My worlds series post ...

I've told this story once before last year and I wouldn't mind to write it all out again..... but the emotion and excitement just wouldn't be there like it was a year ago. Don't get me wrong, looking at these photos is bringing back a lot of the emotions and I can't help but smile thinking back on last year. But for time sake I will leave it up to (1 year ago) Lanette has to say ...  

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Be sure to check out Bobbi+Mike's post and our engagement video by Ben at Rewind Documentaries ... These guys are the best out there. And that's a fact.

MORE PICTURES HERE :)

THE VIDEO HERE! 

Mrs. Grogg

Justin & Emily engagement | Bluffton Indiana

Through all the excitement from getting engaged it might seem like I forgot I had a work life, and other things to get done other then planning a wedding! But I didn't forget and finished the last few sessions I had this fall. I just wanted to post these of Justin and Emily! They were so much fun to be around and I could tell that they were a perfect match!

About time

Yesterday was a great day! Cain and I decided to take the day off to celebrate our anniversary, veterans day, and oh yeah... OUR ENGAGEMENT! We are still pretty excited about it. We no longer go by our names but prefer "Fiancé" .... heheh :D People may start getting sick of our happiness soon ... we aren't shy that's for sure!

I woke up to Flowers on my desk :) And a sweet card that made me cry! We were soon after off to Fort-Wayne. Breakfast was first! We don't normally go out for breakfast but Bob Evan's were serving free pancakes to military members so we took advantage of that! I got a veggie omlette with a side of fruit!

We had some things to take back to the mall, and there we got my ring cleaned. Not that it was lacking in shine, but I just wanted to see it sparkle a little bit more! We saw that Starbucks was offering free coffee for veterans day. We are not coffee drinkers because we hate the taste! But we always joke that we wish were coffee drinkers because it smells so yummie and people just look so cool holding their coffee cup in hand! (We are lame) So we went ahead and got one! After spilling it on oursleves a couple times we got a taste ..... and yup, still hate the taste! But we did think we looked older, more like a future husband and wife ;)

And right here I am going to put in my thankfulness of the day! (yesterday).... If you don't mind.

November 11th | Thankful for: My best friend. The type of best friend that laughs at the silly things you do, the one you can tell your secrets too and not be afraid what they might think. The one who no matter what, their there for you. Who knows you better then yourself (and it freaks you out!) The one you can just look at and they know what you're thinking. (our way of making fun of people without them knowing) I can't believe I am marrying my best friend in life, to think when we are old and fat we won't stop loving each other because we have our true friendship that will last a life time.

Who didn't think the movie "About time" looked amazing?! Because I thought it looked like a great, funny movie to see... and looky there, I was right! It was. To us at least. We really enjoyed the love story and sweet moments. We even cried. Yes I said we, as in Cain shed a tear. Shhhh... don't tell him I told you!

Chipotle was our lunch choice. It's where we can both get what we want. I only like eating salads when going out and I am a big fan of theirs! Cain likes burritos, with lots of cheese!

Cain and I are on a volleyball league this year at our local city gym. Last night was the first time up at the net, and guess what?! We actually won! Thanks to our teammates though, we probably did more harm then good. But we do enjoy playing, and playing together :)


Last but not least ... we sat down and decided a wedding date.... drum roll please....*drumming sound....  May 31st of 2014! YES, THIS MAY! Right now the first responses to this date is "Wow so soon"Actually. We would like to get married this weekend, or better yet LAST weekend. So really this coming may isn't "so soon" ;)

We know we want to get married, why wait? The commitment we have is set in stone. We just want the state of Indiana to put it in writing. We both know people put it in writing, and realize later that commitment isn't there. So to us, waiting does no good, we aren't going into this thinking "If it doesn't work there is divorce" NO! Not a option or after thought. We want to do this once, and right. That's why I feel such a peace and blessed to have found a man like Cain. Steadfast to what he believes, loyal, a leader, a amazing provider, someone who would not only defend me... but his country. I'm marrying my best friend, wow am I blessed.

