MONDAY- NOVEMBER 7TH
So my family was all working up until Wednesday this week, so I didn't have to rush to get home. I woke up with Thomas before he went to work and said our last "goodbye" as an engaged couple in our Charleston home! Again Thomas was going to work until Wednesday and then meet me in Myrtle Beach after picking up my family from Texas!
I lounged around the house for a bit watching The Today Show and Price is Right and made myself some lunch. I browsed online for a bit and checked the house a million times to make sure I didn't forget anything for the wedding. I said my goodbye's to this little brat (I wasn't going to see her for a week and half!!)
I got everything ready (I write directions and leave post-it notes everywhere- I guess it is still the inner-teacher coming out) for the pet sitter even though Thomas would still be home for 3 days.
I locked up the house and then I was off. As I was driving there were two realizations that occurred:
1. I was driving home... by myself... driving home to get MARRIED. It was so surreal.
2. I.... FORGOT..... THE... WEDDING.... RINGS.....
I was already about an hour into the trip- so it was a lost cause to try to go back... luckily Thomas was coming on Wednesday, so I didn't freak out too much (I asked that poor guy about the rings for the next three days at least a million times...) The rest of the drive was uneventful- but it was nice to be traveling solo, listened to some Disney music and just kinda watched the scenery go by.
I got "home" to my parents house around 3:30pm and I unpacked my suitcase and got settled. I met up with our family friend Cheryl which is also the florist, (I dropped off all the florist stuff) which is also the mom of one of our groomsmen, and the mother-in-law to Sam! John and Sam recently had a baby boy, and have been married for 3 years now! It was fun to chat with them both and spend time together and of course see the baby! I was brave enough to hold him, which I admit was terrifying... but I think I did ok, shortly after this picture was taken Little John proceeded to throw up on me... haha that's love right there!
They gave us our Wedding presents early- which might I say WERE AWESOME! They definitely made an appearance at the wedding!
I love hanging out with Sam- which like me hangs out with mostly guys, and we share the same crazy sense of humor and personality traits.
I met my mom after work to go to Wal-Mart and get a few last minute things for my family coming in and things for the wedding!
We grabbed some pizza from a local place by their house and just enjoyed a relaxing evening just spending time together. I face-timed with Thomas before going to bed and then drifted off to sleep!
TUESDAY- NOVEMBER 8TH
I woke up early with my parents before they headed off to work and then lounged around their house for a bit. I went out to lunch with my dad and went to a few stores and errands to burn off the rest of the day. I met back up again with Sam and We reminisced about old times and just talked, which was nice. Little John slept almost the whole time I was there, but I did mess with him once he woke up!
We watched Monster in Law... which I thought was hilarious for it being my wedding week.
I met my mom after work to get our nails done, I got finished before her so I sneakily paid for her nails
We got some Chinese food for dinner and just relaxed at home with just the girls
Nothing too eventful today! We did have to get up early for a busy day tomorrow!
Thomas and I talked a bit that evening before bed, and it was all becoming so real!! We face-timed and had a goofy conversation. I took a picture our shenanigans!
WEDNESDAY- NOVEMBER 9TH
My brother and mom were both off today so My brother volunteered to help us bring all the wedding stuff to the venue and drop it off, so we took off early that morning to meet my coordinator at 9:00am. We carted everything in and then the daunting task for going through everything so she would know what to do with it as well as make an inventory list. we went ahead and got the sand in the vases, and all the candles ready, and all the centerpieces set-up, so all they would have to do is set it up. (which I was leery of having someone else set it up, and I had to give up control to that- but it was nice to have some free time and to leave it up to someone else, it turned out great!)
We took off in the wedding mobile (which had been attacked by window markers with a wedding countdown and "honk if your happy"). I was picking up my dress today!!!!
The shop was amazing and I would highly recommend them to anyone down this way! It was funny when we first got there because they saw my brother and immediately thought GROOM, and the one associate was scared to bring the dress out. We had to clarify the male in the room and then she brought it out! She looked BEAUTIFUL!
I can't believe I was taking her home for the last time!
We were getting lots of errands checked off our list and it was still early!! We decided to splurge and go to Olive Garden (mmmmm unlimited salad, soup and breadsticks....) We got there right at 11am.. so it was weird being there that early- but at least the food was fresh!
It was nice to spend time with my brother and mom.
We stopped by the mall and just walked around for any last minute items or ideas and my mom and brother proceeded to pick out a beautiful honeymoon outfit for me, which I was instructed to put on...
Haha.. we headed back to the house and hung out until my dad got home and I got the call that Thomas had picked up my family from the airport and they were on the way to MB!!
Chaos ensued once everyone arrived and we relaxed and unwound for a bit before our planned dinner at Abuelos (which is excellent mexican food btw!) The dinner was so awesome! It was nice to have the whole gang together, and it was so heartwarming to know that everyone was there for me, for us.
My sister-in-law and I indulged in my deliciousness which made the night that much better! (old picture because I didn't take one that night!
but it was just as delicious!! )
We parted from the restaurant three separate ways! Thomas was heading back to his mom/grandma's house, my parents and aunt and uncle were heading back to their place, and I was going along with my brother, sister-in-law, and two cousins to spend the night! Which was filled with lots of laughter and good times, reminiscing, and Dance Central dance offs! We went to bed around 2, it was REHEARSAL DAY!
I wish Chris was like that, but he's like...'you need to get more hours!' Blargh. 
You'd think the 'prostitution, drugs, and murder' tour would be good. Huh. 
(And I love that your DF-now-DH was so supportive of you. He's a keeper.)
So now we have the green light to go ahead and look at some properties to buy our first house!!! 
