I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!

I'm having one of those nights where its really hitting me that I'm getting married! Its so crazy...I've been planning the wedding for a little over 2 mon ths and only when I stop and just take it all in does it really hit me. Its such a mix of emotions....I am SO excited!!!! I can't believe its finally happening....but at the same time, its so natural that its really not so unbelievable. Its humbling to see God moving...and where He's brought me. Its relieving to remember where I was last year at this time....that I'm not still there. And, it makes me cry to think about how blessed I am to have Ken in my life. I love him more that I can say and that love continues to build every day. I'm excited that we strive to have a godly relationship and, soon to be, marriage. I'm excited that we hold to the same beliefs. I'm excited that we appreciate each other. I'm excited that in less than 100 days I get to live with my best friend! I'm excited that we are getting to have this incredible celebration with our friends and family. I'm excited to see where God leads us and how He uses us for His glory. I'm excited that Ken loves me as much as he does. I'm excited that I get to love him back. I'm excited that we get to share this life together. Its more humbling than I could have ever imagined. I've waited on God's perfect timing....sometimes not so patiently and sometimes not so obediently....but I waited on Him to bring His best for me! It was better than I could have ever imagined. It was better than what I would have picked for myself. Ken is amazing! He is gentle, he is funny, he is kind, he is loving, he is incredibly smart, he is a believer, he is strong, he is determined, he is great at his job...his calling, and he is perfect for me!

I love you baby!!! Less than 100 days!!!!

More Engagement Pictures!!!

We finally got our engagement pictures back...and they are WONDERFUL!!! We couldn't find one we didn't like. :) Here are a few more to add to this post. For some reason, its taking a VERY long time to upload my pictures tonight....and I am ready for bed. So, I will post more later!

A Picture Blog

Well, I never blogged about Ken and I's trip to Texas. We went the last weekend of March to spend time with Ma. She had been diagnosed with cancer at the end of Feb/early March. It was already stage 4 and they were giving her 4 months. I wanted Ken to meet her. I was hoping (kind of) that she would make it to the wedding. I say "kind of" because I know she had to be miserable...she couldn't eat anymore and was only being fed with a tube. I hated it for her. She also told me that she was ready to see my grandpa. I didn't want her to suffer anymore...and God thankfully took her at the beginning of May. Her passing was much harder on me than I thought it was going to be. She was wonderful and I love her! Ken and I had a great time with her...and I think she enjoyed us being there. I will miss her terribly!

This picture was taken in the drive-thru of Dairy Queen...our FOURTH trip to dairy queen since we entered the GREAT state of TEXAS!!!! Ken and I have decided that we are going to move to a small town in Texas and live on a huge ranch! :)

At the beach in Texas....while everyone in Oklahoma was suffering a terrible snow storm. Too bad we missed it.

We detoured through Aggie-Land! Neither of us had ever been to A&M and we decided it was time. We just walked around campus, saw my cousin, Hannah, and were even able to walk out onto their football field! It was BEAUTIFUL! I mean, I still completely bleed orange, but we both loved A&M.

And the blue-bonnets were AMAZING!!! So much so, that Ken has planted them all around the house...I can't wait to see if they bloom next year! LOVE THEM!

One of my best friends from college, Melissa, is having a baby this summer! She had a shower in Tulsa...she lives in Tampa, FL and it was so good to see her.

And, another one of my college friends Jacquelyn was there too. She and her family have just moved from Ft. Worth back to TULSA!!! YAY!!!!

RUGER'S BIRTHDAY!!!!!! YAY!!!! He turned the 4-years-old this year. And, as usual, Aunt Michelle came bearing gifts! Bride and groom stuffed toys.

He really loved them!!!! :) And now they are destroyed. He can't stand the squeakers inside...so he rips them to shreds until they don't make noise anymore.

My dad's sisters, Donna and Dayna, decided to give my grandmother's wedding ring to me. I couldn't believe it. They said they thought Ma would want me to have it. It still brings me to tears. I am so humbled and blessed to have it. Ken and I are going to take it and make it a wedding band for me. Check back...I'll post pictures once its done!

Dinner with mom and dad at Kilkenny's in Tulsa...YUM!!!!

FINLEY!!!!! She was having a blast with Ruger and Lexis. Michelle and her came to Stillwater to pick me up and we all headed to Tulsa. We had cake testing and flower meetings for the wedding. We had a lot of fun!!! Michelle or my mom have more pictures of the day...it was fun because my mom and her best friend, Millie, went too. It was a great girl's day.

My best friend and me!!! We always seem to skip taking pictures of JUST the two of us. We finally got one....and its great! :)

My Baby's new toy!!!! The old tractor broke down...so what better reason to get his FIRST JOHN DEERE???? He's so cute!

And, here is his wedding present from me!!!! I know its not very sentimental, but its us! We needed a place to keep the new tractor....and all my stuff!!!!

Our second wedding present! My mom, dad, Ken and I went to William Sanoma to "learn" about espresso machines. Dad and I wandered around....my registering and dad helping....while mom and Ken learned all about their love for espresso. Mom figured out this was Ken's favorite. When Ken and I got in the car....there it was!!! He makes FANTASTIC lattes!!!!

And, OUR FIRST wedding present. My grandma Lavalle found out we needed a new stove/oven and she graciously bought one for us! I LOVE IT!!!! I'm so excited. We ordered it and Ken put it in himself....I helped a little. It's fabulous!!!! I've been over to cook a few times on it....SO amazing!!! Our last one was almost completely shot. It was frustrating to cook.

So many new things! I can't wait to get married and move into the same house and get to use all the new toys. BUT, I really can't wait to be this man's wife!!!! :)

Less than FOUR months to go!!!!!