marriage

Tomorrow is the Big Day!

The big day is almost here. My little sister is getting married! This time last year, I was super proud of her for graduating high school, and now I’m super excited for her because she’s tying the knot.

photo booth for wedding and bridal shower with frame

I am so incredibly happy for Hannah and her fiancé, Josh. They’re both so wonderful and each serve God will all their heart. Now they get to do that together.

My brother, sister, and I all met our spouses at our church, and to say that’s a huge blessing would be an understatement. There’s just something special about spending your life with someone who is on the exact same page as you are in terms of faith. Because really, what matters more? Nothing.

I’m thankful to my parents for raising us in the Christian faith, and proud of them for going through three weddings in four years! Go Bill and Lisa!

So, what else is going on?

Well, I’m bushing up on my Russian again. Ever since I found one of my old journals, I got inspired to dive back in. Jimmy and I both want to visit Moscow one day.

Learning Russian with Duolingo

I use the Duolingo app and really love it!

I finished baking for the wedding. I made four dozen almond butter cookies and four dozen decorated sugar cookies. Jimmy helped me put the royal icing on the sugar cookies, which was a huge help! I would have been up so late the other night if he hadn’t joined me in decorating. Thank you, Jimmy 🙂

Heart sugar cookies

I filmed another vlog yesterday about a day in my life. It includes Malcolm’s naughty antics, mowing, pet sitting, and a lot more randomness. If anyone is interested in what it’s like to work from home (aka how easy it is to get distracted) this is the vlog to watch 😉

Well, I better start working! I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!

Wedding Dress Shopping

On Saturday, Hannah picked out her wedding dress! My family and Josh’s (Hannah’s fiancé) family drove to Sharon, PA to The Winner, which is a three-floor gown store.

The Winner also happened to have a men’s lounge, so that’s where all the guys, except my dad and Hannah’s future father-in-law, went to hang out and watch TV while the rest of us helped the bride-to-be pick out her dress.

Hannah and I drove separately and thought it was funny that we both showed up wearing almost the same outfit.

Hannah and I drove separately and thought it was funny that we both showed up wearing almost the same outfit.

We all had a lovely time watching Hannah try on beautiful wedding dresses. The intricate details in every gown never cease to amaze me. Here are a few of the dresses she tried on, but didn’t end up choosing.

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Hannah looked amazing in every single dress, and I’m pretty sure each of us had a different favorite dress on her, ha!

There were definitely a few tears shed–mostly by the parents. Hannah and Josh are both the youngest in their families, so I think it’s a bit emotional for the parents of the bride and groom!

Hannah picked out an absolutely stunning wedding dress, and I can’t wait to see her wear it again in June. Saturday was such a wonderful, happy day.

I decided to film a vlog so I’m able to look back on the special day it in the future!

P.S. Mine and Jimmy’s newest family member makes an appearance at the end of the vlog. I can’t wait to officially introduce him soon!