So I realized today that there is only 8 months until the wedding, and I haven't really done anything. I have booked the church, I am in the process of booking the reception hall, I am still trying to collect addresses for my husband's friends and family, and I have bought a few decorations and the patterns for the dresses. I did pick a menu and am seeking prices from the caterer. Any suggestions anyone? We eloped the first time and until my husband is home we can't pick out stuff like new rings or anything. I feel like there are tons of things to do, and haven't done them! I talked to the person that will be doing all our hair. Thank God for small towns. The reception hall will be about $300 and all the bridesmaids hair will be about $120 total. I love my home town! Anyways, I am looking for special ways to decorate. I want everyone to feel like they stepped into a gold dream when they walk into the reception. I have the ideas for centerpieces and favors, so that is covered, but I want to decorate the ceiling and hang lights and make everything sparkle. I know...I am a complete dork! I just want this to be a memorable day. I want people to walk away with a smile and thinking that our wedding was the most beautiful and original that they have every witnessed.  Anyways, enough about the wedding crap. So I watched a movie with a girl friend...and we both almost vomited from the horrible movie. We had to leave because of how terrible it was. If you even have a strong stomach you don't want to watch "Wolf Creek". The worst part is that it is based on actual events. I didn't even get to see the ending because of how gruesome it was.  It took a while for my stomach to feel ok again.

Anyways, the countdown is on. Pray for me and my husband. Especially my husband and his family. His mom and stepdad are getting a divorce, which is good, because his stepfather is the biggest problem in our relationship and he is not good for my mother in law. God Bless our troops!

from Lauren