So with all that said... does anyone think May 31st doesn't work?! ... Going once... GOING TWICE.... SOLD to that overly googling eyed couple in the back starting at that beautiful diamond ring! ;)

Our next "to do" is let those lucky family and friends know they get to stand not sit at our wedding!

So make sure to come back around here to see who they will be!

Lanette

Living in the land of newly engaged

Wow am I behind on naming all the things I'm thankful for this month! Not that I don't have any, but because so many amazing things happened in just one week... It's like thankfulness overload! I am so tired from the lack of sleep I have been getting, I wake up in the middle of the night and remember all the wedding things I want to get done and can't go back to sleep! This was my last busy weekend though for the next couple of months. All I have to do is get caught up on pictures and I am free to wedding plan my heart out!

If I can take this minute to step back and look at the past week though, I can just see all the amazing things life has to offer and the blessings out there in our life. Sorta makes me want to cry (probably the lack of sleep) but I will hold back the tears for now!

November 6th | Thankful for: ....... SO MANY THINGS! And yes, Cain is one of those things. But I think everyone knows how thankful I am of Cain. So I would like to just say how thankful I am of Bobbi, Mike and Ben. Maybe to them it was another day, just a another great bobbi+mike workshop day. But to me, to us. It was the next chapter in our love story, it was a tale to share with our kids. One day when they ask "How did dad propose?" We get to look at each other, laugh... smile, and say "Well, let us tell you about Bobbi and Mike"

-This was a stop we made on our way home from Indy Wednesday night. One set of flowers for the "Mother of the Groom", The "Grandparents of the Groom", and last one for my Flower girl! Just because it was me who got engaged doesn't mean the family doesn't get anything! I had fun passing the flowers out :) Oh and my flower girl is Graci, if any one wondered who it might be! It was a easy pick . She already requested a red dress, with sparkles. Anyone want to help me talk her out of that one?!

-One of the many random times I had to stop and stare at the bling... hold on.... I just did it again!

November 7th | Thankful for: All the love and support from our family, friends and the BBMK alumn. All the well wishes and congratulations made my heart overflow. I told my mother in law (Who is amazing by the way) how overwhelming it was to receive so much support. She said "You have an "Army" of friends and loved ones" And we couldn't be happier. We are blessed.

November 8th | Thankful for: Finally holding Emma our niece! Emma Grace is home and doing very well! Cain has the touch with her already, she was asleep within minutes of him holding her :) He will make a great uncle. I couldn't be more thankful for the doctors and nurses who took such great care of her while she was in the hospital.

-In search of my first Bridal Magazine the other morning at 6:50am. On my way to baby sit, had to stop! But I felt like I was looking at a "Waldo" book. WHERE IS THE BRIDAL MAG?!

November 9th | Thankful for: My amazing Mother in law! I'm so thankful for the relationship we have been able to build. She raised one heck of amazing guy, and for that I respect her dearly. She is a true friend, and has made the last few days so fun talking about the wedding and all the things we should do! I know I won't have to worry about anything the next 6 months because she will be there to help me out along the way.

One more day and I'm caught up! Still with me??

November 10th | Thankful for: My dad, Lenny. Way to many things to go into when talking about my dad. The love he has for EVERYONE is crazy to see sometimes. I think "Why do you care about them?" doesn't matter who it is, where they are from, what they've done... he loves them for them. If someone was to ever say something bad about my dad, I would know they were a nut case right away. I'd take a jump back and hold out my fingers making a X ... "You, no touchy, back away slowly..." Ha. For real though. That's how great of a guy he is. I am lucky to call him my friend, pastor, dad, hero.


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This month has turned out to show me more blessings then I realized. Tonight, stop and think about those little things you were thankful for this past week. If it's someone you are thankful for, tell them. Don't take anyone for granted. They might need to know what they mean to you.

Tomorrow Cain and I are taking the morning off and celebrating the 2 years of "dating". We were kind of already together much longer then just these 2 years but he didn't make it official until 11/11/11 . He is so sweet. Maybe I will share how he asked me to be his "Girlfriend" tomorrow?! It's a cute story. But aren't all the things Cain does so cute? What a catch ;)

Lanette