Spring is Coming!!!

I decided that the blog needed an update. I was tired of looking at snowflakes, especially after the beautiful week we have been having. It's so nice to hear the birds chirping at a fresh 5:30 am every morning. With Spring, comes time to kick the wedding planning into full gear, which honestly, isn't something I really care to be doing right now. I stay exhausted from the amount of work I have on my plate while I am student teaching. Don't get me wrong, I love every minute of teaching, and it's definitely a profession that is perfect for me, but it is exhausting. By time I come home in the evenings all I want to do is eat and go to bed, that doesn't leave much time for wedding stuff. I'm heading home this weekend to hopefully get some work done on the wedding.

One thing I want to get out of the way this weekend is the rental things. There is a lot of things to rent for the wedding and I want to knock that out. In addition, I may go ahead and try and order the invitations this weekend. I definitely am on a mission to find shoes for me and my bridesmaids so I can go ahead and get my dress altered. That reminds me, I must find someone who can alter my dress. Any takers?

I know this is a short post, but I knew it was time to update. I'm heading to school and then hittin' good 'ole 264 East and heading "home". I don't know what is home right now. There are three homes. I can't wait to have one home. 1171 Brown Street :D

Pictures to come soon!!

1171 Brown Street

1171 Brown Street. This is our new address!!! Alex and I purchased a home last week and we are so excited to begin fixing our place up. We were very fortunate to get a deal on a home in Alex's hometown, Lexington, NC, where we will be living once we are married. I've only seen it twice and I'm super excited to go this weekend to start cleaning the place up a bit! Pictures to come!

Wedding World

This past weekend I had the great privilege of being in my coleader's wedding. Lauren Deans and Zach Williams were married in front of family and friends Saturday, February 20, 2010. It was so amazing to be a part of their special day. I've enjoyed seeing their relationship from the beginning on. I was there when they went to the SAO semi-formal and I was there when they went on their first date. Their relationship has been such an amazing picture of a Godly relationship. I am so excited for their future together.

It was great seeing a wedding from the engagement through the reception. I've been able to hear a lot about planning a wedding and all that goes into it. But I never truly understood everything that goes into planning a wedding till I began planning ours. There are so many decisions to make.


So here's my list from Last week:
1. PICK COLORS!!! DONE
2. Book DJ. Maybe by tonight?
3. Decide on Bridesmaid dresses. DONE
4. PICK COLORS!!! DONE (Blue and Yellow :D)
5. Rent Tent, Tables, Chairs
6. Order Invitations
7. Reserve hotel rooms
8. Register
9. Decide on Groomsmen attire. DONE. Bought them Saturday!
10. Decide on a time for the ceremony. DONE 6 pm
11. Finalize Honeymoon Plans :D Alex is doing this.
12. Decide on flowers I want to use. Meeting with florists on Saturday. Leaning towards Cala Lillies and Hydrangeas
13. Pick out centerpieces.
14. Begin working on Ceremony Program
and the list goes on and on...any advice?


There is still a ton more to do, but plans are coming along smoothly for the most part. We have been very fortunate during the planning process.

Right now my goals are to hopefully book a DJ, finalize bridesmaids dresses, decide on rentals, and begin working on setting dates for showers, parties, etc.

Oh and did I mention I started full time student teaching today. I'm very excited about this opportunity and experience. Both my university supervisor and my cooperating teacher are believers, which just makes everything that more greater. I know the Lord is definitely going to use me during this experience.

Going to the Chapel?

For the story of our engagement, scroll down. I wanted to update everyone on how the wedding plans are going. Most of you know we are getting married July 17, 2010. Exactly five months from today and there is a lot to do. Wedding planning has already been a huge blessing because things tend to be falling into place for us. Here are some of the things I've already accomplished:

1. Set Date: July 17, 2010
2. Set Venue: The house I grew up in, Ayden, NC
3. Booked Photographer: Eric Jones Photography
4. Purchased Bridal Gown: Dawn's Bridal. Lexington, NC
5. Booked florist.

