Thanksgiving Happenings

So much is going on...sorry for the delay in updating the blog!

The wedding is less than a month away and we are pumped! We'd hoped more people would have been able to join us for our big day, but we cherish the quality time we'll get to spend with those most important to us who are coming.

Left to do for the wedding: finalize caterer and cake people and order favors. So much depends on how many people R.S.V.P.!

In other happenings...Matt and I bought a house this week!! We've been looking around online and found a house plan we really liked. The slab for the house is poured and it should be finished at the end of February.

Here are a few pictures of the model home:

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The house plan on a slab foundation

The model home -- this is on a basement, which makes it look larger

Kitchen - we'll get to pick the lights over the island, backsplash and refrigerator

Family room - we won't have the tv cabinet above the fireplace

Closer look at the front of the model home (since it is on a basement, there are more steps up than we will have)

Front door - our door will be a little different, but we'll have the stone finish around the porch

Front porch is big enough for two rocking chairs, maybe a swing...who knows?

Stairs...the spindles are an upgrade the builder threw in for us

So much to be thankful for this year: new job, new location, my wonderful fiance (soon to be husband), our new house, wonderful family and friends and the blessings we are continued to be blessed with.

Today is the start of my favorite time of year: Christmas!!! I love the smells, the sights, the sounds...and as always, it's important to remember the real reason for the season and make sure we don't get caught up in commercialism.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!

Until next time...

The Devil is in the Details...

You know the difference between a good wedding and a great wedding? It's not the size of the party. Nope. It's walking away knowing you have spent the most special day of your life with those who love you the most. And knowing those people want to be there is what warms the bride and groom's hearts.

That's just one reason Matt and I decided to invite our closest friends and family. We really want to be able to share our special day with you.

So now...down to the details.

Matt and I are trying to find the perfect wedding favor to thank our guests for coming! We've stumbled on so many good ideas...but nothing that has jumped out at us so far. So if you have any suggestions please pass them along.

As for non-wedding related news, we are still looking for the perfect house! Not sure it exists! We've looked at so many places. It just seems like every house is missing something. The downstairs bedroom won't fit our current furniture. The kitchen is a little too small. The master bedroom has a weird sitting nook that nothing will fit in. That being said, we think we may have found a real possibility in Marietta. I'm excited because that's the area I want us to be in. Matt is excited because the backyard looks big enough to build a pool in.

Anyways, we have a lot going on. The next six weeks is going to be busy, but exciting!!

And the wedding is going to be legend...wait for it...dary. :-) So get those RSVP's in so we plan for a great weekend with you!!

Until next time...