In the single digits!

As you may imagine, these last few weeks leading up to the wedding are filled with stress, glee, and then more stress, and then excitement (with a little stress) and more glee. I feel like I am running around like a madwoman, and yet, most everything --- every DIY I wanted to attempt, every task --- is done (I think/hope).

Yesterday, I shared with Patrick our four year anniversary! When I think about it, it is quite the momentous occasion. I never spent so much time in a relationship with one person, and it still and always, always feels exciting and charged with love. I knew very early on in our relationship that it was the relationship, and have been lucky in never doubting that fact for a minute.

As we draw closer to our wedding day, the strength of meaning to our marriage grows more vivid. Ultimately, I can't wait for it to be here. I know we will have a whirlwind day of fun, dancing, singing, happy tears, love and family. But, I also can't wait for the day after the wedding. Not just because we are jetting off on our fantastic honeymoon! GAHHHHH! Details laters, but also because we will. be. married. FINALLY!

In the past few weeks we've been doing everything from our seating chart, to bathroom baskets, to escort cards, to choreographing dances, and it's been a joy -- and also a little stressful. I seem to be ultra-sensitive to everything, but I've got Patrick behind me, and my beautiful bridesmaids all around me. Each being more than 150% supportive and helpful. I am so grateful for that. This weekend is my Bachelorette/Bridal shower (SUPER EXCITED for that), and then, next week is our wedding!

It's true what they say...the last few months FLY by. I am so glad they did, because I am ready to get married and spend the rest of my life with my best friend.

Best,

Micah

Engage-aversary!

Today is our one year anniversary of being an engaged couple. A year ago, Patrick sweetly cooked his parents and I a lovely breakfast and sent me off to get my nails done with his mother. I, completely oblivious, went along with it and in the evening we rushed off for our dinner reservation at the Coast Guard House near what would be our venue, the Towers!

Me, about 20 minutes before Patrick proposed!
During our lobster ravioli dinner!

After some loving words and a tasty dinner, we decided to take a walk on the beach that we knew so well. Little did I know, our friends were waiting there for us! Patrick took me on a quick walk, and then suggested we head back. As we did, he pointed to what I would find out to be a gorgeous bouquet of blue roses, and I turned and found him on his knee! He asked me to be his wife and I said YES!!!!

It was such a beautiful moment. One that I will never forget!

Today, a year later, we celebrated with a yummy brunch together! Followed by a tasting of cupcakes from one of the bakeries that might end up doing the cupcakes for our wedding! It was lovely. It's nice to take the time to reflect on our year, and what's to come. 

Hello love!
(I may have finished the entire mountain of food I had)

The flavors we tried were Chocolate-frosted Vanilla, Boston Creme, Tiramisu, Vanilla-frosted Vanilla, Red Velvet and Carrot Cake! They were from the Newport Sweet Shoppe in Rhode Island and they were SOOOO good! It's going to be super hard to pick flavors (but we still have got one more bakery to try). (More on that later, of course!)

Patrick,

I love you so much. I can't wait for our wedding. Your proposal was the best night of my life. I love you forever. *****

Best,

Micah