Added a countdown to my blog, yay 32 days and I get to be with Clayton forever, mm can't wait it's been too long. Exactly 6mths since we last saw each other, this is the hardest separation we've had. We've always had a 4mth gap, but 6mths is getting too much now. I can't wait to be with him again.

Today has been good, the weather has been lovely so spring like nice and warm and fresh. Eloise my sister, and my friend Catherine went for a long walk, up the mountains. It was lovely seeing all the town, the view was amazing. Then this evening I went round to my next door neighbour to have a nice chat and to catch up with things.

Nearly finished my Wedding section, you can get a sneak peak of it here I've made it into a separate section for my site. I'll update it a lot over the next few months, and I'll add the story of our wedding day there also. So watch the space :)

Tomorrow my niece Joanna is 4yrs old, she has like a little Jungle Gym party tomorrow evening. So that should be fun, I'll take loads of pics :)

I took this quiz twice and I'm a "Whisper Dream" I think I'm a little bit of both :)

I'm A Bubbly Cadbury's Wispa!

Take the 'What Cadbury's Chocolate Are You?' Test
By Little Miss Alien.

I'm A Sweet Cadbury's Dream!

Take the 'What Cadbury's Chocolate Are You?' Test
By Little Miss Alien.

Went to the gym today with my sister, which was good. Had a good workout, and felt great afterwards. Came home and had a nice long bath, then started writing out my invitations for my bon voyage party.

Oh my dad said he was coming to the US to give me away at the wedding yay :) He wasn't going to come at the start, he couldn't get time of work and he wasn't to keen on flying. But I think my mum coaxed him a little. They went down to get their passport photos done today.

Arr and you know what for months now I've been wanting goggle to pick up each individual page of my site. Well I changed the links last week, when I was sorting out my site. I put all sections of my site into sub directories, well Stacie just told me she did a search on goggle and one of my pages came up but with the wrong link. It's because I updated them last week, and all the old links are now dead. So hopefully goggle will crawl the web and my site soon to update the links.

Well, I've had my little moan I'm off to phone Clayton we're gonna watch "Love Actually" together.

Well, I had my dress fitting yesterday yay the lady can alter it for me. I was so depressed because I hadn't lost the weight that I wanted to get into it. So I called this lady, who alters dresses already made, and off I went last night. Her first impressions were ah no can't do anything with it, but then she started thinking. It was in my favor that I was short lol, the skirt was a little too long, so she is going to take the dress up a little. Then she's going to use that material to put panels in, on the waist. I really didn't want to part with the dress, because as soon as I saw it I knew it was the one and I fell in love with it instantly. So I was starting to get quite upset, that I wouldn't be able to wear it down the isle. But yaay she can alter it for me.

I've been working on our wedding section for the site, it's looking pretty good. So as soon as it's up and running I'll post it on here.

My mum bought "Love Actually" today so we've had a girlie night in and watched that. It was pretty good, I enjoyed it.

Haven't talked to Clayton much over the last few days. He's been working early morning shifts, so we haven't had much time together. Although he has called me on his lunch break which was nice. I'll be glad when the distance is over with.

Hey Everyone not much going on here. Just been chatting to Clayton a lot, he had his real estate exam yesterday and passed yaaay. He now has to go down to Everett for another big test before he gets his license. Then he'll be a real estate agent, so that's good news. Ooh I was bidding on this beautiful Tiara for the wedding and won it woo hoo. It's stunning believe me, I want to post the link. But I know Clayton comes round here sooo.

Been working on a new layout for my blog when I'm over there. I decided to call it "A Welsh Girl In Washington" thanks to Julie for the idea!

My parents have been away the last couple of days, they went on a small vacation which was nice. I had a little get together with my friends on Thursday night, that was fun. Anyone been watching "Queer eye for the straight guy" that was such a laugh Thursday night. We also watched Bruce Almighty oh gosh I was peeing myself laughing it was so funny lol.

Been updating Stacie and My graphic site over the last few days, we really need to get it up and going. Oh oh I made this

My first Bouncing Blinkie, I'm so proud of myself lol, I just followed a simple tutorial.

