is of our room.

The loft, where the bed was located, was painted sky blue with puffy white clouds and there was a skylight that let in the sunshine and moonlight. It was so pretty and a lot of fun! One of the best parts: in the bathroom, there was a large jacuzzi tub. We got to eat a full breakfast on Sunday in the downstairs dining room (it was served to us) and we got to talk to another couple that was celebrating the husband's 30th birthday. I had never experienced a B&B before, so it was all new and exciting.

We didn't get a lot of pictures of the room, but here is one of Tobin using the little iron and ironing board the inn provided. He's at the window seat, where we sat to do a lot of thank you notes.

One day we hit the Circle Centre Mall in Indy and found an arcade where we spent too much money. Here's me beating the boss on one game. That's after I already died once and had to pay to play again.

We ate at some fantastic restaurants, Mongolian Barbecue and Buca di Beppo's, and had lots of time to relax and enjoy the inn's small DVD library as well. If we had been there for any longer, I would have taken advantage of their book collection too. I did play the piano for a few minutes, but I got bored using the three notes I know how to play. ;)

After we got back to the Haute, Tobin and I have been relaxing, eating, returning slow cookers, and learning how to be a married couple. We went to the social security office and officially changed my name! I am now legally Erin Rachel Bolton. I started working again, and on Monday we go back to school for the last 10 weeks of our college careers.

I'll try to post later with any new news! Later.

Two More Days

I am done with finals forever! This was my last final of my senior year and, hopefully, my life. YAY!! I calculated what I would need to get on the final to pass the class, and it was less than a zero...however, I do need to get a passing grade on the final in order to pass the class, so I did need to make sure I passed this test. We'll find out some time next week, but I'm not too worried.

I have parts in for my senior design project, batteries and propellers. The motor should come after break in that first week of classes. I'm going to start working more hours at Ricks and I can come in earlier now that I finish classes at 11 M-Th.

Can't believe I'll be married next quarter. :) I'm so excited. Just need to do a little shopping and a little packing and a little decorating and then I'm ready for the big day. :) My car might be fixed too! Dad's replacing parts as we speak. Alright, I better wrap things up, my chauffeur should be getting out of his final in a couple minutes. Later!

Eek

Time is eating away at my days...I only have four left! One more final to take and lots more things to get done for the wedding. Eek.

Oh and my car decided to die yesterday. Perrrfect.

Some Random News

Here's one that's a bit belated. I think Tobin liked his gift:




















Also, on February 14th, 2008, we officially used the red plate for the first time. I made a cake (pumpkin cake with cheesecake filling and icing) and cut it into a heart. :)
















Seven more days!! :)

February 15th, 2008

I can remember ten years ago, when I was at church, and my new baby brother was being born back at home. We went out to lunch with a lady from church (my three siblings and I), and when we came back, we were greeted at the door and told to come back and see our new brother!

I can remember holding him for the first time. Until that time, I had only held dolls that were that small, but he was so warm and heavy and alive and absolutely adorable. He was the little brother I had prayed for, and now he was in my arms!

Zachary, I love you, boy; thanks for ten great years! By the way, you make me feel really old. I'm so glad you have grown so tall and strong. And you're so cool! Baseball, football, basketball, running, and all of those video games you like so much...you're an awesome little brother, and I can't wait to see you in a week. Love you!

9 days

Last minute stuff is getting done! There are lots of last minute things to do, but they will probably have to wait until the weekend. This week, I had two presentations (one for our senior design project) and three papers due (one for senior design, one for aero design, and one for the ME lab project), and next week I have a take-home final and Design test to finish.

We finally got the propulsions system ordered for the senior design aircraft! That's a huge load off my shoulders, and next quarter we will start building/wiring/testing. We fly 4 weeks into the next quarter. Hypothetically.

I get married in nine days! :) Oh, and happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Nineteen WOW

I totally know I told y'all I'm not updating until after the wedding...but I have this countdown running on my homepage, and it says 19 days!! That's SO CLOSE! I'm very excited and so happy, and all I can think of are how many things I have to get done before 19 days is up. Yikes.

New news: I have a job now! I'm working at a local bbq smokehouse, and it will be my first day today. I told no one to come by, but I think they're coming anyway. Poo. Anyways, I'm hoping to still get the days off I need to get off before the wedding. Like this Tuesday is the volleyball banquet, Sunday is Tobin's grandma/grandpa's 50th anniversary event, and next Sunday is the private shower for my wedding. I would really like to attend. :) We'll see, hopefully Rick is cool with letting me have those days. Oh, and I'd really like the 23rd and the next few days off, too. Sheesh. Ridiculous. I'm gonna get fired before I even start! At least he knows I'm only part time for the first few weeks.

Well, time to study a bit before I go work out. Later!