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Just wanted to let you all know that I have started a new blog so make sure to check it out. I won't be posting anything on here anymore.

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Just Some Thoughts Before I Get Hichted

As I sit here writing this post, I can't believe that in less then two weeks I will be getting married. It feels like yesterday that Andrew and I started dating and now we are about to enter into marriage. A new journey is about ready to begin. I think back to these last six months and I look at all work that has gone into this one special day. A day where Andrew and I will become one! Over these last three years of dating, I am amazed at how God has brought us through. It was through all these ups and downs that really made our relationship strong and showed us how much that we need to rely of God. I feel truly blessed.(:

In less then two weeks, I will have a new last name. I will have a husband. I will have my best friend with me for life. I will have someone that will hold my hand through whatever storm that God brings out way. I will have a man that loves me more then I will ever know. I will have it all!

Stephanie's Graduation

This past weekend, my sister Stephanie graduated from High School. I still can't believe how grown up she is getting. She also has started working this week at Space Center Houston. Where did my little sister go? She is all grown up now and ready to conquer the world. Below are some pictures from the graduation. My aunt Helen was also able to fly in for the weekend so it was great to have some family around. (:

Back on April 18th

Here is a video that was taken during our last major storm. I can't believe how much it rained. Make sure to watch the whole thing because the ending is great. Andrew and lighting do not mix. (: Hope that you all enjoy.

T Minus 31 Days!

We are embarking on the final stage of wedding planning. We are officially one month or 31 days away! This past month has really flown by.

Operation Wedding Invitation took place this month and with the great help from the ladies from my parent’s small group we were able to complete them all. (: I have heard from many people that say that they just love them….. so all that tieing, stuffing, and sealing paid off. Also, need to send out a special thank you to my mom for all her help with the massive printing. Even when the labels were getting stuck in the printer, she didn’t give up. Thanks mom for sticking through it all.

There are still many little details that need to still be figured out and my to do list keeps getting bigger. But I know in the end, I will still be getting married and that is all that matters. Now comes the task of shipping the wedding items and my dress to San Diego. I will be insuring my dress, overnighting it, and making sure that someone can be at home to receive it. I don’t know what I else I could possible do…. maybe hire an armed truck to come pick it up?

Andrew and I also purchased a new dresser and bookshelf for the bedroom this month. I do have to say that is makes me feel very grown-up. We purchased it from IKEA so it only took Andrew three hours to build the dresser. hahaha! Gotta love IKEA furniture.

It has been a crazy and busy month and I am not even looking forward to what these last weeks have in store. Oh it is going to be fun!

*Also, I will be starting a new blog once I become Mrs. Richter (www.thehoustonrichters.blogspot.com). I will keep this blog updated for family and friends on the life of Andrew and I. So feel free to pass it along to anyone you think might enjoy reading it. I will be having contact cards at the wedding with all this information and more! So make sure to pick one up if you are attending. If you are not attending and would like one… just send me an email and I will mail one your way. (:

We are down to the 2 month mark!

As I start this post, it is hard to believe that in just 2 months or 61 days or 8 weeks that I will be getting married. So what has been going on with all the wedding planning? Well here is your update.

Made a trip to San Diego with Andrew. You can read the two other posts to see what we did while we were there. It was a crazy but fun weekend.(:

My dress alternations took place this month. My mom and my sisters came along. It was fun putting the dress back on and get to see it in all its glory. Also, found out the shoes that I bought back in San Diego are too high so that was a little disappointing. So I think I have finally found a good replacement. You will just have to wait to see them. I love them!! My 2nd alternation is happening this month so lets keep our fingers crossed that everything turns out good.

This also was the month that I had my hair trial run! That went great. I just love how my hair turned out. It is very simple and like my mom said, "It is so me."

We ran into a bit of a cake issue this month. Our cake lady found out this month that her granddaughter's was getting married on June 28th in Montana!! However, she still is going to make the cake. We just have to find someone to store the frozen cake, then defrost it, and then set it up. Well..... we found a family friend that will do it all. God is good! I just hope that it all works out.

Then this past weekend was operation wedding invitations. We realized that we have to send them out in just a couple of weeks. So I got a good start on them. My mom has been a big help with printing everything out. Who knew that so much was involved.

Also, Andrew has been an amazing help with looking up stuff online. We were able to order a lot of things for our reception and have it delivered to San Diego. I know that I have been blessed with a great guy. I don't know if I could make it without him there. (:

Wow... April was a busy month and I can't even imagine how much more crazier it is going to get. I will keep you all posted.

Bridal Shower

Also, during my weekend in San Diego, I was able to have my Bridal Shower! It was such a great time seeing everyone and just getting to hang out. Below are some pictures from the shower. Thanks again to Amanda (bridesmaid) who headed up the whole thing and also to everyone who held her pull it off. I had such a great time and it made me miss everyone so much. Now I better get going on my thank you cards!!

