it's crunch time

Hello all my lovely readers.  It's been a long time since I wrote a real blog - probably because it's hard to follow a post like the one I wrote about my bridesmaids.  It's been a busy summer and it is just flying by!  We've attended 2 of our 7 weddings for the year and a lovely wedding shower.  The Culp wedding on June 15th was a beautiful day with picture perfect weather and a ton of fun with college friends.  The Fischer wedding (Payton's sweet sister) was on June 29th.  We had a blast spending the whole day with family and celebrating such a wonderful couple.  The rain held off for us, the cake was to die for, and the dancing was top notch!  Both of these weddings featured the drink of NC - Cheerwine - so obviously, I was happy.

Last week was the first time we had some SUNSHINE in what seems like years.  For starters, it was a 3 day work week.  Always a good place to start.  We celebrated the 4th with a pool day and a cookout with some good friends.  "We" painted our bedroom and Payton finished making my ladder bookshelf!  He even let me go shopping and buy fun things to put on it (yes, that includes another owl figurine).  I also had my first wedding dress fitting on Saturday!  I haven't even laid eyes on it since December 20th, so it has been a loooong time coming!  Luckily, it fits like a glove!  I had a hard time decided between two dresses, but after seeing it even just on the hanger last weekend, I know without any doubt that I made the right choice.  It's simply perfect.  I'm so glad I got to share that experience with my mom and my Kiki!  We finished the day with a delicious lunch at Coquette and we even found the perfect MOB dress for my mama!  I think I have some competition on October 5th... :)

This weekend is our wedding shower hosted by my wonderful maid of honor and her family.  I already feel so loved and it hasn't even happened yet!  I can't wait to get all of our college friends together to celebrate.  And plus - my mom is bringing a Sweet Memories cake.  It isn't a party without a cake from my favorite bakery!  With less than 90 days left until the big day, it's crunch time!  I've been busy planning meetings and final consultations and trying to get Payton to remember all of the dates :)  I sent the invitations earlier this week, so I guess that means it's all actually real.  I still feel like I'm living the best dream I've ever had.  I can't wait to be Mrs. Craddock.

Culp wedding ceremony

Adam & Aimee's wedding shower

Fischer wedding reception

Culp wedding reception