Wade & Wedding

Productive and relaxing are the best two words I can come up with for the past couple of days. Relaxing?!?...well lets just say last night I felt like I was in college again which was incredible. I haven't felt that good, relaxed, and stress-free in a very long time. Jake and I met some friends up at Big Texas to see my man Wade Bowen. He was absolutely wonderful...as usual. I had a great time country dancing with my fiance. Although we may not know all the best country dancing moves (we do know some :D), he's the best dancer because it's like I fit perfectly into his arms and body and our feet just kinda move together on thier own. We always joke about "my nook" which is basically his armpit...that spot was created for me. :) There is no other man on this earth that can dance with me like he can. After last night, we decided that "Who I Am" by WB is going to be our first dance at the wedding! YAY! Jake surprised me with a rose and then took me up to buy a shirt and get it autographed by Wade Bowen...it was awesome! I even got to take a picture with him :) TOTALLY made my night. What made it feel like college again was the trip to Whataburger at 2 in the morning...ohhhh memories.

Productivity has been the word of the week now that I am officially done with track and volleyball. Our invitations came in on Tuesday and my mom calls me and tells me to "call in the troops"...this doesn't sound good. Little did I know that the fine print on the invitation order form stated ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. Two of my least favorite words. Our invitations are what is called pocket invitations. Everything came separate. ggggeeeeezzzzzzz. Luckily, I have an amazing mom, dad, and cousin that helped me put everything together. It took about a total of 6 hours to put 150 invitations together. All that's left to do is place the stamps on the RSVP envelopes and on the invitations envelope then they are good to go! If all goes as planned, they will be mailed out on Monday! whew...one thing checked off the neverending to-do list :) Like Tanya said, that night I dreamt of invitations and glue dots! Today, we had our appointment to pick out our linens for the chairs. It didn't take long since we knew pretty much exactly what we wanted...although they aren't exactly sure they know how to do the tie I want on the chairs. Nothing to freak out over, I just have to send her a picture of how I want them and if she has to teach her set up crew how to do them she will tack on an additional charge. It's only money right?!?! :) I've never realized so much how quickly things add up...it's out of control. I'm just so grateful I have parents who support me and want Jake and I to have the perfect day. I also spent about 2 hours today picking out and ordering the bridesmaids gifts for my favorite girls! I can't wait to see thier faces when they see what I got for them. These girls are my life and have watched Jake and I's relationship grow from the beginning. I know they have always and will continue to pray for our guidance as we enter this convenant together. They will witness and support us on our wedding day. I know there is no REAL way to thank them for something like that...I love each and every one of you more than you will ever know. Things left to do on the list consist of programs, place cards, table numbers, "bare feet" with videographer, ALL of the 30 day appointments with each vendor...come June 2 (once I'm done with school) I'm going to be one crazed bride. :) CAN'T WAIT!

I ask that you please continue to pray for Jake as he searches for a job....no leads yet but I know that the right one is just around the corner. Happiness has a funny way of taking it's own time. :)

Ashley Lynn