Too Much for One Blog!

My co-workers took us out and gave us such wonderful gifts!

Shocked at all the gifts!

Bridal Shower

The AMAZING food cooked by my Mom, Kim, and the bridesmaids!

Johnny and I relaxing a bit on our porch!

...I just couldn't resist two posts in one night. I have to give a shout-out to all the amazing people who have blessed us SO much. First of all, my co-workers took us out to Joe's Crab Shack (um...amazing crab nachos btw) and surprised us with the ENTIRE 13-piece cookware set we registered for. It was so unexpected and such an awesome gesture. I'm so blessed to work in the type of environment I do; everyone is so supportive! We had a great time celebrating with the PICU staff. : )

The next day was my bridal shower up in Vista. Oh man - you put some of my most favorite ladies in the same room as delicious food - it equals a dream shower for me! My mom and bridesmaids worked SO hard on all the details and I'm so grateful for it. I felt SO very special all day.

I cannot even put into words how loved John and I feel in the midst of all this crazy wedding business. We thank you all so so so much for the support, encouragement, and gifts! The closer we get to the BIG Day (25 days to be exact), the more ecstatic we are to have all of our closest friends and family in the same place for a GIANT celebration! I can't think of anything better. : )

It's May Already!

Decorating Easter Eggs with Emma

Ready for Easter and opening some of our first gifts and gift cards!

I cannot believe we are already in the month of May! SO much has happened with planning and work and John's semester coming to an end....time is literally FLYING BY! I'm not complaining at the moment, though, because it means we are just a few short weeks away from being married! : )

To re-cap, here's what we've accomplished in the last month or so:

*Finalized things with the DJ

*My wedding gown came in and I've had two fittings already! LOVE IT! : )

*The bridesmaids dresses came in AND we found some super cute shoes to go along

*The apartment is slowly starting to show signs of life...still very messy, but we're figuring it out!

*John will be done with finals in TEN days! hallelujah

*I will be on "Getting Married Leave" in 18 days!

*And of course, we've been getting all the response cards and so many lovely presents in the mail! : ) SO Fun!

Really gonna happen!

OK this is John looking for another distraction from studying... and I have found it!

So this week has been a constant stream of saying "wow this is happening!". As of 2 days ago it was a month from our wedding, and today is 4 weeks... 4 weeks from RIGHT now I will be married. WOW! crazy. Also 13 days from right now my finals will be over.

Tonight Ash's coworkers took us out to Joe's Crab Shack for dinner- They are so cool. They were incredibly generous and made Ash feel so loved and cared about... which is awesome. They went so far and beyond what could be expected and that is something rare- coworkers who really enjoy each other and can love and support big times in each others' lives.

AAAAnd tomorrow is Ash's bridal shower. She is so excited... I'm so excited for her. There is nothing better than sharing huge times in your life with people who are important to you and that is what this weekend is all about! I, on the other hand, will study tonight and tomorrow. Killer Saturday.

Thank you all for your love and reading this! Sorry it's not very updated... we're just a little busy :-/.

Love.