The day was gorgeous and I woke up with no nerves, of course after the coast was clear with the bug that flew in my ear the night before in bed...yes. Freaked out. Thought I was going to have to have Betsy, bridesmaid in med school, save me but luckily we got it out!
Make up started and we began chatting and having mimosas. The day was fun doing all girls things!!! Here are shots from the day with my bridesmaids and a few of groomsmen getting dressed and then Pre-ceremony photos with our bridal party! I forgot my bouquet,again, for the Pre photos and then We were running behind so had to sneak me out through w a golf cart and through a field. Haha!
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New sunglasses and apron with my new name! Which is All I wanted! :)
And the week quickly approached and before I knew it, the day before my wedding had arrived! Some background information on our wedding the is good to know! We got married outside on a tee box on the golf course I work at...and had the reception outside under a tent on the driving range- which is in a valley essentially). All of these which have never been done before at this venue! It was a ceremony spot we fell in love with together, and the tent was something we had wanted because we wanted to be outdoors! Outdoor weddings are scary especially here in Texas and in the Hill Country...you have to hope there is no rain, no wind, and no 100+ degree weather. I knew this going into it and tried to pep are myself the whole time with the mind set that on the day of my attitude no matter what would be "Oh well...nothing I can do about it now" We had several back up plans to say the least but nothing really set:
Rain- Indoor ceremony but possible tent reception still.
Pour all week but sunny day of: Ceremony outdoor and indoor reception but no tent because ground wouldn't hold
Light Sprinkle- Tent Recep. Call it as we see it for ceremony
Luckily the weeks forecast looked fine, minus the wind. It changed daily so all we could do was cross our fingers and pray! Our parents arrived to our home Wednesday, and the Tent went up Thursday, then Bridal Party and rest of family arrived Friday.
The Boys played golf that morning and us girls did mani's and had a luncheon with my mom! It did rain on Friday morning, but nothing bad and I was calm! The weekend I had planned for a year, and gone over in my head with every detail and plan for months, was finally here...my thoughts: Nothing I can do now. I have given everyone information and times and done what I can so I cannot stress now!
Our rehearsal began at 6 and I forgot my beautiful ribbon bouquet my sister made me...dern! The wind was 20 MPH that day, and boy was it windy....after rehearsal wrapped up we went up to the Club for dinner. This night was incredible. Getting to be with my family and dearest friends as Josh and I prepared for this amazing journey we were about to begin! Gifts were given, speeches were given, tears of joy were shed, and a touching video made by my sister was viewed. Although this is not the glitz and glam of the dress, and rings, and bridesmaid and groomsmen, and flowers...this night was special! It too goes along with my wedding! :) Here are photos from the night before we said our "I Do's"
Josh and Me
MOH- My sister and Best Man- Bo
Uncle Josh and Weston
Uncle Josh and Dalton
My Family
MIL
Josh and his brothers- minus Jerk
Rehearsal Dinner
Bridesmaids & Houseparty
Groomsmen
Our wedding party was seriously amazing....looking at these photos reminds me how blessed we are to have such amazing people in our family. Below is the video my sister put together! Thanks Sister! Love you!
Today is a big day and not one to be overlooked. I will never forget 9/11. I still am at a loss of words on this day, every year. Maybe because I witnessed it all and remember it in so much detail that it leaves me at a lost for words. I still shake and feel tears when I think of this horrible act at happened 11 years ago today.
I will never forget where I was on that Tuesday morning, yes I remember to the day of the week it happened on. I will never forget the emotions I felt, the confusion that ran through my mind, and the pain that so many families and Americans felt. I will also never forget how much pride it gave me to be part of such a wonderful nation that came together when people were trying to break us down.
I will always remember in my heart the many heroes and innocent people that died that day and be thankful for all of the heroes we still have fighting for our freedom today. 9/11 is a very humbling day and reminds us of a time/day that was so scary and painful in the eyes of our entire country. We were all affected that day. I pray for those families that lost loved ones, and for those that are still fighting for us. and I thank all of you that protect all of us each day.
So I have been married now for almost 5 months and was
engaged for a year before the wedding day, and I still have yet to post any
photos of the engagement or wedding! What am I thinking?? So here is the first part of many post over
the next few days of engagement and wedding!!
Our Engagement
Josh and I dated almost 7 years before he finally popped the
question…yes that is a long time, but believe me when I tell you the timing was
perfect. The 7 years of dating we were apart the 1st year, together
for 3 years, and apart for 2.5 years. We changed as individuals and as a couple,
we grew as individuals and as a couple, and we strived to meet our own goals
and be our own as individuals and
as a couple.
You see, we both had things we
wanted to do and accomplish as individuals and knew that we were going to marry
one day. This may not work for everyone, but it did for the two of us. We knew
god had a plan for us, and that one day everything would align and work out,
and it did. No one understood it, but we
did and that is what mattered. I would be lying if I said there were not times
that I wanted/prayed/hoped he was going to ask years before he did…but then I
would think, no we are not ready yet, and I am so glad he waited!! He made sure
my entire family was there when he popped the question and it was all on tape.