Weekend Trip to San Diego

This past weekend, Andrew and I made a trip to San Diego. The weekend was filled with trying to get a much wedding planning done as we could and boy did we. We also spend time hang out with friends and family.(: This was Andrew's first time back since he moved to Houston in July. We also made sure to stop by our local favorite food stops that we had been missing. All in all it was a very busy and exhausting weekend. I realized as we were driving to the airport that the next time we are in San Diego..... we will be getting married. Now that is just crazy!!


Andrew holding his nephew Ethan!!!

My 1st time meeting Andrew's grandma!!



This is Judah, another new little nephew. I just love this picture because he looks like a little man. So cute!!


Andrew and I also got to celebrate my grandpa's 79th birthday. As you can see, we had cheesecake for dessert. Oh so good.

Andrew and I down at Marina Village. This was he first time seeing where we will be getting married. We got a lot of great planning done. Julia our ceremony coordinator was a great help.

We had to make a stop at Miguel's while we were there!! If you haven't been, you need to go. Their white cheese sauce is soooo good. Our waiter even gave me my own. (:

We are down to 3 months!

I looked at the calendar today and was shocked to see that today marks 3 months until the wedding. Then that made me realize that it was time for an update on wedding planning.

This past month has been busy! We were able to get a DJ that will do both the ceremony and reception. So now we have to pin down the music for the reception and that is going to take FOREVER!! Who knew there was soooo much music to pick from? I see many more nights looking up music videos online to see if we want that song to play during our reception. We also take requests….. so feel free to send them our way.

Save The Date postcards were sent out! Hope that you all received yours and made sure to check out our website. I really like how the postcard turned out! Creative is the best medicine for staying within a budget. Now will be the next task of getting the invitations out. I know that is going to be so much more work but I know they will turn out great.

Andrew and I have a trip to San Diego planed for next weekend (April 2nd thru April 5th). Our time is packed with finishing up stuff for the wedding and visiting family. It is crazy to think that the next time we are in San Diego it will be for our wedding.

These are the major highlights for the past month and the next month is going to be even crazier. I will post a blog about our time in San Diego so make sure to check back soon.

4 months and counting

I can’t believe that we are down to four months! In this past month, my mom and I made a trip down to San Diego. The two days that we were there were packed with going to the ceremony/reception site, figuring out the centerpiece, hanging with Andrew’s family, picking out flowers, deciding on a wedding cake, and met with Team Kristal. Let’s just say that we used every second we had!!!

Also, I have already picked up my wedding dress and am looking at getting alterations done in April. It is sooo pretty and I love it so much. My sisters also got to pick up this bridesmaid dresses this month too and they look so good. Some minor alternations need to be made but other then that they are beautiful.

Another blessing this month…… Stephanie’s boss who owns her own salon is flying out to do the WHOLE wedding parties hair at no cost to me. She is using the trip as a mini vacation for her family. Can I just say that God is good!

I am trying my best to enjoy this whole process and not to get too stressed out. I have a great support network around me which helps out a ton. So keep checking back for more updates as the wedding gets closer.

Engagment Photos

Over a couple of weeks ago, Andrew and I got to get our engagement pictures done! We actually asked a couple that goes to our church if they would be open to doing our pictures. Andrew goes on to ask how much they charge and they nothing. "God has given them the gift of photography so they want to use that gift and hey if you don't like them then you didn't lose any money." Lets just say we were amazed by this offer.

So we went out a couple of weekends ago to a beautiful little park that is right now the street from my place (never knew it was there) and got our pictures done. I didn't know what to expect when we received our CD this past Sunday but they went above and beyond my expectations. Words can't say how grateful we are to this wonderful couple, they have blessed us in so many ways. So here are a few pics from that day. I hope that you enjoy!!

5 months to go!

I can't believe that this week will mark one month of being engaged. Also, five more months until I will be a married women. I still can't believe everything that we have accomplishment this month. We booked the ceremony & reception site, decided on our honeymoon, found my dress, found the bridesmaid dress, have the guest list complete, picked the color scheme, found our cake and flower lady, got free engagement pictures, and that it is not everything. Even now as I look at that list..... I am in shock. Well I have included some pictures of this month of planning. Sorry no dress pictures, don't want Andrew to see them. Hope you enjoy! The day after I got engaged..... I went to CVS to get my 1st Bridal Magazine!
My mom, sister, and myself went to the Houston Bridal Extravaganza. I have never seen so many brides in my life. I did enjoy the free cake tasting and fashion show. It was a fun filled day.
Our 1st engagement present from my Grandma Pat and Grandpa John. It is a cute Christmas candy dish. Every Christmas when we bring this out it will make us think of our engagement.