WOW - it has been way too long since we've posted. These wedding plans have consumed every waking moment (and some of the sleeping ones too). From having gorgeous pictures taken and shoe shopping to finding color swatches and making invitations (yes, that's right, we're making our own), our lives are absolutely crazy! It has been a lot of fun, but I will be so relieved when it's all done. Over the last few days we have been focusing on the honeymoon - where to go, whether to drive or fly, how much spending money we should take...as far as I'm concerned, as long as there's a beach and some peace and quiet I don't care where we go. I just want to spend some quality time together. And when I say "quality time", that means no talk of a wedding budget or to-do list! I am just so excited to begin our life together. We are so happy with each other and have so much fun together. Craig, I know I tell you this a lot, but I have never been happier than I am right now with you. This is where I'm supposed to be. Coming home to you after a long day at work feels as natural as breathing, as if I've done it all my life. I can't imagine a more perfect person for me than you. Thank you for loving me.





So anyway, here's what we've been up to the last few weeks...



Craig TOTALLY surprised me with the most wonderful proposal! I found my ring on the internet, and we had to order it from Hong Kong. It said on the website that if the ring was not in stock, it could take up to 3 weeks for it to even ship, and then who knows how long it takes to ship something around the world. We were so worried that it wouldn't even get here in time for the wedding - well, he wasn’t worried (he knew it was on its way), but I didn’t know that, and he coyly played along. We went up to have bridals taken up Hobble Creek Canyon on Friday, June 20th. When we got there, Andrew (our photographer) wanted to get some warm-up shots. He posed Craig in a couple of places, then when he was happy with the location, had me join him. He suggested that we "re-enact" the proposal and fed me this story about how he keeps a ring box in his camera bag because a lot of couples like to do this so they can have pictures of the event. I like to give Craig a hard time about planning a wedding and not even being engaged, so I replied, "There hasn't been a proposal." They rolled their eyes at me because they knew what was coming, and I was completely oblivious! Once Andrew had us at the right angle, he tossed Craig a small white box. As it flew through the air toward us, I caught a glimpse of a word written in silver across the top. It was the same brand as my ring. A million thoughts crossed my mind as I tried to comprehend what was going on. I looked down at Craig and saw him kneeling in front of me holding the box open, the most beautiful ring propped up inside, glittering in the sunshine. He was already crying when my eyes teared up, and I could barely make out his words. He claims he asked me to marry him, but all I heard was my name. I was so shocked at first that I didn't even answer him, I just hugged him, laughing and crying at the same time.


I finally said, "Of course," and he put the ring on my finger. I was completely in shock, I just couldn't believe that they had all tricked me! Craig, his mom, Andrew, my sister, even the girls knew and I had no idea! It was such a fun surprise. I'm so glad we have pictures.






There are literally hundreds of pictures that I would love to post, but I'm going to let Craig sift through them and choose a few favorites to post. In the meantime, visit http://www.pictage.com/489321 to view our pictures - event key is Stretch. Enjoy!