Wedding plans have been going well, we've decided to have the Wedding on July 6th, that date was actually the date my mum and dad were supposed to get married. They actually got married on October 20th though. We've also decided on a location, okay this has been kinda hard really because I haven't been there to have a look at the place. It's called the North Folk Wedding chapel It's actually part Brewery and restaurant too. The lady in the e mail said not to be put off by that. The chapel has a lovely stained glass window. It's more of a country feel to it, I'll paste what the minister said in her e mail.

"Okay, here's the 'scoop': The entire facility is a chapel of sorts, we have pews with tables, lovely stained glass, etc. We dress the place in a casual/country style for weddings: indigenous flowers, candles to lend a bit of natural grace and elegance without a stuffy or pretentious overtone. We seat approx. 50 folks in our restaurant.

I am the minister mentioned in our site, and all weddings are customized to fit personal beliefs and/or tastes. Generally, I would communicate with you and your intended to decide what you would like, or more importantly, what you do not like/want in your ceremony.

I lean towards a 'story telling' type of ceremony, how you met, why a wedding now, honorable mentions/kudos to those instrumental in your meeting, hopes of the future. What has worked well for most is a unique approach to vows. Most desire personalized and heartfelt vows, yet can get stuck on the detail, memorization and execution of same. What I do is ask for a 6-7 work description of each other (eg., you would describe the things you love about your fiancee' and he you) then I would weave the words into a sentence, "Natalie says>>>>". I ask couples to keep their thoughts secret and commit them to paper or computer screen.. that way your vows are your's without the logistical difficulties, and better still, you receive this secret 'gift' from each other at your ceremony. "

I liked the fact that the Minister leans towards the story telling of how we got here. Seeming our relationship is unique anyway. Anways when I'm in the US I'll go and take a look at the place, if it's not what I'm looking for I'll find somewhere else. The only other place I was looking at originally was Silver Lake Park It's beautiful right by the lake, underneath a tree overlooking the lake. If I do it there though there would be so much to orgainse. Like a tent just in case it rained, seating arrangments, Music etc. And I really don't know if I'll have the time or money to organise it all.

I'm having my Dress fitting also this coming Thursday ooh can't wait. If I get a chance I'll take a pic of it and e mail it to all of you, cause I know your all dying to see it lol.

Hey Everyone, wow it's been so long since my last post. Things have been pretty good here, I've nearly cleared my room out. It's looking so bare right now, last week was a very emotional week for me. Just because I was packing all my life into boxes.

Yesterday was good, I went down town with my sister. We went shopping and bought a present for my friend it was her 21st Birthday yesterday, so happy Birthday Catherine. Then I bought my mum a Mothers Day gift, I bought her a cute lovely soft white cuddly bear, he's holding a lilac heart which says "special Mum" we gift wrapped it an all, so that was nice.

Oh and I can't go shopping without buying anything for me right? Hehe I bought myself this lovely turquoise top which has pink flowers at the top with pink writing saying "Feeling Pretty" that was on sale for like 5 pound. Then I went into another store and bought this cute grey top which kinda looked like those American style university college tops. It had a University name on it but can't remember now what it was exactly. Anyway that was like 6 pound but when I got to the counter she charged me like 4 pound which was kinda cool.

Then in the evening I went down Catherine's to celebrate her 21st, it was nice to get together with all of my friends. We had loads of wine and got a little bit tipsy lol. It was a great laugh though.

Hey everyone, guess what my mother has planned, a bon voyage party for me on the 24th April. How cool is that? She's booked a local bar/pub for the party, it's on a Saturday night! Yay I can't wait, it'll be nice to have all my family and friends there to say goodbye.

I've also booked my flight ticket, one way to Seattle on the 4th May. I'll be flying with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Flying from Birmingham stopping in Copenhagen and then straight through too Seattle.

Yay can't wait, I'm so excited. Just needed to tell everyone.

Hey Everyone,

Wow it's Wednesday already, I've been super busy trying to get everything together. I've put most things in boxes now, I just need to seal them up and ship them away. I'm getting really excited now. I was thinking last night how great it would be that I wouldn't be living my life on the computer anymore. I mean for about 4yrs now I've been on the computer on the internet talking to Clayton mostly. And it will be such a change just to not be on it as much. The computer was a big part of my life for so long, and now to be able to "Have a life" without the computer is great.

