family

I'm going to start this by saying that I am very jealous of all of you who still get a Spring Break. Yeah yeah I know, welcome to the real world. But seriously...BOO! I was envious of all of you all week!

It's been a hard past few days, not gonna lie.  Gavin's family is moving to Oklahoma City on Tuesday, and their house is pretty much empty.  They left a few hours ago with another load of stuff and the movers are coming on Tuesday to get the rest of everything. It doesn't really seem real, it hasn't hit me yet that they are going to be gone. It's going to be an adjustment not having both of our families so close by, it's going to be weird. Anyway, it's kinda been an eye opener for me, because family is something that is so easily taken for granted and then when they aren't right around the corner anymore, you realize how much you did enjoy them being there.  Anyway, just remember to keep them in your prayers as you go through the week, because this is going to be a huge adjustment for them....and for Gavin too!  However, I do enjoy reminding him that in 9 weeks, he gets me and we will get to be a family. =) That's so very exciting..

I was thinking about that this week as well. I will get to call him my husband...and say stuff like "sorry girls, I gotta go get home to my husband," well i dunno if i'll actually ever say that, but it makes me feel so grown up haha! I'm a nerd! Anyway, hooray for 9 weeks from now!

As for the wedding planning updates: I've given all the bridesmaid dresses out, bought their shoes, and taken my bridal portraits...all in like the last week haha. It's funny how when you start planning, you think that you have all the time in the world and then as it gets closer you're like, "oh crap, there's so much to do!!" I think that's all for now, or atleast all that's gotten done recently....oh my.

I hope you guys have a blessed Easter, remembering why we celebrate and enjoying lots of time with your families!! 

weekend update

This past weekend has been nuts. I don't think i've ever looked forward to a Monday before. Gavin and I have just been so busy, we are so ready for life to slow down a little bit! However, while the weekend was hectic and non-stop all the time, there were some great things that happened amidst the chaos! =) I got to see my long lost friend Sarah who was in town for a concert and stayed with me Friday night, it's always good to see her! I also got to see Mandi and Kendra for a brief moment and catch up with them--I hated that I couldn't hang out any longer but I had to get up at 5 AM the next morning for my BRIDAL PORTRAITS!!! =) Hooray! My family and Wendy went with me and we made it a great time with lots of laughs! It meant the world that they all wanted to come! And of course after that we went to Chuys! Amazing. Then Hattie and her mom were passing through on their way back from a wedding so Gav and I got to spend a little time with them as well.  Before I knew it, it was Monday, and now i'm looking forward to my relaxing weekend next weekend consisting of NOTHING...and of course payday on Friday! YAY! Well, that's my quick rundown of this weekend, hope you guys have a great and restful week!

67 days. and counting.

Eighty.

I just wanted to share with everyone how excited I am that I am getting married in 80 days.  That's like almost 2 1/2 months!  I cannot even begin to explain how much I have learned while we have been engaged.  It's amazing how much we have grown as a couple and it is such a blessing to be so sure that this is where I am supposed to be right now, and that Gavin is it for me. period. =)

Life is good.

and...80 days=Melanie Greer! =)