What a better day to catch everyone up on up-to-date things than the third snow day of the year! (does anyone even want to catch up anymore??) I took a J-Term class for my Master's, which basically just means it was a semester class condensed into two weeks. Talk about crazy! A lot to do, a lot of class time, and out of class time (even going and doing sessions all day Sundays). Needless to say, I'm pretty happy that class is over, although my spring semester classes start this week. It's definitely worth it; I'm so excited on this journey of becoming a school counselor, and I've actually learned so much about myself as well along the way! Really eye opening - I love it.
Well, the big thing I've been doing has obviously been doing as much wedding planning as I can. I am getting so excited, and I've been "on the ball" for just about everything. People say there's a time where you don't really have "much to do so you sit around" but I haven't done that yet. I've been planning, designing, and ordering every month. I'm down to the little details now, but I'm still doing those whenever I can. I know you don't send out invitations until three months before the date, but I'm already on the ball getting the help from the great Laura at Sometimes Crafty so I can get them all put together and they're ready to head out in July. We are putting the final touches on chair covers and things. I've been getting a lot of great things for centerpieces as well. The only thing kind of daunting at this point, is decorating the reception place. I'll need a backdrop and some things for the side walls. Not sure what to do...but hopefully some great crafty people will help when the time comes!
Everything has been going so fast, and pretty soon it will be track season I'm sure. Not sure when I'll have time to breathe once track starts...but hopefully that means it will fly by and then it'll be May! I feel like once May gets here I'll be able to breathe easy and coast through the summer doing more wedding things. :)
Nothing much else to post I guess. On one last note, if you haven't had the chance to read If You Get There Before I Do by David Hoeksema, please do. Kjrsten was a freshman when I was a senior in Baxter, and I can remember the next morning find out the horrible news that she had been killed in an accident. I can remember seeing her in the halls and thinking, "What a quiet girl, but she has the most beautiful hair and eyes." I wish I would have gotten to know her more, but through the book I do feel like I learned more about her. On top of knowing and sharing Kjrsten's story, it's also an amazing story of faith and the power of our Savior. I have this deep want now to know my Lord in a deeper way, and be able to find comfort when loved ones pass on that I know exactly where they're going. I do believe in Jesus Christ and Heaven, but I just have this want to really KNOW Him after reading this book. Their story of hope, faith, and forgiveness is so inspiring. Please read! Enjoy the winter weather still and stay safe! :)
Wow...I'm just not sure where the time went! It seems like you get one second to breathe and "poof" it's gone! We've just been so busy since the last post with holidays, Master's, wedding planning, teaching, etc., that there hasn't been enough time to actually post anything. I'll try to back-up as much as I can to catch everyone up to speed.
Thanksgiving was great for us! The usual great family time. It seemed like everything snuck up on us this year because it was so warm out. I got a few outside decorations up while it was nice outside, and after Christmas I bought a ton of lights to go outside because Josh said he'd hang some (he's getting softer in his old age). We, of course, are blessed and got a lot of great things for Christmas! I think Josh's favorite has been the TV I bought us. It was a great deal right before Christmas and I couldn't say no. :) Other than that, I had two snow days on the last two days of school so my break was an extra two days long this year - yay but I'm sure I'll think otherwise come the end of May.
My Master's classes have been very challenging and time consuming, but so full-filling. I love going to class and I love learning about new things. I've really enjoyed it and have put a lot of effort into it - I finished with a 4.0 my first semester! This time two years from now I'll be graduating and ready to become a school counselor; can't wait!
Wedding planning is coming a long. Again, we've had so much help and we're so blessed with all the love and support. I bought my dress and I am absolutely in LOVE with it. I saw it again at the Bridal fair this past weekend and I remembered how much I loved it. I can't wait to wear it. In two weeks I'm going bridesmaid shopping with the girls to get dresses for them. Not entirely sure what I want yet - will have to look once we get there. There isn't a whole lot left to do for the wedding; just little things. Even my centerpieces are coming along which is a relief! Now just to decorate...YAY! haha.
So that's basically it. Sorry no pictures - just trying to catch everyone up. Hope everyone else is doing well - I'm sure I'll post again about how fast time is flying. xoxo
