8 Day!

One week from today my family from Oklahoma will begin heading into Colorado. Dan’s best friend, Seth, and his family will also be coming to Colorado. I’m SO excited to see them all. Last summer Dan and I made a trip to Oklahoma to visit Seth and then to my Great Aunt Trudy (Tante Trudy as I know her – Tante means Aunt in German) so it hasn’t been long since we’ve seen some of them. Others – it’s been years! I might have been in middle school the last time I saw my second cousin Kristina. Honestly Kristina – if you read this – Mom is so very excited about seeing you! I can’t believe how long it’s been so long! She’s anxious to see the whole Hale gang and can’t wait for “y’all” to get here.

So the list is getting shorter and shorter and I think everyone is getting more excited. Everything is coming together. We saw some of Dan’s family last night and it was so weird saying goodbye knowing we wouldn’t see them again until our wedding. 8 days left! It’s so hard to believe that almost a year of planning has come down to a week. My bridesmaids keep texting me with the count down. Amanda’s even included an “Eeeek” today! We’re so excited to celebrate with all of our wonderful friends and family that can attend!

Rachel, my matron of honor, did my hair today with some highlights. A big change, but (especially since I know that Rachel will read this) it’s a very cute change. Dan says it’ll take some getting used to, but he likes it. I’ll post pictures later – I think I should probably show my Mom before I show the world. We’re off to meet my college roommate, friend, and bridesmaid Steph for a few drinks and maybe some munchies. I’m anxious to see what she thinks.

Time for me to put finishing touches on the pretty bride look! :-)

My countdown says: 7 days, 21 hours, 48 minutes....and counting...