The Simpaticostic Life

Man, as of 28 minutes ago, its 10 days til Josh and I tie the knot. I seriously can't wait.

We had a little bit of a tough couple days last week... learned a lot. A whole lot. And the days after have been bliss. For real. I think the tough spots made us appreciate each other just so much more. I'm going to cherish falling in love with him more and more over the years. It's gonna be awesome, thinking about how much I love him right now, to be able to look back and go "When we first got married, I had no idea what love was..." (=

So I'm sorry I haven't blogged lately. Days are definitely blending together right now.


So the update on the to-do list:

• The cake design
• Getting the invites out
• Getting the last of the decorations
• Figuring out the groom and groomsmen clothing
• Getting the bridesmaid dresses altered.
• Finding my hairstyle
• Finalizing the menu
• Picking a overall theme

New To-Do List:

• Get rings ordered
• Apply for marriage license tomorrow
• Get Josh's flip flops
• Get my shoes
• Get Josh's shirt
• Finish packing
• Write thank you cards
• Find jewelry
• Pick out garter
  

Well, yes, I know I so should have had this done before... but I think I finally know the rings.

Josh's:

Mine (I hope!):



Unfortunately, while Josh's will be here on time, it doesn't look like mine will. So I will have to use a "filler" ring. But I'm okay with that, because to me, the ring isn't a huge deal. I want one that looks like a wedding ring, cause I want people to know I'm taken, but other than that... not too fussed. I just love this ring though!

The "company" is this really cool seeming couple in Tennessee who run the business out of their home. They have 7 kids from 4-13 and they homeschool. Which makes them winner in my book. And they also had a blue heeler until just this past week or so (poor thing got hit by a car) And by their blog, they just seem super sweet.

So honestly, I want to support them and its a beautiful ring. All of their work is very well priced. Another great thing, since it's got sapphire, it will perfectly complement my engagement ring, which as I've said, I'll wear on my right hand. So pray I get it folks. And please pray that by some miracle, it would get here by the Big day. I would have ordered it sooner, but I just found it tonight.


Hmmm... my "almost no sugar" diet is starting to work. Chugging the water and loving fruit and eating less... hard at first, but now, after not having a lot of sugar.... sweet things taste so very sweet. Ugh, I tried to eat a bowl of ice cream, just as a splurge, last night. My brother had been really cool and gotten ice cream and fixings. I couldn't finish it. It was just too stinkin' sweet.

On another note: we're done with counseling!!! Woohoo! Far less painful than one would think. Cool thing that Georgia does, if you've had counseling, you get the application fee waved. Really good incentive if you ask me. Not that we did it for that reason, but it was nice.

OH! And my mom found my flowers! We were debating over all different kinds, then I came home last night and she goes "look what I found!" And they are absolutely perfect! Soooo beautiful. Man I love my momma.

Thank God, everything is running smoothly. And I'd like to thank everyone who has offered their help. The support has been such a blessing!

And to anyone who came to showers... lol, I promise, I'm working on those thank you cards tomorrow. :-p

Well I better hit the hay... and after that exciting exercise, I'm going to sleep.

nite.

(AHHHH! In three weeks my wedding will be tomorrow! I'M SO EXCITED!!!!)

So I was trying to blog everyday, but that didn't work out. This weekend has been crazy.

And to top it all off, I woke up absolutely exhausted. I bawled talking and praying with Josh last night. I'm a mess. lol. But God can make an awesome thing out of a mess, so I'm not too bummed today. Just tired. So definitely praying for strength.

So here are the updates:

• We have the chair situation figured out.

We're covering the "less pretty" chairs with chair covers. It's going to be so pretty!
Man, we are busting at the seams. I'm totally flattered at how many people love me and want to be involved in our special day. I just wish I could fit everyone in!

• We've picked out the cake

It's funky and yet not. Super pretty. And we've gotten an EXCELLENT price on it. It was a wonderful gift from a friend of the family.

Do you want to see or be surprised? Leave a comment and let me know your vote.

• The menu is mostly picked out now. Thank goodness.

It's pretty much as colorful and unique as we are. I am not the type to just have meatballs or something. Now to keep it in budget.... :-p

• Most of the decor has been selected. *Whew*

Everything from plums to lanterns to candles to sand has been talked about. Man, seriously, without Mom, Mrs. Rachel (my reception coordinator) and Mrs. Suzanne (my ceremony coordinator) and my fantastic fiance, I'd die. My head really starts spinning during the meetings, there's so many logistics!

It feels so good to have a lot of things off the list. God's been really great, and things are coming together.

I do want to ask for prayer. Josh and I got engaged and pretty much had our plans after the wedding down. Well the Lord has really been keeping us on our toes and our knees. We've felt we were being lead in a different direction after our wedding. We really don't know where. But we're totally trusting and trying so so so hard to keep our ears tuned to His voice. So please be in prayer that we would have wisdom. We may end up continuing with our initial plans. BUT we do not want to do that without God's blessing and guiding. So please pray that the hearts of two young people, earnestly wanting to serve God in their lives together, would be open and lead of the Lord. We want peace and love to abound.

With trust in Christ,
The Occasionally "Zilla-ish" Bride

P.S.
Tonight I'm getting my hair colored for the final time. And I think I might have just found a really sweet hairstyle:


Whatcha think?