It's the most wonderful time of the year!

I don't think I could be any happier with my life right now. 2011 has been a life changing year for me! I've helped celebrate Jeremy's graduation from college, gotten engaged to a wonderful guy, bought our first house together, adopted a cute little pup, watched 2 of my best friends get married, and have had the never-ending support and love from family and friends. I've definitely received more than I deserve. I wake up every single day and am thankful for what I have. I hope everyone gets the chance to realize how much they have and be happy with it. There really is no greater feeling!

Christmas is 4 days away! Crazy! One more work day for the week then a nice long weekend with tons of food, family, and friends! Christmas time just makes me happy in general. I love everything about it! One of my favorites is neatly wrapped presents under the tree! I like spending time on wrapping gifts, it puts some excitement in watching people open them :)






Another thing I love, not just at Christmas time, but *most of the time...is my adorable pup! He's growing up and becoming a better dog! He's slowly growing out of his puppy stage, which I will be glad when it's over! But he's just too cute and full of energy! I know when I'm sick or sad he's right there in my face to comfort me!






Ok well this is all for now, until next time!

159 days..but who's counting?

so I got some suggestions today that it was time to update again. I agree too! I don't really have any reason for the fact that I havent, just haven't. But I am and I feel I have a lot to update on!

First off, I can't belive that Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is less than two weeks away! I still have some Christmas shopping/wrapping to do. I was one of those crazy people that shopped black friday (starting at midnight!) and shopped all night! It was actually pretty fun and I got a lot of shopping done, not to mention a few good deals :)

I'm still in love with my house, especially now that it's Christmas! It really is exciting decorating your first house for christmas for the first time! I will try try try to get some pictures up soon because I just love it! Feels so cozy and holiday-ish!

So wedding is 159 days away. Crazy crazy to me! I have some things done but still have some other things to sort out. I know I need to get on it, I'm just having a hard time motivating myself to do it! I know that sounds bad because it's my wedding and every girl dreams of planning some elaborate day, but I just know what I want and it's pretty simple. We got the necessities, church, reception site, dj, dress, and bridesmaids dresses. so thats a pretty good start i think! Working on cake and photography next. Who knows..I think there will always be something to do until that day gets here!

Speaking of wedding though, I did get my wedding dress Satuday! Went to pick it up and try it on with my mom (who cried when I tried it on)! I know that it is the perfect dress, without a doubt! So excited that it is here and i LOVE it!

Just a random thought.... It's funny when you get older the things you realize. You don't notice a lot when you're younger, I wonder if thats the fact you're just naive to everything or just choose not to notice it. I think, in my case, it was the fact that I didn't believe people could be a certain way because it wasn't how I was raised. It just amazes me how people, especially people much older me, can act. Just lack of work ethic, lack of respect, lack of consideration for anyone else but themselves. It's like people need some type of motivation that they will get something in return for doing anything. Since when does anybody owe anyone anything? Shouldn't things be done because it's the right thing to do? I don't know, just amazes me. But I guess it's good to know that I have great parents who have set great examples for me, and for my friends for being the wonderful dependable people they are!

alright I promise to update more often! until then... xoxo <3