Life the Past 3 Weeks through Pictures

Sorry I have been slacking so much lately on the blog! Erik and I have been busy little bee's, but alas, this week is the last week of classes! Erik will have one year of grad school under his belt and I will FINALLY be a college graduate!!! I figure pictures are more exciting (at times) than words :) So, I am going to update you on our lives through pictures and fill you in along the way!

First up: Our House! We have finally gotten everything torn out, and cabinets are being installed as we speak.  Here are some pictures of the progress. First job was to scrape this wall that was covered in paper bags, thanks to an HGTV quick fix tip!

Next, we knocked down the wall between the kitchen and dining room. Paul and Erik, here, having their fair share of fun knocking it down! More pictures of the progress to come...we just have not had the camera over there in a while!

Next, Erik's aunt Lynn threw us a couple's shower where the theme was "Stock the Bar".  Awesome if I do say so myself. Now, we don't have to go buy that stuff when we want to entertain; we already have it! 

And then came Easter! I didn't get many pictures, but we had a great time over at my Granny and Gramps house with my mom's side of the family. Unfortunately, Erik had to work, but it was great to have everyone together!

Ryan's birthday came next, but we failed to get any pictures. Emily, Ryan's girlfriend, had us over to her cute little apartment that she just bought and made us AWESOME dinner! 

This past weekend Brittany was home and we had the chance to go to her good friend, Sarah Walsh's, wedding. It was the most incredible and beautiful wedding! The bride was absolutely stunning and the reception set-up left us both speechless!! It made me SO excited to be marrying Erik in just 34 short days! We are so looking forward to having all of our friends and family together for such a special occassion!

Yesterday I had my final bridal shower! It was a Pampered Chef shower hosted by a good friend of my parents and it was so great! I was thankful that Britt was able to be in town for this shower as she was for the last one.  Something about having her here just makes it that much more special and is a reminder of what a sweet time this is! 

Erik got the chance to host a booth at an Earth Week Festival in downtown Boulder for Plant with Purpose. If you have not heard of Plant with Purpose, check them out. There work is incredible and it was really special for Erik to get to host this booth for them! After we were both done with our different activities from the day, we met up with our wedding photographer to take engagement pictures! Despite the pouring rain and cold wind, we managed to get some awesome shots and we are looking forward to sharing them as soon as we have them!

Wedding Festivities

I can't believe another week has gone by! Time really is flying....I know I say it a lot, but it's so true. This weekend was a ton of fun, and of course, very busy :) Friday began with marriage counseling and concluded with an afternoon and evening painting the inside of the house. We had such wonderful help from Paul, Ryan, and Chris! Erik, Chris, and Paul were at the house until 12:30 am and finished painting every room in the house that was being painted the neutral color. I am thankful, to say the least, that they were and are so willing to help Erik and I with everything!
Saturday was spent at two separate showers for both Erik and I. Ashley Margoles is truly amazing and I feel so honored that she would host a shower in my honor. I had the most amazing time and am so thankful for all the thoughtful, loving, and supportive people that surrounded me and truly advocate for Erik and I as we start our marriage! I was so blessed to receive so many amazing gifts, but even more with the people that were there. It's such a testament of friendship and another reminder of how loved we are! I am looking forward to having them each in my life for a long, long time to come!
Erik had a tool shower with the guys and had an awesome time as well! He got lots of tools that he is REALLY excited about! They are definitely going to be a huge help in the construction and finishing of the house!
I was really excited that my sister got to be in town for all that was going on too. Beau has been out of town for work so she was in charge of the dogs! That meant the 7 puppies as well! They are growing up quickly and will all soon be gone :( They are the CUTEST little nuggets you will ever see though, and they are were so fun to have here for the weekend. Britt is an all-star for coming with all of them by herself
Here are just a few pictures from the weekend!
Thankful this weekend for amazing and supportive friends and family :)

A Weekend of Showers!

Less than 2 months and we will be married! Crazy to think about....time is definitely flying by! This past weekend was just great. Friday night Erik and I had our first shower! Erik's aunt, Lynn, threw us a "Stock the Bar" shower and it was so fun.  The idea was for people to bring the recipe for their favorite drink and all the ingredients needed to make the drink.  I have never been to a shower quite like it!  It will be perfect for entertaining or just sitting back to enjoy a nice refreshing drink on our deck. We are both so thankful for loving, supporting, and thoughtful friends and family as was evident on Friday night.
Just to share, here are some of the most interesting drink recipes we got! Here are the "Michelada" recipe and the "Moscow Mule" recipe.  I am excited/nervous to try both of them, but I trust they are good if they are truly people's favorite drinks!

Michelada:
12 oz. beer
juice of 1 lemon
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 dash soy sauce
1 dash Tobasco sauce
1 pinch black pepper
salt around the rim


Moscow Mule:
2 oz. Vodka
1 tbsp. lime juice
8 oz. Ginger Beer

I also went to a baby shower for a good friend of mine from growing up.  She is due in May and looks just great! It was awesome for all of us girls to be back together celebrating the first baby of the group! Congratulations to Hannah and Ryan! Here's to hoping and praying that these last 6 weeks will go quickly and smoothly!