& We're Gonna Get Married!!!!

This week I changed Chris' ring tone to Chapel of Love (even though there is zero chance we will be getting married in a chapel). But I love that song. & every time he calls me it makes me SMILE. & I get it stuck in my head. I know you are going to want to hear this song after this, so, enjoy...

Weekly Recap

This past week has been one of the best ever. First, Suzanne moved back to Mobile!! I was so thrilled that she was home! She came over Tuesday night and hung out with me till around 1130. I am so so happy for Suzanne and all of the AMAZING stuff that is going on in her life right now. &&&& She agreed to be my MAID OF HONOR!! I am so lucky to have her as my friend!

Wednesday Chris and I spent with his friend Matt, who came in town from Oklahoma. & I got an AMAZING new camera. (I broke ours the day we got engaged. I was so excited, I dropped it on the concrete...)

The rest of the week was fairly uneventful. Until the weekend, that is...

Saturday

I started my weekend with Alisa & Janae at boot camp. I am so happy with my decision to use Bodies by Cindy. They kick your ass into shape. & I think the most important thing I've learned is to push myself. My trainer told me I could do an hour half assed work out and not get results, or I could bust my ass for 30-45 minutes and shed this weight. I like the way he thinks. & HOLY CRAP, Janae looks AMAZING! She said shes already lost 22lbs. It was motivating working out beside her. Im also excited that Alisa went with me to boot camp. I know we are both working to get in better shape, and its always good to have a friend to do it with.

Engagement Party

For the last several weeks, my parents have been planning us an engagement party. We requested a laid back BBQ, with some close friends and family. My parents did such an outstanding job with this party. It was more than we could have ever asked for or expected. Everything was decorated nicely, and the food was amazing.

But the best part is, we had 30 of our closest friends and family celebrating our love! It was a truly special day that I hope I never forget. Here are some of my favorite pictures!

Lauren & Windy signing the guest book

This practically describes the whole day.

This one is going in a frame.

Nana & Pappy

Me & Mom

Mom's advice for the bride & groom to be "SLEEP NAKED"

Gail, Chris & Fred

UMS-ers. (High school friends)

Suzy & Drew

Alisa & Justin

Me & Dad

 Windham, Me & Lauren

My future HUSBAND!

Ben & Alicia

Okay, sorry there were SO many pictures. I couldnt decide which are my favorites. We had a really good time at our party. Thank you so much to everybody who came to celebrate with us! (Especially Erin- she drove all the way from Auburn to come!!)

Sunday

We had a really good day Sunday, too. Chris didnt have to be at work until 12, so we were able to sleep in and at least have breakfast together. I love it when I get a few extra minutes with him.

After Chris went to work, I headed to Ben's grandmothers house, where Ben had planned a surprise party for Alicia. They are the nicest couple! I love them. I hope Alicia had a good time at her party!! I had to leave early, I was exhausted, and still needed to run errands and tidy up my house.

Around 6 though, after a nice little nap, I went to Justin & Alisa's house for craw fish! I've been craving them for like 2 months. Im glad I finally got my fix.

& Last night I just hung around the house, watched some Army Wives & passed out early. It was a packed out weekend, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Other stuff

I said earlier I was happy with Bodies by Cindy. They really push me, and make me push myself. So this morning I got up ass early before work and hit the gym. I would consider myself a terrible runner.... awful. I hate it. But this morning I was extremely motivated to start. & everybody has to start SOMEWHERE. So I had a nice workout of walking for a minute and running for a minute for 20 minutes. Hey, its a start. I was proud of myself for even trying. That is more than I would have been able to say a few weeks ago.

Also, now that we have had our Engagement party, it's time to seriously start planning!! We have another appointment to look at a venue on Tuesday, so we will just have to see how it all goes! Im excited!

End of the Semester

This week is the last week of school! I have two exams this week, but then I will be done for the summer! Well, at least until July. I cant wait for it to be the weekend already. CHRIS IS GRADUATING SATURDAY!! I am so proud of him. He has worked really hard to do well in school and work an insane amount of hours.

As far as last week went, it was mostly work.study.study.study.work.study.work. But we did get to have a really nice dinner with Alisa, Justin, Eddie & Karleen at Felix's. Lindsay was the one that put the dinner together, but unfortunately her car broke down on the way. :( We had so much to celebrate- Alisa's birthday, passing boards, and job offer. Chris' graduation. & Our engagement. We had a really great time. It seems like it has been such a long time since we've hung out with our friends. (I guess that's what final exams and final papers will do to you).

Saturday morning I went with Mom to another Bodies by Cindy boot camp. Good lord. It was so hard. I kept telling myself that it will be worth it in the end! I am still sore today. Very Very Very sore. On the bright side, I guess that's a sign that I got a good work out!
The rest of Saturday was mostly spent writing papers, but I did take a break to have lunch with Lindsay and take her to pick up her car.

Sunday, Mothers Day, I went to my parents house for lunch. Mom cooked. If any of you know my mother, you know that she isnt very good in the kitchen... Lunch was good, but... when I got home, I was SO sick. I called her and asked her if anybody else was sick. She said no, so I told her to check the salad dressing. I made a salad, but only ate like 3 bites because it tasted weird. Well, apparently, the dressing had expired in April... of 2010. YUCK. She said next year we will just go out to eat; that sounds perfect to me.

On a happier note, I have lost 7.6 lbs! & I am still motivated. Im going to sign up for boot camp starting next Monday. I cant wait to start!

As far as wedding stuff goes- we havent made much progress on anything this week. We have both been too busy with school stuff. But I do think that I like Navy Blue & Mustard Yellow our wedding colors, but we will see.
Also, we are going to try to go look at the Mobile Museum of Art on Thursday as a possibility for our reception.
Oh & one more thing. I am looking at possibly hiring a photographer for our engagement party for like an hour to get some candid pictures of us and our friends & family. (& maybe a few posed ones too?) If anybody knows of a good, reasonably prices photographer, please let me know!!