Summer is FLYING by faster than I thought it would and way faster than I would like it to. I know it's not even July yet, but it is the end of June which means that nearly 1 whole month is gone. We have already had an awesome summer, and it's really only been 3 weeks! The first week was the week of the wedding. Does that even count as a week of summer???? I'd prefer to not ever re-live the craziness of that week, but I do have to say we handled it like champs and with minimal Bridezilla moments. Thank you, color-coded checklist and schedule! Week 2 was wedding recovery. So many things to put away and organize. {Which, by the way, I'm still not done with...oops!} Not to mention an incredible amount of sleep to catch up on. So really, this is the first week of my vacation and it's already almost July! Point proven that summer is going by WAY too fast!
So, our 5 greatest moments this summer (so far).
1. Our wedding. Of course it was number 1 - I don't think this one needs much more explanation. We'll share links to more photos and videos once we have them.
2. Our very last minute mini-moon. We still have high hopes of making it to Hawaii for an actual honeymoon sometime in the next year-ish, but for now the Wisconsin Dells had to do. I think it was Wednesday when we decided that we needed a getaway and it was 20 minutes later when we realized that if we didn't go this past weekend we wouldn't get to go until August. That's not even an exaggeration. So, to the Dells we went! It was the most planning I could handle in the shortest amount of time. But, we were determined to make it awesome and awesome it was. Shopping, dinner, and massages! And, the cutest baby tiger cubs in the hotel lobby!
3. Nightly porch time. We made it our goal to spend time each night together hanging out on the porch. It sounds lame, but it's the only time we get to spend away from the rest of the word. Otherwise we're in front of a TV surrounded by phones, computers, homework, and not actually interacting with one another. This way we get to relax and have meaningful conversations. And laugh at the dog barking at fireflies.
4. Paul's school schedule. I don't think many people realize how much time PT school demands of him...and us. I know I've mentioned it before, but he totally impresses me with the amount of time he dedicates to school and how he's stuck with it. I would have quit a LONG time ago if it were me. In fact, I've threatened to quit many times and I'm not even the one in school. BUT he attended his very LAST first day of school last week. Luckily their summer class schedule is pretty sweet. Home by noon Mon-Wed, and no class (for now) on Thursday and Friday. We can handle that! It's even better knowing we're this close to graduation in May!
5. Naps. Afternoon naps, morning naps, evening naps....naps whenever I want. With or without the dog sprawled out next to me. It's pretty awesome to get all of the extra snuggle time.
We're looking forward to many more top 5's as the summer goes on and can't wait to share them with all of you!
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
It Was Perfect
From start to finish our wedding day was absolutely perfect. We would not have changed a single thing and feel so lucky to have spent our day and night with so many wonderful family members and friends.
Our perfect family totally pulled through and ROCKED the set-up that was to be done on Friday. They had over 200 chair covers and sashes ironed and placed on chairs by noon - well before I anticipated we would finish that job. I hope someone took a picture of our ballroom surrounded by extension cords, irons, and ironing boards!
Our perfect wedding party helped to make our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner so much fun as they helped to take away some of the stress from the day. The food was perfectly delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
I got to enjoy one last glass of wine with my sister and college roommates back at the hotel on Friday night. It was the perfect way to celebrate my last night of single life in the same way we celebrated so many other important life events when living together. Many laughs were had by all!
The actual wedding day went perfectly according to plan. Everyone was where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. We had everything we needed and if anyone forgot anything I never found out. There were even a couple of points in the day that believe it or not, we were actually ahead of schedule! Our wedding party, parents, and grandparents all looked amazing. Paul and I? We looked pretty amazing too! :) The ceremony went perfectly and so many people were there to witness the start of our new life together.
We had a blast taking pictures and the weather cooperated perfectly. The forecast for the day said it was going to rain in the morning and at 3:00 - the exact times we would be outside taking pictures. Instead it was the perfect temperature, a bit windy, and there were just enough clouds to keep us from having to squint from the sun.
The reception was beyond amazing. It was exactly as we had dreamed it would be and yes, absolutely perfect. We have an amazing scrapbook of pictures from the photo booth and the dance floor was packed all night. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and Paul and I had a blast.
THANK YOU to everyone who was there to celebrate with us, or had to celebrate from afar but was there in spirit. Our wedding day was beyond perfect and we have all of you to thank.
Our perfect family totally pulled through and ROCKED the set-up that was to be done on Friday. They had over 200 chair covers and sashes ironed and placed on chairs by noon - well before I anticipated we would finish that job. I hope someone took a picture of our ballroom surrounded by extension cords, irons, and ironing boards!
Our perfect wedding party helped to make our rehearsal and rehearsal dinner so much fun as they helped to take away some of the stress from the day. The food was perfectly delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
I got to enjoy one last glass of wine with my sister and college roommates back at the hotel on Friday night. It was the perfect way to celebrate my last night of single life in the same way we celebrated so many other important life events when living together. Many laughs were had by all!
The actual wedding day went perfectly according to plan. Everyone was where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. We had everything we needed and if anyone forgot anything I never found out. There were even a couple of points in the day that believe it or not, we were actually ahead of schedule! Our wedding party, parents, and grandparents all looked amazing. Paul and I? We looked pretty amazing too! :) The ceremony went perfectly and so many people were there to witness the start of our new life together.
We had a blast taking pictures and the weather cooperated perfectly. The forecast for the day said it was going to rain in the morning and at 3:00 - the exact times we would be outside taking pictures. Instead it was the perfect temperature, a bit windy, and there were just enough clouds to keep us from having to squint from the sun.
The reception was beyond amazing. It was exactly as we had dreamed it would be and yes, absolutely perfect. We have an amazing scrapbook of pictures from the photo booth and the dance floor was packed all night. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and Paul and I had a blast.
THANK YOU to everyone who was there to celebrate with us, or had to celebrate from afar but was there in spirit. Our wedding day was beyond perfect and we have all of you to thank.
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