might be a little early for this

Ok, so I know it's not even Halloween yet, but hey it's pretty close right? I have to admit that I have never just been one of those super joyous Christmas people who has a tree in every room. I don't know if it's because I am getting married and I feel all homey and festive but I definitely got in the Christmas Spirit. I had to resist the urge to go out and buy Christmas things! So I did always do when I want to shop but not buy anything...PINTREST! Here are some things that I saw and LOVED!

I love owls, how cute is this?

A for Adrian!

How festive is this?? 

I love this movie! Buddy the Elf what's your favorite color?

hey guess what

Only 6 months and 22 days until we get married!!!

bad day

Ever have one of those days where you just had enough? One of those days where something happens and everything goes down hill? Well that day hit me like a ton of bricks yesterday. It was a combo of things. About 90% of the time I am a happy go lucky, roll with the flow type of chick. I would even like to say I am pretty good in high pressure situations. I can deal with certain amounts of stress. I have my "go to" people that I vent to and most of the time, all is well.

Except yesterday.

I won't go into all the details but lets just say I was not the happy go lucky girl I normally am. I was not rolling with the flow. By bed time rolled around I was a complete wreck. I did things I normally would not do and said some things I normally wouldn't say. In between prayers, were tears. I just wanted to sleep. Soon as I feel asleep, I felt like it was time to wake up for work. I woke up with terrible nausea at 4:30 and it didn't get better. I immediately thought, great I can't even get myself together for work. So I did what I hate to do. I called in.

Tomorrow is a new day and I am ready to tackle it. (Plus it's Friday!) Once my head starts thinking clearly again, I feel like a sane person. I know everything happens in the Lord's time and I just need to give it all to Him.

The Lord is my strength and my song. Exodus 15:2

Losing Count

October 20, 2012 must have been the day of weddings. I knew three couples getting married this day. I hate I missed 2 of them but I am honored to be by my "wingman" as she says I do. The day started early at the salon where the girls got dolled up and ready for the big day ahead. Most of the time, I normally go with the never failing hair style of "half up, half down." I decided to do it a little different this time. You can never go wrong with a side pony. 

The ceremony and reception was at Torie's grandparents house. It was beautiful. We walked down to Jason Mraz's I won't give up and danced back up the aisle to AC/DC's Highway to Hell. Everything was super laid back. 

We all know I have the reputation for being the 27 dresses girl. I wear that badge with honor. Being up there with a good friend watching her open a new chapter in her life is something I will always treasure. 

You would think that I would be burnt out on weddings but I'm not. I love weddings. I love what they stand for. I love seeing two people and the way they look at each other. I love seeing the bride and groom's style through the details of the weddings.  

I am getting old. I seriously can't remember how many weddings I have been in. Silly huh? I know the count is up to 6 since 2010. Before that I was a flower girl and junior bridesmaid. So that makes 8. I was a bride proxy for my girl Emily in May but we won't count that. I am a bridesmaid in March 2013. Then I will be at 9!! But the 10th one, that one will be the best....

My 10th wedding will be MINE! It is still weird to say that. "My wedding." I can't wait to marry the man that God made for me. I am ready for it all. I am anxious to feel those emotions that I will feel. I'm ready for that first kiss as a wife. I am ready for the MRS. I am just ready.

a special month

I can not believe that October is already here! This year has FLOWN by and it's not slowing down either. I have so many happenings this month it may be hard to keep up. Let's start with October in general. October is breast cancer awareness and Down Syndrome awareness month. These two are completely different and both have two huge spaces in my heart. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999. I was in the 9th grade. I can remember what exactly what I was doing and where I was when she told me. Everything after that a blur. All I can remember from that day was me and mom hugging. Looking back I don't think I quite understood what cancer was and what it does to your body.   The doctor explained a few different options and my mom chose the best one for her. She kind of kept me out of the loop on the decision making and I am glad she did. She chose the chemo route and so it began. My mom was tough but she knew would need more help than what my grand parents could do. Our cousin, Linda, came to stay with us. I loved Linda, so it was a treat for me. My mom's chemo was pretty intense, as most chemo I am sure. Her rounds of chemo went like this: Day 1. Feeling ok, just kind of cold. Day 2. Extremely tired. Day 3. The bed was her best friend. I knew on the 3rd day I wouldn't be seeing her so it was always kind of sad because I always called my mom and told her how my day was when I would get home from school. After chemo was done and some surgery my mom was on the road to recovery. And as of today, she is 13 years cancer free. I am blessed to say my mom is a survivor.

October is also down syndrome awareness month. Another thing very close to my heart. I actually went to day care with a little boy who had DS and he just always had an impact on me. I also have a family member with DS. Not to mention I work 3 DS kiddos every day. They are awesome. I am in training with another teacher to be a down syndrome specialist for my school, we had our first meeting in September. It was great! I am looking forward to more. 

More October happenings:

One of my best girls is getting married! 20 days and counting!

This weekend is also her bachelorette party! Woo hoo! 

Fall break is next week. I love being a teacher! Who is 27 and still gets fall break, ME!

We also start after school practice for soccer. I am expecting great things out these girls!

Did I mention we have a soccer tournament too?? 

A good friend of mine has her baby's 1 year old birthday party, I can't believe he is one!

It's also a gender reveal party too...YAY!  I can't wait to see what the next baby will be :)

October, please be easy on me. This is going be quite a month. I might get some wedding planning done too.. :)