Our wedding plans are coming along nicely. We met with the DJ this weekend and got our invitations ordered. We hope to get them in two weeks or so and get them out in the mail shortly afterwards. Here are the people who are involved in our wedding so far: Jessica Forbes – Bride Andy …
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What to Call Us
My full name is “Andrew Mark Olson.” But, I have a strong preferrence to being called Andy rather than Andrew. Jessica’s full name is “Jessica Jeanne Forbes.” If in doubt, call her “Jessica.” However, you can call her something other than “Jessica” in the following circumstances: If you are one of her good friends or …
Song Requests
We’ve got a DJ booked, and have started a song list for the reception. They allow guests to request songs. If you’d like to request a song, you can do so at this website.
Wedding Plans Coming Together
Today was a good day as far as our wedding planning goes. We put in a down payment on our wedding location, Jessica ordered a wedding dress, and we started our first gift registry. After much debate as to where to have the wedding, we finally decided on the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn …
Andy’s Household Projects To-Do List
Because I live in an apartment and Jessica has a house, it seems to make the most sense that I’ll move in with her when we get married. Since I have little to do at work today, Jess suggested several things that I might write about to pass the time. One idea she had was …
Phase 2.5
Yesterday we progressed a step in our relationship and our commitment to each other. Since we live an hour apart, I in St. Cloud and Jess in Golden Valley, phone calls are the long-distance type. Until now, we had been doing the best we could to get around paying too much to call each other. …
Things We Want to do Together This Summer
Biking in Bloomington, along the river Mini Golf Kayaking Tubing down a river Valleyfair Como Zoo State Fair Fly Jess’ stunt kite (attempted) Water Skiing Horseback Riding Rollerblading Bake a bunch of different kinds of cookies Street Level – Street Evangelism Go to the Boundary Waters
What I Love about Jessica
Her faith in Jesus Her energy She understands me She appreciates my sense of humor She’s very loving Her smile She enjoys doing the things I enjoy doing She goes out of her way for me Her desire for a Biblical/Godly relationship She is generous Her loyalty (overall) She’s almost as picky as me so …
A Little About Andy
Born: Saturday, November 5, 1977 in Owatonna, MN I lived in Owatonna until I was 6 years old, when my family moved to the Twin Cities. We lived in Coon Rapids for less than a year before moving to Anoka. I was in first grade when we moved to Anoka. When I was in the …
A Poem for Jess
I don’t do well with poetry. Not that I dislike it, I’m not good at writing it. Since I don’t feel I can write it, I thought I’d do the next best thing, find a poem that fits what I want to say. I Thank God He Sent You to Me by Celina I thank …