Engagement Pics!

So this weekend Raddy and I had our engagement pictures taken by our fabulous photographer, Amanda Little. We had them taken at IMA, which holds a special place in my heart for two reasons. One, I had an internship there for two years in high school which still ranks as the best job ever (think, working in the vaults of a huge museum!). Two, Raddy and I have visited several times with friends and on dates. Since I became a member last year, we have been several times to special exhibits, movies (my favorite!), and picnics on the beautiful grounds. I was worried about the weather, but God heard my prayers that morning. Amanda said that an overcast sky is actually better than direct sunlight, as it casts harsh shadows. We shot for about an hour, and it was cloudy without rain the whole time. We were going to go inside the museum, but the grounds were so beautiful that we stayed outside the whole time. I can't wait to get the shots! It should be about three weeks, so keep posted for those.

Here are the items on my to-do list for the next few weeks:

• Choose florist (I have it narrowed down to two, just waiting for quotes)
• Choose linens (I have the company picked, just trying to decide exactly what I need and in which colors)
• Book bartender (we're having wine, but don't want guests to have to pour themselves all day)
• Decide exactly what time the ceremony will be (is noon too late to start for a lunch reception???)
• Finalize dates for showers (we are SO BLESSED to have so many caring friends and family--we feel so loved!)
• Book block of hotel rooms for out of towners
• Finalize guest list and get addresses
• move to my apartment (already packing!)
• write my 50 page comps paper for school (which is due on my birthday (May 20) which is the day after our four year anniversary. I REFUSE to ruin both of these by stressing over this paper, so I took the week between semesters off from all work (May 5-9) to get this done)
• finish my dissertation proposal to be proposed in June
• keep working out--lost 2.2lbs this week!

Please pray for my sanity as I try to get these things accomplished!