The Sweet Smell of Apple Pie

As I sit here in my apartment smelling my roommates lovely apple pie she is baking I realize how blessed I am! It's the little things that may go unnoticed or forgotten when a bigger thing takes over. I just want to sit back, relax and enjoy the little things.....

I'm blessed by:

• Mikey's unconditional love for me
• my future
  
• my 7 roommates; Katie, Becca, Tiffana, Bethany, Alison, Coco and Jessica
  
• being able to go to college, let alone a private college
• being loved by my family and friends
• my new job and everything I'm learning
• coffee and hot tea
  
• t.v. shows you can get lost in
• my future family
• Eli and Tennley
  
• Jesus dying on the cross for ME!
  
• snow
• children and students
  
• the hearts of others
  
• happiness
  
• being able to put my feet up and rest after a long day
• naps :)
• my roommate, Tiffana, who tutors me in math just because she wants to
  
• going window shopping
• the zoo
• painting my nails
• my bridal party
• Mikey's groomsman
  
• flowers blooming
• cold days
• my car still running
• being able to go home on weekends
• laughter
• coffee dates with friends
• sushi dates with friends
• coffee mugs
  
• the internet
  
• board game nights
• holidays
  
• toe socks
• straightening my hair
• taking long hot showers
• roasting out my apartment mates when I turn on the heater ;)
• sharing
  
• chocolate
  
• eating out
  

These are only a few of the things I am blessed by, but of course I could go on and on and on .... :) I love life.

Wedding Planning Blessings

I just wanted to take a moment and brag about all of the people who are blessing Mikey and I take our new journey together...

• Amber Gillespie is blessing us with an amazing wedding cake for FREE!
• Pastor Marisa is blessing us with purchasing and putting together all our centerpieces.
• Bill Wickham is doing our pre-marital counseling at no cost.
• We're getting a great deal on our DJ, photography and food.
• People have already been offering to help set up/tear down and help with anything.
• Our venue is free, as well as our officiant ;)
• My wonderful aunt paid for my wedding dress, veil and tiara!
• My older brother, Matt, is being our videographer.
• My longtime friend and beautician, Alex Hansen, will be doing my hair and make-up for only $40!
  

I have amazing family (present and future) graciously helping us with anything and everything having to do with planning. They are fantastic! This wedding planning is so fun! I just can't wait to see everything put together...284 days!