So my title is a bit of a stretch but today was all about those three things as they apply to my wedding.
Last things first- veils. Today I went to visit my dress shop and try on head pieces and veils. I found a veil that matched my dress to near perfection! It is so surreal staring at myself all decked out in bridal ware. Somehow I have spent 26 years thinking of the some day when I would be a bride, and then now five months and four weeks to go and it doesn't seem real yet!
And from there I can tell you about the invitations. I went with my mom to the paper store today and we picked out a general shape, the papers, the monogram, and the wording. I love that our invites were designed by my mom and me and are exactly what I wanted. I hope that people look at them for at least a few minutes before throwing them away. They won't be done until mid February and won't go out until April. Still, an exciting check off my list.
And my final check- pineapple. I'm currently waiting to leave hanging out with my huneys family to go get pineapple because I'm craving something sweet. I'm making healthy eating choices. I had a sandwich for lunch and a salad and sandwich for dinner. My body isn't used to this so I'm pretty much starving, but I'm confident that with less than 6 months to go I finally have the motivation I need to get into wedding shape.
So now I just need people to stop inviting me out to dinner- it feels like afterwards I'm in eaters regret wishing I'd had all the other real foods on the menu.
Bring on the smaller sizes :)
12.30.2010
12.26.2010
Recap 2010
Wow, December 26th already?
Today as I was getting healthy groceries at the grocery store (yuck) I was thinking about how fast the last year has gone and how much it has brought with it.
Most notably and excitable, this year brought my engagement to Gavin. We were at the talking about the future without explicitly saying terms like "marriage" at the end of 2009. We both knew it was going to happen, but it wasn't until the beginning of 2010 that we admitted that it was what we were both wanting. And once it was talked about, it was put into motion. April of this year he proposed. Best day of my life thus far, without a doubt.
A few months later I left my job in Itasca. A hard desision to make, but one sought out in prayer and discussion with those I love and trust. I made my heart open for God to make new movements in my life, and it was one of the best decisions I have made in my adult life.
I bought a house!! I left off most of the torture that was house buying in this blog. It was nothing like they show on HGTV and quite possibly one of the most stressful things in my life. We almost bought 3 houses, and finally landed at "the one" which flooded right before closing. Still, we got it and love it and are enjoying the process of making it ours. I don't see us leaving anytime in the next 10 years though after how stressful it was to get here.
I began the ball rolling on opening a preschool. God has been a big factor in this, far bigger than my own desire, but it has been a blessing in my life as well. To have my family and Gavin's family, and most notably Gavin, standing beside me through this whole process I have learned more about all of them and about myself. I look forward to where this goes in the coming years.
The next six months are going to be crazy... working on the finishing touches of our wedding, continue to make this house a home, beginning the licensing aspect of a preschool.... so much to do! I feel incredibly blessed to know that it's going to be another great year. I had struggles in 2010, as I'm sure I will in 2011, but God's grace and mercy in my life has yet to cause more than I can handle.
I am thankful for so many friends and family that we apart of this past year and look forward to their presence and love in the year to come!
Today as I was getting healthy groceries at the grocery store (yuck) I was thinking about how fast the last year has gone and how much it has brought with it.
Most notably and excitable, this year brought my engagement to Gavin. We were at the talking about the future without explicitly saying terms like "marriage" at the end of 2009. We both knew it was going to happen, but it wasn't until the beginning of 2010 that we admitted that it was what we were both wanting. And once it was talked about, it was put into motion. April of this year he proposed. Best day of my life thus far, without a doubt.
A few months later I left my job in Itasca. A hard desision to make, but one sought out in prayer and discussion with those I love and trust. I made my heart open for God to make new movements in my life, and it was one of the best decisions I have made in my adult life.
I bought a house!! I left off most of the torture that was house buying in this blog. It was nothing like they show on HGTV and quite possibly one of the most stressful things in my life. We almost bought 3 houses, and finally landed at "the one" which flooded right before closing. Still, we got it and love it and are enjoying the process of making it ours. I don't see us leaving anytime in the next 10 years though after how stressful it was to get here.
I began the ball rolling on opening a preschool. God has been a big factor in this, far bigger than my own desire, but it has been a blessing in my life as well. To have my family and Gavin's family, and most notably Gavin, standing beside me through this whole process I have learned more about all of them and about myself. I look forward to where this goes in the coming years.
The next six months are going to be crazy... working on the finishing touches of our wedding, continue to make this house a home, beginning the licensing aspect of a preschool.... so much to do! I feel incredibly blessed to know that it's going to be another great year. I had struggles in 2010, as I'm sure I will in 2011, but God's grace and mercy in my life has yet to cause more than I can handle.
I am thankful for so many friends and family that we apart of this past year and look forward to their presence and love in the year to come!
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