Showers of blessings.

Well, today was my first full day back in Fayetteville. I spent the last few days at home in Little Rock. I had quite a few things I still needed to do for the wedding AND I had two showers over the weekend! I had a wonderful time at both and spending time with people whom Brett and I love and who love us was such a joy.

My mom and I spent Saturday afternoon in Pleasant Plains just hanging out at the Gordon's farm. Then we went to the shower at Brett's church. The girls' decorations were so cute and I was overwhelmed by gifts!! It was really fun getting to hang out with everyone and spending time with my new family too.

On Sunday, my Little Rock friends/family held a shower for us. It was great to get to hang out with friends I hadn't seen in a while. I had SUCH a good time.

Thank you to everyone who was involved with the showers and all those who stopped by! Brett and I have been blessed by you all. We are counting down the days-it is getting so close! I can't wait!!

What I'm Listening To...

I don't know why I think it is so important for me to document the songs I can't get enough of at different points along this journey.... I guess they are a bit of a soundtrack to what is going on around me. And if I don't write them down somewhere, I will stay up until 3 am searching youtube for "that one video of that one song I listened to all night last month". Yes, that did happen last week and PTL (praise the Lord) for TimeLife.com for helping me figure it out!

Also some big news: my dad had a DR appointment this week and all tests came back negative for Hep C which means...NO MORE CHEMO! I cried when I found out. It has been a difficult few months for him and I'm beyond thrilled that it is ending. I haven't shared much about his health over last few months or really told many friends about what was going on with him. But now you guys can all rejoice with us that he IS getting better!!

1. Townes Van Zandt- If I needed you

2. Mandolin Orange- I've just seen the Rock of Ages



3. Taylor Swift (with The Civil Wars) - Safe and Sound

4. The Raconteurs- Old Enough



5. Rihanna- We found love

Now back to thesis writing and anticipating the arrival of Mrs. Jessica Dineen this weekend!

Mondays and Things to Come

To say that I am ready to see Brett is understatement. But, having my best girlfriends around always lifts my spirits. A few years ago we started the tradition of getting together on Mondays and watching "The Bachelor". Although, this usually turns into us all yelling at the women on the show "to get a grip" or to us not watching the show at all, it simply gives us an excuse to get together, drink some wine, and chat. I am so thankful for what each of my friends brings into my life. This is a really precious time in my life because I realize I only have a few more weeks to be so close to them (geographically). I'm trying to soak up every second!

While being away from Brett is really hard, it is making the wedding even that more exciting! Brett and I love to discuss how amazing that week will be, when we are finally reunited after weeks of being apart. And not only do we get to see one another again, we will be married and surrounded by everyone we love! We will officially be joining our lives together, and Fayetteville will no longer be my home. My home will be with Brett in PA.

This month has so many exciting events and I can't wait: two wedding showers and Jessica returns to the US (YAY!).

And a little sneak peek as to where we will be spending our honeymoon:




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That's right...in a cabin hidden away from everyone and everything in Eureka Springs! Since we will be moving all my things to PA which is a 2 day drive, we would waste a lot of our time by flying somewhere for the honeymoon. Instead we thought we'd spend time in a place that has played a role in our relationship. We can go to Eureka for dinner or walk around downtown, but we won't feel pressured to do anything if we feel like be lazy for a day or two. I can't wait!

Happy February, Everyone!