My Husband-to-be Rocks!

So, today my amazing husband-to-be took me on a date. It's been a while since we had a real date. (since the kiddos were here!) We went to Chili's for lunch and had their 2 for $20. It was so much fun. Although, he FORCED talked me into a White Chocolate Molten cake for dessert. It's like their original Chocolate Molten Cake, but it has a white cake and white chocolate inside and on top, with berry sauce drizzled over it. It was good. But NO WHERE near the amazing-ness of the Chocolate Molten Cake! LOL!

After that, we went to Dillard's to register for wedding gifts. Like our CHINA! The pattern I convinced him we loved we picked out is SOOOO pretty!!! It's very elegant. I am crazy about it. We picked crystal that was in the same series, but a little different. He We both liked it better than the one that matched the china. We also picked the silverware that matched the crystal.

The girl that helped us with the registry was so funny. She got married 5 months ago, so she was still kinda in the planning mode. LOL! She went around with us on and off, saying "OOH! You should get this!" and "OH you HAVE to have this!" She made it so much more fun! Especially, when we were having trouble deciding what colors to go with.

After Dillard's we went to see "Julie & Julia". SUCH a great movie. We both liked it. After it was over, we headed home and talked about finding Julia's AND Julie's books! Hehe.

When we got home, he hugged me tight. He asked me if I had a good date night. I smiled, looked into his eyes and kissed him. "Yes."

So great. *Happy sigh*

Much Love,

This SUCKS!

So, you know how I've been dreaming of my wedding for most of my life? And you know how I've started planning the wedding for August 2010?

Well NO MORE! Matthew's upcoming deployment got bumped up 6 months. So he'll be gone before August.

He called me this morning to tell me that. Of course, he was out of town for TDY and I felt so horrible. I cried. I called/texted my friends. Didn't get to talk to Matthew again until he got home. (Like 30 mins ago)

We haven't made any definite plans. We're thinking we might to a JOP ceremony and then plan the big wedding for after he gets back. Which would mean we would have more money for it, and I would have more time to plan it.

I'm not sure. Updates to follow.

Much Love,

We Registered!!!

Today was so much fun. We went to Kohl's and Target to register for wedding gifts. I didn't know if Matthew would have much fun, but he did! It was such a great day. Hehe. Tomorrow, after church, we're going to Dillards. YAY!

Much Love,

My Husband-to-be Rocks!

Today I didn't feel great. So, my amazing Husband-to-be cleaned the kitchen for me. Dishes, trash, etc. He's so good to me.

I am so thankful for him. He loves me more than I ever imagine any man could. I am so blessed. I thank God every day for him.

Much Love,

New Post

Check out my new post on my Wedding page. Let me know your ideas!

Much Love,

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

WE'RE ENGAGED!!!

Matthew and I drove to NC yesterday to bring his daughter home. I had my alarm set for 4:45 am, so we could leave by 6am. Well, he woke me up at 4:30am. I said, "What are you doing?" He said "You told me you were getting up at 4:30am." He sat there for a minute. I repeated myself. "What are you doing?" He held out the ring, saying "I was gonna ask you a question." I sat up straight, my eyes wide. He said "Will you marry me?" I said "YES!".

Simple. To the point. Perfect.

He is so amazing. I have been on cloud nine ever since. We met my parents in Knoxville, on our way to NC. They had gone to Bristol the night before for the race. When they got to the restaurant, I said "Are you ready?" They looked at me with confused faces. I held out my hand. My mom said "HE DID IT!" LOL! He had asked my parents 3 weeks ago for permission to marry me. Everyone thought he would do it last Friday, which was our 9 month anniversary. And one year before our wedding. (We've known for a few months that we were gonna get married. It just wasn't official. LOL!)

SO now it is official. Let the planning begin!

YAY!!!

Much Love,

This will touch your heart

I have to post this. My heart aches every time I hear this song. To think about the loss of a child. Todd and Angie Smith lost their baby girl Audrey Caroline. (Todd is in the christian group Selah.)

Here is the video:



I Will Carry You

There were photographs I wanted to take
Things I wanted to show you
Sing sweet lullabies, wipe your teary eyes
Who could love you like this?
People say that I am brave but I'm not
Truth is I'm barely hanging on
But there's a greater story
Written long before me
Because He loves you like this

So I will carry you
While your heart beats here
Long beyond the empty cradle
Through the coming years
I will carry youAll my life
And I will praise the One whose chosen me
To carry you

Such a short time
Such a long road
All this madness
But I know
That the silence
Has brought me to His voice
And He says...I've shown her photographs of time beginning
Walked her through the parted seas
Angel lullabies, no more teary eyes
Who could love her like this?


I will carry you
While your heart beats here
Long beyond the empty cradle
Through the coming years
I will carry you
All your life
And I will praise the One whose chosen Me
To carry you
Posted by Angie Smith

Doesn't it just get to you? Even if you've never lost a child, or even if you're not a parent.

Selah is my all time favorite group. Their music makes me think of the worship we will experience in Heaven. So amazing.

Much Love,

Something Else

I just thought of something else to say! LOL!

Remember my blog swap stuff that Amy sent me? Well, I made tiramisu the other night with the mix. OH MY GOSH is it YUMMY! It's almost all gone. The directions to make it are on the back of the package. You take either lady fingers or pound cake and dip that into strong coffee or espresso and layer them with the cheese mix. The cheese mix also has whipped cream in it. You sprinkle the topping on top or cocoa on top. I did both. Let it sit for 4 hours and then enjoy. OH MY YUM!

I didn't take a picture of it, but maybe I'll take a picture of the last bit. Hehe.

Much Love,

New Things

I've been working on my blog.

<<< See the buttons I've made! I have new pages too. I'm trying to make a grab button box. That may take me awhile! LOL!

I don't have much to say today. Maybe more tomorrow.

Much Love,

31 Days of Praying for my Husband-to-be: Day 31

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Day 31
Pray that your husband will recognize the lies of the Enemy in his life. Pray that his attitudes and actions will be guided by the truth as he brings his thoughts into captivity to the Word of God.


John 8:44
For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5
We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.

Much Love,