We're getting closer!!!

The invites came in the mail last week! Ryan was surprised at how good they look (which is a bride's dream) and led into a good talk about how excited we are!
At the back end of March, Ryan and I went to an Engaged Encounter in Rockford sponsored by the Catholic Church. I really didn't know what this weekend would entail... in truth, it was a good "fuzzy" weekend. Ryan and I were one of the oldest couples  there (FYI: LOTS of REALLY young people are getting married right now....not sure what THAT'S all about... but at 27 I shouldn't have felt so old...) but we both felt like we got a lot of good out it. It was a good safe place to talk about some things that we struggle with as a team, but also remember all of the reasons that we love each other, care about one another, and remind us why we are getting married. The older couples talked about the everyday issues that a couple faces, and how to NOT let them become huge blow out fights...how to better communicate, how to argue, how to face life changing events, and how to be strong with God as a couple. All in all, a good thought provoking weekend!

I picked up my wedding dress a few weeks ago...my mom and Kim (Ryan's mom) came with as I tried it on....That was a really cool moment...I'm really lucky to have a great mom and to be getting another one on top of it....

The shower is set for June 6th..... BUT I know NOTHING about it.... just the date....no place, theme, nothing. Surprises make me anxious.... In case you need a reminder, Ryan and I are registered at:
Macys (www.macys.com)
Bed Bath and Beyond (www.bedbathandbeyond.com) and
The Pampered Chef (www.pamperedchef.com)
 Feel free to snoop and see what my taste is like!!! I won't mind....or know for that matter!!

I leave you with a picture of Ryan and I from the November Notre Dame game...