Mutt Strut 2009

Mean, vicious pitbull alert!

Sunday we headed out to Indianapolis Motor Speedway to participate in the 6th annual Mutt Strut, which is a fundraiser for the Humane Society of Indianapolis.

I organized a team for Indy Pit Crew. We had a really great turnout. Everyone's bullies (and honorary bullies like Ellie Mae) were well-behaved.



As we were walking the track, our group was looking for other bully owners to introduce ourselves and recruit volunteers. I saw a couple with 3 red-nosed pitties and called out to them. The gal asked me "Is there a hell-bron in your group?" It turns out that they know Abby, Aaron's sister! It's a small world. We snapped a picture with them as proof.



Both Joey and Ellie Mae had a good time, despite the hot weather. Poor Joey, his little feeties got pretty abraded so he was hurting at the end. Don't worry, we pampered him when we got home.

Blessed

Tonight we had our marriage blessed in our church.

It was extremely meaningful to me because so many of our dear friends made a point to come. Our friend Gina drove down from a suburb of Chicago. Some of my friends haven't set foot in a church in ages. As my friend said "I don't go to church for just anyone."

I am so very blessed to have all these amazing people in our lives. They mean so much to me. I haven't had friends like this in years - maybe ever.

(1 Corinthians 13:4-7)Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Wedding Photos

Our photographer, Lorenz, has uploaded our wedding photos.

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Enjoy!

You may call me Mrs. Michael

I went to Social Security yesterday and had my name legally changed. It was surprisingly quick. I was in and out in 10 minutes.

There was a little funny though.

On our marriage license, it has our names in the format Last First Middle. So the gal was humming along, updating things, and hands me the paper to verify the information and to sign.

She'd entered my name as Nichole Morgen Michael. She mistook Aaron's middle name for my new last name.

It was easily corrected, but it gave me a good chuckle.

The Fun Begins

We just got our marriage certificate in the mail this morning. This means the fun of changing my last name will begin!

I'll be heading down to Social Security first thing Friday morning. Let's hope it's not as crazy as the last time I was there where I waited 2+ hours.

I just got all goofy! Mrs. Heilbron!!!