I've got a new blog.

Hey Ya'll.  I just wanted to update you and let you know that I switched to wordpress.  My new blog URL is http://www.melissacopeland.com/myblog.

For some reason the "import" button isn't working.  So I'm having to copy + paste each post.  I've got around 200 posts so obviously its taking me a while to move them.  So right now you won't find all my posts on my new blog but you will find any new posts that I make.  I hope that those of you who read my blog and have me on your blog list please change your url's and contine to read my blog. 

Also, wait until you find out what I got...(the picture above is a hint.) check out my new blog to find out http://www.melissacopeland.com/myblog.

http://www.melissacopeland.com/myblog

Also, since starting my photography business Melissa Copeland Photography, I've started a Photoblog.  You can check it out at http://www.melissacopeland.com/blog.

xoxo - Melissa

I Want it Wednesday : Delia's Edition

Britney English Peace Tank

Macie Checkered Scarf

Woodstock 3 days of peace and music tee

Our Wedding Ceremony Playlist

With our One Year Wedding Anniversary just around the corner I thought I'd make a few posts about the wedding...that I didn't post before.  This post is going to be about our playlist for the ceremony.

Ceremony Music

My Best Friend by Tim McGraw

Love is a Beautiful Thing by Phil Vassar

Feels Like Home by Chantal Kreviazuk

Me and You by Kenny Chesney

Amazed by Lonestar

You Save Me by Kenny Chesney

When You Love Someone by The Obscure

East Bound and Down by Jerry Reed

Livin' Our Love Song by Jason Michael Carroll

We had a slideshow at the beginning of our wedding starting off with pictures of us growing up and then pictures of us together during our high school years and then eventually into engagement pictures.  I hope to one day get that uploaded so you guys can view it.

My Best Friend by Tim McGraw played during the entire slideshow.  Immediately after the slideshow Love is a Beautiful Thing by Phil Vassar. 

As soon as the words started the pastor, groom, & groomsmen walked out.  When the chorus started the bridesmaids walked out and the song finished playing.  

Feels Like Home by Chantal Kreviazuk then started and when the words started the doors opened and my father walked me down the isle.

 Feels Like Home continued playing quietly in the background...We had background music thru the entire ceremony.  Once they announced Husband & Wife the audio guy skipped straight to East Bound and Down by Jerry Reed.    That's what were all smiling about in the photo..the song came on and the crowd starting laughing...haha

We also added an extra song at the end for any straglers we may have..

Well hope that gives you guys some ideas for wedding ceremony playlists.  I was not a traditional bride and did not want the traditional song walking down the isle.  EVERYONE that I talked to LOVED that our wedding was SO UNtraditional.  They all loved that song and felt it was so much more personal and emotional then the boring wedding march song.  It's an amazing song and I've always known that I would walk down the isle to that song...I fell in love with it years ago.  Everyone should download it...it's amazing.  The funny thing is out of any of the songs (even the songs we danced to) the one JC says reminds him most of the wedding is Love is a Beautiful Thing by Phil Vassar.  When it comes on the radio he actually turns up the volume and sings along... 3 months before the wedding when I told him that I would be using that song in our wedding somewhere he told me he hated Phil Vassar and did not like that song or any other song he sang.  It was just SO PERFECT for our wedding day...I'm so happy he loves it now.

Happy Mother's Day

So technically I'm 30 minutes late but thats only Eastern time, right?  So Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there.  I may not be a mother to a human but i've got two doggies that I'm a mother too...so that counts right? :o)
Anyways, below is a picture of me and my mother sometime in the 80's.  Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day Momma!!!! Love, Melissa Jo

Forever n Always Scrapbook Layout

So... this is my first scrapbook layout.  I think it turned out pretty well.  What do you think??  Yes I know i'm 25 years old and this is my FIRST scrapbook layout. haha  I really enjoyed making this one and look forward to lots more.

Thickers & Heart Paper by American Crafts

I Want it Wednesday :: Etsy Edition

Winny the Turtle Thick Leather Keychain ( Brown ) by leatherprince

SEWING MACHINE sterling silver necklace by ballandchain

Good Time Ring by yellowgoat

organic now and then blouse by heirloom08

Keep Calm and Make Lemonade by Lemondropstudio

Do What You Love by theloveshop

Wood Heart Ring by theluckybutton

Thought i'd share a few of my "favorites" on etsy.

Senior Prom down, High School Graduation to go

Saturday my cousin went to his senior prom.  He looked so handsome. hehe His date was a cutie too.  Above picture is obviously me (not his date). hehe You can visit my Flickr to view more photos.  Anyways in just three weeks he will be a high school graduate.  I'm so proud of him.  He also FINALLY made a decision on which college he wanted to go to in the fall.  After being accepted into Indiana University, Indiana State University, Purdue University, Depauw University, & University of Southern Indiana... he finally decided on Indiana University.  Go Hoosiers!!

I don't really have much to update on.  I've been extremely busy with going to baseball games, working on the plans for Der's Graduation Party, and making custom decals every few days.  JC and I have also been working in the yard almost every day... it's soposed to rain a few days this week so i'm hoping I'll get around to crafting and getting some new things added to the shop.

I really want one of these shirts.  I think it would be awesome to have my twitter name on a shirt... :o) maybe i'm retarted...but i think EVERYONE should have a twitter.  And if we all had shirts like this we'd all know how to "follow" eachother. :o)  I think I want a black shirt, with a green @, and adiqshun in white.  I need to find somewhere where i can buy heat transfer vinyl and I think i'll make myself one. 

Also, if any of you were following my "Weight Loss Diary" you obviously have noticed I haven't updated for about a week.  With everything going on it's hard to keep this blog updated let alone that blog and everyday.  I may still continue to update it every so often but most likely I'll just post it on here.  I'm still watching what I eat and trying to exercise a few times a week.  I started the diet on April 1 so it's been over a month that i've been doing it.  I haven't weighed myself yet so I have no idea if I've lost any weight.  I have noticed my pants not feeling as tight though. haha So maybe it's working....

Eco Friendly Flip Flops

Eco Friendly American Eagle Flip Flops at Payless

Want to make the world a better place one step at a time? Reduce your footprint with this eco-friendly American Eagle sandal. It features a cute flower detail on the upper straps and a PVC-free, degradable, recyclable ecoFoam outsole with a fun print. Manmade materials.

I just purchased these today.  Right now at Payless they're having their BOGO (buy one, get one 1/2 half) sale.  I'm super excited...i'm hoping more places will start making their flip flops eco friendly.