Wedding Post

Since I was lucky to have the day off, I have spent much of it trying to get things cleaned and put up. Even though we have had our townhouse for over two months, I am still very much in the unpacking stage. There's a lot of stuff one gains over the years of having their own place!

While trying to get some things moved around and at least out of our dining room, I find several things from the wedding that I wanted to fix up or put up. Our mantel is now full of wedding stuff! :) It may not stay that way for long, but for now, I love it! It's a constant reminder of the happiest day of my life! See picture below for all the fun... my flower bouquet in the vase from one of my bridal showers with the beads from the bridal shower and my wedding (wrapped with what my bouquet was wrapped - part of my wedding dress), two flower balls I made that hung on the chairs at the ceremony, our guest book, and the vases from the Unity Sand Ceremony (the two small ones will go to our parents as gifts once I seal them).

It's so much fun to go through things, and remember such special moments. It's hard to believe that we've been married over a month, and that life is pushing on. There are so many decisions to be made, and lots of sacrifices. Married life really is amazing! I have a wonderful husband who I will never be able to change as he'll never change me, but I hope that over the days, the months, the years that we will change to better serve each other and because it is what we want.

I created a wedding advise book for my bridal showers and bachelorette party. They were such wonderful events, and I'm excited to finish up this book. I still need to scrapbook pictures and invitations. But I also asked my parents to write on the last two pages a note to me... wow! It makes me cry every time I read it, and even a little bit when I just think about it. My parents are amazing! I am so grateful for the relationship I have with them today as I never thought it would happen growing up. I couldn't wait to be out of their house and away. Now, there are days that I wish I was still in their house and having those special moments with them that I didn't cherish while they happened.

One last thing to share... Katie's speech! I asked her for a copy of the speech as I paid attention, but there was so much happening, that I didn't get to take it ALL in. She gave me the ORIGINAL copy with all the mark outs and mark ups. Katie is truly one of my best friends (as were all of my bridesmaids, and I wish I could have heard what they would have said at the rehearsal dinner), and I have to admit that I don't agree with everything she said. But that's typical of me, and I wanted to share with everyone what she had to say...

I have known Angela for a few years now.
Since we've become friends, she has been nothing but a positive influence on me. Anyone who has spent just a few minutes with her can see how genuinely sweet she is. She is that person who I want to be.
Her qualities are those that I strive for - giving, honest, humble, loyal, loving, nurturing, a best friend. I try to be all these things, but there is one person here who is this for Angela.
Brandon, you have an amazing girl as now your wife. She is so happy with you. I can just see it. Just mentioning your name she lights up, and smiles. Congratulations on your marriage. You two are perfect for each other. I am so happy for you.
May each day only get better. Love you guys. To Brandon and Angela Rushton.

I have some amazing people in my life who I will cherish forever and ever!!! To each one of you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!!