Thanking My Love!

I want to take a moment to honor and thank my future hubby! One of the MANY things I appreciate about David is his hard work ethic! David works so faithfully and diligently and desires to provide well for me and our future family together. He begins his morning usually around 4 am and works hard all day. Tonight after he got off of work he went straight over to our apartment and started painting. Then from there he went and served at the church all night. Yet even with the busyness of work he always takes time to either call or text me to let me know he was thinking about me and loves me. Whether its in the morning on his way to work, on his lunch break, as soon as he is off work and sometimes all of the above!

David thank you for working so hard, thank you for the way you press into God for strength and grace, thank you for the way you pursue me and thank you for the way that you lead, what a joy it is to follow you! I am reminded everyday how much I don't deserve God's grace given to me through the cross. Yet, in God's kindness He has richly blessed me and through His faithfulness I get to marry a man that I love and respect more and more everyday! I cannot wait to learn more and more about you as we begin our new life together. I love you so much David!

Here is a couple pictures from the apartment, more will be coming...

Thank you again Love for working so hard and getting the place painted and ready for me to come down! I Love you!

Road Trip to Maryland

This past weekend Natalie and I took a road trip to Maryland! It was so much fun going on an adventure with her. We started out of our driveway on Friday morning about 9:30am but as soon as we got a block down the street we decided to hit some Garage Sales:-) I was able to find a T.V. stand for 10 bucks!!! I was so excited. But with that big purchase we had to go back home pick up the van, drop off the stand and get back into her car. By this time it is 10:30 am and we are ready to hit the road (or at least ready to leave our development;-) )

Saturday David became our tour guide and took us all around D.C. It was so wonderful hanging out with 2 of my most favorite people!

You can see the White House behind us, I was being a baby and didn't want to walk all the way over there so we decided a picture worked great!!

David and Natalie decided to make a deal in front of the White House.

The memorial was really well done and as I walked through it all I could do was think about my Grandpa who served in the war. I wish I had thanked him more serving our country!

The National Gallery of Art-David and Natalie

Hey look...I am actually the average height!

David eating this massive hot dog, Natalie and I watched in amazement!

We were all pretty tired by the end of the day. But we all had such a fun time hanging out together! Thanks Natalie for going on a road trip with me, I love you!

If anyone lost count...only 86 more days until the wedding!!! YAY I can't wait to

marry you Love, I love you so much

Bridal Shower

I am so grateful to God for richly lavishing me with the dearest friends and family! I was blown away by the thoughtfulness and generosity of everyone! I am so grateful for my sister Natalie and friend Amanda who planned the shower, you guys did such a great job! It was nicer than I could have ever imagined!

My sisters Caitlin and Shannon on our way to the shower (are they not beautiful or what??). I love you girls.

This way...

Soap favors with our wedding date on them, how cute!

As you can see the food table, everything looked so good.

At each table there was a beautiful spring center piece.

These two girls worked so hard to make the day so special! I love them!

"Pucker Up"

Opening gifts, trying not to break many strings.

David's aunt Val and cousin Lauren came in for the shower. I was so blessed they were able to come! (there were several cameras all at once)

93 more days from today until I become Mrs. David DeVries! WooHoo

My sister and my 2 flower girls, Autumn and Jenna.

Me and the Moms

As always, I AM ONE BLESSED GIRL!

The end...

Shower!

I can't believe I am having a wedding shower today! All of a sudden it actually feels REAL that I get to marry DAVID DEVRIES!!!! Thank you in advance to everyone who has helped to make today so special! I am one BLESSED GIRL:-)