3 Weeks and Counting

Only 3 weeks left until I become Mrs. Loose and things finally feel like they are coming together. Bob's ring came in the mail, and he loves it (he keeps wearing it, even though I don't think he's supposed to). His passport came in the mail yesterday as well, so we will be booking the honeymoon this weekend. My ring is in the mail, but it hasn't arrived yet. Bob and I also got our marriage license (kind of important), and we finally settled on an officiant (also very important) so now we know the marriage will be legit and not just some expensive party! We also wrote out and delivered the check for our food this week and I went on shutterfly to make our guest book with a bunch of our engagement photos. I wanted something more personal than just an expensive fabric covered notebook. I also got all of the supplies I need for our DIY wedding crafts, and although I haven't started any of them, my sisters and I have big plans to do all of them in our blow out Bell sister slumber party this weekend. This weekend was also the weekend of Sarah's big engagement party for Bob and I. I don't know if it turned out quite the way Sarah planned, but I loved it. Several of our friends were able to come, even though some came right at the end of the party and others left early. We played Sarah's games which I thought were pretty good, and funny, even though Sarah said they went way faster than she planned. I think the biggest surprise of the day was Sarah is actually a great cook! I know I joke about the time she set my parents stove on fire making the nastiest tasting top ramon ever a lot, but the "better than sex" cake, and the cassaroles she made for the party were amazing! I was quite impressed. Unfortunately I was too busy enjoying the party, so I forgot to take pictures :( After the party we went to my Aunt and Uncle Banks' house for their BBQ, and my aunt, uncle and cousins were able to round up the rest of the chairs we needed for the ceremony (yay! everyone can sit down)! This weekend was a long weekend for Labor Day, and so Bob's family was able to come help with a lot of yard work as well. Thank heavens too, I think my parents were a little bit panicky about whether or not the yard would be ready for the wedding or not, but thanks to the extra hands and Ricky's super human strength the yard transformed right before our eyes (again I forgot to take before and after pics), however I did get this super cute picture of my little nephew Ryan helping!

Little Ryan wanted to help by mowing the lawn

Other than booking the honeymoon, and getting all the crafts done this weekend there are only 2 more big projects to do. Bob and the groomsmen need to go get their tuxes, and we still don't have our music figured out.... Once those are done though, we only have silly small projects like getting a ring pillow and cake cutter, etc. I was so stressed a week ago, but now things seem to be coming together so beautifully, that I'm not too worried about it anymore. I feel like I can finally sit back and enjoy being engaged and planning my wedding. I'm finally feeling more excited about my big day instead of anxious about getting everything done! Thank you so much to every one who has helped us with our wedding! Special thanks to Bob's parents, siblings and neices and nephews who helped so much with the yard, Ryan and Lisa for helping with the cake, Tessa for doing so much shopping for some of the little things I didn't have time for, My parents and sisters for putting in so much work with the yard and decorations, Sarah for throwing our Engagement Party and Anya and AJ for lending their house and helping Sarah with the party, The whole Banks clan for helping us with chairs, and my cousins Amy and Rob for helping with the food. (Sorry if I forgot anyone! and Thanks for your help too!) We are so excited to share our special day with all of you in 3 short weeks!