thoughts of a soon to be bride

Friends tried to tell me that my months of engagement would fly, and fly they certainly have! So much has transpired since February 14th when my man asked me to marry him. There have been many special moments preparing for the day that we will say "I do". Sometimes I force myself to stop amidst the frenzy and just try to soak up all that is going on around me. I still have moments where I feel like I need to pinch myself to make sure that I am not just dreaming all of this up!
This past week standing in front of the mirror at my seamstress's home wearing my wedding gown was so incredibly surreal. I think every girl wonders what that moment will be like for her when she tries her dress on for the first time... I just stood there and tried to wrap my mind around the fact that in just a few short weeks I would be a bride.

The last time I posted I shared with you all that Daniel was out of the country. Those six weeks were tough on us both but also a growing time. Dad drove me to the airport to pick him up and when I looked down into the sea of people I immediately saw him! It was wonderful to have him home safe and sound!!!
My love for Daniel has grown so much deeper during our engagement. If you aren't the romantic type this might be a good time for you to quit reading. #sappypostalert ;)
Daniel has literally treated me like a princess since day 1 of our relationship. Neither one of us is perfect and the closer we get to each other the more our imperfections are magnified, but so is our love for each other. I am very thankful for the man that he is...The way he has prayed for me, encouraged me in my walk with Christ, held my hand when I was afraid, brought me chocolate when I'm sad, rubbed my feet when I was sick (even though he hates feet:) and having been my safe place to share even my stupidest thoughts.
Hey single ladies, great guys really do exist....THEY ARE STILL OUT THERE. :) :) **I live with four super cute ones. #mybrothersarethebest

Props to those of you who survived that last paragraph! :)

Some of you have been reading my blog for a long time and I want you to know that I plan to keep blogging even after I am married. Honestly, I am planning on posting a lot more afterwards.;) I have really missed writing and connecting with all my blogging buddies. However, getting married is not only the beginning of a new chapter but also the closing of one as well. With that being said, after I get back from my honeymoon I will be announcing the name and address of the new blog! Thank you all who have stuck with me this year with  all the sporadic posting during my engagement and for being the amazing encouragement that you are.

McKenzie Elizabeth