Belated Honeymoon Getaway

We got married in December after Randy moved here.
At that time we decided on an "at home" honeymoon.
Now that spring is here we decided to get away!!!
We headed out Tuesday morning around 10 AM
and got back Thursday afternoon about 2 PM.
We put 210 miles on the car during the trip.

We decided to coordinate it with a shopping trip.
Randy loves shopping (more than me) and bargains.
We headed to the Kittery Maine outlet strip which
is home to over 120 brand name outlet stores.
I had been very eager to replace my old corelle dishes
with a new pattern but wanted to check it out in person.
The Corningware Corelle outlet store was the perfect stop.

I will be blogging on different elements of the trip.
Expected blog titles coming soon: (will add links later)

Getaway Food Finds - from food outlets and Yummies!
Getaway at Coachman Inn - review of hotel we stayed at
Getaway Kitchen Finds - kitchen gadgets and great finds
Getaway Corelle and Pyrex - new dishes purchased

Getaway DVD set find - Randy's classic movies find!
Getaway Day 1 - trip there and initial shopping
Getaway Day 2 - shopping in Maine and NH
Getaway Day 3 - mostly scenic trip home

TWO MONTHS!!!

Hard to believe it's already been two whole months since we got married!

It's been an incredible two months. I'm looking forward to many years!!!

Getting Serious Part 2

It was a beautiful day here in Maine today.
Temperatures reached up to 55 degrees.
I am basically homebound during winter weather.
But today with the pavement clean went out for a bit.

We both went to the bank to confirm changes.
They needed to see marriage certificate.
We picked out checks and requested ATM cards.
Also stopped by BMV to get forms to fill out.

Did some browsing at Bed, Bath and Beyond.
We had two gift certificates we need to use.
We have a good idea what we will be picking up.
Also need to get completion coupon for 10% off.

For the evening meal I unpacked our new Oneida.
I picked a simple, classic design called Emma.
Rue home church purchased a 4 place setting. BIG THANKS!
Mom and dad purchased 8 place setting with serving pieces.

Getting Serious Part 1

Over the weekend we signed up online for a joint bank account.
I already account with the bank - but under old name and old address.
We had 11 checks that needed depositing as far back as November.
The farthest back was for sale of Randy's vehicle before moving.
Checks also included moving, wedding and Christmas gift monies.
Still have to return to bank with me to finalize changes.

UPS visited us again today with final Kohl purchases from parents.
Included a 6 quart Farberware stock pot, griddle and rectangular pan.
That pretty much does it for new kitchen stuff we are expecting.
We filled up our new cabinets with canned products and other staples.
Because of the stocking up we are set for awhile on non-perishables.
Randy is a great shopper and especially for deals and using coupons.

Changing Name

As the wife I now have to change my name everywhere.
Last week I made a bunch of calls to start the process.
Starting to see the end result from those calls.
Got a replacement credit card with new name.
Got a new AAA card and picked one up for hubby.
The town office gave me social security paperwork.

Contacts made thus far:
Banks and credit cards
Memberships like AAA
Work /retirement benefits
Insurances and Investments
As well as doctor and dentist

Things still to do:
Social Security Card
Driver's License
Car registration
Titles and Deeds
(Living) Will

A license or two

Went out before the snow storm to the department of motor vehicles to change my license. It cost me $40! But I don't have to do it again until 2013. I'll receive the picture license in about 30 days. (I didn't have to wait long in line either!)

Also picked up our marriage license (and a few copies). Got to see the new building they moved to - much more space.

And lastly, did a little bit of shopping to get us through the rest of the week or so.