Bridal Shower

This weekend was great! I had my bridal shower on Saturday and it was just amazing! The decorations and food were unbelieveable! I couldn't believe that it was all done in my honor -- and Dru's :o)

Dru and I received a lot of very nice gifts. When I got home, mom and I went to cleaning the house and re-organizing the kitchen so that I could display most of the gifts! I was in my element at that point! We had a blast!

Did I mention that my mom came in from BC just to be with me on this day!?! Well - she came for other events too (like Amy's b-day and H&K's 2nd b-day) but - I'm being selfish and saying it was all for me :o)

We are having a blast and I wish I had more time to spend with her while she's here. We are soon going to make rappie pie (can't wait)!!!!

In other wedding news - Krista is really pulling things together. We met with Mary Z. who is going to do all of the flowers for the wedding and I can't thank her enough. We met with the D.J. and gave him all of the songs we would like to hear at the wedding, and candy is starting to be purchased!

In Dru news - he is still hanging out at 20ml/prednisone. We were hoping to have him off of that b/f the wedding but the doctors are affraid to push his body into taking 20 or less. Dru is going thru another set of tests and may have to have another liver biopsy (ouch) soon. He has requested that this be done after the wedding but it is really in the hands of his doctors. We pray everyday that he gets better and that we can move past this and have it be something we reflect on years from now. I remember when people use to say to me "your health is the best gift you've every had" I would usually just agree and go about my merry way. Well - after dealing with Dru's medical mystery I can't help but appreciate my own health and the health of my family members. Anywho - just something I've been really thinking about lately.

Love you all and if you haven't sent in your response cards - DO IT NOW :o) ...or at least by September 10th!

Bachlorette Party

This weekend was my very own bachlorette party!!!! I had such a great time and I felt so honored to have such an extravagant event. When I was single I couldn't wait until it was my turn. I wouldn't have asked for anything different. It was perfect!

The girls took me to the nicest resort I'd ever been to - Hammock Beach Resort near St. Augustine. We got there on Friday night. When we got to the room we looked in and realized that this luxury x 10. Four rooms, several bathrooms, a kitchen that had Henkel knives (ok- maybe that only impresses me), and an amazing view of the ocean. In one word - AMAZING!!!! From there we went to Delfino's which was an Italian restaurant at the resort. It was great and we had so much fun.

The next day, Krista, Amy and I watched the sunrise and it was spectacular!!! We all got up and headed to the pool. We had such a great time and couldn't've asked for better weather. I also went and had a spa treatment which was soooooo relaxing and was one of the highlights of the weekend!!! That night the girls and I put on our jeans and black shirts and went out for a night of fun in st. augustine. I ended up having to wear a few more items like....pink elton john glasses, a boa, beads, a rather large ring, and a veil. Elizabeth was the pusher of these items (sorry Liz, I had to call you out so that someday I can get you back)!! :o) St. Augustine was beautiful and we ate at A1A steakhouse. Yummy...I had steak and crabcakes!!! After that we hit the streets for some window shopping and after a good night we went home and laughed and talked until the late hour.

Sunday morning was bittersweet. I knew that the bachlorette party that I had waited for for my entire life was nearly over. I couldn't have asked for a better weekend. We all got up, packed and then went to an awesome breakfast at the resort. I can't wait to go back again with Dru. It was such an awesome experience and I felt so loved.

Amy, Krista, Lauren, Becky, Marsha, Amanda, Lauren and Elizabeth - thank you so much for all the laughs, fun, food, memories, and good company this weekend!!! I feel so blessed to have each and every one of you in my life. Each one of you has given me encouragement through the years and have added joy to my life. I love you all and I'm truly thankful for this weekend. What a blast!!!