Moving on Up.

To the East side...of the US, that is! That's right the "future" Gordons are moving to Pennsylvania. You might remember my post about Brett's trip to PA to interview with Hanover Foods, if not, read it here. Even though his traveling wasn't ideal, apparently the interview was. As hard as it will be to leave good ol' Arkansas, it is a great opportunity for us! I'm so proud of Brett, and I think he will really enjoy his job. Hanover Foods is a large vegetable/snack food corporation. Brett will be overseeing their green bean production. In other words, he will be the connection between the farmers/farming and the company. 


Brett will have business cards with this little Amish boy on them. I'll be sure to send some in the mail :)


Even though we have discussed the move with family and friends, it really didn't feel real until this past week. Probably because I kept announcing things like "Well this is my last Thanksgiving while living in Arkansas" and "Mom, this is our last Thanksgiving as a family of four". It's also no surprise that my mom cried after both of those announcements. My feelings about moving are so strange. Some days I'm so excited and can't wait for a new adventure and then others I feel very overwhelmed and scared, but I guess that is natural! *praying for peace!

So that you too can picture where we'll be, here is a map of our new home:

We will be very close to Baltimore, Annapolis, D.C., Philadelphia, and NYC! Those are the things I am getting excited about. I can't wait for Brett and I to take weekend trips to all these places. And for all my friends to come visit so I can travel with them too- hint, hint.

We are still in the process of figuring out moving dates (hopefully we won't have to be apart for too many weeks) and where to live, but for now I'm content with shopping for new furniture for our future home and spending as much time as possible with my loved ones here.

Wedding Inspiration

A few photos that have been inspiring me lately:



I love the handkerchief tied flowers



The colors in this bouquet are to.die.for.

Tossled curls-my favorite

White, green, classic.

I have some big news that I will hopefully be able to share with everyone soon :)

Engagement Pictures



Stephanie and Sam of Catchlight Photography did NOT disappoint! We had such a good time with them during our session. Brett and I drove up to Siloam Springs and took pictures downtown and on a prairie reserve. It is so hard for me to narrow down my favorites, but here are a few!

Our Save the Dates are now ready for print! Now all I have to do is find the time to address them all....ha. We are also making some big decisions this weekend. So please be praying that we are able to have a peace about life after grad school!

My Weekend

Well, this happened this weekend:

That's right THE dress has arrived!! It was just as beautiful as I remembered-or I should say kind of remembered. Trying on dresses was such a whirlwind. There were many details about the dress that I had forgotten, but I LOVE IT!

My mom is the only person who has seen me in the dress. A few friends have seen pictures, but it was really special picking out the dress with my mom! (love you mom). It was so nice being at home with my family for a few days. I also got to hang out with my bestie, Kaitlin (rejoice my soul!!! haha)!

And....our engagement pictures arrived. I will post a few pictures later this week!