There is still a ton to do, but I am trying to check off a little at a time. Here is my list of to dos. If you have any ideas, let me know.

1. PICK COLORS!!!
2. Book DJ.
3. Decide on Bridesmaid dresses.
4. PICK COLORS!!!
5. Rent Tent, Tables, Chairs
6. Order Invitations
7. Reserve hotel rooms
8. Register
9. Decide on Groomsmen attire.
10. Decide on a time for the ceremony.
11. Finalize Honeymoon Plans :D
12. Decide on flowers I want to use.
13. Pick out centerpieces.
14. Begin working on Ceremony Program
and the list goes on and on...any advice?

I hope you have a fabulous Hump Day!!!

THE Story of the Ring.

I guess I owe it to the blogging world to tell the engagement story. It all started February 4th when Alex and I found out that he was going to have to make up school on Saturday the 6th and I wouldn't see him for yet another weekend, we were on week three of being apart. I entered a semi-depression coma because I was just tired of not being able to see my then boyfriend. I would have gone to his house Friday afternoon, but I had a bridal luncheon for LD Saturday morning. I woke up Saturday and decided I was heading to Lexington to see my boo because I wanted to. I called Alex, and after assuring me there was no way he would come to Raleigh this weekend, I packed my things and headed for the Bridal Luncheon. After the luncheon, I was off to Lexington. I arrived in Lexington around three and Alex wasn't due home until five, so I cleaned his room for him. I mean CLEANED his room. There was literally a pile of clothes that needed to be folded and put away sitting three feet high. I'm not joking. I have on my serious face right now. He got home and we sat around and talked and decided we were going to go see Dear John at 9:50. He showered and got ready and came out looking handsome. He told me we were going to leave early so we could shop around where the theater was for a little bit. So we left at seven for a 9:50 movie. We were only about a mile and a half down the road when Alex said, "Here's the deal, no peeking" and he pulled out his camo handkerchief and blindfolded me. After about five minutes we came to a stop and he came and got me out of the car and told me to take off the blindfold. He was standing in front of the lake holding a huge vinyl sign that said "Georgina, Will you marry me?" I gave him a hug and a kiss and said yes. He then placed the ring on my finger and I ran to the car to see the ring in the light (It was pitch black, I could barely read the sign). After talking and soaking everything in we took some pictures and headed to the movie. Alex drove and I called/texted the entire world.

Now you know the story!!

Quick Facts:
Date: July 17, 2010
Where: Ayden, NC

I said YES!!!!!

Just a quick update to the blogging world and to those of you who actually read this...I'm getting married!!!! Alex took the plunge and asked me to be his wife Saturday, February 6, 2010. We are so excited for the plans the Lord has for us. Check back soon for an update on the details and pics!!!

SNOW.....and ice...

We had our first snow of 2010 this past weekend in Raleigh. It started snowing Friday night around seven and continued into Saturday morning. I love snow and typically get very excited about the white fluff that falls from the sky, but this snow was different. It wasn't so much snow as it was ice and I mean LOTS of ice and the ice didn't do much for my weekend. You see, my birthday was Sunday and my parents were supposed to come up Saturday to take me to dinner, but that didn't happen. Thank you snow/ice.

Aside from that, it was a pretty good birthday weekend. I did get to see snow on my birthday, which was pretty awesome. Saturday night, Colleen and Tiffany (two of my Bible Study girls) stayed the night, which is always fun to hang out with my girls. Sunday, for lunch my amazing roommate, Emily, fixed cowboy stew for everyone. She also fixed me a pound cake, which was delish! Here are some pics I grabbed of my roommate Avis Sunday afternoon!

I took this in the living room before heading out.
I thought it was pretty. Avis...not so much.

We ventured over to a nearby building that had these awesome doors.
Thought it made an interesting look.

Another at the building.

I was pretty proud of myself with the light in this picture.

Another pic of the lamp post.

And yet another one. Which is your favorite? Feel free to comment!

I hope you enjoyed being snowed in this past weekend! Have a wonderful week!