I was thinking because I won't be able to work until I receive my Green Card, I'm going to try and get involved in as many thing's as possible. I've offered to help at the Bellingham Railway Museum This is the one that Clayton and his friends set up, it's going really well. And they've all said that I can be the person who welcome's all the guest's, and maintains the gift shop. Which is so cool, hehe I'm not really into trains that much, although Clayton is a mad fan of them. I just thought it would give me something to do, other than sitting around the house all day while Clayton's in work.

Also Clayton and I have been talking, and we thought it might be a good idea for me to take the realty course like he's been doing. Then hopefully if I pass, we can work together and maybe sometime in the future start our own business. Sounds exciting huh? :)

Well yesterday was a really fun day, I finally got to meet Stacie & Alex they were meant to arrive at my place at around noon, but they ended up getting lost in my area. With a few directions from my mum & dad they made it at my place at around 2pm. They had been on the road since 9am that morning, so they were really tired. My mum had made us all a meal so we had dinner, and just chatted for ages. Hehe my mum had made an English trifle for desert, so that was yummy, I don't know what Stacie's thoughts were on it though.

We had a blast, it was so fun chatting and visiting with each other. I'm so glad she came to visit, it was really fun. My sisters and my mum & dad met them both, hehe my sisters loved Stacie's American accent. They left around 7pm, hopefully they got back alright I haven't heard from them yet to say they arrived back safely. But they were heading to a football game today so I hope they both enjoyed. Hehe here's a pic I just uploaded of us both... click here

Hey Everyone,

Well I'm no longer working, my last day was today. I'm actually glad I'm out of there, the company wasn't all that good, I much preferred my old job. Tomorrow I'll be clearing more of my room, it's wired when I'm going through stuff what you save and have kept all these years ya know. I have like all these celebration gift keys which I had on my 18th, I mean I really don't want to get rid of them cause they are personal too me. I'm gonna have to ship 2 big boxes to Clayton before I move.

Okay I know everyone wants to know the dates so here's what I'm looking at so far... I'll hopefully be flying to Seattle on May 4th and my Wedding will be in early July. I haven't booked anything yet as it's not concrete, but May 4th is the latest I'll be leaving so it could very well be earlier. It's kinda hard really though cause I'm trying to time it right for my family to come over. At the moment my mum and 2 sisters Eloise & Emily are coming and also my gran. It's hard though cause Emily has her big important G.C.S.E Exams this year and her last exam doesn't finish till June 28th. So I'd really like if she could be there too.

Been doing a few updates to the site, I created a new banner and button. The Dolls were from Dollznstuff I found the link through Jennie I was gonna use the brown hair for the doll for me, but it looked kinda wired lol. I actually like the dolls it's the first time I've found a doll maker that actually has decent guy figures and stuff. I've always found guy dollmakers and the guys always look beefcakey lol and then plus they have those baggy jeans. LOL and Clayton would never wear them. Have a go yourself Kidzdollmaker I also updated the titles and headers for the Online Romance Section.

I've been sorting out my room also this morning, it's amazing how much stuff you can collect through out the years. So I've been putting a lot of suff on e bay this morning, to see if I can get rid of some things before I leave.

Well today is Saint Davids Day, the day where us Welsh People celebrate our patron saint of Wales. You can read the history of our Saint Davids Day here and here It was cool today at work all the School children were dressed up in Welsh Costumes. The Girls wear a petticoat and overcoat, made of Welsh flannel, and a tall beaver hat, worn over a frilled white bonnet. And The Boys wear a white shirt with a jabbot and wrist frills, a Welsh flannel waistcoat, black breeches, long woollen socks and black shoes. To complete the outfit they wore a flat beaver hat. You can see an example of the Welsh Costumes here

Oooh this is cool looks like Saint David's day is also being celebrated in the US too... Wales Celebrates it's Day

I thought I'd add my picture of my Welsh Winnie the pooh for all too see..

Happy Saint Davids Day, Dydd Hapus Dewi Sant!

In other news today, I finally gave my notice in for work. I'll be finishing at the end of the week. I was just getting so much grief there and couldn't be asked to deal with them anymore. I was coming to a point where I hated and was dreading getting up in the morning to go to work. But now I'm getting second thoughts and was thinking I should have stayed there until I was ready to leave for the US. Hmm at least now I'll have time to sort stuff out before I leave, I really need to sort and ship everything to Clayton.