October 3, 2013 Thursday Afternoon

Went out to eat with Tony's sister and sister in law for supper last night.  Was nice surprise when Tony's nephew and their family showed up for supper at the bar also to meet us.   At one point when some were outside smoking I went outside to tell them my wedding plans only to find out two of them would like to be in Maine for the event.  Also Tony's nephew's son, who works for Tony at the shop, said he would love to spend the weekend at our house taking care of the dogs when we go to Maine to get married.  I could not believe it.  That would work out perfectly.  I won't have to have the tenants involved at all letting the dogs out while we are gone if I have Tony's relative staying here.  Had a great dinner and came home.  Spent the night watching TV and after the local news we went to sleep.

This morning I was up by 6:30 AM.  Fed the dogs and gave Vito his shot.  Tony soon left for work and I got online and booked the airline tickets for the wedding in March in Maine.  So, it is a done deal and now I have to figure out a cool way to propose to Tony with paperwork in hand for the wedding.  Went to the hardware store around noon and then took a short nap in the afternoon.  It was in the 70s today but rained this morning and will rain more tonight.  Making chicken cordon blue and rice with a side of corn for supper tonight.  Will spend the night watching TV from the DVR so we can fast forward through the commercials.  Was proud of myself I finally bought the tickets and now I can not back out from this vacation / anniversary / wedding.  I am feeling pretty good about it now that I know a family member will get to know the dogs and stay here while we are gone.  So I guess I will be a legally married man by the end of next March.