Day -49

I just got back to San Diego after dropping Paul off at the Ontario Airport at around 4:30 this morning. We arrived a bit later than he meant to, because we got a flat tire just as we got onto the freeway. I was glad that it happened when Paul was with me, though. Otherwise, I would have been a little afraid... trying to figure out how to change a tire on the side of the freeway at 4am by myself. But, Paul was there to save the day. I miss him already! He will be gone for four weeks in Fort Lewis, Washington for an Army training/evaluation course. Then, when he's done, we get to go up there and watch him commission on July 24th. It's Day -28 on that countdown...
I sure do like that Paul. Can't wait to hear all about his time there. I've found, while waiting for this wedding, that it helps to find little things to look forward to along the way. So I just need to find some things to look forward to between now and July 24th and it will make the time go by quicker! Then, once he's back, it's just 3 weeks then a wedding!! Yes!
I'm looking forward to our friends, Brandon and Mary's wedding in July! And of course my bridal shower tomorrow! And I got a call a few days ago that my wedding dress is ready to be fitted! So many good things to come. When I got home this morning, I had two boxes waiting for me. One with some stationary I bought, including the cards I will be using for thank you cards. They're so pretty! I can't wait to write thank you cards!! Plus, some notecards I bought to write to Paul. Again, suuuuper pretty! It's funny how excited I really got about these cards. The second box contained the shoes I bought to wear with my wedding dress... on my wedding day! And I love them! They're not what you think of when you think of shoes to wear with a wedding dress. But, that's part of why I love them. And, they are partially blue, so that covers the something blue, and the something new is of course my dress. Now, I still need something old and something borrowed. But, I've got a little time to figure that out.
I'm starting to make a scrapbook/photo album of pictures of me and Paul. A collaboration of us pre-marriage. I'm excited about it! More to come on that...
Oh, we made the wedding favors last weekend! They're so awesome. Really. Be excited.
That's all for now.

Day -60

Well, this is a bit embarrassing... but I'm not making the bridesmaid's dresses anymore. They just weren't good enough. So, we're buying them instead. I was excited about making them, but with the way it turned out, I just wasn't convinced it would be worth it. Anyway, the new dresses are super cute and the bridesmaids will look beautiful. You just wait and see!
Paul leaves in about 10 days. I'm sure not looking forward to that. He will be gone for 4 weeks in Ft. Lewis, Washington. It was really hard for me when he went away for the same amount of time 2 years ago. I only got to talk to him a few times on the phone the whole time he was gone. But, I remember it getting easier as time went on. I think I wrote to him every single day. Even though he will be gone at a very inconvenient time, I'm predicting it will be easier for me this time. But, we'll see about that. And he says he'll be able to write back to me this time. But, he won't be able to call, which might make it harder. I really like that boy!
The invitations were sent out a few days ago! We've already received a few RSVPs! Exciting!
I can't believe how little we know about what we'll be doing after the wedding. Meaning, where we will be living and what we will be doing. We know nothing! And we won't know until probably no earlier than 3 weeks before the wedding. If that. Not easy for someone who likes to plan way ahead.
Alright, well, things are coming along smoothly with wedding planning! But, there's still quite a lot to do! But, we just passed the 2 month mark, so the end is in sight! Or, the beginning... Hooray!