We Have a Place to Live!!! YAY!!!

This past weekend, Brandon and I went to Columbus in search for a place to live. And we are VERY HAPPY TO SAY....we found it!

Not only do we have a great NEW place to live, we also now have membership to "The Barn" which has a full fitness facility, free tanning, a bar and grill, and live music on Wednesday through Saturday nights! We can't wait!!!

Below is our floor plan...Brandon knows I can't wait to start decorating the place!

Yippee!!!

I keep getting home from work - with surprise packages on the doorstep!!!

I understand that the greatest gift I am getting is Brandon as my husband....but, come on, who am I kidding??? It is SO FUN receiving gifts on my doorstep!!! =)

I tried my hardest to wait for Brandon (he will be here next week) to open the gifts...but, what sort of guy gets excited like I do about a Calphalon 12-cup muffin tin? I HAVE waited to open 2 of the gifts (Shhh!!! It's only because the receipt in the box already told me what the gift was....) but I'm sure we'll open them next week!

Busy times are ahead:

On May 2, two of my close family friends are throwing me a bridal shower! They have been like Aunts to me since I was 4 years old...honestly, they aren't friends, they are family!

On May 9, one of my very best friends from high school and her mom are throwing me a bridal shower. I can't wait to see some of my old friends - who I haven't seen in years - and am so excited for this shower!!!

On May 17, Brandon's church is throwing me a shower. This is SO NICE of them!!! They are some of the kindest hearted people I have ever met!

The following weekend, May 23, is GRADUATION WEEKEND!!! Woo hoo!!!

The week after that, we leave for the Cayman Islands...
The week after that, Brandon and I get married!!!!....
The week after that, we have a reception here at home....
A few days after that, Brandon and I move to Columbus, Ohio!...
On June 24, I begin my Emergency Medicine residency...
and later this fall, we have a reception in Chattanooga!

Phew....I think Brandon and I will be ready for a nap after all these festivities!

Invitations in the Mail!!!

Envelopes have been stuffed, sealed, and stamped!!! All 250...and all by myself! Good thing I am semi-OCD and will sit there until they are done! They went out in the mail today...and we are so excited!!!

He's the Best!

Brandon is the best!

He has spent all day today calling places and apartments in Columbus, Ohio trying to find us a place to live! He has spent hours talking on the phone with countless people - working all kinds of angles - and finding all the best deals.

We still have to find a time to go visit Columbus...but at least we will have a good start once we get there!

Good job, B....and thanks!!!

Romantic Table for Two!

I just booked our private "night after we get married" table!!! We figured that since rehearsal dinner and wedding dinner are with everyone, we ought to make a reservation for just the two of us!!! We'll be the only ones outside on the ocean!!! I can't wait!

Bridesmaids Dresses Ordered

Just got back from the islands and got a lot accomplished while there!!!

1) Met with The Wharf (location of ceremony/dinner)
2) Met with the harpist playing at my wedding
3) Met with the flower shop
4) Met with the photographer
5) Met with the videographer
6) Booked a condo for our wedding night until the end of the trip

And once I got home:
1) Received the wedding invitations and they look AWESOME
2) Ordered bridesmaid dresses
3) Tried on my wedding dress again - just for fun.

And hopefully tomorrow I will be picking up Brandon's ring that just got done!

Phew - I'm tired!!!

Brandon is in town! YIPPEE!

Brandon has been in town for a week now...and we are having a wonderful time!

We've been awfully busy though...

We're working on wedding invitations, deciding on a reception menu, meeting with realtors, figuring out residency contracts, and trying to enjoy some free time....all at the same time!

Tonight we are going out to dinner with one of my best friends from high school and her husband. This will be the first time Brandon has met them and I can't wait!

Wedding Dress

My wedding dress came in last weekend and I am SO EXCITED!

We still need to get the bridesmaid dresses ordered....but everything is slowly coming together!

Match Results

I am OFFICIALLY an Emergency Medicine resident!!!!

Brandon and I can't wait to start our new life in Columbus, Ohio - our first choice program!!!

Save the Date

Wedding plans are coming along!!!

Brandon was in town last weekend for the Rally Against Cancer - a benefit we do each year - and ended up getting stranded here an extra day due to weather delays. Fortunately (for me), our Save the Date cards had arrived and all that needed to be done was printing and stuffing envelopes. Unfortunately for Brandon....it meant he was here to help me!!! We got all 220+ envelopes printed and stuffed in about 2 hours! Most of them have been sent out now.....and we can't wait!

Next on the agenda.....lifesize palm trees for the reception!