I will never forget that day.
Being engaged was an amazing experience to me!
Knowing that I was going to get to marry this amazing guy who never quits, has
so much work ethic, does not let things beat him down, and in all has made me a
better person made me excited. I was going to get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend. And yes, it may be trying at times, but we are in this together along with God guiding us! He makes me laugh, smile, mad at times, but I would not trade it
for the world!! We took our engagements at the ranch and of course had to have
our little fur babies included! K2 Photography nailed it! I feel they really
portrayed us as a couple in these photos and could not have been more pleased!
Hello Lovelies! What a gorgeous Monday it is here in the Hill Country. It was a cool 50 this morning and now 62!:) I love fall and am so excited for the cooler weather! Fall can go back to being my favorite time of year, since my husby is no longer away for the entire time guiding hunts in CO! He is now home, with me! And we get to watch football every Sunday together, it is the little things people, the little things! :) In no time Nov. will be here and hunting season will start, but alas he will be here working and not away! :)
I hope everyone had a very fun or low key weekend! I enjoyed mine, but of course if it isn't one thing it is another right?(dryer)Josh left Saturday morning and got home late that night from playing in a company golf tournament! I did some domestic wifey duties like a good wife, and enjoyed some aggie football! Although we lost, I am and will always be one proud Aggie! It will be a long season, but none the less it was nothing that wasn't expected! Cant wait to be at Kyle field in 2 weeks to watch the Ags, and husby gets to go FINALLY!
Sunday we did a whole lot of nothing. By 11 am we were already finished riding Missy Mae! She was a little pill last week, and we were not sure if she was hurt or being a pill, well no worries just being a pill! She tried it a few times yesterday, but I set her straight and she did great! It feels wonderful to be riding again!!! And then we ended the night with our dryer not working...perfect. Hopefully can figure that out soon, plus side is it was out last load. Here are a few photos from our weekend at home!
Sunday Evening Rum with the Husby
My DIY Workout shirt...the shirt was huge so thats why looks that way
A visitor we had before dinner
We made a pallet to watch the Game and Rocky just made himself comfy
I promised pictures from Labor Day weekend! So this is kind of a double weekend recap! Labor day we had about 14 people down for the "1st Annual Turds & Birds Dove Hunt" (Josh's clever name for the weekend) Birds weren't flying like they had been since we had gotten rain, but the guys and randi, def got a good bit. 125 birds the first day! Us girls went to kerrville that morning for Pedi's and lunch for Botzong's Birthday! Once home we spent a couple of hours at the pool then the 3 of us went driving around, and what a trip that was! LOL.
Sunday the fun continued with a day at the pool and volleyball. Not many birds flying that day, but we enjoyed dove that night and a night of beer pong, corn hole, and laughs. Monday we all sat around in the living room reminiscing over the weekend and laughing at all the photos.
Here are just a few of the photos from my camera.
I am preparing myself for the most shocking Bachelor Pad Finale yet! Have a great Monday Night!
I am so ecstatic that it is already Thursday! The weekend cannot come soon enough, even though I have cleaning and a ton of laundry to do---oh well still be a lazy weekend at the house! I have been MIA this week for a couple of reasons 1- Keep leaving my camera at home and forgetting to upload pics at home for a Labor Day update 2- There is a lot I want to say but sometimes better to keep in or save for another time so that then leads to 3- I have had nothing to write about!
So here I am, with a post full of randoms and gearing up for Aggie Football season! Labor Day was a blast from beginning to end. Regardless if Saturday I drove off with the pump to the gas tank still in my car, or busted a beer bottle at the pool, OR busted a brand new sauce pan lid....it was a good weekend. Yeah, Saturday was not my day to say the least! More to come on that weekend soon. The pictures are too good not to post! And one video...oh em gee...hilarious! It is on our friends camera though, so maybe I can get it! :)
This little bad boy here is some pretty good makeup! I love it because it stays on all day...hence the 24 hours...and doesn't make my skin all blah! It's super reasonable/cheap...and can purchase at any HEB, Wal-Mart, Walgreens, CVS! :) I have a problem with my makeup constantly coming off Eyeliner, and foundation or powder. My face just doesn't hold it. Recently I have tried this, which works, and been using eyeshadow as my eyeliner for my bottom lid. It seems to stay on a little better, which I enjoy. I hate having crappy makeup at the end of the day and looking like shiz!
Oh another thing to add to the week...Root Canal. Not me, but the Husby. Yep, Next Tuesday he gets to make his little way to SA and get a root canal. He has gorgeous teeth, I told him he needs to 1- get them taken care of and then 2- take care of them so he doesn't mess them up. STAY AWAY FROM CANDY!!! He sure does love that candy, sure he won't be eating that for awhile!
This weekend I will be home Saturday while Husby drives to his first company golf tournament on Saturday! Good luck to him! :)
And I leave you with a little motivation for the 1st Aggie Football game kick off on Saturday! COLLEGE GAME DAY!! Welcome to Aggieland, Florida!
