1 more morning until the big ceremony

It is practically our wedding day. It has been now for 33 minutes and its all still kind of like a dream to me. Time flies by so quickly that I am not sure how it feels like I just woke up and we are here already. Today was a typical day before the big day. It was most of how I would have imagined it to be. This morning we dropped Luke off at the kennel and said our goodbyes for the week. The leave was made easier by his willingness to go to the play area alone and without trying to follow me out of the door which always breaks my heart and makes me feel like a terrible person to leave him like that. He went right in and didn't look back, he even kind of looked excited about it. I have to say that I miss him like crazy already and have thought about him at least a hundred times since this morning. Brett and I then ran a few errands and Bonnie and I went off to have our nails done and for me to get my first pedicure, which I did enjoy actually!

Afterward I locked myself out of the house and my mom had to come let me in because Brett didn't have his phone on him, which was pretty embarrassing but humorous nonetheless.

Then we had rehearsal and Uncle Tony and John helped us move chairs and the stage just right. They were a tremendous help for us!

Rehearsal went well and had its funny moments, especially when Brett and I were asked to say the pledge of allegiance in replace of our vows and we both got it wrong! (sorry America)

Then came rehearsal dinner which was amazing. We all had a great time and meshed so well together as one big family. My mom was actually in the same room as my dad's family for the first time in about 20 years. That was a huge deal for me and it felt great.

Brett gave a great toast and we all had a nice meal.

Of course in all of the laughter there is always tears and those surely came for Brett and I when we opened Uncle Paul and Uncle Tony's gift to us. It was 3 gorgeous paintings that Paul had painted and picked out to bless our home just as they had their home for so many years. Those paintings mean so much to both of us and we will truly find the perfect spot for them to be cherished by all that visit. I know that Paul will be there with us tomorrow to share in our day. I am so glad to call this family my own. We really love you all so much and cannot begin to express our gratitude for everything that you have done for us.

We are so excited about the future together.

I will see you all very very soon =)

Until next week ...