36 Days And Counting!

I have really taken a break from blogging this summer. At first it wasn't intentional, but as the summer went along, I just realized that blogging wasn't a priority. Balancing work, wedding planning (in a different city than the event), spending time with Ken, spending time with friends and family, living in two places, trying to sell my house, trips, and just all things life have taken my time away from my blog. This will probably be my last post before I'm married :) but then I will be back. I actually miss it a little. So once this little shin-dig is over...I plan to blog about my summer, the wedding, and post lots of pictures!!!

So, what's going on right now? I have two showers this weekend. I had my first last weekend in Tulsa. It was a bit overwhelming!!! Meeting new people, seeing people that I haven't seen in YEARS, and trying to catch up with friends...on top of opening presents from all of these sweet people wanting to celebrate with you! It was fun and very humbling! I've been on the other side so many times and I love being able give gifts and enjoy each bride's excitement. However, being the bride brings about a new humility! I can so easily give grace to others, but I have a very hard time accepting it! Seeing how generous everyone is and seeing their excitement for us and realizing how many people have been praying for me....its completely overwhelming! There is nothing else to do except to praise my Lord! He is the giver of ALL things! I am understanding now, more than ever, how wonderful my family is...what amazing friends God has given us...and how much love people share. There is no way that Ken and I could fill our house with such beautiful things....but what makes this even better is that whenever we pull something out, we think of that special person who made it possible for us to have...great dishes, a domed cake stand, a rice cooker, a waffle maker, a lamp, bedding, towels, popcorn popper, homemade outdoor furniture, our engagement picture framed and reminding us Who we belong to, a book full of friends and family sharing their Christmas stories (my personal favorite), and the list just goes on and on. Humility! I wish I could express our gratitude for all that people are doing for us. All we can say is, THANK YOU!!! From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

Football season starts next Saturday! I am PUMPED!!! Our opening game is against Georgia!!! I SO hope they bring a REAL bulldog!!!!! :) I will be there at 2:30pm for one of our biggest games of the season....looking for the bulldog! And then cheering for the COWBOYS!!!! By the time summer gets here, I am so ready for football season...and this year is no different. I am a little worried at how high we are ranked in the polls. I am hoping we live up to they hype! We have a home game every single weekend in September! CRAZY!!!! But, after every single one of these home games, on our first off weekend.....there will be a wedding...MINE! :)

The house still hasn't sold, I'm still living in two places, still planning a wedding, and still working out life as it comes....but the days are narrowing to a day I've looked forward to for a long time! In 36 days, I finally get to marry the man of my dreams!