may 2016 recap

May had some really high highs and super low lows. 

Of course, May started with my awesome honeymoon. 

Then my oldest niece graduated from high school. 

I feel like a second mom to her and I cried at the ceremony. 

I am beyond proud of her! 

The low part of the month was ANOTHER wreck! 

If you remember back in February someone pulled out in front of me and totaled my brand new car. 

Well, on the way to my niece's graduation, someone rear-ended me 

and totaled our Explorer. 

This is two cars totaled in three months and neither were my fault. 

I told D that I am getting gun-shy driving. 

It's like I have a big target on me somewhere! 

And it does not help that I commute to work 45 minutes, each way. 

We spent Memorial day by the pool with family. 

We have two brand new babies in the family and it is so much fun getting baby snuggles. 

However, it is not so fun getting asked REPEATEDLY when you are going to have one. 

I wanted to scream, 

"We have only been married one month!!!" 

So, from the honeymoon to another totaled vehicle. 

It sure has been a crazy month! 

weekend recap: bridal shower

My bridal shower was this weekend and it was fabulous! 

My best friend & maid of honor hosted and organized the shower. 

The Bestie! 

She went above and beyond anything I expected. 

Her decor was super cute and fancy. 

She had the shower at a local inn and they catered. 

I loved celebrating with my friends and family 

and getting to introduce D to a few people that he had not met yet. 

My Bridesmaids! 

Future Mother-in-Law & Sister-in-Law 

Hope y'all had a great weekend as well! 

----- Linking up with ----- 
-- B Loved Boston -- 
-- Life of Meg --

february aka the month from hell

Y'all, so much stuff happened in February and most of it was horrible. 

I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, 

but I was so glad when it was March 1st. 

I will not go into too much detail, but in short: 

One of D's first cousins passed away unexpectedly (he was only 28). 

We all caught a bad stomach virus from someone at the funeral and D had to go to the ER. 

Somebody pulled out in front of me and totaled my brand new car (only made 4 payments on it). 

Sidenote: insurance companies are the WORST! 

D's grandmother has been in and out of the hospital/nursing home. 

And last weekend D's sister was bitten by the family dog and had to get stitches. 

Every week was something new to deal with. 
But, bright side, D and I got through it together. 
This was probably the most difficult month we have had together and we made it. 
At least now we know how the other reacts during difficult/stressful times. 
Good info to have going into a marriage. 

Even with all the bad, there was some really good stuff too.

Daisy from my Valentine! 

 D and I had two wedding showers. 

One with his family and one with his Dad's hunting club. 

Those were really fun days celebrating with family and friends. 

And we both really appreciated everyone's generosity and well wishes. 

Spending weekends playing with puppies. 

Even better, we have given away all but two of the puppies. 

They are cute, but expensive little things. 

Overall, I am glad February 2016 is over. 

Here's to a (hopefully) much better March and countdown to the Wedding.  

Only 57 days to go!!! 

weekend recap: mountain vacation in pictures

I spent 4 glorious days in the Georgia mountains this past weekend 

and it was amazing. 

Why do Mondays have to happen?! 

D's family decided to do a quick family vacation to the mountains. 

It was my first family vacation with his entire immediate family. 

It went fabulously. 

I am seriously getting the best in-laws ever! 

I am looking forward to many more family vacations in the future. 

Our Cabin 

Helen, GA 

We hiked up to see Anna Ruby Falls. 

Selfie at the top of the mountain! 

We had fun playing games at the cabin. 

Monopoly lasted forever. ;) 

D's brother won! 

Before we came home on Sunday, 

we stopped by Babyland. 

Linking up with: 

B Loved Boston; Life of Meg; A Cute Angle; &