Well, Here we are Ya'll!! It is the countdown. First, the countdown was that Dustin was here for Ronan, but that still seemed ages away. And then there was the countdown 10 days later when he came back for a wedding of his buddy here in Glacier Park. It was a freezing cold day, we were running around finding black pants at the mall before hand because I still do not know the size my husband-to-be wears. I do know that he was stretching the comfy zone by branching out into dress pants! But Wowzea!! He found out that he's a natural! He even gave a great speech for his good friend. I was so proud of him. He really does not do well being the center of attention! I think part of his speech was like this: His buddy asked if he was going give a Best Man Speech. Dustin swallowed hard, said yes, streaked to the bathroom, lost some lunch, came back and was a pro. This was a monumental moment because the Groom and Dustin played HS Football together and it was published in the Billings Gazette of the Groom saying, "If Dustin throws up before a game, that's a good sign- we know we're going to win." And they did. Every game. And Dustin did again before the speech which both he and the Groom knew was a symbol of a good marriage.
I never played football.
I have no idea what they're talking about.
But everyone laughed, and they hugged.
I thought my Fiance was very Handsome up there, so I smiled too.
Consequently, being at a wedding kind of was a trial run for us. I looked at the Gorgeous Bride, the barely-contained-happy Groom and I felt so excited for our Wedding Day! I was told by a good friend to start writing a journal because you forget SO much of the planning and you want to read back on it later. So I guess that's what this blog is turning into- the Wedding Journal. I've been zooming around trying to get things figured out and we get married in 6 weeks.
The only plan I have so far:
I have my wedding dress.
Dustin has his suit.
That's It.
Which means there is a good bit to do....
Since he's been here all weekend, that means there has been no planning going on except a very quick trip to Missoula to pick up some water. Do you think 27 cases are enough?? Yes. Over 500 bottles of water is probably plenty for 100 guests. Yes. Me thinks so. But I do love them. They're awesome. Mom found a stock tank down at the barn yesterday so I think we'll get some very large bags of ice from Costco and fill 'er up! Should stay cold that way.
REALLY REALLY REALLY doing the sun dance. We haven't had a day without rain or clouds in a very long time- months worth. And it's clouding up again right now. It's warm out which means we're going to be in for some really nice thunderstorms tonight. Which means we won't start haying and we really need to. I'm excited to get on the tractor again.... there is nothing like cutting 1000's of acres of hay, seeing it lay down behind the swather in perfect winrows, smell the sweet scent of the fresh cut, feel the heat radiate from the ground while trying to change the knives.... it's the epitome of home, hard work, love and harmony. Yes- harmony even when there are breakdowns and irritated crews.
Okay! Just heard the first ka-boom!! I've got to get the clothes off the line.....
