Engagement Shenanigans

I apologize to all of our followers for the long break between posts! Ross and I were both busy wrapping up the semester and getting into the routine of working all day long! However, this past weekend the engagement shenanigans have continued! 

Friday, May 17, 2013 marked the beginning of the ONE YEAR countdown to our big day! As we began our day on Friday morning, all we could think about was "One year from today...." Knowing that now, less than a year I will be married to my best friend is the best feeling in the entire world. It brings bittersweet emotions knowing there is so much to do, and so many big decisions (like what  centerpiece to choose) have yet to be made! However, the excitement is so overwhelming I cannot help but check the countdown application on my iPhone every single day! 

Saturday, we had a party to celebrate our engagement. Honestly, the party could not have gone any better! The decorations were perfect, so many people came to show their love and support, and the food was completely amazing! By the time the party was over, Ross and I were beyond ready to relax and get some rest.. and possibly stop by for a facial since our mouths were stuck in a smile after taking 120 pictures. My mom, Kelli, Kim, and Kailey all did an awesome job helping make this day happen! Ross and I really appreciated the helping hands! :) 

Finally, to end the weekend.. after trying two times prior, we were finally able to take some engagement photos! Running around taking photos with Rachel was a complete blast! We spent the entire day laughing, posing, staring into each others eyes, attempting to make serious faces, and attempting to beat the worlds longest kiss while she snapped from every angle. We don't have our pictures yet, but as soon as we get our hands on them, they will be up for all to enjoy! 

Oh, and the wedding party is finally complete! Although I cannot quite announce the list of groomsmen yet, because Ross is a slacker ;)- JUST KIDDING, the rest is ready to be revealed! 

Marissa (my sister) will be the Maid of Honor. Emily Collins, Michelle Jones, Ari Eaton, Diana Leedy, Kiley Lingenfelter, Lauren Davis, and Emma Rhoads will be the lovely ladies standing next to me. Yes, I know our wedding party is going to be huge, but we are beyond excited and decided that since it's our wedding day... we can do whatever we want! :) Our ring bearer will be Ross' cousin Henry, and the flower girl will be Miss. Caroline Grace! Our six handsome little ushers will be Roman, Rhody, Rigley, Mason, Kory, and Kody. Ross and I do completely understand that this might be a big chaotic considering the fact that we will have six ushers under the age of 13, an 18 month old ring bearer, and a 26 month old flower girl... but we wouldn't have it any other way! :)

By the way.. just so you all can begin to follow the countdown... only 362 days!! 

Huge thanks to Rachel Rector for taking our engagement photos, and giving us a few sneak peaks! She knows me far too well and knows that I am going crazy!