It's 3 days before the wedding. I've been a bad blogger, but maybe you got some idea of what has happened.
Our deadline for "if it hasn't been done it's probably not going to get done at this point and let's let it go" was 3 days ago.
A friend just offered to cover the cost of buying food. Today. We just arranged someone to cook a pig for us a few days ago. D's parents are still working on their yard (it looks GORGEOUS) and building us a small platform. And people keep showering us with amazing gifts as they have through this whole process. A friend is cooking breakfast for us on the day of. We took out the tablecloths my aunt bought for us last night, they're so pretty. We brought over the rug that the pastor let us borrow to D's parents last night.D's mom presented us with a signature quilt made by multiple people to use as a guestbook.
I ordered giant balloons and then we realized we have to figure out how to get 3 foot inflated balloons up to the house... lol. Only a couple of them but still. I still have some signs to make to point the way to the wedding. But mostly we've stuck to if its not done/planned by now its not gonna happen.
So that's the week leading up to the wedding. Buying a dress for my sister today. Getting beauty treatments. Bridal lingerie shower tonight. Bachelorette party tomorrow. Helping clean up the house tomorrow. Transporting things tomorrow and the next day. Rehearsal dinner, setting up. It's so so close and I'm so excited. We're all so excited and so far everything has been great.
And then we'll be married :) And if by the end of the wedding day we're married then it was a success.
Looking forward to the day of, the honeymoon, and when we come back setting up house together. I'm excited to move in to my new home.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
"Aravis also had many quarrels (and, I'm afraid even fights) with Cor, but they always made it up again: so that years later, when they were grown up they were so used to quarelling and making it up again that they got married so as to go on doing it more conveniently"
The Horse and His Boy
C.S. Lewis
The Horse and His Boy
C.S. Lewis
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Words of Wisdom from Bridal Shower at Jenine’s, 6/18/11
This bridal shower was so sweet!
I really felt loved and like I was a part of the women of the family I'm marrying into. And I had a great time with all of the other women I've known forever! My mother in law made me a photo album of my husband to be from birth to now and that was the sweetest thing to have. And we went around and everyone gave me advice about life/marriage. It was great!
Here is the advice:
Brandy—be prepared and think ahead. You can turn hard bumps in the road into soft ones. Hold on to yourself. You are beautiful, smart, amazing. Compromise is good, but hold on to who you are and your values, so that Davis knows you for who you are and not a reflected ideal. It’s not “un-Christian” to take time for yourself and be your own person. (Analogy of two boats floating down a river, separate but together).
Jenny—compromise and be on the same level of communication. Go to bed arguing is fine, but wake up and talk to each other the next day. “It’s about talking.” Money is one of the silliest things to fight over. Cook meals together. Merge as a couple, but don’t lose yourself. Do things apart from each other and share what you’re learning. Share memories and lessons. Grow and do, come back and share.
Laura—Compromise and show a softer side. Keep God as the tapestry of your marriage. Pray for and with each other; it keeps you together. Communication is key. Communicate your feelings. “Do yourself a favor and love your husband.” Love him for who he is and let him be himself.
Jessica—don’t forget to brush your teeth! Don’t sweat the small stuff. Call me if you need anything! Take time for yourself. Don’t clutter your house. “Keep the memories, not the ticket stubs.”
Jenine—keep your girlfriends! Establish good relationships. Be a listener. Listen with your heart. Don’t jump to conclusions or make assumptions. Listen fully, talk less.
Julie—don’t forget about you. Keep a good address book. Stay in contact. Look ahead. Look for the next opportunity/adventure. Work hobbies together. Don’t get too comfortable.
Alyssa—continue pursuing your passions. Keep the big arguments/discussions behind closed doors. Work out small arguments in front of the kids, but keep big ones between you with the help of other adults around you. Make your home a safe haven. Be accountable to other adults. Continue to cultivate your personality.
Kathleen—wait to have kids. Read to kids every night. Find a good babysitter! Teach your kids as much as you can. Make them work when they get older. Teach them the value of money. Be wise with money.
