Arts & Crafts

My mom and I have been doing a lot of small DIY arts and crafts for the wedding. It has been an blast. And I must say... I am proud of our artistic ability- they turned out pretty damn good if I do say so myself.

We did our own runner. I wanted a 'natural fabric' for the runner and I wanted it personalized. No one did it on burlap or any similar fabric- they were all your run of the mill paper runners. SO mom and I bought a TON of burlap 

and panted our emblem from the invitations on them. And I must say it looks AH-some.  Here's a picture.

 We finished our little M&M favor boxes. I scanned the same emblem into the computer and put it on the front of our programs and printed them. :) I feel astonishingly unstressed. I haven't gotten stressed throughout this whole process at all... really. I felt somewhat overwhelmed off and on- but no stress! 

Now the wedding is 2 weeks from yesterday- I am completely finished with everything for the Big Day. My mom and I are driving down to Miami and Ryan and I and Momma are moving into our townhouse on Tues. We then come back up to M.I. on Thurs. Friday Ryan and I and friends are going out to the street party at the port- should be good times! Saturday- Bachlorette Part-TAY in Orlando with my lady friends. 

Sunday is hopefully a boat day and then that evening the first family members arrive! 

This is such a cool and exciting time... I can't really put into words all the emotions that I have been feeling. 

SO excited!!!!!!

Our adventure.

I have been realizing lately that my journey with Ryan will begin shortly. I can not believe how quickly that time has gone by. I must say that I am estatic and have really enjoyed this time in my life.

Ryan and I were talking last night about all of our memories as kids. I think it is so cool that I am marrying my high school sweetheart. And honestly... I never would have thought that I would marry anyone I dated in High School. But Ryan stole my heart. I know that there is no one better for me. I was fortunate enough to meet my soul mate at the ripe young age of 14 and start dating him at 17. We were laughing at all of the memories we have as kids. Getting in trouble... just... being kids. We'll be laughing at those and many more for years to come!!

I feel blessed beyond words. 

Today we found our apartment. We got a townhouse in Aventura. I am totally in love with the area... or as in love with any area of Miami that I can be. Haha. It is gated. Close to amazing shopping (which could be bad...) and several schools and tutoring centers! The house has a garage for Ryan. It was in our price range. Perfect. So our adventure begins in Aventura... who knows where we will be this time next year- but we will be together! 

We are both so excited to start our lives together. I hope to keep this blog updated as our adventure unfolds... stay tuned. :)