The Start of Wedding Season

There's something in the air tonight.  It wasn't in the air earlier today, but its here now.

Maybe its because I'm typing this in my new Kate Spade shoes.  I bought them yesterday, along with a very pink dress, for my first wedding shower.  And, when I say first, I really do mean first.  Not only is it the first one that's being held for our wedding, but its the first I've ever been to. 

Does that mean that I need more friends? 

At least I have cute shoes. 

But, seriously, I feel it.  I've been getting little glimpses here and there.  In a song that we know we'll dance to in four months.  Or a coral lip gloss that I felt internally I would be wearing in four months.  To the curls that fell on my back this evening, which caused a premonition of curls falling on my back, in, yes four months. 

Its coming. 


This week we kick off the festivities big time.  Mom, Nettie, and Tommy are flying out and we'll load them up in the car and drive to Pittsburgh.  Almost everyone will be together, and I think that will be a pretty spectacular sight. 

I would post a picture of my shoes, but I want them to shine on Saturday. 



Four months.  The amount of time that feels so far away, but very very soon. 

The air is starting to thicken.  Its hot and humid outside.  The days are longer.  There's an excitement in the night. Even though I know that three people will not be excited about the humidity,  I actually am.  Its a reminder to me that its coming and I better soak it all in.  Soon, the days will be cool, then cold, and this will be a memory.  They're already starting to advertise for Fall shows. 

I don't usually get this excited about Summer, but this Summer will be so different than the rest.  It will be a steady growth of joy.  As the shower gifts arrive and we get a glimpse of what our new life will be, I will soak it in. 

Too many times do we get wrapped up in the future, and forget to slow down and enjoy it as it is. 

Not me, I vow to enjoy it all. 

Starting with this week. 

I am so grateful of our family and friends and what they've done for us.  As I write this, my mom is writing down names and addresses of people she will meet for the first time on Saturday.  Addressing over a hundred invitation and placing Teton stamps on each envelope.  I am grateful.

On Thursday, Nettie and Tommy will board a plane and fly across the country, then get in a car and drive across the state.  For us.  I am grateful.


So, in their honor, I will write every night until they're here.  I will introduce this area to them little by little and try to get them more excited. And, maybe take their minds off of the humidity.


Starting tomorrow, Count Down to PA will begin.



It's here. We have four months, but its here.  It begins this week, I can feel it. 

Excuse me while I do a happy dance in the basement with my most beautiful shoes.