Less than 8 Weeks!

It seems that every time I come back to my blog, I'm catching up! Much has happened since I last wrote. Life has been split between joy and grief. Someone once said that the two most stressful events in life are getting married and experiencing a death in the family. I have both at one time. I wonder at God's timing, but know it is perfect at the same time. The upcoming passing of my grandmother is in no way tarnishing my upcoming marriage, yet, I am blessed to be able to take some time to focus more on my grandmother and family, than on myself.

With that said, I'm going to go ahead and talk about myself for a minute. Over the past few weeks, I've had my first shower with all my current family and new family! It was an AMAZING time to be with the women in my life. Not only do I come from an amazing and large family, but so does Hans. We also both have a great legacy of marriage. I've been feeling like Hans and I are overly blessed (if there is such a thing).


Me and My Wonderful Grandmother.


This is the pitcher my mom gave me. It was one of my favorite gifts!


This is the first time my bridesmaids and I have been together. (left to right - Sister-in-law Rachel, Sister-in-law Julie, Sister Heidi, soon to be sister-in-law Anna)

The other exciting event lately is that Hans and I just rented our first apartment! Hans is moving in this weekend and I'll be moving in after the wedding. Although, I'll be using the apartment to store all of our gifts. It's a great apartment on the corner of 4th and Park, right across from the lagoon. We can't wait to have you all over. For the time being though, here are a few pictures.


This is Hans in our new bedroom.


And here I am making imaginary dinner in our new kitchen!

Catching Up

Ok ok, I'm a little behind on my blogging. So for those of you who actually check my blog, please don't give up on me yet! Lately I've been nailing down wedding details, and getting excited for it more and more every day. That's a lot of excitement for one person to handle! Right now I'm looking forward to my family shower the most. A few of Hans' family members are flying out just for my shower, including his sister from Croatia, mom from Florida and aunt from Northern California. I feel so honored already! I can't believe I'm marrying a man with a bigger family than me! I'm so thrilled to see everyone and be the reason for these families to come together. It's all very exciting!

Below are some pictures from recent events in my life.


A meeting of the brilliant wedding minds here. Joy is in the yellow. She's my wedding angel, and the owner of Portefleur, along with Mike, her singing waiter husband.


Family trip to San Diego. Hans and I took this picture right as a bug flew in his face. Now quite a famous bug, really.


This is my brother David and his wife, Rachel. They have been in Washington for the past 10 days working at a kids summer camp as well as checking out the area for the possibility of moving there. Welcome home David and Rachel!!!!