One Overdue Update :]

Hello all!

We both very much apologize for not updating this blog at all, life has just gotten so very hectic that blogging seems to be the last thing on our minds. We shall try to be more diligent!

First up on the exciting list is JOSH'S NEW JOB! About a month ago Josh left the bartending world and hitched his wheel to the corporate wagon that is GoDaddy. For those of you not familiar, GoDaddy is a website business, and their employees deal with tech support, web design, etc etc. He is so much happier, and we are excited to have him at a job that will give him growth, a place where we can seem him furthering his ambitions and not hitting a dead end.

Secondly, WE ARE IN ESCROW! Yeah, you probably already know this, but we don't get tired of saying it :)

As of this moment we are waiting to hear back from the Seller as to whether or not they will fix our list of repairs. Most of the list is objects that they will need to deal with no matter what to get an FHA appraisal so we are pretty confident in the road we are on right now. It would take something huge at this point for us to walk away from this house that seems destined for us.

No, really, it does.

It's literally a mile away from our apartment, which means that we didn't have to move away from our beloved Ahwatukee that we have come to cherish. Both of us were scared of having to move away. Nice big yard for Petree (the dog). Seems like we bought a house just for the pets, forcryingoutloud.

Between getting used to Josh's new schedule and dealing with house stuff it seems like we couldn't deal with
any more. AND THEN YOU THROW MY PHOTOGRAPHY INTO THE MIX!

I continue to march right along to my pho.tog drum. Shoots here and there, which is just fine by me. I'm enjoying building up my portfolio bit by bit and discovering exactly where I will be the most profitable or where I'm having the most fun. And the 2 are not always the same thing. It's an adventure, that's for sure :]

We <3 you all.

Loves, Meg

And the world moves on...

I do have some exciting news!

I debuted my website on Twitter and Facebook.
Please check it out and show your support

www.theluckyshotphotos.com

Also my business name on Twitter is: theluckyshot
Let social media do its thing!

My photography has taken a huge leap in the past couple of weeks:

- I applied for a business registration. Just waiting for my papers to come back.
- Did a couple of shoots for Truckin' Good Food, a mobile french food truck, of which I am glad to say the owners are become fast great friends.
- Networked with a marketing lady @ the Truckin' Good Food truck launch and she's going to put my photos on her website, and gave me an option to join her company as an occasional photographer for her events. Said that the people she uses usually get work from the people attending
- Confirmed that I am doing a "lake beachside" wedding in November for my former Asst. Manager. Apparently there will be tons of cool nature type places to take photos for. So I'm pretty excited about that.

I also have a big surprise coming up in the next couple of months, photography wise! (NO, I am not pregnant lol)

In life updates, Josh and I were looking into starting the house process, but things have just been too crazy. Had to buy some things for my business, thank GOODNESS they are now tax deductible. And he just doesn't quite now what's going on employment wise. Might be working part-time somewhere, which would be an excellent foot into the door of the culinary world.

I'll keep ya posted!

 Loves, Meg

Boutinierre.

Ok, I just saw this on TheKnot.com.
(Great resource, if you're engaged. check it out! If you're married then check out its sister site TheNest.com)

I think this would be something unique and different for the guys....

Almost gives me chills just looking at it...

Wedding Hair.

I need to blog to remember ideas and stuff I've found on the internet, or else I'll never be able to find it again!

(psssttt...I know it's completely random but I think my wedding mix may just be my IPOD set on my GLEE playlist. It rocks that much)

Sooooo I was thinking about my hair. I don't really want a veil, that's a little too churchy for me. Right now I'm currently growing my hair out, so I'd love to show off the length. At first I was thinking just a simple orchid or something off to the side, but since we are having a "celtic" themed wedding, what about a nifty headband?


Here's an example of what I'm maybe picturing for hairstyle. Like it?









http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180385068573&rvr_id=&crlp=1_263602_263622&UA=WXF%3F&GUID=7a350f961280a02653451885ffc6b91d&itemid=180385068573&ff4=263602_263622

http://www.wedding-veil.com/celtic-headband-with-veil.html

http://www.thisnext.com/item/27D3C6B5/E53761BB/Crystal-Figure-8-Chain-With


Just some ideas to throw around....

Wedding Dress Day #1

Ok. Obviously I know that choosing your wedding dress 3 years out is not a good idea. Styles can change, and so can your body. But since my mom was visiting we decided that it wasn't a bad idea to get some idea about what KIND of dress I want. Especially since we have no idea when I will get to go home to Seattle to try on some more with her and whoever else gets to tag along ;)

I went into it very specific like. If at all possible Josh and I would like a beach wedding, or at least by the water. Water is a huge part of both of our lives, and we miss it so in Arizona. Rain is a blessing here :)

Soooooo that means I would like a flowy type dress, grecian maybe. Simple, not crazy! Definitely no princess dresses! I can't stand the frou frou ness of it all!

So here are my top 5 so far! (Featuring my photo and the link to the professional one from Davids' Bridal.com)

Dress # 5 - Not my top choice, because I'm not sure it's very flattering in the chest. But the floral pattern (that to the naked eye on the hanger but gawdawful!), is actually quite pretty on.

Click here for Dress # 5.

Dress # 4 - Definitely fits the "grecian" style. Not crazy about the shoulder straps, but this was the first one that I tried on that I actually liked!

Click here for Dress # 4.

Dress # 3 - This one didn't seem like much. I told our (completely kickarse!) dress consultant that I thought it was too plain, Genius that she is, went over and grabbed a mans cummerbund, wrapped it around my waist and BAM! Gorgeous! I love the idea of having a splash of color!

Plus the bonus is that looking at all the reviews online, a lot of curvy girls have worn this one and felt gorgeous in it too. I know I would.

Click here for Dress # 3.

Dress # 2 - GOR.OR.OR.GEOUS! Katelyn my consultant told me that I absolutely must try this one on, It's her favorite and since she can't go wrong, I decided to trust her. I'm glad that I did. The back is beautiful, the way the train comes down. And you will have to click on the photo so that you can accurately see the design on the front.

Click here for Dress # 2.

AND MY FAVORITE!!!

Dress # 1 - Trying to choose between Dress 2 and this one was hard, if I had to pick a favorite. But this one sticks out in my mind. I love the bodice. Definitely want a wedding dress that is styled close to this one!

Click here for the best one!

So yah, there ya go!

Loves, Meg.

Welcome to Us!

I, Meg, decided to do this since Josh and I are currently living in Arizona. We so want to be excited about planning a wedding and a life, but that's so HARD to do when almost everyone you want to share it with is 3 states away.

Why ChezLewoss you ask? Well chez literally means "At the home of..." (and Lewoss? Lewis + Ross, and I think you can get it!)

We want everyone to see our ideas and our goings on. I want you to feel like at least you got to share in some part of whatever we did.

So this is us!

The whole engagement started on April 11, 2010. Josh got down on one knee at Coronado Beach and asked for me to join him in life. Obviously, I said yes! I mean come on, he cooks (pretty darn well) AND can clean?! I'd be a silly fool not to :)

So now I have this gorgeous ring, and a kick-arse fiancee! We really are best friends, and it will be so much fun planning a day that will show you all just how we feel about each other.

Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same.
- Emily Bronte