Honey Do Shower - 05.02.15

The Honey Do Shower was hosted in Alabama by some of David's family friends, and quite frankly, some of my friends, too! Isn't it funny how God works out for my best friend to be married to one of David's best friends? I love the way He works. 

Anyway! 

David had been looking forward to this time we would all spend together, and I was excited for this because I want David to experience the shower fun, too!

I'm posting family and friend photos first, and the shower details will be towards the bottom! 

Enjoy!

{photo creds to Nannie who has willingly given herself up at these showers to be my personal paparazzi. I hope she knows that these are all we have to look back on and that they are priceless to me! I am so proud of all of them.}

I cannot believe that we are getting married in 6 weeks!

We were so appreciative of Tony and Kalyn making the drive to come and shower David!

Codi, one of David's friends forever was there and helped host, too! It meant so much to the two of us that they could be there!

Mimi and Mrs. Angela enjoyed sitting and talking to one another!

Gang's all here (except Matt.. where is he?)

Here he is! and YES. We all have on the same color, and NO we did not plan that!

Also.... this is the best I could get of all of us. Typical, huh?

JK this is the best... Gabrielle...

Okay, seriously. The best! I love these people.

I didn't know this was taken, but it's a framer. I love all of these faces.

David with his classmates! Good times, ya'll.

And last, but not least! 

Definitely a better picture the second go-round when I so kindly asked David to 

"please put your hand on my shoulder, too!" 

:)

Now.. the shower in itself!

Really, ya'll will probably get tired of me saying this, but it was lovely! 

There were fresh flowers and burlap everywhere. The food was set out so neatly, and the tables were arranged with bright pinks and greens, some were even sided with a photo of david & I.

Hollie made the cutest wreath from a garden hose! 

I am so proud of her for being so creative, AND for letting me take one home with me!

It now hangs in our mudroom. 

Here are a few of the tables with photos of the two of us...

Lastly, I just want to thank these ladies once more for hosting such a sweet shower and for making David feel so special. The food, fellowship, gifts, and memories made were more than we could have ever dreamed of. We have been shown so much love throughout this season of our lives, and we will never be able to repay those who have given so much. Time is one gift that is given to us that we can never get back and that we must spend wisely, and we are both so grateful for all of you choosing to spend your time with us. 

It was a beautiful night, and we will never forget the hard work and effort that all of you put towards it to make it possible for us.

Thank you dearly!

Beach 2014

Last Saturday morning ended the countdown for our family beach trip, and though the odds were against our favor, we were able to go! I was SO excited and GRATEFUL! 

We made the normal 5 hour drive that turned into 7 hours because of traffic, so even though we left at 7am we were still way after lunch getting there. 

David and I drove Mimi's car, Mom and Dad were in mine, and Matt and Mimi were in Matt's truck. We had to take several vehicles because let's face it - 3 women were going! Ha! Just kidding.

We got to Foley and David & I stopped by the outlet because I wanted new glasses, so we hung around getting those and then made our way to the condo! 

The first night, we at Doc's Seafood House and it was delish! Since David can't have seafood, he ate a hamburger and loved it! I had oysters and grilled shrimp. Yum!

Afterwards, we all went to the Hangout where Matt cracked us all up the entire time we were there. This photo is priceless to me! This is how everyone usually is around Matt. He's a nut! 

On the first day at the beach, we mainly kept cool under our tent, but I convinced myself to get in the water {something I never do because I am far too familiar with the movie Jaws, and that is clearly home of the sharks, so I usually don't invade}. However, I made myself comfortable about waist deep, and we threw the football for awhile. I have to admit, it was refreshing! I also have to admit that every time I missed the ball, I would think I saw a jellyfish in the water when it was actually the shadow of the ball on the water. 

I'm insane, I know. 

That night, Matt went to see some friends of ours that were also at the beach, and David and I went to the souvenir store where David found a hat that he "HAD TO HAVE" and I found one too because he's a bad influence. :) 

It was beginning to storm pretty bad, so we came back to the room fairly early and watched the storm for awhile from the balcony and later from the living room. 

The winds from the storm caused our tent a little trouble, so Matt and David spent the early morning repairing it after we made a trip to Target for some Gorilla Tape!

It was like new after that!

We are new to taking a tent to the beach, but we all loved it so much! There was plenty of room for all of us and all of our "necessities". 

We got the ladder ball game out that day, and played a few rounds that became fairly competitive before it was all said and done!

Before Dad had to leave, we all went out to eat at Ribs and Reds. We had never eaten there before, but the food was good! I had fried shrimp, and David had a steak! He said it was really good, too!

We said goodbye to dad, and we headed off to Target to shop!

We took a few pics when we got back. 

I love this guy! 

That night, Matt, David, and I all sat on the beach and watched yet another storm pass by! The lightening was beautiful! 

{lightening}

On Tuesday, we spent another full {beautiful} day at the beach, and David took me out on a date that night. Unfortunately, I got scorched by the sun, and ended up with a migraine. It was terrible! We kept our yearly tradition of going to Cosmo's, and David got Chicken Alfredo. 

If you have someone with a seafood allergy with you, this place is super accommodating about it! They have been very nice every time we have been!

I got seafood pasta; it has shrimp, crab meat, sundries tomatoes, snow peas, and broccoli in it. Mmm! 

I had to take most of it home with me, and I actually ate it for lunch today! It was just as good as before!

We attempted to go to the Wharf and ride the ferris wheel because I thought I could endure it, but after we paid and stood in line, I decided I was too nauseous to handle it. :( 

No fun! 

We went back to the condo, and David sat on the couch with me while I slept for the next 3 hours. 

He is truly a little doll.

Yet again, a trip to the beach with David was a success, and I am so glad we got to spend it with my family, too! 

I have always prayed for my future husband, and part of that prayer was that he would blend with my family well. I am so thankful that he fits right in! 

Love you for the rest of always!