Grandma Pat—Keep God in the forefront. Remember that money is a tool, not an end to all. You may end up having none. Learn how to budget. Budget by categories, and when the money for that category is gone, it’s gone. Work around it. Compromise.
Grandma Katherine—be your own person. Make time for yourself. Take a bubble bath, read poetry, relax, respect privacy. Don’t forget how to say “I’m sorry”. Take a time-out, get with yourself and get with God, then come back to the table. Want the marriage to work. Don’t make it expensive, but keep the romance. Be sweet.
I really felt loved and like I was a part of the women of the family I'm marrying into. And I had a great time with all of the other women I've known forever! My mother in law made me a photo album of my husband to be from birth to now and that was the sweetest thing to have. And we went around and everyone gave me advice about life/marriage. It was great!
Here is the advice:
Brandy—be prepared and think ahead. You can turn hard bumps in the road into soft ones. Hold on to yourself. You are beautiful, smart, amazing. Compromise is good, but hold on to who you are and your values, so that Davis knows you for who you are and not a reflected ideal. It’s not “un-Christian” to take time for yourself and be your own person. (Analogy of two boats floating down a river, separate but together).
Jenny—compromise and be on the same level of communication. Go to bed arguing is fine, but wake up and talk to each other the next day. “It’s about talking.” Money is one of the silliest things to fight over. Cook meals together. Merge as a couple, but don’t lose yourself. Do things apart from each other and share what you’re learning. Share memories and lessons. Grow and do, come back and share.
Laura—Compromise and show a softer side. Keep God as the tapestry of your marriage. Pray for and with each other; it keeps you together. Communication is key. Communicate your feelings. “Do yourself a favor and love your husband.” Love him for who he is and let him be himself.
Jessica—don’t forget to brush your teeth! Don’t sweat the small stuff. Call me if you need anything! Take time for yourself. Don’t clutter your house. “Keep the memories, not the ticket stubs.”
Jenine—keep your girlfriends! Establish good relationships. Be a listener. Listen with your heart. Don’t jump to conclusions or make assumptions. Listen fully, talk less.
Julie—don’t forget about you. Keep a good address book. Stay in contact. Look ahead. Look for the next opportunity/adventure. Work hobbies together. Don’t get too comfortable.
Alyssa—continue pursuing your passions. Keep the big arguments/discussions behind closed doors. Work out small arguments in front of the kids, but keep big ones between you with the help of other adults around you. Make your home a safe haven. Be accountable to other adults. Continue to cultivate your personality.
Kathleen—wait to have kids. Read to kids every night. Find a good babysitter! Teach your kids as much as you can. Make them work when they get older. Teach them the value of money. Be wise with money.
Grandma Pat—Keep God in the forefront. Remember that money is a tool, not an end to all. You may end up having none. Learn how to budget. Budget by categories, and when the money for that category is gone, it’s gone. Work around it. Compromise.
Grandma Katherine—be your own person. Make time for yourself. Take a bubble bath, read poetry, relax, respect privacy. Don’t forget how to say “I’m sorry”. Take a time-out, get with yourself and get with God, then come back to the table. Want the marriage to work. Don’t make it expensive, but keep the romance. Be sweet.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
My mom's advice about cake "your gramma and auntie found a cake place in Lake Stevens. Let them buy your cake, it will make two ladies happy and they don't have much [like that] in their lives" Good point mom. I guess that's a good enough reason to settle on cake. My community is more important than being "original". Even if I do prefer ice cream to cake... oh well. Good thing I've been looking at cutting cakes and have a style in mind.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Ice Cream Bar!
The doodle that Davis drew while wedding planning our ice cream bar instead of cake idea. Mom thinks it will be difficult but we'll play with it and see if we can make it work :)
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Trendy Tuesday: Bunting
If you love bunting this post will make you laugh and help you find some fun products. If you think bunting is weird this post will just make you laugh. Isnpired by this post
Things I didn't find: Bunting shoe clips, Bunting Boutineers, Bunting ties for men, bunting Print Dresses. Why!? I need to make bunting boutineers.
Things I didn't find: Bunting shoe clips, Bunting Boutineers, Bunting ties for men, bunting Print Dresses. Why!? I need to make bunting boutineers.
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